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SARC FIELD DAY 2026
Join us for the world’s largest on-air operating event
Want to try out ham radio? We can get you on the air! No license is required. Our ham radio coaches will be available to walk you through the process of talking with someone else over the radio. With more than 30,000 stations on the air for Field Day, there’s no shortage of people to talk to. It only takes a few minutes, and you’ll be hooked!
SARC Field Day 2026 Details
Schedule:
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- Event: SARC Field Day 2026
- 24 hour on-air time: 1:00 p.m. Saturday, June 27, 2026 to 1:00 p.m. Sunday, June 28, 2026
- Public on-air time: 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Saturday, June 27, 2026
- Location: St. Peter Lutheran Church, 202 E. Schaumburg Road, Schaumburg, Illinois 60194
- Parking: Park in the northernmost lot. SARC will be in the North Field.
- Saturday setup: Club members: Starts at 8:30 AM
- Information and signup: SARC Field Day 2026 page
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