Program
Field Day 2026 Planning — N7OS at Camp Freeman
This month’s meeting is all about ARRL Field Day 2026, our biggest operating event of the year. MicroHAMS returns to Camp Freeman near Monroe to operate as N7OS the weekend of June 27–28, with setup starting Friday afternoon, June 26.
We’ll walk through the plan and lock in the details together:
- The site: what Camp Freeman offers — covered pavilion, camping and limited RV/trailer space, AC power for the kitchen, and solar power for the radios via the MITRU
- The stations: our 3A setup (three band-dedicated HF transmitters) plus a VHF station for 6m, 2m, and 70cm, with computer logging and propagation mapping, supported by Snohomish County ACS / Emergency Management resources
- Volunteer assignments: antenna raising, bonus-point activities (satellite contacts, copying the W1AW bulletin, sending NTS messages), computers and networking, greeters, and parking
- Logistics: camping plans, who’s bringing trailers or RVs, food, and the setup/teardown timeline
Whether you’re a seasoned contester or have never operated Field Day before, come find out how to take part. There’s a job — and a seat at a radio — for everyone.
Coordinating Field Day: Grant Hopper, KB7WSD. Reach him at kb7wsd@gmail.com, and join the Field Day group at groups.google.com/g/microhamsfd to get in on the planning.
Meeting Schedule
6:00 PM - Meeting Begins:
- Show and Tell (bring your cool things!)
- Ham Help (bring your questions and challenges!)
- News and upcoming ham events and activities
6:30 PM - Presentation:
- Field Day 2026 Planning — N7OS at Camp Freeman
Join In Person
Get to know your fellow amateurs! Before and after the meeting, it's common for people to bring items to talk about, ask questions, or just chat. Feel free to bring your dinner to enjoy during the program.
We monitor the 2m alternate call channel (146.580). If you need an escort, call when you arrive and wait near the entrance—someone will come get you. Bring your HT and help with this process!
No radio? Join the Teams meeting and let us know in the chat that you need help.
Directions & Map
Building 31, Microsoft Campus
3730 163rd Ave NE, Redmond, WA 98052
From SR-520: Exit NE 40th St, head east toward Lake Sammamish, turn right on 163rd Ave NE.
From Bel-Red Road: Head west on NE 40th, turn left on 163rd Ave NE.
Parking: Third left into surface lot between Buildings 31 & 32. Don't turn at the Building 31 sign as you are headed south; this will lead you to underground parking. If you need covered parking because it is raining and you have mobility issues or are bringing something that can't get wet, let us know that in the online meeting chat so we can find you for escort. Your radio won't be heard from inside the garage.
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Join Online
Although we encourage in-person attendance, you can also join via Microsoft Teams.
Meeting Details & Phone Dial-in
- Meeting ID
- 241 220 373 306
- Passcode
- HU7v8Nr9
- Phone
- +1 425-707-5929,,65802745# (United States, Redmond)
- Toll-free
- (844) 304-5076,,65802745# (United States)
- Conference ID
- 658 027 45#
Recording & Privacy Policy
This meeting will be recorded. By attending or participating, you agree to this policy, including waivers and consent to the use of your contributions and image, voice, and other mechanisms of participation.
You may opt-out from identification by muting audio, disabling video, and not contributing to chat. Remaining in the meeting constitutes consent regardless of stated intent.