Sunday, October 16th, 2016
At the Sheraton Four-Points Hotel
275 Research Parkway
Meriden, CT 06450
We're looking forward to presenting Southern New England's Biggest and Best Hamfest including lively and interesting speakers and VE examinations. As always, you'll find a large indoor exhibit hall with new radios and accessories, and informational displays.
We'll have a large tailgating/flea market area too. You never know what treasures you'll find, but there's sure to be something you just can't live without!
Make it a Hamfest Weekend!
Our good friends at NEAR-fest hold their 'fest Friday and Saturday Oct 14th & 15th in Deerfield, NH.
We're an easy 2-1/2 hour drive from there.
And this should be just about peak foliage time in New England.
Plan a road trip for the weekend.
General Information:
Gates open 6:00 AM for Tailgating and Inside Vendor Setup
New! Earlier opening -- Building open 8AM to 2PM for the general public
Note: No one except inside vendors and staff will be
admitted into the building prior to 8:00
Talk-in 147.36 R, +600, no PL
General Admission $7.00, Under 12 free
Tailgating $10.00 per space
Inside Tables $20.00 each
Our Featured Speakers:
ARRL Section Meeting with our new Connecticut Section Manager Chuck Motes, K1DFS; NE Division Director Tom Frenaye, K1KI, and Vice-Director Mike Raisbeck, K1TWF
Digital Modes are hot. QST editor Steve Ford, WB8IMY will give an overview of JT65 and other modes. Steve is a great speaker and you'll learn a lot from his presentation.
Steve Williams, K1SJW is our CT Skywarn Guru. With increasingly severe weather, Skywarn becomes an ever more valuable resource. Learn about it from an expert.
VE Session
Contact Don Mitchell, KE1AY dmitchell1273@SBCGLOBAL.Net
Note: The VE Session will start at 9:30 Sharp!
While we may be able to accommodate walk-ins, pre-registration is strongly recommended
Major Exhibitors Include:
Quicksilver Radio Products
KJI Electronics
Lentini Communications
and more
Prizes -- including new radios -- to be announced soon
Many door prizes to be awarded during the event
You must be present to win any prize.