2012 Nutmeg Hamfest
and ARRL Connecticut State Convention
Our 20th Year! 
Sunday, October 7th, 2012 8AM - 2PM

New Location!!

We're Moving!

The 2012 Nutmeg Hamfest will be held at
The Sheraton Four-Points Hotel
275 Research Parkway
Meriden, CT 06450
We're looking forward to presenting another first-class show, 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.
And we will once again host the ARRL CT State Convention.

New Location!!

The Biggest and Best Hamfest in the
TriState area and Southern New England
Less than 2 hours from NYC, LI, NJ, Boston, and Albany
Over 70 indoor spaces -- reserve early, these generally sell out
Unlimited tailgating space
Plenty of Free, Safe and Secure Parking
Best Hamfest Food Anywhere (really!)

This year we'll have more activities than ever before!
 

The Nutmeg Hamfest will once again host our popular demonstration of Emergency Communications Vehicles and Equipment including go-kits for personal use.  You'll be able to get up-close and personal looks at what others are doing, and get advice and ideas that you can incorporate into your own setup.  Just one more thing that makes the Nutfest Southern New England's Biggest and Best Hamfest.

SUNDAY - October 7th, 2012 


Talk-in  147.36 R, +600, no PL
Click here for Vendor Information
Click here for map and directions
Click here for the schedule of events  

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
 

Radios, Antennas, Tuners, DC Power Accessories, Batteries, Connectors, Adapters, Wire, Coax, Books, Surplus Electronics, Call Sign Hats and Badges, etc.

Our major exhibitors include:

Quicksilver Radio Products
KJI Electronics
Battery Tech
Radio Oasis
Lentini Communications
West Mountain Radio
Rich's Radio Ranch Surplus

plus many more
check back often as more vendors sign up for the 2012 Nutfest

Our Featured Speakers: 

	DC Power For The Shack -- Dan Gravereaux, N1ZZ Dan is the founder of West Mountain Radio.  His revolutionary RIGblaster sound card interfaces, and RIGrunner Powerpole distribution panels are found in shacks all over the world. He'll give you some great tips your DC Power setup, whether it's at home, mobile, or portable.
	Antenna Zoning For Amateur Radio -- Fred Hopengarten, K1VR Fred literally wrote the book on tower and zoning issues.  If you're even just thinking about a tower, you need to hear what he has to say.  Local land use laws can be a minefield for the uninformed.  Let Fred show you how to get through them and get your tower approved.
	ARRL Forum with Betsey Doane, K1EIC, CT Section Manager; Tom Frenaye, K1KI, New England Division Director; and Mike Raisbeck, K1TWF, N.E. Vice Director
More Fun Stuff to do at The 2012 Nutfest
QCWA Informational Table
ARES/Em-Comm Display and Demo
ECARS Net Info
Your ARRL Representatives Will Be On Hand to Answer your Questions

We will give away major prizes every 30 minutes starting at 12 Noon
 

	Yeasu FT-1900 2 Meter Mobile Radio By special arrangement with KJI Electronics
	Alinco DM330 Power Supply By special arrangement with Radio-Oasis
	Baofeng UV-5 dual band Handheld By special arrangement with KJI Electronics

Door prizes will be given away throughout the day.
  Winners must be present to claim all prizes