WFD is always on the last full weekend of January, beginning at 16:00 UTC on Saturday and running through 21:59 on Sunday.
You can operate on the 160, 80, 40, 20, 15, and 10 meter HF bands and all bands above 50 MHz.
All participants are asked to submit their log entries before 11:59 UTC on March 1st. Late entries may not be included in results.
Logging Programs
Winter Field Day Contest Log 2.9.0
Live logging on the web and mobile devices
Excellent logger for mobile devices
1.0.1 - February 13, 2022 or greater
Operating Aids
Downloads
You can add your local information in the space provided.
Location Map Best Practices
Click here to download the WFD Bulletin schedule.
We would like to develop a comprehensive FAQ section, but for now if you have any questions or need clarifation on anything, please contact us and let us know.
Q: How do I change my location on the map?
A: When you registered your location on the map, you received an email from
webmaster@winterfieldday.org. The subject line was [WFDA] Location Submission. The
last line of the email says click here to edit your entry. You can change or modify any
field from your original registration using that link.
Q: Why isn't FT8 allowed for WFD?
A: We set our objectives around ensuring that WFD remains an exercise in emergency
communications. Though we recognize FT8 (and similar modes like FT4, JT9, etc.) is a
legitimate digital mode, it cannot pass emergency traffic effectively. WFD is not about
how many contacts you make or the points at the end of the day. It's about whether or
not you can successfully relay emergency information back and forth in adverse
conditions. That single concept, along with our core principles, is what we use to
develop the objectives and guidelines for the WFD event. While many people enjoy
FT8, and it may help improve your digital skills, we encourage you to use those skills to
practice passing information back and forth using other digital methods during WFD.
Q: What do I do if I discover an error after I submit my log?
A: When you submit your log, you will receive a confirmation email. If you find an error
after submitting your log, return to the submission page and resubmit a new log. The
new log will overwrite the old one. You can only change your log until 11:59 UTC on
March 1st. We shut down the submission page at that point, and all logs become final.
Q: What category should I use?
A: Which category you use is very discretionary. You will not receive any penalties if
you use the wrong category. Follow the general guidelines in the rules while keeping in
mind the spirit of the event. WFD is about pushing yourself to new limits. Suppose you
are operating in a communications trailer. In that case, that might be considered Mobile,
but if you are within walking distance of a club member's house. You have all the
conveniences of home, like nearby heat, running water, appliances to heat up chili, or a
couch to chill on during your downtime; you really should not consider yourself an
Outdoor or Mobile station. That same communications trailer could be just as quickly
parked in a parking lot somewhere, and now you have more obstacles to overcome.
Q: I could not hear the Winter Field Day Bulletin. Can I contact another station and
request that they send the bulletin to me?
A: Yes, as long as you receive the bulletin entirely over amateur RF.