The Rochester Amateur Radio Association (RARA) will hold its 92nd amateur radio festival on Saturday, June 21, 2025. This one-day event will be held at the Barnard Fire Field, 410 Maiden Lane, Rochester NY.
The “hamfest” is an opportunity for the general public to learn about the amateur radio hobby, and for amateur radio enthusiasts to buy and sell equipment as well as to socialize with other “hams.” The festival will feature technical presentations on a variety of amateur radio topics of interest to both beginners and experienced hams. Food will also be available.
The hamfest will also include a flea market where individuals can sell radio equipment and other electronics. The festival will feature free amateur radio license testing, and a raffle with the grand prize being a Bioenno 12 Volt Solar Battery charging system.
The festival grounds open to flea market vendors at 7 a.m. and to the public at 8 a.m. Admission is $10 per person, with free admission provided to students, volunteers, and RARA club members. There is an additional $5 charge to sell items in the flea market. Free overnight RV parking will also be available.
Amateur radio has proven time and time again to be a dependable communication method when cellular phones, landlines, and other communications fail. This was recently demonstrated when Hurricane Helene struck North Carolina, where radio amateurs provided vital communication support to local authorities related to aid distribution, road closures, and emergency shelters. Amateur radio also provides opportunities for hobbyists to experiment with satellite communication, portable operation, voice as well as digital wireless communication, and to give back to the community by providing communication support for local charity events.
For additional information, visit https://www.rochesterham.org/hamfest.htm.
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