Summer Field Day Prep for New Technicians
Field Day is a stress test for your go-kit, band knowledge, and patience — not a contest you have to win on day one.
Before you leave home Wi‑Fi
- Install the site as a PWA and open beginner tools once while online so they cache.
- Pack the go-kit checklist and run battery runtime on your field power plan.
- Review band privileges and band quiz for your license class.
At the site
Listen on the calling frequency before you transmit. Log contacts in QSO log or paper — either works. East TN clubs welcome visitors: get involved for SKYWARN and ARES paths.
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Field Day power & portable
Battery, solar, and portable antenna picks — size loads in the power hub first.
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