Join NFARL for ARRL Field Day 2026! Sign Up Now!

Get ready, NFARL members! The most anticipated amateur radio event of the year is just around the corner – 2026 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 2026
When: Saturday, June 27- Sunday, June 28, 2026
On the Air Start Time: Saturday, June 27 at 1800 UTC (2:00 PM EDT)
On the Air End Time: Sunday, June 28 at 1800 UTC (2:00 PM PM EDT)
Where: Groveway Community Park, Roswell, GA

Join us for ham radio's open house. Every June, more than 31,000 hams throughout 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 nations, all while having fun participating! Field Day 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 one of the most popular events in ham radio.

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 27th

Register for the Picnic

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 end of the upper 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
Click here to view the CW Operator Schedule the link will open in a new separate tab. Review the information, then close the tab and sign up by using the registration signup form
Click here to Register as an Operator using the signup form

Get On The Air (GOTA) Station

The GOTA station is located behind the North end goal of the upper soccer field. It is near the Picnic pavilion, towards the rear of the playground.
Our 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. A list of operators and participants must be included on the required summary sheet to ARRL HQ. We have two sign up sheets for our GOTA station; one for the Control Operators / Coaches and one for the Operators (in the seat making contacts). Pick the one matching your role.
Station Captain: Fred Ackley (W4FRA@nfarl.org)
Please feel free to direct your questions to Fred.
GOTA Station Coach & Control Operator Schedule view the schedule using this link. Choose your times and close the viewed schedule. Use the Registration Form to sign up.
Registration Form for GOTA Station Coach / Control Operator
GOTA Station Operator Schedule view the schedule using this link. Choose your times and close the viewed schedule. Use the Registration Form to sign up.
Registration Form for GOTA Operator

SSB Phone Station

This station is located in RV near Pavilion #2 outside the South-West corner of the Upper 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 either Mark or Dave if you have any questions.
SSB Station Operator Schedule view the schedule using this link. Choose your times and close the viewed schedule. Use the Registration Form to sign up.
Registration Form for SSB Phone Operation

VHF Station

- This station is located at the small tent in the upper parking lot.
  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: Bill Cassanova (n4btb@nfarl.org)
  Please contact him if you have any questions
- VHF Station Operator Schedule view the schedule using this link. Choose your times and close the viewed schedule. Use the Registration Form to sign up.
- Registration Form for VHF Station Operation

Satellite Station

This station is located on the West side of the middle of the parking lot.
It uses Amateur Radio satellites for contacts. The equipment in this station is used when we conduct ARISS contacts between the International Space Station and selected schools. Darryl & Scott will operate the station while you visit.
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.

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.

Volunteer for Antenna Set Up

Antenna & Event Tear Down Crew

Assist with safely taking down and packing up the antennas and other equipment after the event.

Volunteers for this activity are very much appreciated! More volunteers can make the work easier!

Volunteer for Antenna & Event Tear Down

Safety Officer Deputies

Help ensure a safe environment for all participants throughout the event.

Volunteer as a Safety Officer Deputy

GOTA Station Operator "Queue Manager" (NF4GA)

Help manage the GOTA station operation by serving as "GOTA Operator queue manager" during peak periods during the day

Feel free to contact station captain Fred Ackley W4FRA (w4fra@nfarl.org)

Volunteer as a GOTA Station Operator "Queue Manager"