Field Day
0 responsesNo responses yet.
Field Day | RSVP Results (Page)
Field Day | Safety Plan (Page)
2026 FIELD DAY SAFETY PLAN
Provided by Scott (KM6RFB), Placer County ARES EC
Skip to PDF content
Field Day | Survey (Page)
Thank you for your interest.
However, this survey/poll is now closed.
Field Day | Survey Results (Page)
Field Day Feedback
12 total responses
I attended Field Day for ...
What did you like about Field Day?
- Really well organized, easy to find different stations. Plenty of opportunity to get on the air.
- I liked the whole shebang, but want to mention... Liked the location, and appreciate the work done to prepare it. Liked Brian's pancakes. Liked the teamwork. Liked Thursday evening.
- Well organized - common community area - great food.
- The pony rides
- Everything, in spite of the unusual weather. My daughter(KO6NMP) and I had GREAT time. Loved getting our first QSLs on the 20m and 40m radios. We especially liked Brian's walk & talk about the antenna farm. Looking forward to next year - perhaps with a couple of new General tickets.
- I attended Field Day for EDCARC up on Mormon Emmigrant Trail in the morning, then attended SFARC at the Georgetown Airport in the afternoon. What a difference! SFARC was double the size and infrastructure, way more organized! Thanks for putting on a great event. KD6CWU
- It was well organized, great people.
- I am biased 🙂 but I think it was well organized and flowed well. The weather helped keep folks upbeat but setup and cleanup went smoothly.
- I liked the layout and having the FT-8 and GOTA station side by side.
- Cool WX, well organized, great food, good friends. Liked the central rag chew chair arrangement.
- Great balance of a social event and radio. Well organized.
What did you not like about Field Day?
- The missing Ferris Wheel
- There were a couple of doggie doo piles that didn't get scooped up by owners. Luckily we weren't looking up at the time. 🙂
- Nothing.
- N/A
- We has a lack of leadership in the evening. Dave is an excellent band captain but we need to appoint someone in the evening, up until about midnight, that can assist with evening operations.
- A single group campfire each night would be nice giving folks a place to gather in the evenings.
- Windy drive to Georgetown 😜
Do you have any ideas that could make next years Field Day even better?
- I should have brought ice with the drinks I provided.
- Try to engage youth ( scouts for example) more. I know that is a challenge. Maybe additional computer, satellite, ham related stuff.
- More people stepping forward to help with tasks. Asking for volunteers does not work! We simply need to ask a person to if they would "assist with this", or "that" and get a commitment. I think people have a natural stigmatizem against volunteerism.
- Perhaps a brief or not-so-brief training of the ins & outs of how to best utilize the Repeaters capabilities concerning Echolink and/or Allstarlink?
- No.
- Change up the menu for dinner,
- Recreate the planning spreadsheet and include station check-lists making it clearer to know what is needed per station.
- Have cool WX again.
- Make stations multi-mode instead of dedicated mode for more flexibility in usage (including GOTA). Need to have a band captain present during all operating hours. Stations need sign-up sheets. Check list for station equipment.
Field Day | T-Shirt Design Contest (Page)
CHECK OUT ALL THE 2026 ENTRIES BELOW
READY TO UPLOAD YOUR DESIGN?
1. Limit of (2) designs (original or AI) per person.
2. Please submit each design separately.
3. Original designs are often weighted higher than AI designs.
4. Due to the cost increase for multiple colors, please limit designs to (2) colors
5. Your design will be on the back of the shirt with the SFARC logo on the front.
6. While the final T-Shirt color has yet to be determined, it’s almost always a lighter color. The final color may deviate from the example shown.
7. Click the upload button below when you’re ready to upload your design, and good luck!
CONTEST CLOSED FOR 2026.
THE WINNER WILL BE ANNOUNCED ON MAY 1, 2026.
In the meantime, check out this year’s entries.
Submission 1
Original Design
Submission 2
Original Design
Submission 3
AI
Submission 4
AI
Submission 5
AI
Submission 6
Original Design
Field Day | T-Shirt Uploader (Page)
**BEFORE YOU UPLOAD **
1. Limit of (2) designs (original or AI)
2. Please submit each design separately (the system below is limited to one upload).
3. Original designs are often weighted higher than AI designs.
4. Due to the cost increase for multiple colors, please limit designs to (2) colors
5. Your design will be on the back with the SFARC logo on the front.
6. While the final T-Shirt color has yet to be determined, it’s almost always a lighter color. The final color may deviate from the example we’ve provided.
