Field Day

Field Day Committee Co-Directors (2026)
Edwin Davis – KQ4SRF – Senior Field Day Co-Director
Dan Marshall – N4MI – Junior Field Day Co-Director

The Field Day Committee is responsible for planning and executing all aspects of the Amateur Radio Club of Columbia County, Inc. Field Day operations.

Each year on the fourth full weekend of January, many Amateur Radio Operators participate in Winter Field Day.   Winter Field Day Association (WFDA) is a dedicated group of Amateur Radio Operators who believe that emergency communications in a winter environment is just as important as the preparations and practice that is done each summer but with some additional unique operational concerns.  More information regarding Winter Field Day can be found here: http://www.winterfieldday.com

ARCCC, Inc. Winter Field Day

Additionally each year on the fourth full weekend of June, Amateur Radio Operators from all across North America set up temporary transmitting stations in public places to demonstrate ham radio science, skill and service to our communities and our nation by participating in the ARRL Sponsored Field Day.  More information regarding ARRL Field Day can be found here: http://www.arrl.org/field-day

Public Notice

January 24th & 25th 2026

Amateur Radio Club of Columbia County (ARCCC) participates in Winter Field Day, an international radio event to practice communication skills in unfamiliar circumstances.

This is a chance for anyone wishing to explore the amateur radio hobby to ask Licensed Ham Radio operators about their craft.  While there, we invite you to take the mic and make a few contacts over the air.

All Ham operators are invited to join us and participate if you wish.

The location:  Winfield Community Center.

       6823 Cobbham Rd, Appling, GA 30802

ARCCC is a 501(C3) organization