WCF SECTION PRESS RELEASE #25-18

SETTING UP WSJT-X FOR FT8/FT4 OPERATION FOR ARRL FIELD DAY

ARRL HQ has requested the following information to be passed on to radio amateurs in their respective ARRL Field Organization.

On Tuesday May 27, 2025 at 2000 EDT, “ARRL On The Air Live” will air a presentation on how to implement WSJT-X for FT8 and FT4 along with homebrew 10 and 15 meter antennas to participate in this year’s ARRL Field Day.  This will be very useful to newcomers to amateur radio operators and veteran operators alike.  To access the presentation please go to https://learn.arrl.org/webinars/82925#.

The ARRL OTA Live was started in February 2025 as a monthly video broadcast to new amateur radio operators, primarily.  However, all radio amateurs will find the material presented to be informative.  Past editions of “ARRL On The Air Live” can be viewed at https://learn.arrl.org/courses/96737#.

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