January 24, 2026 – January 25, 2026
Winter Field Day for the KCARC Club will take place in the EOC.
911 Public Safety Blvd.
Dover, DE. 19901
More details will be available after the next Club Meeting on Tuesday January 13th.
Check back for updates.
In 2026, Winter Field Day (WFD) takes place on the last full weekend of January: Saturday, January 24, through Sunday, January 25, 2026. While often associated with amateur radio clubs, Winter Field Day is actually organized and promoted by the Winter Field Day Association (WFDA), not the ARRL. It serves as a winter counterpart to the ARRL's traditional June Field Day, focusing on emergency preparedness in cold-weather environments.
2026 Operational Schedule
The event runs for a total of 30 hours, but individual stations may operate for up to 24 hours during this window.
- Start: Saturday, January 24, at 1900 UTC (2:00 PM EST / 11:00 AM PST).
- End: Sunday, January 25, at 1900 UTC (2:00 PM EST / 11:00 AM PST).
- Setup: Stations may begin setting up no earlier than 1900 UTC (2:00 PM EST) on Friday, January 23, with a maximum setup time of 12 hours.
Key Rules & Participation
- Bands: Most amateur bands are permitted except for the WARC bands (12, 17, 30, and 60 meters).
- Modes: All modes are allowed, including Phone, CW, and Digital.
- Categories: Participants can enter as Indoor (I), Outdoor (O), Home (H), or Mobile (M) stations.
- Exchange: You must exchange your call sign, operating category (e.g., "1H" for a one-transmitter home station), and your ARRL/RAC section.
You can find official rules and log submission details on the Winter Field Day Association website.
Kent County Emergency Operations Center
