Summer Field Day (SFD) is an exciting annual event for amateur radio enthusiasts, taking place on the last full weekend of June. It offers a unique opportunity for radio operators to set up field operations in remote locations, enabling them to connect with other participants worldwide. You may choose to participate solo or get your friends, family, or whole club involved.

Field Day is ham radio’s open house. Every June, more than 31,000 hams throughout North America set up temporary transmitting stations in public places to demonstrate ham radio’s science, skill and service to our communities and our nation. It combines public service, emergency preparedness, community outreach, and technical skills all in a single event. Field Day has been an annual event since 1933, and remains the most popular event in ham radio.

2026 Full Field Day Packet.  Individual files are below.

2026 Field Day Rules.

Current plans are to conduct SFD 2026 at Chelster Frost Park, Shelter 4.

Click Here for Shelter 4 Overview

Typical timeslots begin at 9 AM on Saturday

Registration is not mandatory but highly recommended so that we may properly schedule operators and also to determine how much food is needed.

If you have questions about SFD 2026, please contact us at info@w4am.net or call 423-591-5091.

Please note the scheduling & timeslots are somewhat arbitrary.  In most cases, we can adjust your shift to what works best for you.