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Worcester Radio Group Braves Freezing Temps for Successful Winter Field Day Activation at Pocomoke River State Park
Worcester County, Maryland – February 4, 2026 – Despite sub-freezing temperatures, the Worcester Radio Group (K3WRG) completed a resilient and rewarding Winter Field Day operation on January 24, 2026, at Shad Landing in Pocomoke River State Park.
The event, part of the annual Winter Field Day exercise organized by the Winter Field Day Association (WFDA), tests amateur radio operators’ ability to set up emergency communications in challenging winter conditions. The Worcester Radio Group’s team of four dedicated participants endured the cold by operating from ice fishing tents, demonstrating ingenuity and preparedness.
During the activation, the group successfully made 70 contacts with stations across the United States and around the world, showcasing reliable radio communication under adverse weather. The operation highlighted the hobby’s role in emergency readiness, skill-building, and global connectivity.
“Winter Field Day isn’t just about making contacts—it’s about proving that amateur radio works when it’s needed most, even in freezing conditions,” said a spokesperson for the Worcester Radio Group. “Our small but determined crew proved that with the right setup and spirit, ham radio operators can stay on the air no matter the weather.”
The Worcester Radio Group, an ARRL-affiliated non-profit amateur radio club serving Worcester County, Maryland, regularly hosts events, monthly meetings, and weekly nets to promote the hobby, emergency communications training, and community involvement.
For more information about the Worcester Radio Group, upcoming events, or how to get involved in amateur radio, visit k3wrg.com or contact the club.
Media Contact: Mark Shaw Worcester Radio Group Email: [info@k3wrg.com]
About the Worcester Radio Group The Worcester Radio Group (K3WRG) is a vibrant amateur radio club based in Worcester County, Maryland. As an ARRL affiliate, the club promotes emergency communications preparedness, hosts licensing classes and exams, organizes public service events, and fosters fellowship among radio enthusiasts on Maryland’s Eastern Shore.