Radio Operators are needed to support the FM Rotary Ride 2016 on Saturday, September 10, 2016. Please contact if you would like to volunteer for this Public Service event.

Volunteers are still needed in all specialties for the 2016 Ojibwe Forests Rally on August 26 & 27.

The most operators are needed for the Saturday evening stage on Northshore Drive in Detroit Lakes.

Please use the on-line volunteer registration page to sign-up to help at this event.

Entries must be postmarked, emailed or submitted by Tuesday, July 26, 2016. Late entries cannot be accepted.

Entries may be submitted to the ARRL in one of three ways:

• Field Day Web Submission Applet site
• E-mail to fieldday@arrl.org
• Land postal or delivery service to Field Day Entries, 225 Main St., Newington, CT 06111 

Please see section 8 in the 2016 Field Day Rules or the 2016 Field Day Packet for detailed information about reporting.

Field Day is an annual Amateur Radio exercise, dating back to 1933, which is an educational event, an operating event, and a public relations event. This event is held on the 4th weekend in June; in 2016 that is June 25th and 26th.

Field Day gives Amateur Radio (AKA Ham Radio) operators an opportunity to learn about communicating in abnormal situations under less than optimal conditions. Hams practice these these communication skills by setting up temporary stations, often in public locations, and attempt to contact as many other Amateur Radio stations as possible. These temporary stations frequently utilize field expdient antennas and off-the-grid power such as solar or generators.

Volunteers are needed for the ADA Tour de Cure bike ride on Saturday, June 11th, 2016.

There are 6 rest stops and 2 or 3 SAG (safety and gear) vehicles currently planned. The primary need is for the 6 rest stop volunteers.