The Winter Field Association Presents
Winter Field Day 2026
January 24th – 25th
Starts 1600 UTC Saturday January 24th
Ends 21:59 UTC Sunday January 25th
Notable changes for Winter Field Day 2026:
- Several objectives have been added.
- Alternative Power objective has changed; pay attention to the laptop and HVAC
Requirements - An additional 12 Band objective was added.
- Additional clarification has been added to the appendix
Objective: WFD is a multi-objective event. The primary objective is to set up an amateur radio
field station and successfully make multiple contacts. Successful participants are those who can
set up their equipment and correctly log the designated exchange during the operational period
explained below. All participants are encouraged to complete as many additional objectives as
possible. After the event, submit a log of stations worked and any additional documentation.
Eligibility: All licensed amateur radio operators are encouraged to participate in the emergency
communications exercise known as Winter Field Day.
See the changes and rules at: https://winterfieldday.org/downloads/2026-rules-v3.pdf
GL de Ken VY2RU