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ARRL Field Day

18:00 UTC Saturday, June 24, 2023 to 20:59 UTC Sunday, June 25, 2023

WTRA Club Event

ARRL Field Day is the single most popular on-the-air event held annually in the US and Canada. On the fourth weekend of June of each year, thousands of radio amateurs gather with their clubs, groups or simply with friends to operate from remote locations.

Field Day is a picnic, a camp out, practice for emergencies, an informal contest and, most of all, FUN! It is a time where many aspects of Amateur Radio come together to highlight our many roles. While some will treat it as a contest, other groups use the opportunity to practice their emergency response capabilities. It is an excellent opportunity to demonstrate Amateur Radio to the organizations that Amateur Radio might serve in an emergency, as well as the general public. For many clubs, ARRL Field Day is one of the highlights of their annual calendar.

Williamsburg Special Event

July 1, 2023 - 1400Z-2000Z
K4RC, Williamsburg, VA

Williamsburg Area Amateur Radio Club will be operating from Williamsburg, VA Celebrating the anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence in 1776. Operating frequencies will be 7.265 14.265. Visit K4RC for up-to-date information.

The Annual Thirteen colonies
Special event

July 1 - July 7, 2023

The 13 Colonies Special Event is an event honoring the original thirteen colony states, our independence, and our active military and veterans.

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YOTA Contest 2023

July 22, 2023 - 1000 – 2159 UTC
December 30, 2023 - 1200 – 2359 UTC

This event takes place three times each year and is open to all ham radio operators. Its aim is to increase youth activity on the air, strengthening the reputation of the YOTA program, and demonstrate the support for youth in Ham radio across the world.

Visit the YOTA website for complete information.

Yorktown Special Event

October 21, 2023 - 1400Z-2000Z
K4RC, Williamsburg, VA

Williamsburg Area Amateur Radio Club will be operating from Yorktown, VA celebrating the anniversary the last major battle of the Revolution and the surrender of the English Army under Lord Cornwallis to the combined American and French forces. Operating frequencies will be 7.265 14.265. Visit K4RC for up-to-date information.