via the ARRL: 2025 ARRL Field Day – Are You Ready?

You can almost hear the synthesizer lead from the musical act Europe’s 1986 hit, “The Final Countdown,” playing in the air — we are just two weeks away from 2025 ARRL Field Day, taking place on June 28 – 29. As the excitement builds, 1067 sites are listed on the station locator tool. Each of them has a lot of work to do between now and the first “CQ Field Day” transmission.

Now is the time to check (and double-check) everything, according to ARRL Radiosport and Regulatory Information Manager Bart Jahnke, W9JJ. “Check all your gear and accessories. Put it on the air, and make sure there are no problems. Organize your power chain – from the generator to all the cables,” he suggested.

Going through all the equipment, including antennas and antenna support structures, will keep any nasty surprises at bay when it’s time to activate for the event.

It is also time to check on your people and places. “Reach out to everyone who said they wanted to come and make sure they are still able to. Build an operating schedule,” said Jahnke. It’s also a prudent time to check with the property owner where you intend to hold the activation. Follow up with local media and town officials that have been invited.

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