Field Day 2024

Join us in the Nation’s Capital for the biggest Amateur Radio outdoor operating event of the year!

The HacDC Amateur Radio Club will be operating an ARRL Field Day station on the grounds of the Armed Forces Retirement Home (AFRH) in Washington, DC. Event setup begins on Friday June 21, and we will start operating on Saturday June 22, at 2pm. The event continues for a full 24 hours of operating time until Sunday afternoon on June 23rd.

Be sure to follow the W3HAC Reflector for the latest news pertaining to this event!

Site

Same as last year, our club will be operating in the picnic area near the AFRH golf course in a northwestern portion of the grounds. We will be running several stations operating on multiple bands for the full duration of event. There will be food, beverages, station shelters, restrooms, 24-hour access, and participants are invited to stay overnight!

W3HAC Field Day Site at AFRH

Directions

Same as last year, we will be setting up in the picnic area adjacent to the driving range and golf clubhouse in the northwestern portion of the AFRH grounds.

Map Coordinates: 38.938°, -77.016°

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