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Hamfest Chattanooga 2026
FCC Testing Sessions

Through the assistance of our great team of Volunteer Examiners, Hamfest Chattanooga is offering two FCC testing sessions at our show this year:

  • Friday, Oct. 16 @ 6:00 PM ET.
    This session will allow candidates and VE’s to get there after work.
    CLICK HERE to register for this session.

  • Saturday, Oct. 17 @ 11:00 AM ET.
    CLICK HERE to register for this session.

Both sessions are held on-site at The Colonnade.

Hamfest Volunteers.
If you have volunteered to help at Hamfest, and plan to upgrade your license, you need to test on Thursday, October 1, 2026, before the CARC monthly club meeting so you will not have a schedule conflict during the Hamfest. 

Questions?  Contact our lead VE:
Jack P Thompson N5UOV n5uov@comcast.net.

Scouting, Moon Pies, Custom Seasoning, and a Commemorative Pin to Support a Worthy Cause.

Scout Troop 223, based in Hixson, TN, will be selling Moon Pies and the troop’s own seasoning for chili, steaks, and chicken.  They will also accept donations for a collector’s pin for Hamfest Chattanooga.

All money raised will help these young men on their trip to Philmont Scout Ranch in New Mexico.

Hamfest Chattanooga 2026 encourages you to visit this industrious scout troop and to be generous in your purchases and donations.