Ham Radio, Electronics and Computer Parts

LOCATION

HamFest and Tailgate area - 8:00 am - 1:00 pm

HamFest Poster 2024 - Please print and distribute. UPDATED June, 2024!

• Admission - $5.00 per person, free for under 18 or college ID under 25
• Outside Tailgate Area - $5 (plus $5 admission). Setup starts at 7:00 am. Available on first-come, first served basis
• FREE On-Site Parking
• Air Conditioned Inside Exhibit Hall
• Laurel VEC Testing Session* 10:00 am - FREE
• Food Concessions - Breakfast and Lunch served
• Get-On-The-Air (GOTA) Station
• Table Reservations: Email David W4SSE w4sse@cox.net

* To pre-register for the VEC Testing session, contact Sarah, AC4SJ.
Note: There is no cost for the exam session, however the FCC now charges a fee to issue a license once you pass the exam.

Special Exhibit

Scott KE4WMF has a unique contest vehicle that will be on display.

PRESENTATIONS

10:00 am - Introduction to DMR
Presentation will include what one needs to get started. Radio, DMR ID, Codeplug requirements and map of local DMR repeaters.

11:00 am - Microwave Communications
An introduction to microwave communication: a growing new aspect of amateur radio. What is it, where to get equipment, the challenge of new types of awards and DX, antennas, how to get help getting started and more. Included will be demos of some simple and advanced equipment and the opportunity to meet some experienced microwave folks.

DOOR PRIZES

GRAND PRIZE - Yaesu FT-710 AESS HF/6 meters

• Icom ID-50A DStar/FM Dual Band HT
• Icom IC-V3500 Mobile 2 meters
• Radioddity GA-510 Dual-Band HT
• Radtel RT-610 Dual Band HT - 8 pairs
• Bioenno Power Lithium Iron Phosphate (LiFePO4) Batteries + Chargers
  1 – 20 Ah, 1 – 15 Ah
• AirBoss Antenna Launcher
• Reliance Antennas - $75 Gift Certificates x 2
• Arrow II dual band Hand-Held Portable Satellite Antenna
• Ham Community MegaSheet Posters
• The Wireman - $50 Gift Certificate
• DX Engineering - $50 Gift Certificate
• Ham Radio Prep - 5 General Class Prep Manuals
• BridgeCom Systems - Gift Certificate, BridgeCom Plus Community Membership
• Buckmaster - HamCall DVD
• Radio Attic - $50 Gift Certificate
• CC Skywave SSB 2 Shortwave Receiver
• ARRL Gift Certificates - $25 and $50

VENDORS and SPONSORS

Vendors:

• HC Baker - batteries, electronics
• Gold Medal Ideas - custom embroidery, name badges, hats, t-shirts
• Radio Cardinal Communication - Icom dealership
• Reliance Antennas - antennas and accessories

Sponsors 2024:

• Radioddity
• Bioenna Power
• Arrow Antennas
• Xiamen Radtel Electronics Co., Ltd
• Olah Technologies - AirBoss
• C. Crane
• Buckmaster International, LLC
• Ham Community
• BridgeCom Systems
• The Original Wireman
• Radio Attic
• Yaesu USA
• DX Engineering
• Ham Radio Prep

Please visit our sponsors for 2024 and thank them for supporting the Roanoke HamFest!

Questions / Table Reservations: David W4SSE w4sse@cox.net

Note: A limited number of inside table reservations are available. Outdoor tailgate spaces are first-come, first-serve.

The Roanoke HamFest is an ARRL-sanctioned event

HamFest 2-for-1 Weekend! Visit the Berryville HamFest on Sunday, August 4, 2024!

NO inside pets, smoking, alcohol, pornography or weapons