Submit Your T-Shirt Design
Field Day | T-Shirts (Page)
2026 FIELD DAY T-SHIRTS ARE NOW AVAILABLE!
Starting @ $26.99 + Direct Shipping
To purchase a shirt, click the “BUY NOW” button to be redirected to Spreadshirt, a third-party site. If you have any questions, use the contact us form below.
DESIGN WINNER | BRIAN (AI6US)
</{
Field Day | What To Bring (Page)
FOR THE DAYS
– A Comfy Chair
– Sunscreen
– Hat / Umbrella / Shade Structure
– Mosquito Repellent
– Lunch (for both days)
– Snacks For The Share Table
– Cash if you plan to take part in the Friday Night Pizza Dinner (Group Buy-In)
– Comfortable Shoes
– Hand Sanitizer
FOR THE CAMPERS
If you plan to camp, please make sure to RSVP so we can ensure we have food to feed you. 🙂
– Flashlight(s)/Headlamp with plenty of batteries
– Campfire Chair
– Cold Snacks
– Stories For The Campfire
– Snipe Hunt Sack
Field Day Resource Center (Page)
F.A.Q.
Q. Where is SFARC doing Field Day for 2027?
A. Georgetown Airport Campground, Georgetown, CA
Q. When does setup begin?
A. Friday, June 25, 2027 @ 8:30 AM
Q. When does Field Day begin?
A. Saturday, June 26, 2027 @ 11 AM PT
Q. When is the last day to RSVP?
A. Drop-ins are welcome throughout the entire event. RSVPs are needed if you plan to camp or have meals with us. The deadline for RSVP’ing is TBD.
Q. Can I setup my own radio?
A. Due to the number of radios in operation, we ask that you NOT setup your own station. There is one exception. 🙂 Operation of a remote station (such as a Flex Radio) is permitted.
Q. Is handicap parking available?
A. We have limited parking spaces available for those with very limited mobility.
Q. Is electricity available for medical equipment?
A. No personal generators are permitted on the west side of the runway (tenting camping area), NO EXCEPTIONS.
Please see CAMP RULES for more information
Q. Can I have a campfire at the facility?
A. Regardless of which side of the runway you set up camp, No Campfires, NO EXCEPTIONS (including propane)!!
Please see CAMP RULES for more information
THE 2026 TEAM
CHAIR | Mark Koehler (W2MWK) |
CO-CHAIR | Smitty (WB1G) |
ANTENNA SETUP TEAM | Brian (AI6US) Matt (KO6IMP) |
BAND CAPTAIN | Dave (N6OJJ) |
SATURDAY LUNCH AND DINNER | Garritt (KO6BMA) |
SATURDAY AND SUNDAY BREAKFAST | Brian (AI6US) Lin (KN6KRD) |
HEALTH AND SAFETY | Scott (KM6RFB) Bob (N6EMS) |
WELCOME TABLE | JIm (WA8MPA) |
NETWORKING SUPPORT | Dennis (WU6X) |
SITE COORDINATOR | Thank You Scott (KK6AIR), for once again inviting us to the Georgetown Airport Campground for the 2026 SFARC Field Day! |
PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICER | Smitty (WB1G) |
STATION OWNERS | Jon (AI6W) | Elecraft K4 (CW) Aaron (W1ATB) | FTDX-10 (Digital FT8) Derek (W6DER) | FTDX-10 (CW/SSB) Russ (KI6LOP) | FTDX-10 (SSB) Tom (NN6H) | FTDX-10 (GOTA) Jim (WA8MPA) | General Coms and Talk-In Station Scott (KM6RFB) | Winlink Station |
Hamfest Events (Page)
DEPOT TIME
Depot Time is where you get to learn new things. Currently, we are working hard in our shack to bring you informative and exciting topics. Stay tuned and check back often.
ELMER TOURS
Are you a new ham? Or just wondering what all this stuff is and how to use it? Then an Elmer Tour is for you! Elmer tours are FREE and conducted by experienced members of the Sierra Foothills ARC. They will walk you through the swap meet showing you all the neat ham gear available. More importantly, they will explain why you would want it and how you might use it. They are there to answer all your questions! Inquire at the Test Table …
TEST TABLE
Need to test equipment you are thinking about buying? Bring it over to the Sierra Foothills ARC Test Table. There will be power supplies, antennas, antenna analyzers, and other test equipment to check out your potential purchase. The table will be staffed by experienced SFARC Elmers. You don’t have to go home wondering if you bought a boat anchor.
ARRL BOOTH
Loomis Hamfest 2025 is, once again, an ARRL sanctioned hamfest. Drop by the ARRL Booth and visit with your Section Manager and other local ARRL staff. While you are there, pick up the new color US Amateur Radio Bands chart. Learn how ARRL membership can enhance your Ham experience. Let ARRL help you!