Join Us for Field Day 2025!

Field Day is amateur radio's biggest annual event, combining emergency preparedness exercise, public demonstration, and friendly competition. Join K5GVL as we showcase the capabilities of ham radio and its vital role in emergency communication.

Event Details

• Date: June 28-29, 2025
• Time: 1:00 PM Saturday to 1:00 PM Sunday
• Location: Audie Murphy/American Cotton Museum
• Call Signs: K5GVL

What is Field Day?

Field Day is the single most popular on-the-air event held annually in the US and Canada. During the Field Day weekend, over 35,000 radio amateurs gather with their clubs, groups, or friends to operate from remote locations.

Activities & Demonstrations

• HF, VHF, and UHF radio operations
• Digital mode demonstrations
• Satellite communications
• Emergency power setups
• Antenna building and deployment
• Public information booth

Get Involved

Field Day is open to all, whether you're a licensed amateur radio operator or just curious about ham radio. Here's how you can participate:

• Operate our radio stations (licensed hams)
• Learn about emergency communications
• Help with setup and teardown
• Bring refreshments to share
• Take photos and document the event
• Simply come and observe!

What to Bring

• Your ham radio license (if you have one)
• Comfortable chairs
• Sun protection (hat, sunscreen)
• Water and snacks
• Camera
• Your curiosity and enthusiasm!