The 39th Annual and Original
CHARLESTON HAMFEST,
COMPUTER SHOW and
ARRL 2012 State Convention
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 (32° 59' 47.42" N, 80° 06' 31.72" W).
Exit 203 off I-26, College Park Rd. Acres of free parking.
Coastal Carolina Flea Market next door. Northwoods Mall and other shopping nearby.
Talk in:
The WA4USN linked Repeater System (146.790- No Tone Charleston, 146.940- 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 - $2.00 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.
Photos of February 6, 2010 Hamfest:
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Activities:
FORUMS (ARRL, Natural Disasters, etc.), BINGO for spouses and harmonics.
Forum and Activity Schedule:
10:00 AM BINGO
10:00 AM UPDATE OF HAPPENINGS IN THE ROANOKE DIVISION
Dr. Jim Boehner N2ZZ: Roanoke Division Vice Director
11:00 AM REGULATORY AND LEGISLATIVE UPDATE
Marc Tarplee N4UFP: South Carolina Section Manager
Dan Henderson N1ND: ARRL Regulatory Information Manager
12:00 AM RADAR BASICS—HOW TO INTERPRET WHAT YOU SEE ON THE WEB
Ron Morales: Warning Coordinator Meteorologist, National Weather Service
1:00 PM VE Exams
Volunteer Exams:
ARRL 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:
- AC & DC Electronics
- ADEPT Instruments
- Atlantic Custom Embroidery, LLC
- dBj Radio & Electronics, LLC
- JMR Sales
- R. J. Components
- Satellite HDG
- 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
Charleston Hamfest Location Map:
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Pre-Registration Form:
The Pre-Registration Form is at the bottom of the front of the Hamfest Flyer.
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