Our New Location!
Best Western Plus Hotel
201 Washington Ave
North Haven, CT 06473
The 2023 Nutmeg Hamfest will be held Sunday, October 8th. We've secured a first-class facility and as always we'll have plenty of room for outdoor tailgating along with new equipment dealers.
Latest Updates:
Our Forum and Demonstration schedule will be available soon.
Please check back for updates.
Thanks once again for your past support. We're looking forward to seeing you again! 73,
The Meriden Amateur Radio Club
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, PL 162.2
General Admission $10.00, Under 12 free
Tailgating $15.00 per space
Inside Tables $25.00 each -- $20 if paid by 9/10/23
YAESU Factory Reps will be here to demo their
great line of radios and answer your questions.
VE Session
Contact Jim Savage, N1ZN@arrl.net
Note: The VE Session will begin at 8:00AM sharp.
While we may be able to accommodate walk-ins, pre-registration is strongly recommended!
Our Featured Speakers:
10:00-10:45 AM: ARRL Section Meeting with Connecticut Section Manager Bud Kozloff W1NSK; NE Division Director Fred Kemmerer AB1OC; and ARRL Field Services Manager Mike Walters W8ZY.
11:00AM-1:00PM: How to get started with Ham Radio Balloons.
Presented by Ray Cirmo KC1QLS.
Major Exhibitors Include:
Gold Medal Ideas -- Ham Hats, Shirts, etc.
Radio Oasis -- HF Antennas
Hamsource -- Bioenno LiFePo batteries
KBcubed Radio -- DMR radios
Great Door Prizes!
First Prize: Yaesu FTM-3200 Transceiver
Provided by KJI Electronics
Second Prize: Coax and Powerpole Crimp Kit
Provided by Quicksilver Radio
Third Prize: TBA
Provided by TBA
Many door prizes to be awarded during the event
You must be present to win any prize.