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Discover the World of “Ham” Radio: Experience Resilient Communications
North American Drill to Attract More than 20,000 Participants. Public Invited to Participate at Portsmouth's Glen on Saturday and Sunday.
Join the Newport County Radio Club for an exciting weekend of communication exploration at the annual amateur radio Field Day event! Taking place on June 24-25 at Glen Park, Barker Road, Portsmouth, this event is the perfect opportunity to experience the world of amateur (“ham”) radio and get hands-on with the “Get On the Air” radio station.
At Field Day, you'll witness the incredible power of amateur radio as it operates reliably under extreme conditions, creating an independent communications network. No internet or cell phone infrastructure needed! Within minutes you can set up your own station practically anywhere.
Almost anyone, regardless of age, can become a FCC licensed amateur radio operator. In fact, there are over 725,000 licensed hams in the United States, ranging from 7-year-olds to incredible centenarians!
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The Newport County Radio Club has successfully licensed over 250 Rhode Islanders in the past 15 years, and we're here to guide you on your amateur radio journey. So don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to learn, connect, and have fun. Join us at Field Day 2023 and discover the service, science, and skill behind amateur radio.
To find out more about Field Day 2023 and how you can be part of this exciting event, visit our dedicated Field Day page at https://w1sye.org/?p=7369. We look forward to welcoming you to the world of amateur radio and helping you get on the air!
