Winter Field Day 2026 nearly killed my brother. This is what happens when amateur radio meets sub-zero temperatures, frozen equipment, and one operator who refused to wear a coat.🛒 HAM RADIO MERCH: https://store.hamradiogizmos.comGet our "I sneeze harder than 5 watts" shirt, Winter Field Day survival gear, anGus survived Winter Field Day with frostbite, a failed diesel generator, and lessons every ham radio operator needs to know before attempting cold weather field operations. Whether you're preparing for ARRL Winter Field Day, planning your first portable activation, or just getting your ham radio license, this episode covers emergency communications, QRP operating, and what NOT to do in extreme weather.🎙️ IN THIS EPISODE:

• Winter Field Day disaster story: frostbite, equipment failures & survival tips
• New Ham Q&A with Aerial: getting started, first radio recommendations, FT8 vs SSB, portable antennas for POTA
• Ham Radio History: How Winter Field Day started in 2007 and became the fastest-growing amateur radio event
• Emergency preparedness lessons from real cold-weather operations

Perfect for:✅ New hams studying for their Technician or General license✅ Experienced operators planning Winter Field Day or POTA activations ✅ Anyone interested in emergency communications (ARES, RACES, EmComm)✅ QRP enthusiasts vs high-power operators debate📧 SEND YOUR HAM RADIO QUESTIONS: [email protected]🛒 HAM RADIO MERCH: store.hamradiogizmos.com👕 "I sneeze harder than 5 watts" shirts available now