ARRL Field Day 2025: Contest Crew Makes Plans

ARRL Field Day is here—and whether you’re running 100 watts on a hilltop with a friend, part of a multi-operator 6A club effort, or setting up a 1B in your backyard, it’s one of the most beloved events in ham radio. In the latest Contest Crew episode, Randy Thompson K5ZD, Daniel Craig N6MJ, Christopher Hurlbut KL9A, and Bill Fehring W9KKN share their Field Day plans and reflect on why this weekend means so much to hams of all kinds—including serious contesters. This episode is made possible by DX Engineering—your Field Day headquarters for everything from antennas to accessories. Thanks to them for supporting the ham radio community year-round. We want to hear about your Field Day too! Send photos and videos to W1DED (email on QRZ) during the event—we’ll be sharing highlights all weekend long.