Elkhart East Hamfest

This year Indiana’s Communications Systems Manager of IDHS give a presentation.

We thank Ryan for his time and dedication to our community.

W1AW/9 RESULTS FROM AUG. 3RD, 2024

2024 Hamfest Photo Dump!

Courtesy of AA9JC our team member…

2024 Hamfest Photos

THANK YOU, EVERYONE FOR ANOTHER GREAT YEAR! LETS DO IT ALL AGAIN NEXT YEAR! AUGUST 2, 2025 (9-2pmEDT)

FROM YOURS TRULY.
ELKHART EAST HAMFEST TEAM!!

Public announcement: There was an item left behind in the theatre room where the ARRL forums were held on Saturday. Please reach out to us to claim. Thank you

Good Evening!

While putting away things we found a mobile radio. It’s evident someone misplaced it. Please contact us via email.

Thank you!

Elkhart East Hamfest - Official Site

The Indiana Traffic Net (phone) starts at 8:30 am EDT on 3.910-3.912 MHz. Special Event W1AW/9 Elkhart East Hamfest will be checking in.
August 3rd, 2024

Good Morning!!
It’s almost time for today’s great event.
(9-2pm EDT)
Hamfest activities: ARRL Forums, VE Testing, Special Event W1AW/9, and more. Join Us!!

We’ll have two ARRL card checkers available. K9LA & KD9HL providing these services if needed during this year’s event.

DXCC, WAS, VUCC, or CQ's WAZ awards.

Feel free to reach out for additional information ahead of time or visit the ARRL table this Saturday, August 3rd, 9-2pm EDT.

Thank you!

Elkhart East Hamfest

This weekend,
👉W1AW/9 will be QRV from the Elkhart East Hamfest!

Elkhart East Hamfest is the ARRL Central Division Convention and will take place on Saturday, August 3 from 9am - 2pm ET

More info➡️ elkharteasthamfest.com/

Friendly reminder:

VE exams will be conducted from 9-10:30AM and from noon-1:30PM (EDT) for those of you wanting to get into this exciting hobby or just looking to upgrade.

DXCC, VUCC, WAS and CQ WAZ card checking is also going to be available.

For more details, visit

Elkhart East Hamfest - Official Site

Public Announcement:

Here’s the campus layout for all Hamfest attendees. We look forward to seeing everyone there this Saturday.

Vendors only are welcomed to come on Friday August 2nd, 2024 - 4:00PM - 7:30PM. If you’re not able to attend on Friday evening, Saturday August 3rd, 2024 - 7:00AM - 9:00AM will be the only time to get your tables together.

Talk-In Freq. 147.330+ 131.8PL

Feel free to reach out to us if you have questions. Thank you!

Elkhart East Hamfest welcomes Straight Key Century Club on August 3rd, 2024. Stop by their table and say •••• •• 😁

ICOM Swag has Arrived!!! These cool items will be available during this year’s Hamfest…

Thank you, Icom America Inc

Elkhart East Hamfest
Northern Indiana K9DEW Repeater Network

Let’s welcome our local returning amateur clubs.

Michiana Amateur Radio Club - MARC - W9AB Ham Radio,
Goshen Amateur Radio Club K9TSM, HooiserLakesRadioClub K9CWD, MuskegonAreaAmateurRadio Council W8ZHO.

August 3rd, (9-2pm)

Does your house need new windows? Stop by and see Jesse Greene our local Renewal by Andersen representative.
Aug. 3rd (9-2pm)

Elkhart East Hamfest welcomes “Ham-sters & Somewhere in Time (retail ham radio/antique store) from Dowagiac, Michigan!