Isanti County Launches Its First‑Ever Hamfest This September

Save The Date

Amateur radio enthusiasts from across Minnesota will converge on the Isanti Community Center this fall for the inaugural Isanti County Radio Club Hamfest & Swap Meet. Slated for Saturday, September 13, 2025, the half‑day gathering promises bargain hunting, licensing opportunities, and plenty of “eyeball QSOs” (face‑to‑face conversations) for hams who have only met on the air.

Doors open to the public at 9:00 AM (vendors may set up from 8:00 AM), and the action runs until noon. Inside the community center hall, attendees can buy, sell, or trade everything from classic HF rigs and VHF/UHF handhelds to test equipment, antennas, and spare parts. Seasoned operators will be on hand to answer technical questions and share operating tips, making the event equally valuable for newly-licensed operators.

If you’re looking to upgrade your license, you’re in luck: free amateur radio license exams start at 8:00 AM sharp.

Isanti Hamfest admission and talk-in

Admission is $5 for adults, while kids 12 and under get in free. Tables for sellers are $10 and include two chairs; advance reservations are . Need directions en route? Check in on the club’s talk‑in repeater: 146.640 MHz (‑600 kHz offset, 146.2 Hz PL tone).

For more details or to reserve a table, visit isantiradio.org or email [email protected]. Whether you’re hunting rare boat‑anchors, studying for your first ticket, or simply looking to put a voice to a familiar callsign, mark your calendar—Isanti’s first hamfest is ready to make some noise.