Pacificon Ham Radio Convention

- September 11, 2026

"Pacific Ham Radio Convention is October 16-18 at the San Ramon Marriott Hotel."

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The Mt. Diablo Amateur Radio Club presents

PACIFICON 2026

hosting the ARRL Pacific Division Convention

October 16, 17 & 18, 2026

San Ramon Marriott Hotel: 2600 Bishop Drive, San Ramon, California 94583


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General Admission*

$35 in advance online until October 1 – for all 3 days! Youth 17 and under admitted free and college students with a valid student ID (25 and under) $5. Mail-in registrations must be postmarked by September 24.

*Some events have additional cost

Forums and Programs

Pacificon 2026 features a full slate of interesting forums and presentations from some of the most well-known and respected names in amateur radio.

For events, schedules, and online registration visit www.pacificon.org.

Events are subject to change

Come and Experience the Many Facets of Ham Radio!

Meet ARRL leaders and program representatives.
Meet Gordon West, WB6NOA: ARRL National Instructor, author, and speaker. Attend the Saturday “Breakfast with Gordo”, and “Ham Instructor Academy”.
All-day Friday Antenna Seminar.
Friday evening open MDARC Meeting with special presentation.
Full slate of outstanding Forums on Saturday & Sunday, covering a wide range of amateur radio topics.
Saturday & Sunday Transmitter hunts, with prizes.
Saturday Banquet with special Keynote Speaker.
Large Vendor and Nonprofit expo filled with exciting products and exhibits.
Outdoor Sunday Swap Meet.
Youth Activities including Scouting Merit Badge classes.
Parachute Mobile contacts.
Electronics kit building and soldering instruction for all ages.
One-Day Amateur Radio License Prep Class on Saturday (sign-up online).
Two days of License Testing.
Three days of special QRP activities, featuring demonstrations and forums by six renowned QRP experts.
Special Events Station W1AW/6 where you can operate and contact other hams worldwide, even if you don't have a license.
Annual Wouff Hong Initiation ceremony.
Win radios and other great prizes.
ARRL Forum and Grand Prize Drawing on Sunday afternoon.