ARRL Field Day 2026

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ARRL Field Day 2026

Save the date: ARRL Field Day 2026 is June 27–28, and the Juneau Amateur Radio Club (KL7JRC) is once again setting up at the Hagevig Regional Fire Training Center in the Mendenhall Valley. This is amateur radio’s largest on‑the‑air event and part picnic, part emergency drill, and part contest.

What is ARRL Field Day?

ARRL Field Day is an annual 24‑hour exercise where amateur radio operators (hams) across the US and Canada deploy radios and antennas in the field to practice operating under emergency or portable conditions. Stations work to contact as many other Field Day sites as possible while demonstrating the resilience of radio communication when normal infrastructure is unavailable.

The 2026 theme is “Amateur Radio: A National Resource,” highlighting how radio connects communities and supports public service and emergency response.

Event details – Juneau Amateur Radio Club (KL7JRC)

  • Who: Juneau Amateur Radio Club – callsign KL7JRC
  • What: 2026 ARRL Field Day public demonstration and operating event
  • When:
    • Setup Saturday morning, June 27, 2026
    • On‑air operating from 10:00 a.m. Saturday through 10:00 a.m. Sunday (AKST).
      • 1800 UTC Saturday through 1800 UTC Sunday
  • Where: Hagevig Regional Fire Training Center, 2601 Sherwood Lane, Juneau, AK 99801
  • Cost: Free; visitors are welcome to drop in any time during operating hours

We’ll have HF and VHF stations on the air, voice and digital modes, portable antennas, and generators to simulate an off‑grid deployment. New hams, aspiring hams, and the simply curious are all welcome to visit, ask questions, and see radio in action.

Try radio for yourself

Visitors will have a chance to get on the air under the supervision of a licensed control operator—no license required. You can make real contacts across Alaska, Canada, the Lower 48, and beyond, and learn how amateur radio fits into emergency communications and community service.[web:2][web:3][web:15]

Club members will also be available to talk about:

  • How to earn your first amateur radio license
  • Local repeaters and operating opportunities in Juneau
  • Emergency and public‑service communications in Southeast Alaska
  • Equipment options for getting started on HF, VHF, and UHF

Families and youth are especially encouraged to stop by. We’ll do our best to match visitors with operating modes and bands that showcase what makes amateur radio fun.

Where to find the Hagevig Training Center

The KL7JRC Field Day site will be at the Hagevig Regional Fire Training Center, roughly between Mendenhall Loop Road and Glacier Highway on Sherwood Lane in the Mendenhall Valley. The street address is:

Hagevig Regional Fire Training Center
2601 Sherwood Ln
Juneau, AK 99801

What to bring

To make the most of your visit, consider bringing:

  • Weather‑appropriate clothing and rain gear (we operate rain or shine)
  • A notebook if you’d like to jot down call signs, frequencies, or licensing info
  • A camera or phone for photos
  • If you’re already licensed, feel free to bring your callsign badge and a handheld or go‑kit if you’d like to compare notes and gear with other operators.

Stay in touch with KL7JRC

For updates on exact operating times, bands, and bonus activities (like satellite attempts or digital mode demonstrations), watch the club website and social channels.

Mark your calendar, invite a friend, and come see why amateur radio is a national resource for Juneau and communities across North America.