Get ready, NFARL members! The most anticipated amateur radio event of the year is just around the corner – the 2025 ARRL Field Day! This is a fantastic opportunity to operate, learn, socialize, and showcase the power and fun of ham radio to the community. We invite every NFARL member to join us for this exciting weekend.
Event Details:
- What: ARRL Field Day 2025
- When: Saturday, June 28 - Sunday, June 29, 2025
- Start Time: Saturday, June 28 at 1800 UTC (2:00 PM EDT)
- End Time: Sunday, June 29 at 1800 UTC (2:pm PM EDT)
- Where: Groveway Community Park, Roswell, GA
ARRL Field Day is North America's most popular on-air event. Hams from all over the US and Canada 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.
Get Involved - Activities & Registration
We have a range of activities planned for all members to enjoy and participate in. Please register for the activities you're interested in so we can plan accordingly.
Field Day Picnic
Join us for some great food and fellowship! A perfect time to relax, chat, and refuel.
6:00 PM on Saturday, June 28th
Operating Stations
Whether you're a seasoned operator or new to the hobby, there's a station for you! Sign up for a slot to get on the air.
Morse Code (CW) Station
- This station is located at the North-East corner of the parking lot.
The station is working using Morse Code mode (a.k.a. CW) and Digital modes.
You can listen to the exchange, but please don't disturb the operators. - Station Captain: Carl Jackson (wb4aby@nfarl.org).
Please contact him if you have any questions - Register to Operate CW Station
Get On The Air (GOTA) Station
- The GOTA station is located behind the Main picnic pavilion, on the East side of the upper soccer field.
GOTA stations may operate on any Field Day band, HF or VHF, and are limited to one GOTA station transmitted signal at any time.
The GOTA station may be operated by any person licensed since the previous year’s Field Day, regardless of license class.
It may also be operated by a generally inactive licensee.
Non-licensed persons may participate under the direct supervision of an appropriate control operator. - Station Captain: Bill Cassanova (n4btb@nfarl.org)
Please feel free to direct your questions. - Register for GOTA Station
SSB Phone Station
- This station is located in Pavilion #2 outside the South-West corner of the soccer field.
It mostly uses Phone mode (a.k.a. SSB or single-side band) but may occasionally use Digital modes. - Station Captains: Mark Fowler (wa1nip@nfarl.org) and David Bisciotti (ko4usa@nfarl.org)
Please contact them if you have any questions - Register to Operate SSB Phone Station
VHF Station
- This station is located at the tent next to the CW Station (CD).
It uses the VHF bands, including "the magic band" i.e., -the 6 meter band.
It also uses other bands above 50MHz.
This station operates at frequencies not in use by the three main transmitters and satellite stations. - Station Captain: Robert Achtenberg (AJ4RJ@nfarl.org)
Please contact him if you have any questions - Register to Operate VHF Station
Satellite Station
- This station is located on the West side of the middle of the parking lot.
It uses Amateur Radio satellites for contacts.
You can watch the map and see when the next satellite will pass our location. - Station Captains: Daryl Young, K4RGK (k4rgk@dcy.us) and Scott Straw, KB4KBS (kb4kbs@gmail.com)
Please contact them if you have any questions.
Call for Volunteers!
Field Day is a team effort, and we need your help to make it a success! Please consider volunteering for one or more of the following roles:
Antenna Set Up Crew
Help with the critical task of getting our antennas up and running before the event.
Antenna Tear Down Crew
Assist with safely taking down and packing up the antennas after the event.
Volunteer for Antenna Tear Down
Safety Officer Deputies
Help ensure a safe environment for all participants throughout the event.
Volunteer as a Safety Officer Deputy
GOTA Station Coach & Control Operator (NF4GA)
Help manage the GOTA station
Feel free to contact station captain Bill Cassanova, N4BTB (n4btb@nfarl.org)
Volunteer as a GOTA Coach & Control operator
This is NFARL's flagship event, and it's a lot of fun. Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to be part of ARRL Field Day 2025! Let's make this year's Field Day the best one yet.
If you have any general questions about NFARL's Field Day operations, please don't hesitate to reach out to the Field Day committee (field.day@nfarl.org).
We look forward to seeing you at Groveway Community Park!
