2025 WINTER FIELD DAY EVENT:
Join the FUN! Ham Radio Event, Maker Activities, Planetarium Shows, Game Night, all in one! Hosted by members of Sci-Tech Amateur Radio Society (STARS), and New England Sci-Tech (NEST).
Please
sign up at the bottom of this page.
Saturday, January 25, 2025 from Noon to 9 pm.
WHAT:
Family Friendly Event! Winter Field Day is hosted by members of Sci-Tech Amateur Radio Society (STARS), New England Amateur Radio (NEAR), and New England Sci-Tech (NEST).
WHEN:
2025, Sat January 25, noon to 9 pm.
Public is welcome: Saturday, noon – 4 pm for tours, soldering workshop, maker activities, planetarium shows. The actual radio event runs 2 pm Saturday to 2 pm Sunday, but we plan to operate publicly only 2 to 9 pm Saturday.
WHERE:
New England Sci-Tech, 16 Tech Circle, Natick. (The radio event runs outside in a trailer and/or tent running off alternative power to simulate emergency conditions. However, the building is open for tours, restrooms, maker activities, etc.)
WHO MAY PARTICIPATE:
Members of the general public, radio amateurs, scouts, and their friends and families are welcome to participate. You don’t need a radio license to participate, since you can operate with one of the club’s General or Extra class licensees as the control operator. On-site training will be provided.
Sign up using the form below to let us know when you will be participating and how many in your group.
VISITORS should sign up to alert us of when you plan to arrive, but feel free to just walk in if you are uncommitted to a time.