Ham Radio, Electronics and Computer Parts

NEW LOCATION

HamFest and Tailgate area - 8:00 am - 1:00 pm
HamFest Poster 2023 - Please print and distribute

• 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
• FREE On-Site Parking
• Air Conditioned Inside Exhibit Hall
• Laurel VEC Testing Session* 10:00 am - FREE
• Food Concessions - Breakfast and Lunch served by Wm Byrd HS Women's Lacrosse team
• Get-On-The-Air (GOTA) Station

Special Exhibit

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

DOOR PRIZES

Donated by RVARC, ARRL and our Sponsors!

• Yaesu FTM-300DR C4FM/FM Dual Band mobile
• Yaesu FT-70DR C4FM/FM Dual Band HT
• Retevis RT3 DMR HT + RT Systems DMR-RT3-USB Kit
• Bioenno Power Lithium Iron Phosphate (LiFePO4) Batteries + Chargers
  2 – 20 Ah, 2 – 15 Ah, 2 – 12 Ah (total retail value $1,045)
• BeLoud Annual Memberships - Silver ($49), Gold ($249) and Platinum ($499)
• Buckmaster HamCall DVD
• Easy Way Ham Books - Technician, General, Extra
• DX Engineering 3 - $50 Gift Certificates
• RT Systems Gift Card
• Wireman $50 Gift Certificate
• ARRL Gift Certificates and 100th Anniversary ARRL Handbook, 6 volume set

Vendors:

• HC Baker - batteries, electronics
• Gold Medal Ideas - custom embroidery, name badges, hats, t-shirts
• The Original Wireman - NEW for 2023

Note: Radio Cardinal Communication Service, LLC will not be attending the event and the two donated Icom radios will not be available as door prizes. We apologize for the inconvenience.

Sponsors:

• DX Engineering
• R and L Electronics
• Bioenno Power
• RT Systems
• Wireman
• Buckmaster International, LLC
• BeLoud.US - Work DX or be DX
• Easy Way Ham Books
• Icom USA

Vendor Liaison/Table Reservations: Frank W4FLX w4flx@outlook.com
HamFest Co-Chair: David W4SSE w4sse@cox.net
HamFest Co-Chair: Darrell KI4LLA darrell@ki4lla.us

Note: A limited number of inside table reservations will be 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 6, 2023!

* 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.

NO inside pets, smoking, alcohol, pornography or weapons