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Hamfests - July 2008
LOUISIANA
Ozone Amateur Radio Club Hamfest will be held 19 July 2008, 8 a.m. – 2:30 p.m., at the Slidell City Auditorium, Slidell, LA. Admission $5. Tables $7 (reserved on first-come, first-served basis). Commercial dealers, flea market, VE testing, and forums. Talk-in: 147.27/87 PL 114.8. Contact Mike King, W5PY, 985/641-0831; w5py@arrl.net; oarc@w5sla.net
MARYLAND
Baltimore Radio Amateur TV Society Hamfest and Computer Fest will be held 20 Jul 2008, at the Howard County Fairgrounds, Rte. 144, west of Rte. 32, adjacent to I-70 west, Friendship, MD. Open for tailgating 6 a.m. Handicapped access. Kids under 12 free. Tables $30 in advance only, prior to 12 Jul. Free VE exams 9 a.m. Flea market, rain or shine. Computers, Outdoor exhibit areas. Refreshments. Talk-in 147.030/R and 448.325/R. Contact Ed Rosen, N3GXH, 410/461-1212; n3gxh@arrl.org; brats@bratsatv.org; www.bratsatv.org
NEW JERSEY
Raritan Valley Radio Club Hamfest will be held 21 Jun 08, 7 a.m. – 2 p.m., at Piscataway High School, 100 Behmer Rd., Piscataway, NJ. Open for vendors 6 a.m. Open for buyers 7 a.m. Admission $6. Tailgating $6/space, plus $6 per person. XYL and kids free. Large outdoor area, live demonstrations of Amateur Radio, and plenty of parking. Talk-in: 146.520, 146.625, pl 141.3, 442.250, pl 141.3. DXCC and WAS verification. Contact Eric Lund, NW2P; 908/251-3938; nw2p@w2qw.net; www.w2qw.org
NORTH CAROLINA
Rowan Amateur Radio Society Firecracker Hamfest will be held 12 Jul 2008, at the Salisbury Civic Center, 315 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave. S, Salisbury, NC 28144. Doors open 8 a.m. Admission $4 advance, $5 at door. VE testing 10:30 a.m. (walk-ins only). Homebrew contest. Talk-in: 146.13 and 146.73 PL 94.8. Contact Ralph Brown, WB4AQK, 1621 Emerald St., Salisbury, NC 28144; 704/636-5902; rkbrown5902@bellsouth.net; www.rowanars.org
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Mid-Summer Swapfest will be held 19 Jul 2008 at Ritter Park Pavilion, 301 W. Lochmere Dr., Cary, NC 27518 (from intersection of Kildaire Farm Rd. (N-S) and Tryon Rd (E-W), go south on Kildaire Farm Rd. 0.8 mi. to W. Lochmere Dr. Turn right and go 0.1 mi. Turn left into Ritter Park. Bear around to right and go to end of road 0.15 mi. Admission $3 per person 13 and above. Flea market spaces $5 each. Tables $10 each. Open to sellers 6 a.m. Open to public 8 a.m. VE testing at Resurrection Lutheran Church (walk-ins only at 10 a.m.). Contact Herb Lacey, W3HL, 1022 Medlin Dr., Cary, NC 27511; 919/467-9608; w3hl@arrl.net; www.qsl.net/n4nc
NORTH DAKOTA
