Co-create the Unbroken Signal: Retevis Invites You to IARE Ham Radio 2026 in Friedrichshafen

HAM RADIO Friedrichshafen 2026—the most important amateur radio exhibition in Europe—opens June 26–28 at Messe Friedrichshafen. Over 380 exhibitors from 50+ countries will set up shop. More than 11,000 visitors will walk the halls. And this year, when you pick up your ticket, you will notice something new: the Retevis Ailunce logo, right there on the print.

Yes. We are not renting space. We are stepping into the community.

If you are building your Hamfests and Conventions Calendar for 2026, this event belongs at the top. If you have ever searched for a ham radio swap meet near me and felt underwhelmed by the local options, Friedrichshafen is the answer. This is the ham radio festival that justifies the journey.

Why Friedrichshafen Still Commands the Hamfest Calendar

This is not a static trade show. It is a living ham radio festival where technical lectures run alongside antenna workshops, emergency communication drills, and live satellite QSO demonstrations. You can study digital voice modes in the morning, hunt for vintage tubes in the legendary ham radio flea market at noon, and debate DMR network architecture in the afternoon. For anyone who believes radio is both science and craft, this ham radio convention delivers an unmatched experience.

The ham flea market remains the spiritual heart of the show. It is Europe’s largest gathering of its kind—a sprawling amateur radio swap meet where operators bargain over rigs from the 1970s, discover rare components, and trade stories alongside hardware. We deeply respect this culture. Ailunce designs for operators who tinker, repair, and upgrade.

In 2026, the event expands even further. For the first time, the exhibition co-locates with Astro. We like the crossover—our bro brand SVBony builds astronomical optics, and both communities chase weak signals across vast distances. If you spend your nights looking up after a day on the radio, walk over to the Astro hall.

Who We Are: Engineers Who Listen

Ailunce is the Ham Radio brand of Retevis. While Retevis builds communication tools for professionals worldwide, Ailunce focuses on the operator who wants more: more bands, more modes, more openness, and more reliability under real-world conditions. We do not believe the best ham radio is engineered in isolation. It is co-created with the people who actually use the equipment—in shacks, on summits, in emergency nets, and during contest weekends.

That philosophy drives our entire presence at Friedrichshafen:

Co-create the Unbroken Signal.

And our promise to you:

Your Voice + Our Engineering = Reliability.

When you visit us at A1-242, we want to hear how you define reliability. Is it a handheld ham radio that survives a sudden downpour on a SOTA activation? An SDR interface that decodes FT8 without dropping sequences? A dual-band rig that boots up instantly at minus 20 degrees? Tell us. Your answers shape our next firmware update, our next hardware revision, and our next product cycle.

What to See: Best Handheld Ham Radios and More at Our Booth

We are bringing our complete ham radio lineup to Zeppelin CAT Hall / Hall A1. Every unit is available for hands-on testing. No glass cases. No look-but-don’t-touch policy. Pick up the radios, scroll through the menus, test the audio, and ask our engineers anything.

Meet the Ailunce H1 — Our Flagship for 2026

The Ailunce H1 headlines our display. It is a dual-band VHF/UHF DMR handheld built for operators who refuse to compromise.

Come test the Bluetooth programming workflow, push an APRS beacon to the network, and experience the digital audio clarity that separates a good DMR handheld from a great one. If you are evaluating the best portable ham radio for field work or the best ham radio for beginners who want room to grow, the H1 deserves your full attention.

Explore the Ailunce HA2 and Full Product Matrix

The Ailunce HA2 serves as our key supporting act. It is a rugged, IP67-rated dual-band handheld designed for harsh environments.

Beyond these two headline units, we are bringing the full Retevis Ailunce family:

*Only partial models are listed in the table; further items to be explored on-site.

Whether you are assembling your first VHF/UHF station or upgrading to a multi-mode digital setup, our team stands ready to walk you through the specifics. Bring your own programming cable or ask us about cross-platform compatibility. We prefer real conversations over spec-sheet recitations.

What to Experience: A Ham Radio Convention Built for Interaction

We designed A1-242 as a conversation hub, not just a sales counter.

Live On-Air Demonstrations

We are setting up a functional station at the booth. Pick up the microphone and attempt a live QSO with operators around the world. The exact band and mode remain a surprise for the floor—part of the fun—but we promise you will feel the immediate thrill of a live contact made through Ailunce hardware.

Gifts & Genuine Gratitude

• Everyone wins: Stop by and pick up a custom Ailunce gift. Just a thank-you for being part of the community.
• Go live, win big: Actively participate in our Saturday livestream and enter the draw to win an Ailunce HA2.
• Veterans welcome: We are hosting an intimate dinner for a handful of long-time operators who have shaped our roadmap. If you have been with us since the early days, stop by A1-242. We will know who you are.

Meet the People Behind the Code

Our Retevis brand manager and lead product managers will be present all three days. We have also invited respected Ham Radio operators and reviewers to join us for unscripted Q&A and on-the-air demonstrations. This is your chance to ask the people who wrote the firmware why they made the choices they did.

Join the Conversation Before You Arrive

Our Friedrichshafen story starts online, right now. We are running a social media campaign that asks one direct question: "What defines a reliable signal?"

We are collecting your answers across Facebook, Instagram, YouTube. The best insights—your real-world criteria for durability, audio clarity, battery endurance, and digital decoding performance—will feed directly into our booth display and future engineering discussions.

Connect with us now:

• Email: info@retevis.com
• WeChat: RETEVIS-com
• Facebook: @Retevis
• YouTube: @Retevis
• Instagram: @Retevis

Plan Your Visit: Add This Hamfest to Your 2026 Calendar

If you are building your Hamfests and Conventions Calendar for 2026, this event belongs at the top. Here is everything you need to lock in your plans.

See You at A1-242

Radio waves do not recognize borders. Neither does reliability. It is built station by station, contact by contact, conversation by conversation.

At Ham Radio 2026 in Friedrichshafen, we are not asking you to watch a presentation. We are inviting you to pick up a radio, share your story, and help us define what "unbroken" truly means. Bring your curiosity, your callsign, and your expectations. We will bring the hardware, the engineers, and the willingness to listen.

Find us at A1-242 in Zeppelin CAT Hall. Let’s co-create the signal.

"73" from Retevis Ailunce Team