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Find over 75 hamfests, fox hunts, and events involving public service,

licensing, and radio history in Northern Illinois and surrounding areas!

More content coming soon including area simplex events, POTA, Field Day activities, local learning opportunities, and more.

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- Elmhurst Backyard Hamfest (April)!

- Construction Events!

- Online History Event April 16!

- New Volunteer Guide!

- Four (4) more Volunteer Events!

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A Hamfest is a great way to learn more about the art of amateur radio and meet many great people in the hobby.

HAMFEST and Swapmeet events

Amateur radio volunteers assist at many different community events.

PUBLIC SERVICE EVENTS

Amateur radio enthusiasts preparing a radio and antenna for use in direction finding of a signal during a fox hunting event.

Fox Hunting EVENTS

Historic radio operator in uniform with headphones, seated at a desk, surrounded by vintage radio equipment.

Amateur Radio History Events

Graphic leading visitors to discover when and when they may attend educational training sessions to help them prepare for taking an Amateur Radio license exam.

Test Preparation EVENTS

Cartoon character holding a sign that reads 'Amateur Radio License Testing' and leads visitors to discovering where and when they may take an Amateur Radio license exam.

Testing Events

Two young ham radio operators wearing headsets and making contacts on the radio.

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