Ham Radio Hub at SecretCon 2026

June 4–5, 2026
InterContinental St. Paul Riverfront
11 E Kellogg Blvd, St. Paul, MN

Come Find Us at SecretCon

The Ham Radio Village is bringing radios, RF, and hands-on wireless experimentation to SecretCon 2026.

Whether you’re licensed or just curious, stop by the Ham Radio Hub to see how communication works beyond Wi-Fi and cell networks. We’ll have live stations, demos, and people ready to help you get on the air.

No experience required—just curiosity.

What You’ll See

• Live HF Station – Make a contact or see how long-distance radio works
• SSTV Demos – Watch images transmitted over RF in real time
• Local RF Activity – Bring a radio and join in
• HamStack Deployment – Our portable RF + network stack in action

Operators will be around all day to walk you through everything.

Come and Get Licensed

• On-site exam sessions – Bring a phone or laptop, take the exam, and earn your license
• Upgrade to General or Extra – Already have a call sign? Come level up
• We have study resources – Not sure where to start? Stop by and we’ll help point you in the right direction

Exam sessions run 10 am - 5 pm June 4-5 in the Ham Radio Hub.

CONHAM Quick Reference

Bringing a radio? Here are some common meetup and calling frequencies:

• Simplex 2m: 146.580 MHz
• SSTV 2m: 145.600 MHz
• ASL 70cm: TBA
• DMR 70cm: TBA

Listen first, be respectful, and QSY as needed.

Why Visit?

• No experience necessary – we welcome everyone from total beginners to Extra-class operators
• Hands-on learning – don't just listen, get on the air and transmit
• Free to visit – the hub is open to all SecretCon attendees
• Hack the spectrum – learn how RF skills complement your security tool kit

Want to Help Out?

We’re always looking for people to help make the village run.

You don’t need to be an expert—just willing to engage, learn, and contribute.

Logistics

• Dates: June 4–5, 2026
• Location: InterContinental St. Paul Riverfront

Volunteer Signup

Apply here: [INSERT SIGNUP LINK]

Connect

• https://hamvillage.org
• https://discord.gg/ykP5q9EB