Amateur radio news from around Colorado and the broader ham world — new gear, rule changes, contests, and what’s happening on the bands. Curated for the club; every item links to the original source.
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Rocky Mountain Ham Radio Summer SwapFest set for Aug. 23 in Brighton
Rocky Mountain Ham Radio’s Summer SwapFest is scheduled for Sunday, August 23, 2026, at the Adams County Fairgrounds in Brighton. The organizer lists vendor setup beginning at 7:15 a.m. and general admission beginning at 9:00 a.m. The event offers a regional opportunity for Colorado amateurs to meet fellow operators, browse radio and…
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WCARC Hamfest & Swapmeet Set for August 8 in Grand Junction
The Western Colorado Amateur Radio Club’s 2026 Hamfest & Swapmeet is set for Saturday, August 8, from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at First Christian Church, 1326 N. 1st Street in Grand Junction. The club lists an admission charge, vendor tables and tailgate spaces, door prizes, QSL card checking, license exams, food,…
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MegaFest 2026 Comes to Monument July 25
Colorado operators looking for a summer hamfest and swap-meet day have a nearby option this Saturday. The Pikes Peak Radio Amateur Association’s MegaFest 2026 is scheduled for July 25 at Lewis-Palmer High School in Monument, with doors open from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Vendors may enter at 6:00 a.m., and ticket…