Notice:
This Hamfest is considered a family affair. C.A.R.S. reserves the right to eject any inappropriate materials from the premises. C.A.R.S. is not responsible for theft or accidents occurring at the Hamfest site.
Time:
Doors open at 8:00 AM and close at 3:00 PM. Dealers will be able to set up from 5 to 9 PM Friday and after 6:30 AM Saturday.
Location:
Exchange Park Fairground, 9850 Hwy 78, Ladson SC. Exit 203 off I-26, College Park Rd. Acres of free parking. Northwoods Mall and other shopping nearby.
Talk in:
The WA4USN linked Repeater System (146.790- No Tone Charleston, 145.250- Tone 123.0 Summerville and 147.045+ Tone 103.5 St. George). Other area repeaters are 145.450-, 146.760-, 147.180+, 147.270+, 147.300+, 147.345+, 443.800+, and 444.825+ (all with Tone 123.0) and 147.150+ No Tone.
Tables:
Pre-registered - $10.00 per 8ft table. At the door - $12.00 per table, if available. Chairs - $1.50 each.
Tailgating:
Tailgating fee is $8.00 (must purchase admission ticket).
Camping:
Sites are available (full hookup). Call 843-572-3161 to reserve.
Prizes:
Grand Prize: $400.00, Second Prize: $200.00, Third Prize: $100.00. Prizes will be drawn at 2:00 PM. You need not be present to win. Door prizes will be given away during the day, must be present to win.
Tickets:
Tickets will be sold Saturday morning at the door. Admission $5.00 (includes 1 prize ticket). Additional prize tickets - $1 each or 6 for $5. Children under 12 admitted free.
Food:
Light breakfast plus world famous C.A.R.S. Dogs and BBQ Sandwiches available for lunch.
Activities:
FORUMS (ARRL, Natural Disasters, etc.), BINGO for spouses and harmonics.
Forum and Activity Schedule:
8:30 AM Emergency Communications (Brian Fletcher, K6NWS, MUSC)
Working Together Preparing for Tomorrow
9:30 AM ARRL SC Section News (Dr. Jim Boehner, N2ZZ, SC SM)
10:00 AM BINGO
10:00 AM ARRL - PIO - PR101 (Allen Pitts, W1AGP, ARRL PIO Mgr.)
11:30 AM HF Emergency Communications (Marc Tarplee, N4UFP)
12:30 PM Basic Skywarn Class (Chas. National Weather Service)
1:00 PM VE Exams
Volunteer Exams:
VE exams will be given on site. Please bring your Social Security Number, original and copy of your amateur license (if licensed) and any CSCE’s you have, $15 fee, and two ID’s, one with a photo. Testing begins at 1:00pm on a WALK-IN basis. Call KT4YW, Sheila, at (843) 871-4368 or email kt4yw@sc.rr.com for more info.
Confirmed Dealers:
Adept Instruments, Inc.
dBj Radio & Electronics
Lakeview Company, Inc.
Satellite Hdg.
Standard Radio / division of R. & J. Components
VIS Amateur Supply
Wireman Inc.
Point of Contact:
Jenny Myers, WA4NGV,
2630 Dellwood Avenue, N. Charleston, SC 29405-6814
(843) 747-2324 or email: brycemyers@aol.com
Reduced Rate Overnight Accommodations Available:
The Holiday Inn Express, about 3 miles south of the Hamfest Site, has approached the
Hamfest Committee to offer a block of rooms at a reduced rate of $69 for Hamfest Attendees.
You can call the hotel direct at 843-569-3200 or call 1-888-HOLIDAY to make your reservations.
The cut off date for making reservations is February 5, 2009. Included is a complimentary
hot breakfast, refrigerators and microwaves in each room. One king or two queen beds are
available and the hotel is 100% non smoking. This is an offer by the Holiday Inn Express
and the Charleston Hamfest Committee has no responsibility for any arrangements.
Click here for a Holiday Inn to Fairgrounds Location Map.
The Holiday Inn Express is located near the Charleston Southern University and Trident
Hospital and behind Arby’s at 8975 Elms Center Road, North Charleston, SC 29406.
You can visit their WEB Page at
www.hiexpress.com/charleston-n
Charleston Hamfest Location Map:
Click here
Pre-Registration Form:
The Pre-Registration Form is at the bottom of the front of the Hamfest Flyer.
If you wish to download, view and print the Hamfest Flyer.
Click here for the front of the Hamfest Flyer.
Click here for the back of the Hamfest Flyer.
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to get the Acrobat Reader.
