Talkpod Youth Amateur Program Headed to Greater Nashville & Middle Tennessee HamQuest 2026

LEBANON, TN – July 2026

The Talkpod Youth Amateur Program is thrilled to announce its official support and participation in the upcoming Greater Nashville & Middle Tennessee HamQuest, happening Saturday, July 11, 2026, at the James E. Ward Agricultural Center.

Sponsored by the Wilson County Amateur Radio Club (W2WCR), this ARRL-sanctioned Hamfest serves as a premier summer gathering for amateur radio operators, makers, and technology enthusiasts across the region.

Igniting Passion in the Next Generation of Hams

At Talkpod, we believe the longevity of amateur radio relies entirely on welcoming and inspiring young minds. To spark that excitement, the Talkpod Youth Amateur Program has stepped up to officially sponsor the event's youth outreach initiatives, putting professional-grade, compliant hardware directly into the hands of the next generation.

As part of this event's grand prize and youth drawings, Talkpod has donated our highly acclaimed A36plus MAX handheld radios.

The Ultimate Entry Point: The A36plus MAX is engineered precisely to give new licensees and young hams a powerful, multi-band, and highly compliant tool to kickstart their journey into analog and digital bands with total confidence.

Planting the Seeds of STEM: We hope these units will serve as a gateway for students, electronic hobbyists, and young operators to discover the absolute joy of global over-the-air communication.

Catch Us on the Airwaves (Talk-In Info)

Whether you are a seasoned veteran or a curious beginner looking to learn more about our hardware, the local community is ready to welcome you. Use the local repeater to coordinate your arrival:

Talk-In Frequency: 147.105 MHz

Offset: +

Tone (TSQL): 156.7

Event Details At-A-Glance

Date: Saturday, July 11, 2026

Location: James E. Ward Ag. Center – Made in Tennessee Bldg. (935 E. Baddour Parkway, Lebanon, TN 37087)

Host Club: Wilson County Amateur Radio Club

Public Contact: Bill Uthoff (KK4WU) | 615-483-5982 | kk4wu@bellsouth.net

Official Website: midtnhamquest.com

Join Talkpod and the Wilson County ARC this July. Let's work together to grow the hobby, bridge the generational tech gap, and keep the airwaves vibrant for decades to come!