ARRL QuartzFest 2023

Land Ops QuartzFest
January 22nd, 2023 - January 28th 2023
Quartzsite, Arizona (Sonoran Desert) 

FREE ADMISSION

Land Ops has participated in the QuartzFest activities for several years but is not planning a demonstration Op this year.  However, since this event is in the same place as our January 22nd Op, Land Ops encourages its Operators to stay and experience all that QuartzFest has to offer.

Link to QuartzFest Website

  The Quartzfest Official Talk-in Frequency is 146.550 simplex

What is QuartzFest? 
QuartzFest is a week-long ham radio, camping, learning and living event. QuartzFest 2023, celebrating its 28th anniversary, is an ARRL Specialty Convention being held January 22 to 28, 2023 near Quartzsite, Arizona. No other hamfest in the world brings together in one gathering so much innovation in mobile antenna systems, mobile ham shacks, recreation vehicles, portable and mobile EMCOMM systems, off-the-grid living, alternative energy and radio education.  Surrounded by miles of desert, hundreds of ham radio operators arrive in RV's, Vans, Tents, etc. for this week-long event.

More QuartzFest Info, Location, Weather, Calendar of Events and more 

Link to Quartzfest Important Documents

A previous Quartzfest 
WATCH VIDEO BELOW to get a feel for the size of this event and what to expect.

Stay apprised on this site for more details as QuartzFest 2023 approaches!