Field Day Report 2026

I haven't worked Field Day in years. I used to go out with the Ohio State club (W8LT) back in the early 2000's, but haven't done much with it since. I didn't have any real plans to operate this year either, but it turned out that I had both the time and the motivation at the same time this year. So I opted for lazy man's Field Day and operated class 1D. By the Numbers I did not go out to try to "kill it" by any means. I just wanted to get on the air and play around a bit. Here's how I ended up: Band CW DG PH Totals 40m 30 35 42 107 20m 28 14 42 15m 16 16 Subtotal 30 63 72 165 Points 60 126 72 258 Power multiplier (75W) 2 Claimed Score 516 Notes All QSOs made with 75 watts output power. All digital mode QSOs were made on FT8. My CW ear is very rusty, but it was fun. Rig and Antenna Icom IC-7300. I inherited this radio from my late father, but the more I use it the more I love it. I see why they've been so popular. OCF Dipole in inverted vee configuration with feed point at about 25…