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East Central
Saturday, July 25, 2026
8 AM - 2 PM Jay County Fairgrounds
Portland, Indiana
***** DATELINE ***** EAST CENTRAL INDIANA HAMFEST, JAY COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS, PORTLAND, INDIANA ******* SATURDAY, JULY 25, 2026 ****** 8 AM TO 2 PM *****
CALLING ALL HAMS!
Tune in for the premier amateur radio gathering in Eastern Indiana! Whether you're chasing vintage rigs, showing off your latest build, or reconnecting with the local ham community, this is your frequency.
What’s On the Air:
What’s On the Air:
Vendor booths packed with equipment, parts, and accessories
On‑site license testing
Swap‑meet tables and treasure‑hunt deals
Tailgaters
Door prizes and giveaways throughout the day
Free Tables, Tailgate Space, Door Prize Ticket, Parking, and Admission
Special Lodging Rates for Attendees
Special Lodging Rates for Attendees
We’ve partnered with local motels to secure discounted rooms for HamFest visitors:
(list is subject to change, please check here for the latest details)
Holiday Inn Express & Suites – Portland
Group rate availableHoosier Inn
Special HamFest pricingPortland Inn
Reduced rates for multi‑night stays
Book early and mention “Hamfest 2026” to receive your discount.
📡 Frequencies We Monitor
📡 Frequencies We Monitor
Repeaters:
145.210– (144.610 MHz input) – PL 97.4 Hz – Pennville, IN (Talk-in - currently off-line)
443.475+ (448.475 MHz input) – PL 100.0 Hz – Portland, IN (Talk-in)
Simplex:
147.540 MHz
GMRS Channel 1
Note: While 147.540 MHz and GMRS Channel 1 aren’t typical talk-in channels, they’re handy for Hamfest info and guiding folks to the event.
💸 Is It Really Free?
Yes — and we plan to keep it that way as long as possible! Donations are welcome but never expected. Save your cash for extra door prize tickets if you're at the event, or contact us at inhamfest@gmail.com.
Big thanks to our generous donors and vendors who contribute prizes — your support keeps the fun going without cutting into the prize pool. We’ll make sure attendees know where to find you!
🧾 Donations & Tax Info
While we’re not tax professionals, the ECI Hamfest is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. That means your donations are not only appreciated — they may also be tax-deductible.
🧾 Donations & Tax Info
While we’re not tax professionals, the ECI Hamfest is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. That means your donations are not only appreciated — they may also be tax-deductible.
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A Few of Our Sponsors and Organizations Click here for that page on our website. (subject to change for 2025...watch for updates)
Corporate Sponsors:
4TC Corporation
Arrow Antennas
Belden Wire
Biennopower.com
DX Engineering
Fastenal
GigaParts
Heil Sound
Times Microwave
TNT Electronics
Tower Electronics
Listed in alphabetic order
Supporting Radio Clubs:
Adams County ARC
American Radio Relay League
Blackford County ARC
Darke County ARC
EmComm ECI
Grant County ARC
Jay County ARC
Muncie Area ARC
Randolph County ARC
Whitewater Valley ARC
If you'd like to see the flyer that we used for the 2025 Hamfest, it can be found in our 2025 archives by clicking here.
Below are copies of our club logo, one white background, the other transparent.
Below is the work in progress flyer for the 2026 ECI Hamfest, pending approval from the board and the insertion of the door prizes that we're offering this year.
ECI Hamfest Flyer March 10, 2026 in progress.pdfThis is another version from April 7, 2026 that is a little more complete for the club members to see. The local motel listing is from last year and it not current. A little easier on colored ink.
ECI Hamfest Flyer April 7, 2026 Test in progress.pdfPage updated
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