HamTastic
San Diego

HamTastic San Diego is a SANDRA event created to bring the San Diego amateur radio community together for a fun, relaxed day of radio, friendship, learning, and camaraderie.

Hosted by SANDRA — the San Diego Repeater Association, HamTastic is open to all amateur radio operators, radio clubs, organizations, families, and anyone interested in amateur radio. You do not have to be a SANDRA member to attend or participate.

📢 Note: Times are subject to change. Check back regularly or register your email to be notified of any schedule updates and additional announcements.

HamTasticSD was founded by Hank Wayne (W6NXS) and later brought into the SANDRA umbrella of management.

SANDRA is happy to be the managing partner of this event and we look forward to growing it bigger and better each year to the benefit of all ham radio operators.

Together Hank and SANDRA are committed to promoting HAM radio in a fun and educational way in Sunny San Diego. ☀️

Amateur radio is a hobby for everyone, and HamTastic welcomes all ages.

We especially encourage youth organizations, schools, Boy Scout and Girl Scout groups, and other youth organizations to attend and discover what amateur radio is all about.

This can be a great opportunity for young people to meet experienced amateur radio operators, see the equipment in action, learn how radio communications work, and perhaps even make their first amateur radio contacts with some of the friendly hams who will be setting up their stations.

No Sales

HamTastic is intended to be a community gathering, not a commercial event. Due to City of San Diego regulations and event permitting requirements, sales are not permitted at HamTastic.

Clubs and participants are welcome to distribute flyers, literature, club information, and swag, demonstrate equipment, answer questions, and promote their organizations. We simply ask that nothing be sold at the event.

Free and Open to Everyone

There is no admission fee to attend HamTastic. Whether you're an experienced amateur radio operator, a new ham, a club member, a family looking for something interesting to do, a Scout, or simply someone curious about radio, you are welcome at HamTastic.