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winter field day 2026

Two hams making contacts during Winter Field Day. Setup outdoors under a canopy.

Winter Field Day 2026: How to Understand the Rules, Maximize Points, and Have Fun on the Air

Posted on December 20, 2025December 27, 2025 by Eric Hendrickson

Winter Field Day isn’t a contest in the traditional sense. It’s an operating event, an “experience” if you ask its founders. If you approach it like a sprint for raw QSO counts, you’re missing the point, and worse, you’re missing what Winter Field Day does reward: Versatility, planning, and realistic…

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Eric Hendrickson

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Retired tech nerd and licensed Amateur Extra.

These days I spend my time playing with gadgets and writing about the technology that I find so fascinating.

I share opinions, review products, and brainstorm ideas along the way.

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