HamFest 2024

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

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

* 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

VENDORS and SPONSORS

Vendors:

Sponsors 2024:

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

HamCall Buckmaster

Radtel

Radio Attic

Arrow Antennas

Bioenno Power

C. Crane

Radio Cardinal

DX Engineering

Radioddity

The Original Wireman

Star City 12 Volt

Ham Radio Prep

Reliance Antennas

Bridgecom Systems

Yaesu USA

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 ARRL Logo

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

NO inside pets, smoking, alcohol, pornography or weapons