Field Day 2026 - Two Days Away - This Saturday!

[Karen Jacobi]

Hi Everyone,

Field Day is this Saturday, and we're looking forward to another great event!

A huge thank you to everyone who has already volunteered to operate, help with setup, bring food, or lend a hand throughout the day. Your support is what makes this event successful.

Important Times

8:00 AM – Setup Begins

• Earliest arrival for setup volunteers
• Help unload equipment, set up antennas, tables, radios, and get everything ready for the day
• We can always use a few extra hands, especially for antenna setup

11:30 AM – Setup Team Lunch Cookout

• Courtesy of Jim "3" Stocks
• A big thank you to Jim for feeding our setup crew!

2:00 PM – Field Day Officially Begins

• The contest starts at 2:00 PM 
• All operating will take place inside the air-conditioned meeting building
• No experience is necessary—experienced operators will be happy to help newcomers get on the air
• Visitors, family members, and anyone curious about amateur radio are welcome to stop by

6:00 PM – Club Dinner

• Enjoy some of the best Kojak's House of Ribs has to offer
• Thank you to everyone who is bringing a dessert to share!
• If you haven't replied yet, please let us know whether or not you plan to attend dinner and how many people will be with you.

Operators

We're still looking for operators for Phone, CW, and Digital modes. If you'd like an operating slot, please sign up using the shared spreadsheet:

Operator Sign-Up:

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/17i2GRq3PSbSRFAQKYOftBlOoygnpCqmQUOWwYFZ-lOs/edit?usp=sharing

You can also reply to this email if you'd prefer, and we'll get you added.

Come early, stay late, and help make some contacts! Whether you're an experienced operator or have never worked a Field Day station before, we'd love to have you join us.

Location

Redeemer Church
12404 Boyette Road
Riverview, FL 33569

Looking forward to a great Field Day and seeing everyone on Saturday!

73,

Karen, K4KZF

kejsr496@gmail.com

"One day you will wake up and there won't be any more time to do the things you've always wanted.  Do it Now!" - Paolo Coelho

[Jim Stocks]

Karen,

 Also, I'll be bringing a box of bagels from Einstein Bagels with smear for the setup crew, If someone could bring coffee that would be great!

 Thanks,

 Jime

 KK4CWO

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