2026 Field Expedient HF Antennas Contest
· Chris, KJ5DJC · Club News
The Austin Amateur Radio Club is excited to announce the 2026 ARRL Field Day Field Expedient HF Antennas Contest! This is a great opportunity for members to showcase their creativity, technical skills, and operating ability by designing and building portable HF antennas for use during Field Day.
Contestants will compete to make the highest number of Field Day contacts during their operating period using their own home-built antenna systems, with prizes including an ICOM IC-7300 MK2 and an ICOM ID-52A handheld radio. AARC will provide shared equipment including masts, tuners, baluns, coax, and modeling tools to help participants succeed. Whether you are an experienced antenna builder or just looking for a fun challenge, we encourage everyone to get involved and register early with Lewis Thompson, W5IFQ.
Full contest rules, equipment details, and registration information are included in the attached handout.