Field Day is a yearly preparedness exercise sponsored by the American Radio Relay League (ARRL), the national association for amateur radio.

To the best of his recollection, Arthur Arestad (W8WTL), who has been a resident of Tipp City for over 40 years, says that 2001 was the first time Field Day was conducted in Tipp City.

Tipp City amateur radio operators worked around the clock using emergency power to make contacts with other amateur radio operators across the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico, just to name a few of the places contacted.

Field Day is designed to test the ability of amateur radio operators to set up and operate portable stations under emergency conditions, such as the loss of electricity during storms, hurricanes, tornadoes, floods, and other disasters.  In the event of an emergency, Tipp City is fortunate to have many amateur radio operators to volunteer their services.

In 2008, Governor Strickland has proclaimed June 23-29, 2008 Amateur Radio Operators Appreciation Week.  Mayor Tim E. Evans presented a proclamation to Tipp City area Hams designating June 23-29, 2008 as Amateur Radio Week in Tipp City, Ohio.

Field Day is a test of skill but it is also a contest for fun, socializing, and is the largest "on-air" operating event each year.  Tipp City 2009 Field Day will be June 27 and 28.  Preparations are already being made for this event.  Plan to come and join in the fun.

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