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HAMFEST 2026​
Saturday, September 12, 2026
7:30am - 2:00pm Eastern Time
Paroquet Springs Conference Centre
Whatever the Weather, We'll Hamfest Together
Tickets $8 Advance, $10 (cash only) Fri & Sat at the Hamfest
Scouts, Scouters in uniform and Under 16 Free. $5 for Youth 16-18
Talk-In: 146.700 MHz (CTCSS 79.7 Hz)
GLH-2025 Major Prize Winners
1st Prize: Yaesu FT-891 HF + 50 MHz All Mode Mobile Transceiver - Mark Embry
2nd Prize: MFJ-1536 Pulsar VHF/UHF Tri-Band Base Antenna - Gary Reasor KM4BMA
3rd Prize: MFJ-1522 Pulsar Dual-Band Base Antenna - J. Ron Salyer AD4JJ
4th Prize: BaoFeng UV-5R 8W Tri-Power UHF/VHF Handheld Transceiver - John Dunker W9WR
5th Prize: BaoFeng UV-5R 8W Tri-Power UHF/VHF Handheld Transceiver - Buddy Sohl KC4WQ
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Congratulations to our Major Prize winners and to those who won a Door Prize.
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2025 Kentucky Amateur of the Year
This year the Greater Louisville Hamfest honored Jack Prindle AB4WS with the 2025 Kentucky Amateur of the Year award. Jack is Extra Class operator, living in Big Bone, KY. He enjoys just about every band and mode of communications. He has a weekly podcast (https://www.spreaker.com/show/amateur-radio-news-cincy-and-ky) covering the latest Amateur Radio news in the Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky areas. Jack had an early interest in AM broadcast radio, evolving to scanner listening to public safety before coming to amateur radio. Jack made a career in law enforcement. He likes to contribute to his ham radio community by mentoring new hams, getting on the air, and finding success in operation and giving back. We thank Jack for his dedication to Amateur Radio and congratulate him in being awarded the 2025 Kentucky Amateur of the Year.
Along with the award, Jack received an award tumbler, engraved key chains, pens and coasters, an Amateur Radio Log Book and a $50 ARRL Prize Certificate.
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Great Success for GLH-2025
Well, this year's hamfest is now over, but it was definitely an exciting one. The Expo Hall was packed with hams enjoying the event. We thank everyone who participated in GLH-2025, and especially the the Hamfest Workers. There were many who stepped up to help this year, and we appreciate all of you who took time out of your day to helps us with the show.
The excitement in the room was electric and a lot of you stayed for the Major Prize drawings. It was great seeing the winners present to accept their prizes.
Thanks to all who came out for the hamfest. We'll be doing it again on the next Saturday after Labor Day, September 12, 2026. Keep your calendar open for that day and join us again for Kentuckiana's most exciting Amateur Radio event!
Big Thanks to the Vendors
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T.A.W. Amateur Radio and Chuck McGinty WD4DLA
Chuck has been coming to our hamfest for as long as I have and is retiring from the ham radio business. Thank you, Chuck, for all the many years of providing some of the best gear and accessories. We will miss you at our hamfests.
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Transel Corporation - Darrell L. McKinney N8OIB
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Hamware & Accessories - Dennis Smith KB9MKU and his wife Maxine Smith
You have​ all made GLH-2025 a success and we thank you!
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Door Prize Donations
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A special thanks goes out to those who generously donated Door Prizes to this year's hamfest.
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Transel Corporation Door Prize Donations
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NMO VHF 1/2 Wave Antenna
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Dual Band Magnetic Mount with PL259 Connector
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Lift and Hold HF Antenna Mount
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3 each SMA HT Antennas
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2 each Multi-Function LED Flashlights
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Hamware & Accessories Door Prize Donations
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KZQ Tools Screwdriver Set
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Terma Universal Voltage Tester
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Green Messenger Bag
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ARRL Prize Donations
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2 each $50 ARRL Prize Certificates
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Amateur Radio Satellite (AMSAT) Prize Donation
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SatPC32 Satellite Tracking Software Certificate
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QLF Contest Winner
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Tapping out Morse Code can be a challenge, but operating with your left foot can be daunting. Many worked to send a pre-written message and communicated well. But Shannon Latham W3SML accomplished the most efficient sender for the second year in a row. Shannon received a special QLF Contest Mug, award certificate, an Amateur Radio Log Book and a $50 ARRL Prize Certificate. Congratulations!
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Thanks to our Hamfest Workers
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We greatly appreciated all who helped at GLH-2025. Thanks to Mary Jo Kruer KT4GB & Tom Kruer AE4NU (Inside Ticket Sales), Pam Bradshaw & Jim Bradshaw (Outside Ticket Sales), Kevin King, Greg Linker KC9UPS,Tom Irwin K4TBI, Dan Pressler KF2HP, Kevin Vittitow KR4EAA, Steve Isaacs KO4IVH, Louis Kruizinga N7BBW, Edward Ward KY4ELW, Lee Stead K3IS and Dean Drennen KK4KFW. We also thank Chris Demarsh WX4SAR and Brent Wells N4BDW who won the Workers-Only Prize drawing.
We especially thank our new GLHA Team Members Tony Byerle KN4RFK, Gary Reasor KM4BMA and Mike Stahl W9LHF. Great to have you on our team!
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