Patoka Valley Amateur Radio Club taking part in national Field Day event

The Patoka Valley Amateur Radio Club (PVARC) is participating in the American Radio Relay League (ARRL) Field Day event, which runs from 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 27 to 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, June 28, 2026. 

ARRL Field Day is an annual nationwide exercise that tests amateur radio operators, their equipment and their ability to operate under adverse conditions, such as those that may occur during a disaster. 

Amateur radio is recognized as one of the few viable means of communication available after a large-scale disaster. This exercise involves amateur radio operators throughout the U.S. and Canada who set up temporary stations, many using emergency power from generators, batteries, or solar power. From these temporary stations, they contact as many other stations as possible in North America and beyond. There are over 750,000 amateur radio licensees in the US and approximately 3 million around the world.  More information regarding Field Day and the over 1,000 participating sites around the nation can be viewed at HTTP://www.arrl.org/field-day-locator.

The PVARC is operating amateur radio equipment from the upper shelter house at 18th Street Park, Ferdinand, on Saturday, June 27, 2:00 pm through noon Sunday, June 28. 

The public is welcome to attend and see amateur radio in action as operators demonstrate their ability to communicate with stations throughout the country and around the world. 

For more information on the Field Day event or on becoming a licensed Amateur Radio Operator, contact the PVARC at ka9gdw@tuta.com

The Patoka Valley Amateur Radio Club’s objective is to foster, educate, and promote amateur radio in the Patoka River Valley.  We meet monthly on the third Tuesday at the Jasper Public Library, 100 East 3rd Street, Jasper, IN, in the Hickory Room, at 6:00 pm. Eastern Time, and the public is welcome to attend the meetings.