"Ham" Radio's Field Day 2024: We’ll Get You on the Air

Members of the he Newport County Radio Club invite the public to a weekend of exploring local, regional, and global communication at the annual Field Day event! Taking place June 22-23 at Glen Park, Gilbert Barker Road, Portsmouth, this event provides an opportunity to experience the world of amateur (“ham”) radio and get hands-on with the “Get On the Air” radio station.

At Field Day, club members will show power of amateur radio as it operates under extreme conditions, creating an independent communications network. No internet or cell phone infrastructure needed! Within minutes one can set up a radio station practically anywhere.

Field Day will be one-part contest, one-part emergency communications exercise, and one-part open house -- and a great time. This year's theme -- "Be Radio Active" -- encourages radio amateurs to take advantage of the peak of Solar Cycle 25, which we are nearing. Activity this year is likely to be extremely high thanks to favorable solar conditions.

Almost anyone, regardless of age, can become a FCC licensed amateur radio operator. In fact, there are over 735,000 licensed hams in the United States, ranging from 7-year-olds to incredible centenarians!

The Newport County Radio Club has successfully licensed over 275 Rhode Island residents in the past 16 years. Don't miss out on this opportunity to learn, connect, and have fun. Come see us at Field Day 2024 and discover the service, science, and skill behind amateur radio.

We look forward to welcoming you to the world of amateur radio and helping you get on the air!