Ham Radio 2025 in Friedrichshafen, Germany

Ham Radio 2025 is one of the world’s largest and most prestigious amateur radio events, annually bringing together enthusiasts, professionals, and leading industry manufacturers at Messe Friedrichshafen, Germany. This exhibition serves as the central meeting point for radio amateurs across Europe and beyond.

Ham Radio 2025 is more than an exhibition—it’s a community in action: a place to forge international connections, share expertise, showcase new developments, and celebrate the passion for amateur radio.

History of Ham Radio

The first Ham Radio event took place in 1976 and has been held annually in Friedrichshafen ever since. Over its 45+ year history, it has evolved into Europe’s leading platform for the amateur radio community, featuring key industry players from radio clubs to global equipment manufacturers.

Ham Radio is renowned for its unique blend of exhibition, educational programs, and cultural exchange, uniting radio enthusiasts of all ages.

About the Ham Radio 2025 Event

Ham Radio is an annual-specialized exhibition and conference focused on amateur radio, electronics, antennas, digital technologies, and software. It covers both traditional and cutting-edge areas, including SDR (Software Defined Radio), satellite communication, Morse code, and more.

Hosted at Messe Friedrichshafen, one of Germany’s most modern exhibition complexes, located on the shores of Lake Constance, the event offers an ideal setting for the global radio community.

Benefits of the Ham Radio 2025 Exhibition

• Over 15,000 visitors from 50+ countries.
• More than 180 exhibitors, including manufacturers, dealers, radio clubs, and associations.
• 40,000 m² of exhibition and conference space.
• Concurrent “Maker Faire Bodensee”, a festival for tech enthusiasts and innovators.
• Largest second-hand equipment market — the "Ham Flea Market".
• Extensive educational and hands-on programs.

Participants and Partners of Ham Radio 2025

• Icom, Yaesu, Kenwood — leading radio equipment manufacturers.
• RSGB (Radio Society of Great Britain).
• DARC (Deutscher Amateur-Radio-Club) — primary organizer and partner.
• AMSAT — developers of satellite radio technologies.
• Hundreds of radio clubs from across Europe and worldwide.

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Tips for Visitors

• Purchase tickets online in advance—queues are typically long during the event.
• Explore the Ham Flea Market for rare devices and components.
• Join the DX-marathon and contests hosted by international radio clubs.
• Attend lectures and technical seminars on SDR, QRP, antennas, digital protocols, and more.
• Don’t miss the youth zone — YOTA (Youngsters On The Air).

Themes and Categories at Ham Radio 2025

• Radios, receivers, transceivers
• Antennas and accessories
• Software and digital interfaces
• SDR and computer-based radio
• Satellite and space communication
• Books, magazines, and training materials
• Vintage equipment and retro technology

Exhibitor Participation Requirements

• Online registration on the official website by early May.
• Minimum booth size: 9 m².
• Provide company and product details, adhering to safety regulations.
• Choose from Basic, Business, or Premium packages for varying visibility and services.
• Opportunity to participate in presentations, workshops, and booth demonstrations.