Another successful Hamfest in the books.

A special thanks to all of our vendors, attendees and volunteers who made this year's 84th Findlay Radio Club annual Hamfest a reality. It couldn't have been done without each and every one of you. Stay tuned for a special update from our Hamfest chairman once he has recovered from the event, and again a big thank you to all that came togethor to make this annual event a reality.

Amateur Radio License Testing (VE Testing Sessions)

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.

Registration recommended!
To register go to: https://hamstudy.org/sessions/w8ft/

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

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

27 September 2026

The American Radio Relay League (ARRL) is the national association for amateur radio, connecting hams around the U.S. with news, information and resources.
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    We are saddened to report this week on the passing of four well-known amateurs, including two members of the extended “ARRL family.” 

     

    Longtime ARRL Rhode Island Section Manager Robert George “Bob” Beaudet, W1YRC, became a Silent Key on September 10, 2026, at age 88. An ARRL Life Member, Gold-Level Diamond Club member, and Maxim Society member in the President Class, Beaudet served as Rhode Isla...

  • Video/Podcast with ARRL CEO David Minster, NA2AA

    ARRL CEO David Minster, NA2AA, was a guest on episode 103 of The DX Mentor, which aired September 19, 2026. Hosted by Bill Salyers, AJ8B, with Joe Pater, W8GEX, the discussion covered highlights from the ARRL Board of Directors’ annual Second Meeting, held July 17; the International Amateur Radio Union (IARU); the August ARRL National Convention hosted by the Huntsville Hamfest, and recent supp...

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