Events

Pacificon 2025 October 9 - 12, 2025

ROAR International
Reunion 2025: October 7–12, 2025
Marriott Hotel, San Ramon, California
Updated: July 7, 2025

Greetings, Fellow ROAR Members! The ROAR Reunion 2025 will take place in conjunction with Pacificon 2025 (www.pacificon.org) at the Marriott Hotel in San Ramon, California. We have an exciting program planned and hope you will join us. This itinerary was prepared several months in advance and is subject to change. Please ensure you have the latest version and join the WhatsApp group for updates (contact details below).

Tuesday, October 7
We recommend arriving at the Marriott Hotel on Tuesday, October 7.

Wednesday, October 8
The day begins with a tour of the USS Hornet Amateur Radio Club Station (www.nb6gc.org). The historic aircraft carrier museum is typically closed on Wednesdays, but HARC President Geoff Abreu, K6ERA, has kindly arranged special access to the radio station and a guided tour. Following the morning tour, we will enjoy a scenic lunch at Pier 29 Waterfront Restaurant & Bar (www.pier29alameda.com). In the afternoon, Sanford Smith, N7PIB, will lead a visit to the California Historical Radio Society (www.californiahistoricalradio.com).

Thursday, October 9
We will travel to an exclusive winery in Rutherford, Napa Valley, for an insider’s tour of winemaking, likely led by a fellow ham radio operator. Thank you, Sanford Smith, for arranging this event.

Friday, October 10
Pacificon opens! We will spend the day at Pacificon, attending sessions and events near our hotel. Bring your shopping list and credit card! ROAR will have an exhibit booth to promote fellowship, share our service programs, and recruit new members. We encourage members to sign up to staff the booth. This booth, arranged by Scott Rosenbush, K7HSR, is provided at no cost to nonprofit ROAR. Pacificon registration is required to access the booth.

Saturday, October 11
We will drive to scenic Point Reyes to visit the historic maritime radio station KPH (www.radiomarine.org). There may be an opportunity for Lighthouse on the Air or Parks on the Air (POTA) activities. Peter More, WA6LBY, will remain at the ROAR booth. We will return in time for a rest and evening activities at Pacificon.

Sunday, October 12
We will bid farewell after breakfast.

Note:  Fleet Week San Francisco will occur on the same Friday, Saturday, and Sunday (www.fleetweeksf.org). The Blue Angels will perform their full rehearsal on Thursday at 3:00 PM, with the flightline between the Golden Gate Bridge and Alcatraz. If timing permits, we will drive from Rutherford to the North Vista Point of the Golden Gate Bridge (near Sausalito) to view this 40-minute rehearsal.

Travel Information 

San Ramon is approximately 41 miles east of San Francisco. Nearby airports include Oakland (OAK, 23 miles), San Jose (SJC, 33 miles), and San Francisco (SFO, 41 miles).

How to Sign Up 

To register for the reunion, please email the following to Peter More at WA6LBY@ROARintl.org: 

1. Name and call sign (include spouse’s name if participating) 

2. Date of arrival 

3. Date of departure 

4. Will you attend the Alameda events? 

5. Will you attend the Napa tour? 

6. Will you attend the Point Reyes tour? 

7. Which day/time can you help at the ROAR booth? 

Hotel and Pacificon Registration 

Please book your hotel and register for Pacificon (www.pacificon.org). For Marriott reservations, call Marriott Bonvoy Service at 800-228-9290 and request the “Pacificon group rate of $174,” which should include free parking. The regular web rate is $229.

Transportation
We will share the cost of a rental van for our tours.

Interested Members
The following members have expressed interest in this event: Bill Perkins, Eddie Williams, Craig Bledsoe, Ingo Werk, Penelope Cornwall, Sanford Smith, Scott Rosenbush, and Peter More. A WhatsApp group has been created for updates; contact Peter More to join.

Questions?
Email WA6LBY@ROARintl.org or call 310-502-2933.

See you in San Ramon!
73,  Peter More, WA6LBY (WA6LBY@ROARintl.org, 310-502-2933)
Sanford Smith, N7PIB
Scott Rosenbush, K7HSR
Ingo Werk, KK6EWB
Craig Bledsoe, KL7H