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
- 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
- Get-On-The-Air (GOTA) Station
Special Exhibit
Scott KE4WMF has a unique contest vehicle that will be on display.
DOOR PRIZES
New Door Prizes To Be Announced Spring 2024
VENDORS and SPONSORS
Vendors - visit again soon as more vendors are added for 2024!
- HC Baker - batteries, electronics
- Gold Medal Ideas - custom embroidery, name badges, hats, t-shirts
- The Original Wireman
- Reliance Antennas
Sponsors 2024:
- Radioddity
- Buckmaster International, LLC
- Ham Community
- BridgeCom Systems
- Radio Cardinal Communication
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 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 4, 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.
NO inside pets, smoking, alcohol, pornography or weapons