The Hamilton Amateur Radio Club is excited to announce that we’ll be participating in ARRL Field Day 2026, taking place right here in Sheffield, Ontario!

See below for event specific updates.

Field Day is one of the biggest events in amateur radio. It’s part contest, part emergency preparedness exercise, and part social gathering. Clubs and operators across North America set up temporary radio stations and practice operating under simulated emergency conditions. It’s a great opportunity to test equipment, sharpen operating skills, and demonstrate how amateur radio can provide critical communication when other systems fail.

Whether you’re a seasoned operator or brand new to the hobby, Field Day is a fantastic way to get involved. Come out to operate, log contacts, help set up equipment, or just see amateur radio in action. It’s also a great chance to connect with fellow members and enjoy some time outdoors.

Interested in participating? We’d love to hear from you! Please reach out to us at president@hamiltonarc.com for more details if you are interested in attending.  I will add you to the list for our Field Day specific updates and planning.

Location: 1217 Sheffield Road, Sheffield, Ontario  ( https://maps.app.goo.gl/hbpnjKK6E9eYXmdP9 )

The location is a private residence.  Please do not show up before the setup time to “check it out”.
This location was generously donated by the land owner to our club.

Setup Time: 11am – 2pm, Saturday June 27th
Start Time: 2pm, Saturday June 27th
End Time: 2pm, Sunday June 28th

Guests: Guests and the public are welcome and encouraged to attend. Want to check out amateur radio, this event is a great opportunity. Please show up after 2pm Saturday.
Food / Drinks: Food and drinks are NOT provided.  We will likely have bottled water on site but please bring any supplies / food you wish during the duration of the event.
Camping / Overnight: Participants are welcome to camp at the field day location.  Please be respectful of the property owners yard.
Washrooms: Washrooms are provided at the baseball diamond next door for use.
Power: 120V Mains Power will be provided.  We should have enough extension cords to manage the load.
Transmitters / Antennas: We will be operating as a 4A class during the event.  You are free to bring equipment to setup and operate from.  Please coordinate with the band captains on site before operating.  We will have an operating tent that can fit a number of stations setup.  Please bring a chair.  We should have enough tables but bring one if you have one.
Logging: The club will be providing laptops to log the field day activities.  All logging software is setup and ready to use (N3FJP).  The laptops are also loaded with WSJT-X, WinLink, VARA and GridTracker.  Please let me know if there is any other software you require.

Event Layout:

Let’s make Field Day 2026 a great success—we hope to see you there!