The Yabapai County Board of Supervisors officially declares the week of June 23, 2025 as Amateur Radio Week, recognizing the valuable contributions of local amateur radio operators serving their communities through public services, emergency communications and innovation.

The declaration honours the dedicated individuals, often behind the scenes, always without compensation, through Amateur Radio Emergency Services (ARES) and Radio Amateur Civic Emergency Services (RACES), through countless times of volunteers supporting emergency response operations, public safety events and STEM education.

Also known as “Ham Radio,” amateur radio has a proud heritage spanning over 100 years.

Operators play an important role in crisis situations and provide life-saving communication support in the event of a traditional system failing due to natural disasters or infrastructure disruptions. Their services represent a often underrated but important component of our emergency response capabilities.

As part of a national recognition of their work, local Ham Radio Club and operators will be taking part in ARRL Field Day 2025, the annual emergency communications exercise that takes place over the fourth weekend of June. Field Day simulates off-grid communication capabilities and serves as both public outreach events and training opportunities.

Thousands of amateur radio operators across the country, as well as amateur radio operators here in Yabapai County, will set up temporary stations in parks, community centers and remote locations to demonstrate their skills and educate the public.

Residents can visit local field dasites, watch amateur radios work, learn how they support emergency response efforts, and even broadcast under the guidance of licensed operators.

For more information about Field Day, please see arrl.org. Visit us for more information about Ares/Races www.k7yca.org.

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