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POTA @ Pullman 2026
CFMC will be doing a POTA Activation at Pullman National Historic Park (US-7917) on July 25 and 26, in conjunction Pullman Railroad Days. For details, contact Kevin, KD9ZDR killasuds@gmail.com The model industrial town of Pullman, Illinois had its beginning on May 26, 1880. This town was the physical expression of an idea born and nurtured…
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Radio Expo 2026
Northern Illinois Biggest & Best Hamfest Sunday, September 27, 2026 Boone County Fairgrounds8791 Illinois Route 76Belvidere, Illinois 61008 Directions
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Field Day 2026
Field Day will be held the weekend of June 27th and 28th. Field Day is ham radio’s open house. ARRL Field Day 2026 takes place June 27 – 28. More than 30,000 hams throughout North America set up temporary transmitting stations in public places to demonstrate ham radio’s science, skill and service to our communities…
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Range Outing – January 10th
CFMC is having another Range Outing on Saturday, January 10th at 1:00 PM. We’ll be at the Midwest Gun Range in Lyons, IL. Range Fee is $20/person; Over 18 and FOID Required. No center-fire rifle or shotguns. Midwest Gun Range8565 Plainfield RoadLyons, IL 60534708-447-4848 After the Range, we’ll be going to PJ Klems for Lunch.…
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Winter Field Day – 2026 @ Camp Reinberg in Palatine, Illinois
Winter Field Day 2026 was the weekend of January 24th and 25th, and held at Camp Reinberg in Palatine, IL. According to the Winter Field Day Association, Winter Field Day, “…aims to help participants improve their preparedness for disasters and enhance their operational abilities in adverse conditions” and ” to encourage a diverse range of…






