HamFest 2025
Sponsored by William Byrd Middle School Amateur Radio Club
and Roanoke Valley Amateur Radio Club
Talk-In on 146.985 Repeater -600 Hz Offset, Tone 107.2
Simplex 146.580 MHz
Ham Radio, Electronics and Computer Parts
LOCATION
William Byrd Middle School
2910 E Washington Ave
Vinton, VA 24179
HamFest and Tailgate area - 8:00 am - 1:00 pm
- 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
- Table Reservations: Email Martin K4EQS martin@successelements.com
* 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.
DOOR PRIZES
GRAND PRIZE: Yaesu FT-710 Aess HF/50 Mhz transceiver
VENDORS and SPONSORS
Vendors:
- HC Baker - batteries, electronics
- Radio Cardinal Communication - Icom dealership
- Reliance Antennas - antennas and accessories
Sponsors: To Be Announced
Questions / Table Reservations: Martin K4EQS martin@successelements.com
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 3, 2024!
NO inside pets, smoking, alcohol, pornography or weapons