Contact & Learn More
Sweetwater Amateur Radio Club
Email: arrl@wy7u.org
Phone: 307-922-6326
What Is Field Day?
Field Day is the largest annual emergency communications exercise in North America. Amateur radio operators set up temporary stations, operate on emergency power, and practice making contacts under real‑world conditions.
Why It Matters for Sweetwater County
In a rural region like ours, reliable communication is essential. Field Day demonstrates how local volunteers can provide backup communication when phones, internet, or infrastructure fail.
What’s Happening This Year
- Hands‑on radio demonstrations
- Get‑On‑The‑Air (GOTA) station
- Digital, Voice and Mores Code
- Portable emergency power systems
- Youth‑friendly activities
- Onsite Testing
- Overnight operations
- Meet local amateur radio volunteers
Field Day 2026 Resources
- SARC Press Release 2026
- SARC 2026 Invitation Letter
- ARRL Field Day Information
- Paper Log Sheet – Just be sure to write your call sign at the top
- N1MM+ Logging Software
When & Where
Date: June 27-28th, 2026
Time: Radios on the air at 12:00 PM (Mountain) Saturday
Location: 1 College Drive, Green River, WY 82935
Visitors Welcome
No license required. No experience needed. Our operators will guide you through making your first on‑air contact and answer questions about getting licensed.
History of Field Day
Field Day has grown into one of the most anticipated amateur radio events in the United States and Canada. Every year on the fourth weekend of June, tens of thousands of operators set up temporary stations—sometimes with clubs, sometimes with friends, and sometimes completely off the grid—to test their skills in the field.
What started decades ago as a simple operating exercise has become a mix of campout, emergency‑readiness drill, public demonstration, and friendly competition. Some groups focus on scoring contacts, while others use the weekend to sharpen their ability to deploy equipment quickly and communicate under challenging conditions.
The event also gives radio clubs a chance to show local agencies and the public how amateur radio fits into community support. The same techniques used during Field Day—setting up antennas in unusual places, operating on backup power, and coordinating contacts under pressure—are the ones hams rely on during marathons, parades, fundraisers, and other large community events.
And when modern communication systems fail, amateur radio continues to prove its value. Time and again, trained volunteers have stepped in to provide essential communication during disasters and recovery efforts. Field Day celebrates that spirit of service, resilience, and hands‑on learning.
How Amateur Radio Supports Our Community
- Search and rescue support
- Wildfire and severe weather communication
- Community event coordination
- Backup communication during outages
Photos From Past Years
