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Land Ops QuartzFest January 18, 2026 - January 24 2026 Quartzsite, Arizona (Sonoran Desert)
$5.00 ADMISSION PAID AT CHECK-IN
Land Ops has participated in the QuartzFest activities for several years but is not planning a demonstration Op this year. We have not yet determined our involvement with the event at this time but stay tuned. Land Ops encourages its Operators to head out to experience all that Quartzfest has to offer. The Land Ops group will be camped approximately at 33.585032,-114.220890 (subject to change), which is approximately 5 miles south of Quartzite, AZ. There is no charge to camp, which is primitive on BLM land, but there is a modest $5 charge paid to the Quartzfest organizers for insurance to host the event.
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 2026, celebrating its 31st anniversary, is an ARRL Specialty Convention being held January 19 to 25, 2025 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. This is the place to come to learn about solar, antennas, radios and other fascinating subjects.
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 2026 approaches!
