LEFROG is a southeastern Wisconsin amateur radio club specializing in portable operating and educational events. The club was started in 1988 by a group of hams who wanted to participate in field day. They partnered with a local scouting troupe and operated from Upper Lake Park in Port Washington, Wisconsin. They also partnered with the scouts to operate Jamboree on the AIR (JOTA). LEFROG has been affiliated with the American Radio Relay League since 1992.
Events
ARRL Field Day
June 28-29, 2025
The Ozaukee County Justice Center.
1201 S Spring St, Port Washington, WI 53074
We will monitor two frequencies for talk-in this year.
LEFROG 442.775MHz +5MHz CTCSS 127.3 &
MAARS 145.130MHz – 600kHz CTCSS 127.3
· Fri 6/27/25 Setup – Meet onsite at noon (Towers, Antennas, Coax, Tents, Power, & Tables)
· Sat 6/28/25 Morning Final Setup (Radios, Computers, Equipment Checks)
· Sat 6/22/25 Operating Shift – Phone/Dig/CW – Afternoon (starting 1:00 PM)
· Sat 6/28/25 Operating Shift – Phone/Dig/CW – Evening
· Sun 6/29/25 Operating Shift – Phone/Dig/CW – Overnight
· Sun 6/29/25 Operating Shift – Phone/Dig/CW – Morning
· Sun 6/29/25 Tear Down – Starting 1:00 PM CDT
International Lighthouse Lightship Weekend – ILLW
Our activation is cancelled for 2025 due to construction at the Port Washington Light House.
Normally held on the 3rd full weekend in August
This year 00.01 UTC 16th August to 24.00 UTC 17th August 2025 (48 hours)
Next year: 00.01 UTC 15th August to 24.00 UTC 16th August 2026 (48 hours)
International Lighthouse Lightship Weekend – ILLW Website
Station Hours of operations
August 16th: Setup starting at noon.
August 17th: 8 am – Dusk
August 18th: 8 am – 2 pm
Location: Light Station & Museum, 311 Johnson St, Port Washington, WI 53074
Third Annual Wisconsin State Parks on the Air – WIPOTA
Saturday, September 16th, 2023 (Third Saturday of September)
Location: TBA