53rd Fort Wayne Hamfest & Computer Expo
Sponsored by: Allen County Amateur Radio Technical Society
ARRL Representatives
Brent Walls N9BA
ARRL Central Division Director
Josh Long W9HT
ARRL Central Division Vice Director
Bob Burns AK9R
ARRL Indiana Section Manager
- Ham Radio License Testing All Classes ($14) 9 AM till 12 PM Saturday
- WAS & DXCC Card Checking and CQ Awards
- Youth Lounge (under 12 accompanied by adult)
- New & Used Ham Equipment Dealers
- Main & Hourly Door Prizes
- 2 Rooms of Special Interest Forums All Day Saturday
- Talk-in Radio Frequency 146.880 (-) PL 141.3
- Tables: Starting at $35 Regular, $55 Premium, $40 Electricity
- Drive Directly to Your Table for Setup
Nov 15 & 16 2025
Saturday 9 AM to 4 PM
Sunday 9 AM to 2 PM
Admission:
$10 Sat & Sun (Weekend)
$5 Sunday Only
Children under 12 free (with adult)
Allen County War Memorial Coliseum
4000 Parnell Ave. Fort Wayne, IN
73,000 sq. ft. all indoors
(Coliseum Parking $8 per vehicle)
Hamfest General Questions:
Email: info@fwhamfest.com
Table Questions:
Email: orders@fwhamfest.com
Mail:
PO Box 10342
Fort Wayne, IN 46851
Phone:
(260) 579-2196
Free Student Testing!!
W5YI Licensing Services now offers free testing for students 25 years of age or younger!
Yes, you read that correct! Testing fees are covered for all 3 licenses classes, and for Technician applicants, they will also cover the $35 application fee!
If you are a student registering to test, after completing registration, please send an email to rlmcen56@gmail.com, with your name and Student Applicant, so your registration is confirmed. If you register at the Fort Wayne Hamfest, show your Student ID to the Volunteer Examiners.
Subject to valid student ID verification.