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RST FIELD DAY 2026

June 27–28, 2026

Camp Lawton

Hooray! It’s time for Field Day!
Join us for ARRL Field Day
& the RST Monsoon Picnic, June 26, 27, 28.

RST will be operating from Camp Lawton on Mount Bigalow, with planned activity on 40, 20, 15, and 10 meters. Our Boy Scouts may even set up a 6‑meter station, and we’ll have a GOTA station on 2 meters for anyone who wants to get on the air.

PICNIC LUNCH & DINNER For a free‑will donation, the Scouts will be serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner on Saturday.

For RSVP or more information, contact K3TYE at joestat4@msn.com or visit the RST website.

Stay cool, meet a great bunch of hams, and enjoy radio sport in a low‑stress, low‑pressure environment.

ARRL Field Day & Start of Monsoon Picnic

Saturday, June 27 Camp Lawton · Staff Hill

Join us on the mountain for a full day of radio, food, and cool summer air.

LUNCH MENU

• Chicken Spiedies

• Polish Sausage Sandwiches

• Cheeseburgers

• Potato Salad

• Baked Beans

• Popular Sodas & Drinks

DINNER MENU

• Beef Tacos

• Plus all the lunch items

Come enjoy great food, great company, and a relaxed day of radio fun as we kick off the monsoon season together.

SETUP & OPERATIONS

RST members may begin setting up antennas on Friday, June 26
Scout Troop 157 will be on site to operate the food concession on Saturday.

LODGING & CAMPING

Cabins will be available for reservation
Tent camping is permitted throughout the adventure area
RV parking is available (no hookups)

REQUIREMENTS & RULES

Scout Youth Protection Training (YPT) is required for anyone staying overnight
- If you completed YPT last year, your certification is valid for this year
No smoking
No adult beverages

📡 Come join us for great radio, great food, and a great Field Day!

Join us for Field Day 2026, June 27–28 — a hands‑on weekend of radio operations, emergency‑readiness practice, and community building. Led by Avery Davis (WB4RTP), this planning guide helps operators of all levels prepare equipment, organize teams, and make the most of one of amateur radio’s most anticipated annual events.