Findlay Hamfest

Event Details:

• Date: September 8, 2024
• Time: TBD
• Location: Hancock County Fairgrounds, 1017 E. Sandusky St., Findlay, OH 45839
• Sponsor: Findlay Radio Club
• Type: ARRL Hamfest
• Talk-In Frequency: 147.150/.750 MHz, PL 88.5 Hz

Contact Information:

• Public Contact: Bill Kelsey, N8ET
• Address: 3521 Spring Lake Dr., Findlay, OH 45840
• Phone: 419-423-3402
• Email: n8et@woh.rr.com

Highlights:

• Vendor and Flea Market Spaces: Secure a spot to sell or trade your amateur radio gear and accessories.
• Raffle and Prizes: Exciting prize drawings throughout the event.
• Food and Refreshments: Available on-site for purchase.
• Forums and Presentations: Learn from experts and engage in discussions on various amateur radio topics.
• HAM Radio Licensing & Testing: On-site testing for new licenses and upgrades.

Findlay Radio Club Overview: The Findlay Radio Club, established in 1925, has a rich history of supporting amateur radio operators. The club began its annual Hamfest in 1942, which continues to be a significant event for radio enthusiasts to buy, sell, and swap equipment. The club's facilities on Totten Avenue in Findlay include a meeting room, a radio room equipped with various radios, and an extensive antenna farm for optimal radio communication. The club also operates two repeaters and participates in the ARRL's Field Day each year.

In addition to the Hamfest, the Findlay Radio Club:

• Conducts monthly examinations for amateur licenses.
• Supports the Findlay Safety Town program.
• Owns a communications trailer for emergency use by the local ARES group.
• Meets twice a month for business, socializing, and training.

Join the Findlay Radio Club for the 2024 Findlay Hamfest and experience a day filled with activities, learning opportunities, and community engagement at the Hancock County Fairgrounds.