Hamvention 2026

Hamvention is Coming soon!

Hamvention 2026 D-STAR Events

D-STAR Meet & Greet
Kick things off early!
Marion’s Piazza
1320 N. Fairfield Rd
Beavercreek, OH
Thursday, May 14 @ 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM (2-hour duration)
D-STAR 101
D-STAR 101 is BACK at Hamvention 2026—and whether you're brand new or leveling up, this class makes digital easy.

Learn how to:
• Get started with D-STAR
• Program your radio the easy way
• Connect worldwide in minutes
• Send images + data over the air
• Use hotspots to operate from anywhere

Bonus perks:
• Every attendee gets a D-STAR shirt
• Chance to WIN an Icom ID-52A handheld radio
Hope Hotel Conference Center (next to Wright-Patt AFB)
Friday, May 15 @ 8:00 AM (3-hour session) - $25
Register Now

D-Star Information

The Dayton gateway W8RTL^^B will be linked to D-Extra X-Reflector XRF038C during Hamvention weekend. D-Plus REF038C will also be available for the weekend on W8RTL^^C.

Remember to use Gateway CQ mode to talk to be heard via the linked reflector!

Use 446.1000 Digital Code Squelch CSQL use #13 as a D-Star simplex frequency at Hamvention.