Milton Hamfest

The Milton Amateur Radio Club is hosting its 25th Annual HAMFEST on July 7th and 8th, 2023, at the Santa Rosa County Auditorium in Milton, Florida. This event is regarded as the Best HamFest in Northwest Florida and is a great opportunity for amateur radio enthusiasts to come together and share their passion.

The HAMFEST will be open to the public from 3pm-8pm on Friday, July 7th, and from 8am-1pm on Saturday, July 8th. Admission is $6 (in advance) or $7 (at the door), and the admission fee is good for both days. Attendees can enjoy various activities including buying, selling, and swapping amateur radio equipment.

There will also be exciting prizes available at the event. On Friday, July 7th, at 6pm, a drawing will be held for a YAESU FT-70DR Handheld Radio, and attendees must be present to win. On Saturday, July 8th, at 1 pm, the main prizes will be drawn, and the first prize is a YAESU FT-710AESS HF/50MHZ 100 WATTS radio, the second prize is a YAESU FTM-300DR MOBILE VHF/UHF 50 WATTS radio, and the third prize is a YAESU FT-70DR HANDHELD 2M 5 WATTS radio.

In conclusion, the Milton Amateur Radio Club’s 25th Annual HAMFEST is an event that amateur radio enthusiasts should not miss. With the opportunity to buy, sell, and swap equipment, FCC license testing, and exciting prizes, this is the perfect chance to connect with others who share the same passion for amateur radio. To learn more about the event and reserve your admission, visit MiltonARC.org.