Southwest Florida Regional Hamfest

Forums Presentations and Demonstrations

We have an extensive slate of informative and instructive sessions planned where subject matter experts will share a variety of items of interest to Ham Radio Operators. These will include presentations, discussions, demonstrations, and Elmering.

Information on Forums, Presentations, and Demonstrations is forthcoming.

Friday, January 16th

TimeTitleDescriptionPresenterLocation
12:30 p.m.
1:30 p.m.
3:00 p.m.
4:00 p.m.
1:15 p.m.
2:00 p.m.
3:00 p.m.

*Please note, the demonstrations will be conducted outside near the Tailgate Area and next to the Club Trailer and Food Truck(s).

Saturday, January 17th

TimeTitleDescriptionPresenterLocation
9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m
9:00 a.m.
10:00 a.m.
11:00 a.m.
12:00 p.m.
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
12:00 p.m.
1:00 p.m.
10:00 a.m.
1:00 p.m.
11:30 a.m.

Please note, the demonstrations will be conducted outside near the Tailgate Area and next to the Club Trailer and Food Truck(s).

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Presenters and Subject Matter Experts

Dr. Bob Lewis, N8GU, recent 2024 President of the Fort Myers Amateur Radio Club, is an ARRL registered license instructor. He has made educational presentations around the country at various hamfests and other venues. His teaching style is focused on the practical operating aspects of amateur radio inclusive of portable antennas, CW, digital HF modes, contesting, and understanding how to operate an HF radio.  As a volunteer educator of Buddipole portable antenna products, he was also a beta tester for their successful Buddihex antenna. “Being an Elmer is my greatest joy of amateur radio.”

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Stay tuned for other subject matter experts who will be presenting at the Hamfest!

Welcome to the home of the Southwest Florida Hamfest!

We are honored to host the ARRL Southern Florida Sectional Convention at the Southwest Florida Hamfest. For more information on the ARRL, click here.

The Fort Myers Amateur Radio Club (FMARC) is the largest amateur radio club in Southwest Florida. We are an extremely active club for those interested in becoming licensed as well as for hams with all levels of experience. Our educational opportunities and special interest groups are just some ways for our members to explore all the facets of amateur radio. For more information, please click here.

LeeARES(r) works closely with the Lee County Emergency Management Organization to provide backup communications in area shelters and with area first responders in the event of a catastrophic communications failure. For more information, click here.

The Southwest Florida Traffic Net (SWFTN) is the local affiliate, and is sponsored by, the ARRL’s National Traffic System. Its primary function is to handle formal Radiogram messages as part of the NTS. For more information, click here.