What we do

ARRL Field Day
ARRL Field Day is the most popular on-the-air event held annually in the US and Canada. On the fourth weekend of June, more than 35,000 radio amateurs gather with their clubs, groups or simply with friends to operate from remote locations.

WFDA Winter Field Day
Winter Field Day is an exciting annual event for amateur radio enthusiasts, taking place on the last full weekend of January. It offers a unique opportunity for radio operators to set up field operations in remote locations, enabling them to connect with other participants worldwide.

Social Events
We get together for breakfast on the first Saturday of every month at Buddyz in McHenry, IL. Check out our Events page for more info on this and other 415 sponsored events.

Mentoring
The 415 ARC has a long history of sharing our knowledge and experience with each other and with those new to the hobby. Need help with something or looking to learn a new skill? Contact us! We’d love to help.

VE Testing
The 415 ARC offers testing for new licenses and upgrades at our Summer Field Day event on the fourth weekend of June. We will post additional testing opportunities on our Events page.