Ham Radio & Emergency Comms – Past

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Events are hosted by Ready Rochester and our partners, and are open to everyone.

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HAM Radio Technician Licensing Class

Date: September 15, 2026

Time: 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Location: Host: Rochester Amateur Radio Association
Virtual – Zoom (will receive Zoom link once you email the above address)
Classes will be held each Tuesday
Email to register: education@rochesterham.org

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Rochester Amateur Radio Association

(9 weeks, free for RaRa members – $30/yr membership)

HAM Radio Technician Licensing Class Series

Date: September 3, 2026

Time: 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm

Location: Host: Amateur Radio Club of the National Electronics Museum / K3NEM

A free virtual event

7-week class on Thursdays from Sept 03-Oct 15, 6:30pm-9:30pm

HAM Radio Licensing Class

Start date: July 3, 2026

End date: July 5, 2026

Time: 12:00 pm

Location: Host: American Radio Relay League (ARRL)
Fri: 12 – 7 pm
Sat 12 – 4 pm
Sun 12 – 4 pm

A free virtual event

Monroe County ARES/RACES HAM Radio Field Days

Start date: June 27, 2026

End date: June 28, 2026

Time: 2:00 pm

Location: Host: Monroe County ARES(Amateur Radio Emergency Service)/RACES (Radio Amateur Civil Emergency Service)
Irving Kent Memorial Park 1700 Schlegel Rd, Webster NY 14580

Special visitor/beginner station with seasoned HAM radio mentors. See antennas, radios, and gear in action!

93rd Rochester Hamfest

Date: June 20, 2026

Time: 7:00 am – 2:00 pm

Location: Host: Rochester Amateur Radio Association (RaRa)
Barnard Fire Department Park – 410 Maiden Ln, Rochester, NY 14616

Bringing together radio operators, vendors, flea market sellers, tech talks, raffles, food, and free license testing.

$10 at the door for non-members (free for RaRa members)

HAM Radio Licensing Class

Start date: May 23, 2026

End date: May 24, 2026

Time: 12:00 pm

Location: Host: American Radio Relay League (ARRL)
12 – 7 pm Saturday
12 – 4 pm Sunday

A free virtual event