May 2026 VP Column
2026 Summer Field Day Guiding Principles
Summer Field Day is June 27 – 28. We are beginning preparations for an enjoyable experience.
This years’ Summer Field Day Coordinator is in the capable hands Josh Farrell KD3AHL, but it takes all of us working together as a Team to make it successful.
Your KCARC Executive Committee has set some principles to guide this year’s operation:
● To take a scaled-down approach similar to a POTA activation.
● To focus on community, learning, and having fun.
● To promote new and inexperienced hams to Get On The Air (GOTA)
● To engage members socially.
● To engage with members of the community.
We ask that all our members rally behind Josh and these operating principles.
To our experienced members: Be available to be an Elmer to our newer and inexperienced members. Attend Field Day with this purpose in mind.
To our newer and inexperienced members: Understand that we are here to help you learn and gain experience on the air–not to judge. Don’t be shy. Jump in and have fun!
To us all: Be an Ambassador for Amateur Radio. Let the Community see the best in us and be attracted to the hobby. Let them know who we are and where to find us. Let them see our skills and our camaraderie.
My personal hope is that we will be able to say, “I enjoyed it. I learned something. It really felt different this year. I’m glad I participated.”
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John, AB3JS
