The Newport County Radio Club wrapped up this year’s FIELD DAY weekend on Sunday, June 28, 2026. The 3-Day event was once again staged at the beautiful Glen Park in Portsmouth, Rhode Island. The weather was pleasant throughout and the spirits of nearly 50 participating members was high. Please enjoy the photos and video of the event captured by Keith Henry – KC1LPV.
Unloading the on-site storage shed.
Up she goes – antenna tower raised by truck pull
No volleyball this weekend
Connecting the co-ax.
Signs directing the public to the event
VP Joe checks out the software
Get On The Air (GOTA) tent participants coaching new hams
Mike – KC1NEJ – educating future operators
Preparing for Saturday club picnic
Working the night shift …
… new members Nate and Scott.
Sunday morning
“What goes up …” Big thanks to all members helping to set-up and take-down. (Some not pictured) See you next year!
Click the image below for Field Day video. 
FIELD DAY PICNIC – SATURDAY, JUNE 27, 2026
We will be having a picnic on Saturday June 27 from 4-6 pm. The menu is Hamburgers, Hot Dogs, and various cold salads plus desert. It is FREE for all NCRC members and their family members. Bringing your kids/grandkids is highly recommended, and they can make on-air contacts from our Get On The Air (GOTA) station, located in the big white tent across from the pavilion. PLEASE register your intent to join us for the picnic by filling in the form below
PICNIC REGISTRATION – CLICK HERE
Note while the picnic is free, it is costing the club about $15 per adult. If you can, please consider making an appropriate donation using the Donate link below:
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It’s time to start planning Field Day, 2026!
This year, once again we will be hosting Summer Field Day on the grounds of the Glen in Portsmouth RI. Setup begins on Friday, June 26th. Operations runs from 2:00PM Saturday, June 27th thru 1:59PM on Sunday, June 28th.
We will be sharing loads of information about the NCRC’s plans for the event. But first, we need to know about your desire and preferences regarding your participation in Field Day. Please take a few moments and complete this brief survey. THANK YOU!
Bonus – The following list the person(s) responsible for various Bonus Points
| Bonus Category | Responsible |
| 7.3.1 100% Emergency Power (Generators) | Dave KC1IPA |
| 7.3.2 Media Publicity | |
| 7.3.3 Public Location (Glen Park) | Dick KC1IPJ |
| 7.3.4 Public Information Table (GOTA Tent) | |
| 7.3.5 Message to SM | Matt KA1BQP |
| 7.3.6 Message Handling | Matt KA1BQP |
| 7.3.7 Satellite QSO | Bob WB4SON |
| 7.3.8 Alternative Power | Bruce NJ3K |
| 7.3.9 W1AW Bulletin | Mike AA1XQ |
| 7.3.10 Educational Activity | |
| 7.3.11 Site Visitation Government Official | |
| 7.3.12 Site Visitation Agency (PEMA) | |
| 7.3.13 GOTA Bonus | Mike KC1NEJ |
| 7.3.14 Electronic Submission | Mike AA1XQ Jim KC1LYG |
| 7.3.15 Youth Participation | Mike KC1NEJ |
| 7.3.16 Social Media | |
| 7.3.17 Safety Officer | Bruce NJ3K |
Satellite Operation –
The satellite station will be on the air by 2 PM on Saturday. Unless there are issues, the station will be taken off the air after RS–44 pass at 3:30 PM. Note there is a very narrow time window for each satellite pass (less than 10 minutes) so expect the operator to not be able to answer questions during those times.
- SO-50 13:56 (Eastern pass – if worked after 14:00)
- AO-73 15:13 (Eastern pass)
- SO-50 15:37 (Western pass)
- RS-44 15:38 (Eastern pass) <== best pass of all
- AO-7 15:58 (Eastern pass)
- AO-73 16:47 (Western pass)
- RS-44 17:38 (Western pass)
- AO-7 17:45 (Eastern pass)
- FO-29 19:33 (Eastern pass)
Operation is also dependent on the weather cooperating.