ARRL Field Day is this Saturday and Sunday. There are lots of ham radio related events throughout the year, but this is my favorite.
The University of Mississippi Amateur Radio Club (UMARC) will be setup in the Circle on campus from approximately 1pm on Saturday to 1pm on Sunday. We’ll have three HF stations setup, two on voice and one on CW (Morse code).
The purpose of Field Day is to practice setting up stations “in the field” and showing off our capabilities to the public. Mainly it’s just fun. For those of us without radios of our own, it gives us a chance to get in lots of quality operating time.
If you’re curious about ham radio, stop by and give it a try. If you’re not in Oxford, have a look at the Field Day Station Locator and find a club setup near you.