American Radio Relay League (ARRL) Field Day Sponsored by Kaufman & Kaufman, LLC

GLENWOOD SPRINGS, Colo. - June 4, 2024 - PRLog -- Ski Country Amateur Radio Club's American Radio Relay League (ARRL) Field Day event will be held this year at the Six Lazy K Ranch, southeast of Silt. Tim & Matt Kaufman have generously offered the use of a parcel up on the mesa to the west of Divide Creek Road.
ARRL Field Day is the single most popular on-air event held annually in the US and Canada. On the fourth weekend of June of each year, more than 40,000 ham radios are set up temporary transmitting stations in public places to demonstrate ham radio's science, skill, and service to the community. It combines public service, emergency preparedness, community outreach, and technical skills all in a single event. This has been an annual event since 1933 and remains the most popular event in ham radio to this day!
Field Day is a picnic, a campout, practice for emergencies, an informal contest and, most of all, FUN!

Attend for an hour or 3 days, it's up to you! This is a kid-friendly event and we encourage you to bring your whole family out for a weekend of outdoor fun. You're responsible for your own camping accommodations, food, and beverages. Setup of camp and stations begin Friday at 3:00p.m. although the actual operation time is from noon on Saturday to noon on Sunday. There will be a social gathering at 5:30p.m. on Saturday, followed by a potluck dinner at 6:00p.m.

For more information visit: www.arrl.org/field-day

Directions: At I-70 Exit 97 head east on the south frontage road, turn right after the Holiday Inn Express. Head south across the river and turn left/east on Divide Creek Road, County Road 311. Once on Divide Creek Road, bear right at the Y after about 1.3 miles, as Divide Creek Road turns towards the south. Follow Divide Creek Road another 2.6 miles south, until you come to a dirt drive on the right with numerous mailboxes, and a green dumpster on the left. Turn right onto Six Lazy K for 1.4 miles as it parallels the creek, climbs a hill, and winds around to the left, look on the right-hand side.

About ARRL: The American Radio Relay League is the national association for Amateur Radio in the USA, representing over 170,000 FCC-licensed Amateurs. The ARRL is the primary source of information about what is going on in ham radio. It provides books, news, support and information for individuals and clubs, special events, continuing education classes and other benefits for its members. For more information, visit www.arrl.org.