Field Day publicity

Allen Pitts, W1AGP, ARRL Media and Public Relations Manager, says that ARRL Field Day should also be seen as a public relations event, with groups able to score more than 500 points for working the public relations angle before the weekend even begins.

Allen said "Instead of just telling your fellow hams and club members about Field Day, why not tell your local newspapers and radio and television stations? Having a media hit or link is good for 100 points."

He added " Instead of manning only the radios, how about manning a public information table with brochures, signs and a smile? That's another 100 points."

Well, it would seem that many amateur radio clubs across the US have done just that, and submitted Field Day items to their local news media. 

Here's just a few of the very many that we came across:

'Hams' ready to have a Field Day
Tri-State Amateur Radio Association

Ham radio operators holding Field Day
Johnson County Radio Amateur Club

Local ham radio operators are preparing for field day
Renfrew County amateur Radio Club

Amateur radio field-day exercise planned
Oroville Amateur Radio Society

Ham radio enthusiasts show off
Radio Operators Association of Dallas

Field day planned for ham radio operators
The Smoky Mountain Amateur Radio Club

Amateur radio operators: Come check us out
Tipp City Amateur Radio Group

Ham radio more than hobby
Columbia County Amateur Radio Club

Ham radio operators show off for McLeod County residents
Crow River Area Amateur Radio Club

Ham radio operators conduct public demo
Coshocton County Amateur Radio Association

Ham it up on the radio
Sammamish Community Emergency Response Team