Dates: Saturday June 27 and Sunday June 28. Location: 3000 BrightStone Pkwy, Franklin, TN 37064.
From the Field Day Team:
Field Day is upon us and throughout the weekend you are invited to participate, observe and learn more about ham radio, and particularly field operations. This is also a friendly reminder that Field Day participation counts toward the requirements for WCARES membership. Visitors are encouraged and welcome to attend!
Field Day Venue
BrightStone, 3000 BrightStone Parkway, Franklin
Activities will be beneath the (afternoon shaded) covered back porch spanning the rear of the building. Light snacks and water provided; should you be operating during meal hours we encourage you to bring your own food and drink.
Field Day Friday Setup (June 26)
Beginning at 4.pm., our team will gather on site to deploy antennas, set up stations and get equipment tested and organized. This is a great opportunity to observe and learn new skills about various types of antennas. Volunteers are welcome to assist. There is no need to sign up, just come to the site. This will be an outdoor activity so stay hydrated and dress accordingly.
Field Day Saturday (June 27)
Beginning at 1 p.m. the Field Day stations will operate on radios dedicated to SSB, CW, Digital and Satellite. Operations will cease at 11 p.m. That’s not all … also on Saturday:
Get On The Air (GOTA) Station
Newly licensed hams, anyone wishing to become one (or are curious about the hobby), technician class hams thinking of upgrading or longtime hams out of practice can all take their turn at the GOTA station. Work at your own pace and have fun while being mentored by experienced hams. Youths are especially encouraged and welcome to participate.
Kit Building Session
Our resident kit building guru, Randy Paulson, will host a session on how to make various DIY radio and related components. Participants already signed up will bring their unassembled kits to the session. If you have such a kit, bring it and join the fun. If not, this is another opportunity to learn more about a fun activity of the hobby.
Field Day Sunday (June 28)
Radio operations will begin at 5 a.m. and conclude at 1 p.m.
More information:
WCARES VHF Talk-In frequency: 146.505 (simplex). Contact us on that frequency if you are near BrightStone. Or contact us on the WCARES repeater system. Hub frequency is 145.210 (PL 173.8/ – Shift).
We will have 4 operating stations: SSB1, SSB2, CW and GOTA as well as the Kit Building session. Reach out to a station captain should you have last minute availability to fill one of the open time slots.
Still got questions? Email the team:
(You can find their e-mail addresses in the Thursday, June 25th WCARES Notes e-mail)
Kit building: Randy Paulson (N4OPI).
SSB station captain: Jeff Standifer (WB5WAJ).
CW station captain: Cliff Batson (N4CCB).
GOTA station captain: Doug Miller (W4DML).
Field Day coordinators:
Craig Lamb (N4BAX).
Trey Spain (KI4ZIN).
Dates: Saturday June 27 and Sunday June 28.
Location: 3000 BrightStone Pkwy, Franklin, TN 37064.
SIGN UP TO WORK A STATION:
(Contact the station captain below if you want to work a station – you will find their contact information in the May 26 WCARES Notes e-mail. You can also Contact us if you are not on the WCARES Notes e-mail list and would like to be added.)
KIT BUILD EXCERCISE During Field Day.
June 27th from 1-3pm
Due to popular demand and success of our last kit building exercise, we’ve decided to do it again! This time we will be holding the session as part of Field Day on June 27th from 1-3pm and beyond, if interested parties are still hanging around. You supply the kit, your tools, and a lawn chair to sit on, and we’ll supply the table, shade, electricity, and support and encouragement. We’ll have some extra tools just in case. You can find a list of kits here: Kit Sources
But don’t limit yourself to my list. There are plenty available through other sources.
You can bring any kit or project you wish, as long as it involves electrons and soldering. Order soon though, as we are only 5 weeks out and some of these come from Turkey.
Contact: Randy Paulson – his contact information is in the May 26 WCARES Notes e-mail.
This video was shown at the WCARES January monthly meeting. It was put together as a teaching tool for those working SSB using an Icom IC-7600 at WCARES Field Days.
Dates: Saturday June 27 and Sunday June 28.
Location: 3000 BrightStone Pkwy, Franklin, TN 37064.
SIGN UP TO WORK A STATION:
(Contact the station captain below if you want to work a station – you will find their contact information in the May 26 WCARES Notes e-mail.) You can also Contact us if you are not on the WCARES Notes e-mail list and would like to be added.)
KIT BUILD EXCERCISE During Field Day.
June 27th from 1-3pm
Due to popular demand and success of our last kit building exercise, we’ve decided to do it again! This time we will be holding the session as part of Field Day on June 27th from 1-3pm and beyond, if interested parties are still hanging around. You supply the kit, your tools, and a lawn chair to sit on, and we’ll supply the table, shade, electricity, and support and encouragement. We’ll have some extra tools just in case. You can find a list of kits here: Kit Sources
But don’t limit yourself to my list. There are plenty available through other sources.
You can bring any kit or project you wish, as long as it involves electrons and soldering. Order soon though, as we are only 5 weeks out and some of these come from Turkey.
Contact: Randy Paulson – his contact information is in the May 26 WCARES Notes e-mail.
Photographs from WCARES Field Day 2025 taken by Joe Marler, KQ1Q and Dave Rogers, W4DER – thanks guys!
This year included CW and SSB stations as well as GOTA and we were grateful for the use of the climate controlled Williamson County EMA Communications Trailer!
(Click on the photos to see a larger version then click outside the photo to return to the gallery.)
Work a station
We will have 2 stations setup in the climate controlled comfort of the Williamson County EMA Communications Trailer. Signup to operate a 2 hour shift, No Sweat! You can also help with setup and tear down – Sweat included at no charge.
Drop by, socialize, see the setup, bring a friend
Field Day is a great time to connect with fellow Hams and see an ARES remote setup. Bring a friend who may be interested in Amateur Radio and ARES.
Get On The Air – GOTA Station
Michael KJ4TFV will be working with visitors to Get On The Air. Bring your neighbor, kids, grandkids, in-laws, friends and show them how to GOTA.
Saturday evening fire pit rag chew
7-9 PM – Just show up no RSVP needed
Work a station
We will have 2 stations setup in the climate controlled comfort of the Williamson County EMA Communications Trailer. Signup to operate a 2 hour shift, No Sweat! You can also help with setup and tear down – Sweat included at no charge.
Drop by, socialize, see the setup, bring a friend
Field Day is a great time to connect with fellow Hams and see an ARES remote setup. Bring a friend who may be interested in Amateur Radio and ARES.
Get On The Air – GOTA Station
Michael KJ4TFV will be working with visitors to Get On The Air. Bring your neighbor, kids, grandkids, in-laws, friends and show them how to GOTA.
Saturday evening fire pit rag chew
7-9 PM – Just show up no RSVP needed
