04/10/2026
Get ready for amateur radio's biggest annual gathering! Dayton Hamvention[1]¿
2026 will take place May 15 - 17 at the Greene County Fair and Expo Center in
Xenia, Ohio.
General Chairman Brian Markland, N8UDQ, said volunteers are working hard to make
this the best show yet. This year's theme is Radio Adventure.
"Radio Adventure has always been about exploration - of ideas, technologies,
distances, and possibilities. From the earliest spark-gap pioneers to today's
digital experimenters, satellite operators, contesters, emergency communicators,
and outdoor enthusiasts, amateur radio continues to be a gateway to discovery,"
said Markland.
Among the activities taking place is the ARRL Youth Rally[2], returning on
Saturday, May 16. The rally is designed for students ages 11 to 21 and offers a
great opportunity to connect with other young hams. Youth Rally activities will
be led by ARRL Director of Education and Learning Steve Goodgame, K5ATA, and
volunteers from the ARRL Collegiate Amateur Radio Program (CARP).
Advance registration[3] is recommended. While Hamvention admission is already
free for students (high school and younger), the $20 Youth Rally registration
fee includes a T-shirt (to be worn on Saturday), badge and lanyard, reusable
tote bag, and a complimentary three-day Hamvention admission ticket (Friday
through Sunday).
Students will enjoy an afternoon of hands-on activities, learning, and fun.
Highlights include satellite communications, a short sprint contest, a fox hunt,
and a chance to make contact with a parachute-mobile station. Attendees are
encouraged to bring a 2-meter handheld radio if you have one.
The Youth Rally will be followed by the ARRL Collegiate Amateur Radio Meetup.
For more information about the Youth Rally and registration, and to find other
ARRL activities and exhibits at Hamvention, visit
www.arrl.org/dayton-hamvention-2026[4]. For Hamvention information and general
admission tickets, visit hamvention.org[5].
[1] https://arrl.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT0zNTk3OTg5JnA9MSZ1PTUyNTgxODI4NCZsaT00M
jQwNTg4OQ/index.html
[2] https://arrl.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT0zNTk3OTg5JnA9MSZ1PTUyNTgxODI4NCZsaT00M
jQwNTg5MQ/index.html
[3] https://arrl.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT0zNTk3OTg5JnA9MSZ1PTUyNTgxODI4NCZsaT00M
jQwNTg5Mw/index.html
[4] https://arrl.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT0zNTk3OTg5JnA9MSZ1PTUyNTgxODI4NCZsaT00M
jQwNTg5NQ/index.html
[5] https://arrl.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT0zNTk3OTg5JnA9MSZ1PTUyNTgxODI4NCZsaT00M
jQwNTg4OQ/index.html
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