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.
Special events include:
- Off Road Adventure
- Hiking
- ARRL Forum
- Ham Radio Olympics
- Balloon Launch
- More [PDF]
Speaker sessions include:
- Amateur Television
- Starlink 101
- Mesh Workshop
- Meshtastic Presentation
- HandiHams
- GMRS for Hams
- Solar Batteries
- More [PDF]
Source: Quartzfest
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