International Hamfest Committee will sponsor the 45th International Hamfest 11-13 Jul 2008, at the International Peace Garden, CCC Lodge, U.S. side (south from Brandon on #10, north from Rugby through Dunseith on ND #3, to the campground and lodge in the Peace Garden. At entrance, inform gate personnel of your attendance at the Hamfest to receive entry discount). Admission $13, U.S. or Canadian. Passports are not required this year for entry back into U.S. at Port-of-Entry, but proof of residency (D.L. or I.D. card and birth certificate for children) will be needed. VE testing, food on site, hiking, bicycling, camping, tailgate flea market, dance in the evening with live band, Sunday pancake breakfast. Talk-in: VE4IHF - 1465.850 – 146.250 MHz. Contact Richard Holder, VE4QK, P.O. Box 1011, Beausejour, MB ROE OCO, Canada; 204/268-1702; ve4ihf@mts.net
OHIO
Northern Ohio Amateur Radio Society NOARSFEST2008 will be held 12 Jul 2008, 8 a.m. – Noon EDST, at the Lorain County Fairgrounds, Wellington, OH. Admission $6 gate, $15 indoor tables, $5 flea market space. Fri. set-up 6 – 9 p.m. Sat. set-up 6 a.m. EDST. Huge flea market, indoor vendors. Talk-in 146.70- (open repeater). Contact John Schaaf, K8JWS, P.O. Box 35, Avon Lake, OH 44012; 216/696-5709; noarsfest2008@noars.net; www.noars.net
OKLAHOMA
Central Oklahoma Radio Amateurs, Inc. “Ham Holiday 2008” Hamfest will be held 18-19 Jul 2008, at the Oklahoma State Fair Park, northeast of the I-40 and I-44 intersection, Oklahoma Expo Hall. Open 4 – 9 p.m. Fri; 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. Sat. Admission $7 pre-registration, $10 at door, under 16, free with adult. Flea market $15/table in advance, $20/table at door (if available). VE testing, flea market. Talk-in: 146.82 (neg offset, 151.4 Hz). Vendors, contact kc5qcv@cox.net. Send pre-registration to CORA Ham Holiday 2008, c/o William Roberson, 1629 Rolling Stone Dr., Norman, OK 73071-1430. Additional information and registration forms at www.hamholiday.org
PENNSYLVANIA
Union City and Wattsburg Wireless Associations Hamfest will be held 12 Jul 2008, at the Greene Township Municipal Building, 9333 Tate Rd., Erie, PA (I-90 Exit 29, south on Rte. 8, 2 miles). Admission $5, under 16 free. Tables $5. Vendors, tailgating, in/outdoor tables, food, foxhunt, VE exams. Talk-in 146.70- (PL 186.2). For information, vendor and entrance pre-registration, and tickets, contact hamfest@nw-pa-hamfest.com or hamfest@wattsburg-wireless.us; www.nw-pa-hamfest.com
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Mid-Atlantic Amateur Radio Club will host the Valley Forge Hamfest and Computer Fair 13 Jul 2008 (rain or shine), at the Kimberton Fire County Fairgrounds, Kimberton, PA (Rte. 113, south of intersection of Rte. 23 and Rte. 113). Admission $6, unlicensed spouse and children of licensed Hams free. Tailgaters $6/space. Indoor tables $10 each (inquire via contact). Free parking. Sellers admitted 7 a.m. Buyers admitted 8 a.m. Talk-in: 145.130- PL 131.8 and 147.060+ PL 131.8. Indoor table reservations, contact Mike Pilotti, KF3CD, 610/935-4429; kf3cd@arrl.net; reservations@marc-radio.org. Hamfest info/Flyer at www.marc-radio.org or MARC, P.O. Box 2154, Southeastern, PA 19399.
