Findlay Radio Club

Announcing the 84th Findlay Hamfest

Details: 04 Apr

Save the Date: Findlay Radio Club's 2026 Hamfest – Sunday, September 13!

Mark your calendars, fellow hams! The Findlay Radio Club is excited to announce our 2026 Hamfest, set for Sunday, September 13, 2026—rain or shine. This is your chance to spend a fantastic day surrounded by camaraderie and shared passion for amateur radio. Whether you're a seasoned operator or just getting started, our event brings together enthusiasts from across the region for a laid-back, fun-filled gathering that always delivers great conversations, stories, and plenty of " Elmer" wisdom.

With more than 100 indoor vendor tables packed with the latest gear and accessories, plus a bustling outdoor flea market full of treasures waiting to be discovered, you'll have plenty of opportunities to rub shoulders with industry experts and browse their inventories. It's the perfect time to hunt for that next piece of equipment to upgrade your shack or snag a bargain on vintage classics.

Don't miss out on the exciting prizes up for grabs, including cash, gift certificates, and some seriously cool ham radio gear. Best of all, every dollar from the event supports the Findlay Radio Club's ongoing events and outreach efforts throughout the greater Hancock County area. We can't wait to see you there—bring your friends, your enthusiasm, and your wallet (or at least your trading spirit)! Stay tuned for more details as the date approaches. Click here for more details. If you are a vendor and want to skip right to the vendor pack, click here.73!

Amateur Radio License Testing (VE Testing Sessions)

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30 Jun

Amateur Radio License Testing (VE Testing Sessions)

At the Findlay Radio Club we hold our Amateur Radio Testing Sessions (VE test sessions) on the second Saturday of the month at 9:00am. All license class tests are available at each session.

Walk-ins with a Federal Registration Number (FRN), available at: https://apps.fcc.gov/cores/userLogin.do, are welcome and encouraged to arrive at 8:00am to complete the registration process prior to the beginning of the exam.

For additional information email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call (419) 581-7037 to leave a message.

Findlay Radio Club License Classes

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16 Mar

Classes are now being conducted at the Club on 2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month starting at 7:30 PM.

Currently the sessions are open and we talk about anything ham radio related, although they lean towards new hams and the general license. if enough interest is expressed, we will start a General or Extra Class.

Contact Bill - N8ET- at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. if you have any questions.

American Radio Relay League | Ham Radio Association and Resources

30 May 2026

Registration is Open for the 2026 ARRL National Convention in Huntsville

ARRL The National Association for Amateur Radio® and the Huntsville Hamfest will host the 2026 ARRL National Convention and Huntsville Hamfest, August 21 - 23, in Huntsville, Alabama.

The convention will kick off on Friday, August 21, with a series of day-long ARRL Training Tracks and a National Convention Luncheon at the Embassy Suites by Hilton Huntsville. Then join ARRL on Friday night for a...

The ARRL Solar Update

Solar activity has remained at low levels this past week. The largest event of the period was a C3.4 flare originating from Region 4446.

There are nine numbered regions on the visible disk. Region 4452 showed notable growth and new flux emergence. Region 4450 decayed to plage, though unassociated transitory pores were observed to its east and west. Region 4443 decayed into a unipolar spot as...

Announcing the 84th Findlay Hamfest

Amateur Radio License Testing (VE Testing Sessions)