CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — Eastern Iowa Field Day is a free, 24-hour event showcasing amateur radio’s role in public service, emergency preparedness, and technical development.
Amateur radio, or ‘Ham’ radio, is a fun hobby and a useful service that lets people talk to each other using radio signals. It’s especially useful in emergency situations because it allows people to communicate reliably without the need for internet or cell service, making it a crucial tool when conventional systems fail.
Field Day is a nationwide initiative organized by the National Association for Amateur Radio (ARRL). Held annually since 1933, Field Day is like an “open house” where amateur radio operators set up temporary transmitting stations to showcase the science, skill, and public service aspects of Ham radio to the community…