The Hancock Amateur Radio Club will be on the air during ARRL Field Day 2026 operating two HF Transceivers for primary communications and a GOTA station for unlicensed visitors. We will be identifying as
W9ATG, 2 Alpha, Indiana.
Continuous, Live Radio Communications will be taking place for 24hrs between 2:00 pm Saturday and 2:00 pm Sunday. There will also be a Technology Presentation Saturday afternoon on a topic related to Amateur Radio
Anyone wishing to help setup or observe how our Emergency Communication Site is constructed can stop by on the 27th between 8:00am and 2:00pm. During this time we will be conducting the following activities.
- Setup of Transceivers, Antennas, Off Grid Power, and Logging Computers
- Setup the Satellite Tracking & Communication System
- Setup of the Solar Panel / Charge Controller Setup
- Informative Display on Amateur Radio Activities and How To Get Licensed
We will have a GOTA (Get On The Air) HF Station set up for the full 24 hours for any unlicensed visitor who would like to stop by and participate in this yearly event and learn more about the capabilities of Amateur Radio. A licensed operator will assist you with operating the Transceiver and making a contact with another remote site throughout the USA & Canada.
There is no minimum age to operate the GOTA Transceiver and by participating you will receive a Certificate of Operation that certifies your radio contact with another station.
On your way to the Communications Tent be sure to stop by our PIO Display and sign our Visitors Log. You will also be able to get more information on various topics related to Amateur Radio.
- What privileges do you get with an Amateur Radio License
- What are the requirements to get licensed
- What does it cost to get licensed
- What equipment would I need
- How do I get Licensed
- Would someone help me with the licensing process
- Sign up for a Technician License Class
- Hancock Amateur Radio Club Meetings & Activities
- ARES ( Amateur Radio Emergency Service )
- Skywarn Weather Program
- Community Support Activities
Please note that a new remote operating site has been selected this year.
( Between Broadway & Mckenzie Roads – East of the Library and North of Soccer Field )
Google Map Coordinates
The club owns 3 Yaesu FTdx10 Transcievers that will be used for Field Day activities.
FRIDAY – June 26th
- 18:00 Set Up Communications Tent at Site
SATURDAY – June 27th (times and events subject to change)
- 07:30 Load equipment into vehicles at the EOC and deliver to FD Site
- 08:00 at FD Site:
- First priority: Set up tables, run power to generator, antenna, & coax setup.
- Second priority: Set up radios, computers, network
- Setup PIO Tent
- 12:00 Lunch
- 12:30 Site Safety Inspection
- 13:00 Tech Talk – Presenter & Topic TBD
- 14:00 Begin Operating
- 18:00 Supper
SUNDAY – June 28th (times and events subject to change)
- 00:00 Midnight Snack for Operators
- 07:00 Breakfast
- 12:00 Lunch
- 14:00 End Operating
- 14:05 Begin Teardown
- 16:00 Return HARC and any Homeland Security equipment to the EOC.
Please consider assisting any of the following groups
Contact Tom Leonard WB9RZG if you have an interest in any of these positions
- LEADERSHIP TASKS …
- GENERAL CHAIRMAN – Oversee all planning and setup
- CITY – COUNTY LIAZON – Present Mayor and Commissioners with Amateur Week Proclamations for their signatures
- SAFETY OFFICER – Inspect site prior to start of event and post signs for any hazardous RF exposure areas / trip hazards
- PIO – Generate public awareness thru newspaper notification of event / invite local officials / provide information for visitors
- SETUP GROUP TASKS …
- ANTENNA COAX – Erect Antennas / Install Ground Panel / Run Coax to Ground Panel/ Run Coax to Radios
- POWER SETUP – Maintain Generator / Run Power Cables to Radio Site / 120Vac Power Distribution to Radios & Computers
- SATELLITE STATION – Oversee setup of Antenna / Tracking Station
- SOLAR POWER – Erect Solar Panel and interface with Charge Controller / 12Vdc Battery
- RADIO – Setup 2 HF & 1 GOTA HF transceivers / microphones/headsets/filters/power supplies
- COMPUTER/NET – Prepare logging computers and connecting network
| SATURDAY | MENU |
| 12:00 Lunch | |
| 18:00 DInner | |
| SUNDAY | |
| 00:00 Midnight Snack | |
| 07:00 Breakfast | |
| 12:00 Lunch |
