The ARRL Sacramento Valley Section will be operating a Special Event Station for the 2026 California State Fair.

July 17 – Aug 2, 2026

The ARRL Sacramento Valley Section will sponsor an Amateur Radio Exhibit and Special Event Station at the California State Fair. Inside air-conditioned Cal Expo Building C, our volunteer exhibitors will promote California Amateur Radio activities, clubs, literature, services, and outreach to the general public. Please stop by our exhibit for a face-to-face chat and to see the station in action.

Our K6C Special Event Station at the Fair plans to operate voice, Morse code, and digital modes on the 40, 20, 15, and 10 meter bands and on 2 meter FM.

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Radio Amateurs Throughout California Will Activate K6C

Designated radio amateurs throughout California will activate the K6C callsign during hours that the Fair is closed.

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Special Edition QSL Card

Individuals who successfully complete a contact with our K6C Special Event operation will be able to download a Special Edition QSL card commemorating the contact.

Custom QSL Card

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Amateur Radio Demonstration Station – K6C

Radio operators at our State Fair Exhibit will showcase amateur radio capabilities to the public and provide information on how they can also participate.

Our ARRL Amateur Radio Exhibit is located in California Expo Building C
Cal Expo | 1600 Exposition Blvd, Sacramento, California 95815