Much of the focus for ARRL Field Day is on amateur radio clubs and club promotion. However, I would encourage even those not interested in clubs *or* ARRL to plan and execute *some* sort of operation - no matter how small - over the Field Day event: use the event as an opportunity to shake out your gear, your preparedness plan, use it as an opportunity to test a new antenna...whatever you choose. Both ARRL's Field Day, as well as the Winter Field Day Association's January event are both excellent opportunities to take advantage of the sheer number of operations occurring in all modes to accomplish your *own* goals - regardless of one's participation in club activities or affiliation with any organization.
Much of the focus for ARRL Field Day is on amateur radio clubs and club promotion. However, I would encourage even those not interested in clubs *or* ARRL to plan and execute *some* sort of operation - no matter how small - over the Field Day event: use the event as an opportunity to shake out your gear, your preparedness plan, use it as an opportunity to test a new antenna...whatever you choose. Both ARRL's Field Day, as well as the Winter Field Day Association's January event are both excellent opportunities to take advantage of the sheer number of operations occurring in all modes to accomplish your *own* goals - regardless of one's participation in club activities or affiliation with any organization.