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West TN Hamfest
and Swapmeet
Saturday 22 March 2025
Best of West TN under one roof!! Quality new and used Amateur Radio gear!
Are you a Ham Operator/enthusiast or someone interested in seeing what all the craze is about with Amateur Radio (i.e., Ham Radio), then come join us for West Tennessee Hamfest and Swapmeet on Saturday, March 22, 2025 at the Trenton National Guard Armory in Trenton, TN.
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This event is your chance to meet other friendly amateur radio enthusiasts, see and buy various radios, antennas, other equipment, and meet club members. If you are ready to get started getting your Amateur Radio license or want to upgrade, you will have your chance in the exam area to do so (see ARRL VEC Testing link below for exam information).
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Explore the links on this website to find out more information. We look forward to seeing you!
You don’t want to miss this West Tennessee event of the year!
Doorprizes drawn every 30 minutes
Tailgating available (weather permitting)
A good time will be had by all
ARRLVEC Testing
Get licensed and
Get on The Air!
Ready to get on the air? Take the test for Technician level or upgrade to General or Amateur Extra while at West TN Hamfest and Swapmeet. To find out more about testing for license click the button below.
General Test Session Info
Tests given at the session: Technician
General
Amateur Extra
Testing will begin at 9AM and must be concluded by 11AM. Walk-ins are allowed. You MUST have your FRN number PRIOR to attending the testing session. Due to all the hamfest activities, there will not be time for VE's to assist with this at the testing session.
Candidates will be allowed to take the next higher license exam at no additional fee if they pass the previous level. A candidate can retake an exam immediately after failing, however, the candidate must pay an additional testing fee. The number of retakes allowed will be at the sole discretion of the on-site VE team. The testing fee is $15.00. Note that you do not have to purchase an admission to the hamfest to attend the testing session.
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Please check out the Testing Information Form via the link to the left for all the specific details regarding testing at the hamfest.
Speaker/Presentation Info
Please check back for info on any speakers/workshops that may be added at the hamfest.
Hamfest Quotes
"Come on to the Hamfest , find some things you need, and meet several members of the West TN ham community. If you're looking to get your license or upgrade, we can help with that too."
Tom Bridgewater NA8X
Hamfest Chairman
President CCARS
ARRL Club Coordinator TN Section Western Half
"QRO is the way to go...
Just dial it on up to 1-5-0-0!!"
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"A good time will be had by all."
Matt Nicholas KG4LIO
Hamfest Committee Member, Past President of AWARA, Chief Hamfest Instigator
ARRL Assistant Section
Manager TN Section
"Looking forward to seeing everyone this year at the Hamfest. Please come and support our Hobby!"
Ken Callahan N4PNV
President AWARA