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North Hills Amateur Radio Club Hamfest will be held 13 Jul 2008, 8 a.m. – 2 p.m., at the Northland Public Library, 300 Cumberland Rd., Pittsburg, PA. Free admission and free parking. Paved tailgating (1st space free, additional $5 each). Handicapped accessible. Talk-in: 147.09 W3EXW. Contact Rey Whanger, W3BIS; 412/828-9383; w3bis@verizon.net or John Gorman, N3RQD, 412/487-9254; n3rqd@verizon.net; www.nharc.org
WISCONSIN
South Milwaukee Amateur Radio Club Swapfest will be held 06 Jul 2008, at the American Legion Post #434, 9327 S. Shepard Ave., Oak Creek, WI. Buyers and sellers welcome. Outside event, admission $5. See our flyer on our website for map and more information at www.qsl.net/wa9txe
Hamfests - August 2008
ALASKA
Anchorage Amateur Radio Club Hamfest and 2008 ARRL State Convention will be held 01-03 Aug 2008 at the Sheraton Alaska Hotel in Anchorage, AK. Includes guest speakers, technical seminars, VE testing, and a banquet recognizing Amateur Radio operators and their achievements. Visit our website for more information at www.akhamfest.com
COLORADO
Denver Radio Club Hamfest will be held 17 Aug 2008, 0830 – 1400 LT, at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds, 15200 W. 6th Ave., Golden, CO. Admission $5, tables $15 at the door. Includes technical sessions and ARRL sponsored exams. Contact Bryan Steinberg, KCØCUA, 303/987-9596; drcfest@comcast.net. Visit our website for pre-registration at www.w0tx.org
FLORIDA
Fort Pierce Amateur Radio Club Hamfest will be held 09 Aug 2008, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., at IRCC College, 3209 Virginia Ave. and 35th St., Ft. Pierce, FL. Admission $5. Tables $10 without electricity, $15 with electricity. Food and drink. Contact Pete Amar, KD4SPW, 772/465-5204; kd4spw@aol.com or Joe Lenartiene, KD4BTD, 772/214-7718; kd4btd@bellsouth.net; www.qsl.net/w4akh
ILLINOIS
Hamfesters Radio Club Hamfest will be held 10 Aug 2008, 6 a.m.-3 p.m. CT, at the Will County Fairgrounds, 1 mile east of I-57 Exit 327, in Peotone, IL. Admission $6 advance. $8 at the door. Tables $15. Talk-in: 146.52. Flea market, dealers/vendors, handicap access, and VE sessions. Contact Kerry Nelson, AA9SB, 3404 Hazel Ln., Hazel Crest, IL 60429-1612; 708/335-4574; kw_nelson@earthlink.net; www.hamfesters.org
INDIANA
Owen/Monroe County Amateur Radio Hamfest (sponsored by Owen County Amateur Radio Association and the Bloomington Amateur Radio Club) will be held 23 Aug 2008, 7 a.m.-2 p.m., at the Owen County Fairgrounds in Spencer, IN. Admission $5. Table $5. Flea market, tailgate free, vendor, forums, VE testing, food and refreshments. Talk-in: KB9MZZ repeater 146.985 MHz, 136.5 PL. Contact Katie Smith, K9INU, c/o Owen Co. ARA, 2961 Magnus Rd., Poland, IN 47868; 812/829-2140; k9inu@arrl.net
KENTUCKY
Bluegrass Amateur Radio Society Hamfest will be held 10 Aug 08, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m., at the American Legion Post #34, 725 W. Broadway (U.S. 62, 1/4 mile east of U.S. 127 Bypass), Lawrenceburg, KY 40342. Talk-in: 146.760 or 145.390. Admission $5 preregistration or $6 at the gate. Flea market $15 per table by 04 Aug or $25 per table on Hamfest day. Tailgating $5 per vehicle, plus admission for each adult. Featuring VE testing, forums, and great food. Vendors, contact Jeanie Pugh, KD8QLC, P.O. Box 24188 Lexington, KY 40524; 859/619-8164; jeanie@insightbb.com. Exams, contact Fernie Williams, KE4MAI, 859/245-2140; ke4mai@arrl.net; www.bluegrassars.org
NEW MEXICO
