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PARC Summer Field Day 2026

See Ham Radio in Action. Step up and Try It Yourself.

Open to the Public.

New to Field Day?

Field Day is PARC's  ham radio's open house. It combines public service, emergency preparedness, community outreach, and technical skills all in a single event. We invite the public to come learn more about ham radio and try to make a contact! 

Plan Your Visit

  • No license required! 

  • You can operate an amateur radio with a licensed operator!

  • Watch ameteur radio in action

  • Outdoors under pavilion

  • Family‑friendly

  • Where all the fun begins!​

Saturday - June 27

  • Breakfast – 8 AM (County Seat Restuarant)

  • Setup – 9 AM

  • Go On Air – 2 PM

  • VE Testing – 10 AM - 12 PM

  • Club Dinner – 6 PM (Raffle Drawing)

 

Sunday - June 28

  • Resume Operations –  8 AM

  • Tear‑Down – 2 PM

  • After Action Review  – 3 PM

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Where to Find Us

  • Large Pavilion, Fighting Creek Park

  • 2201 Mann Road

  • Powhatan, VA 23139

PARC Summer Field Day Events

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Operating & Logging 

Saturday & Sunday 

Licensed and unlicenced operators are welcome to operate during Field Day. Signing up is not required, but reserving a one‑hour time slot in advance is recommended. Walk‑in operators and visitors are always welcome.

  • PARC Radio Station (Yeasu FT-710)

  • Bring Your Own Radio Station

  • All stations use  battery power only.

  • We also need loggers to record stations contacted during Field Day.

PARC Dinner

Join us for the annual PARC Field Day Dinner on Saturday the 27th at 6:00 p.m. Families are welcome, and an RSVP is requested so we can make sure we have enough for everyone.

Curt, Debbie, & Vicki have all the dinner covered this year, so no need to bring a dish to share. We do ask that you consider bringing a dessert to share after dinner.​

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RSVP closes at Noon on Thursday June 25th, so don’t delay.
 

Saturday the 27th at 6 pm

Image by Ben Mullins

VE Testing

Saturday the 27th, 10 am to 12  pm

Get or upgrade your amateur radio license during Summer Field Day with the KC4TS VE Team.

Registration encouraged by walk-ins welcome. For fees and what to bring, visit the KC4TS VE website or contact David Thomas, WD3O, at thomasdavida@gmail.com.

Image by Mel Poole

PARC Raffle

Drawing: Saturday the 27th at 6 pm

A limited number of tickets are on sale now for just $5 each. You may purchased them at any club event or at the raffle. You do not have to be present to win. 

All proceeds will go toward equipment for PARC.

Volunteer Signup

We need volunteers to help make Summer Field Day a success. If you can help with setup, take-down or general event support, please sign up. We also welcome loaned equipment that can support the stations and site operations.

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