Antenna work as well as other outdoor activities is much more comfortable, I also enjoy keeping track of thunder storms and other summer weather phenomena. Summer also represents the height of the sporadic skip season and I spend a lot of time on twelve, ten and six meters. The biggest single radio event during the summer is Field Day. There are many reasons why we should participate in this event. The original purpose for operating Field Day was to operate under simulated emergency conditions.
Many participants use generators, batteries and solar power during the twenty-four hour period.
Also temporary antennas must be erected. A secondary purpose for Field Day operations is that of contesting. Most participants try to better their score. Some groups use only one transmitter while many others use several. A Field Day operation also gives everyone a chance to try new bands or modes.