Duke City Hamfest, sponsored by New Mexico Hamvention, Inc., will be held 15-16 Aug 2008, 5-9 p.m. Friday and 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, at the Sandia Baptist Church, 9429 Constitution Ave. NE (the corner of Constitution and Moon), Albuquerque, NM. Free admission, RV parking (dry camping only, no hookups). VE testing session, forums, vendors, free tailgating, and a banquet Saturday evening. Talk-in: 145.33–, PL 100, and 444.00+, PL 100. Contact Mike Langner, K5MGR, 929 Alameda Rd. NW, Albuquerque, NM 87114; 505/898-3212 or 505/238-8810 (cell); k5mgr@arrl.net; www.qsl.net/dchf
MISSOURI
St. Charles Amateur Radio Club Hamfest will be held 03 Aug 2008, at the American Legion Hall, 2500 Raymond Dr., St. Charles, MO. Indoor air-conditioned display area, outdoor flea market spaces, and free parking. Indoor space available for commercial vendors. Forums and VE testing. Talk-in: 146.670. Contact David Livingston, WBØRAB, 280 Diekamp Ln., St. Charles, MO 63303; 314/973-0783; dlivinston@charter.net; www.wb0hsi.org
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Joplin Amateur Radio Club Hamfest will be held 22-23 Aug 2008, 4-9 p.m. Friday and 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, at the John Q. Hammons Convention Center, 3535 Hammons Blvd., Joplin, MO (I-44 at Exit 8B, follow outer road east 1/3 mile). Admission $5 advance, $6 at door. Table $10 private, $20 commercial. ARRL sponsored exams, forums, and cookout Friday evening. Talk-in: 147.210+ and 145.350-. Contact Jim Johannes, NØZSQ, c/o JARC, P.O. Box 2983, Joplin, MO 64803-2983; 417/781-2211; fax 417/781-2234; jimjohannes@sbcglobal.net; www.joplin-arc.org
NORTH CAROLINA
Cape Fear Amateur Radio Society Hamfest will be held 09 Aug 2008, 8 a.m.-12 noon, in the lobby of Reeves Auditorium on the campus of Methodist University, Highway 401 North (5400 Ramsey St.), Fayetteville, NC. Free admission. No fee for tables. VE testing session. Talk-in: 146.910 (100 Hz). Contact David Cowart, KR4OE, 637 East Raynor Dr., Fayetteville, NC 28311; 910/237-9097; kr4oe@arrl.net or Bob Doyle, KL7NL, 5505 Walking Trail Way, Hope Mills, NC 28347; 910/425-4175; kl7nl@nc.rr.com
OHIO
Cambridge Amateur Radio Association Hamfest and Computer Show will be held 24 Aug 2008, 8 a.m. – 2 p.m., at the Pritchard Laughlin Civic Center, 7033 Glenn Highway Rd., Cambridge, OH. Admission $5. Table $10. Free outside flea market with paid admission, weather permitting. Set-up 7 a.m. VE testing session at noon. Talk-in: 146.850, PL 91.5. Contact Russ Ellis, N8MWK, 5855 Sherrard Rd., Cambridge, OH 43725; 740/439-6610; n8mwk@arrl.net; www.w8vp.org
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Voice of Aladdin Amateur Radio Club Hamfest will be held 02 Aug 08, at the Aladdin Shrine Center, 3850 Stelzer Rd., Columbus, OH. Exit 33 on I-270 North East Columbus, drive 1/4 mile, turn right onto Stelzer Rd., then drive 1/4 mile, turn right into Aladdin Shrine Center. Talk-in: 147.24+. Contact James Morton, KB8KPJ, 6070 Northgap Dr., Columbus, OH 43229-1945; 614/846-7790; fax 614/846-2074; kb8kpj@arrl.net; http://aladdinshrine.org/hamfest
OREGON
Willamette Valley DX Club will host the 53rd annual Pacific Northwest DX Convention 01-03 Aug 2008 at the Monarch Hotel in Southeast Portland, OR. Technical sessions, DXCC card checking, food and fun. Contact Al Rovner, K7AR; k7ar@arrl.net or visit our website at www.wvdx.org
VIRGINIA
Shenandoah Valley Amateur Radio Club Hamfest and Computer Show will be held 03 Aug 2008, at the Clarke County Ruritan Fairgrounds, Berryville, VA. Gates open 6 a.m. Donation $6, children under 16 admitted free. $10 per space for tailgaters. Indoor vendor tables by reservation. VE exams (contact John Creel, WB3GXW; 301/572-5124; wb3gxw@arrl.net). Talk-in: 146.82–, W4RKC. Contact Laura Stewart; 540/533-2626; hamfest@svarc.us
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