DEF CON 32
DEF CON 32 Info & Resources
Exam Registration
Information on the exams as well as sign-up can be found on the ham.study session page.
New this year: there are no longer individual sign-ups for Fri, Sat & Sun. Register once for testing all weekend.
Exam Study Materials
There are many resources available to study for the exams. Here are our favorites:
- ham.study has a dedicated flash-card style study mode and lets you take practice exams.
- The No-Nonsense Study Guides by Dan KB6NU are an excellent, easy-to-digest way to study for the exam.
DC32 Hours
| Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Village | Closed | 10:00–18:00 | 10:00–18:00 | 10:00–13:30 |
| Exams | Closed | 13:00–16:00 | 11:00–17:00 | 11:00–13:30 |
| Fox Hunt | Closed | 10:30–18:00 | 10:00–18:00 | 10:00–13:00 |
| Ham In a Day Class | 10:00–17:00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Village Talk/Presentation Schedule
Note: our schedule is also in the Hacker Tracker app.
Frequency List
We have lots of activity on the air during the con. See the list of frequencies in use. You can also download it as PDF or CSV.
Fox Hunt
The fox hunt is back! You can find us in the main contest area.
This contest is designed to teach you the basics of transmitter direction finding and "fox hunting". We offer multiple levels of difficulty — whether you've never done a fox hunt before or are a seasoned pro. Learning how to locate the source of radio signals is an invaluable real-world skill.
To participate in the beginner IR fox hunt you will need a device that can receive IR light in the 900nm range — such as many cell phones and digital cameras!
To participate in the RF fox hunt(s) you will need a radio or scanner that can receive the 2m and/or 70cm amateur bands (144.000–146.000 MHz, 420.000–450.000 MHz). Check the frequency list for exact fox frequencies, as they can change throughout the con.