QuartzFest 2024 Begins January 21st

December 23, 2023

QuartzFest is a week-long event held each year in the Arizona desert. The 2024 event begins January 21st and will conclude on January 27th.

QuartzFest is an ARRL Specialty Convention held in January near Quartzsite, Arizona in the United States. No other hamfest in the world brings together in one gathering so much innovation in mobile antenna systems, mobile ham shacks, recreational vehicles, portable and mobile EMCOMM systems, off-the-grid living, alternative energy and radio education.

2024 events include:

  • Special Event Station W7Q
  • HF Distance Challenge
  • Pico-Balloon Launches
  • Hiking
  • POTA trip to Kofa area
  • ARRL Forum
  • License testing
  • ATV live net
  • YL Meeting and presentation
  • Fox Hunt
  • Near space balloon launch

Source: QuartzFest  open_in_new

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