54th Fort Wayne Hamfest & Computer Expo
Sponsored by: Allen County Amateur Radio Technical Society
ARRL Representatives
Brian Sexton KD9EDR
INARRL Section EC
Bob Burns AK9R
INARRL Section Manager
Robert R. Ronk W9WP
ARRL Central Vice Director
Josh Long W9HT
ARRL Central Division Director
- Ham Radio License Testing All Classes ($14) 9 AM till 12 PM Saturday
- WAS & DXCC Card Checking and CQ Awards
- 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 $25 Regular, thru $90 Premium Main Endcap,
$40 Electricity - Drive Directly to Your Table for Setup
Nov 21st 2026
Saturday 9 AM to 5 PM
Admission: $10
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!
Subject to valid student ID verification. 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.