Powhatan Area Radio Club
Where the FUN Begins
PARC Winter Field Day 2026
January 24 - 25th
Fighting Creek Park, Large Shelter, Powhatan, VA
Dates & Times
Date: January 24th
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Breakfast: Join us at the County Seat at 8 am.
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Set Up: 9:00 AM.@ Fighting Creek Park Large Shelter
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Go On-Air: 11 am- 9 pm (weather permitting)
Date: January 25th
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Go On-Air: 9 am - 3 pm (weather permitting)
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Tear Down: 3:00 pm
Reserve Your Spot
Get on the Air or Log:
From Dec 1, 2025 – Jan 24, 2026, reserve your spot to operate or log contacts.
After Jan 24, open slots can be filled on-site.
Volunteer Opportunities:
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Operate or log during a 60-minute session
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Assist with setup, teardown, or transport
Thank you for helping make this event a success!
Location
Fighting Creek Park, Large Shelter
2505 Mann Road
Powhatan, VA 23139
Contact:
PARC@N4POW.COM for more information.
Stations
Station One:
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Radio: Yaesu FT-991A
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Antenna: Vertical 10–40-meter end fed halfwave
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Power Source: 12-volt 100AH LiP04 Battery
Station Two:
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Radio: Bring Your Own Radio
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Antenna: Pre-tuned 10-80 Meter end-fed halfwave W/ PL-259 connector.
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Power Source: Bring your own battery
(A battery will be available if you do not have one)
No License? No Problem!
Curious about ham radio? At PARC’s ARRL Field Day, anyone can get on the air! Talk to hams across the U.S. and beyond under the guidance of our licensed members. You’ll operate using the club’s N4POW call sign and a control operator’s privileges, no license required. Even Technician licensees can enjoy HF bands here!
PARC Winter Field Day
Winter Field Day is more than a competition. It is a chance to build emergency communication skills by setting up temporary stations and operating in winter weather. Freezing temperatures, snow, and ice create unique challenges that help us prepare for real emergencies.
We will be at the large shelter in Fighting Creek Park, operating on battery power. Two end-fed half-wave antennas will be used for HF and a J-pole for VHF and UHF. One HF antenna is for the Bring Your Own Radio station, so bring your own HF radio and plug in. The other will use a Yaesu FT-991A.
One hour time slots are first come, first served. Sign up today and join the fun.
Where to Find Us
The PARC Field Day is held in the large shelter at Fighting Creek Park, 2505 Mann Road, Powhatan VA. The park normally closes at 8 PM, but we secure permission to remain in the park for the entire event. Restrooms are just a few steps away from the Field Day site.
