98 Years of History
Starting as a true Ham social event atop Stone Mountain to the east, what many have dubbed as “the largest exposed piece of granite in the world,” members of the Atlanta Wireless Society, established in 1911, now known as The Atlanta Radio Club would climb the mountain and indulge in their love of the hobby and the fellowship associated with it. Today the event stands as one of the longest running and most popular events including swapping of gear, forums, build sessions, and great door prizes. Additional working club sponsors of the event include The Kennehoochee Amateur radio Club.

Testing
Tests are administered usually starting in the Noon hour on Saturday of hamfest. Check this site the day before event for any last minute changes that might have occurred. Testing is conducted by the Atlanta VE Team, accredited by and affiliated with The Laurel Amateur Radio Club Volunteer Examiner Coordinator * (or just “Laurel VEC”). Their website contains information on all aspects of amateur radio license exams. For info on what to bring to the Atlanta Hamfest testing session, check out www.atlantave.org