Amateur Radio Field Day at Garrison Hill

DOVER — Ham radio operators from the Great Bay Radio Association will assemble on the weekend of June 25 and June 26 at the top of Garrison Hill to participate in their annual Amateur Radio Field Day.  The event has been held every year since it was organized in 1933 by ARRL, the National Association for Amateur Radio in the United States.

This annual Field Day event takes place simultaneously around the United States and Canada. Their goal during the event is to improve on how quickly they can set up a reliable amateur radio (also known as ham radio) station in improvised conditions, using emergency power and temporary set-ups, so they’re ready to serve in an emergency.  They also strive to make contact with as many other stations worldwide during the 24-hour event.

The general public is invited to view the site and see amateur radio in operation at Garrison Hill from the start of the event Saturday June 25 at 2 p.m. until 8 p.m. and on Sunday June 26 from 8 a.m. until 12 p.m.  For more information about amateur radio and the Great Bay Radio Association, visit the information table at the event.  You can also email Les Rosenau GBRA Public Information Officer at kc1eot@arrl.net or visit our website at www.w1fz.club.