Today’s the day! Join the Do Something Amateur Radio Club for our Newbie Field Day & Overnight Ham Radio Hangout/Campout at Spring Valley Reservoir near Troy, Idaho.
Whether you’re brand new to amateur radio, curious about emergency communications, studying for your license, or already licensed and just looking for a fun outdoor radio outing — come hang out with us!
Hands-on radio operating
HF, VHF, and portable radio setups
Antenna setup and field operations
Learning opportunities for beginners
Casual camping and outdoor fun
Emergency communications discussion and practice
A relaxed atmosphere to ask questions and get on the air
We will also have MURS radios available for unlicensed users so anyone can try radio communications and participate.
Friends, families, neighbors, coworkers, and curious community members are all welcome.
Spring Valley Reservoir is a great spot to enjoy the outdoors. There are opportunities for:
Swimming
Fishing
Hiking
Relaxing by the reservoir
Camping and hanging out with the community
This is meant to be both a radio learning event and a fun outdoor community gathering.
Spring Valley Reservoir – RV Area
Outside of Troy, Idaho
Map / Directions:
https://maps.app.goo.gl/eecLUQvkC3igt2wY8
Camping gear if staying overnight
A chair
Snacks/food/drinks
Swim or fishing gear if desired
Your radio gear if you have it
Curiosity and a willingness to learn
Even if you can only stop by for part of the day, we’d love to see you.
Additional event details:
https://dsarc.us/events/2026/newbie-training-overnight-hangout
73 and hope to see you out there!
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