The Highline Amateur Radio Club (HARC) will demonstrate how radio volunteers support emergency response efforts during the annual ARRL Field Day on Saturday, June 28, 2025, from Noon to 7 p.m. at Marvista Park in Normandy Park (map below).
Field Day is a free, nationwide event sponsored by the American Radio Relay League (ARRL), designed to test emergency preparedness and raise public awareness about the capabilities of amateur radio.
HARC supports emergency communications for Burien, Des Moines, Normandy Park, SeaTac and unincorporated North Highline.
The event will feature three high-frequency (HF) stations capable of national communication and one station using higher frequencies for local coverage. One HF station will be set aside for “Get on the Air” activities, where visitors can work alongside club members to make radio contact with other stations across the country.
“This is an aspect of your city’s Emergency Communication system,” the club announced in its invitation. “You will get the opportunity to observe what your EMCOMM (Emergency Communications) volunteers do.”
This year’s theme is “RADIO CONNECTS,” highlighting how wireless technology bridges communities and supports public safety efforts in times of disaster.
The event is free and open to all, with free parking and ADA accessibility.
Visitors are encouraged to stop by, learn about emergency communications, and try making a contact over the airwaves.
For more information, visit www.arrl.org/field-day or contact event coordinator Gerrie Kellogg (KI7EIV) at (206) 334-1611 or KI7EIV@gmail.com.
