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SPARK-CON | ARRL Midwest Division Convention

[http://spark-con.org/]


Friday, October 10, 2025, Noon to 5 PM & Banquet at 6 PM
Saturday, October 11, 2025, 8 AM to 5 PM
Missouri State Fairgrounds, 2503 West 16th Street, Sedalia, Missouri 65301

SPARK-CON ARRL Midwest Division Convention [ http://spark-con.org/ ] is
a must-attend for amateur radio enthusiasts of all levels, featuring a
wide variety of activities, seminars, and hands-on experiences right in
the heart of the Midwest Division.
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See SPARK-CON 2025 Message [ https://youtu.be/6H8dO_SN02k ] from Amelia
Rose Earhart (Keynote Speaker)

Purchase Tickets
https://spark-con.org/Purchase2.htm

Event Highlights:
- Meet ARRL representatives: Midwest Division Director Art Zygielbaum, K0AIZ, and many ARRL Section Managers and Field Organization volunteers.
- Admission Fee: $10 (Cash only at the door)
- Vendor & Exhibitors: Explore the latest in amateur radio equipment and technology from top vendors.
- Tailgating (Swap Meet): Buy, sell, or trade radio gear and accessories in a lively outdoor marketplace.
- Full Seminar Schedule: Attend informative sessions led by expert speakers on all things amateur radio.
- License Testing: Take the test to get your amateur radio license or upgrade your existing license.
- DXCC Card Checking: Verify your DX contacts with official card checking services.
- Prizes: Win exciting prizes, including hourly door prizes!
- Emergency Preparedness: Participate in hands-on demonstrations and discussions about emergency communications.
- Near Space Balloon Launch: Witness a thrilling high-altitude balloon launch. - Transmitter Hunt & Antenna Clinic: Test your skills in a transmitter hunting challenge and improve your antenna knowledge.
- On-Site RV Camping & Hospitality Area: Stay on-site and enjoy the weekend with fellow radio enthusiasts.
- Hamfest Dinner: Join us for a delicious Friday night dinner from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM.
- Grand Prize Drawing: A major grand prize will be drawn on Saturday at 5:00 PM (you do not need to be present to win).
- Youth STEM Seminars: Inspiring youth-focused presentations on science, technology, engineering, and math related to amateur radio.
- Hotel Booking: Rooms are available at Hotel Bothwell, Best Western, and Holiday Inn Express (mention the Spark-Con block for special rates).
- Talk-in Frequency: 147.030 (OFFSET, PL 179.9)

For more information visit spark-con.org [ http://spark-con.org ] or
check out the convention s Facebook page [ https://www.facebook.com/SparkConFest ] .

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