Our New Location!
Best Western Plus Hotel
201 Washington Ave
North Haven, CT 06473
We're back! The 2022 Nutmeg Hamfest will be held Sunday, October 9th. 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:
In addition to our forums (see below) we'll have several all-day demos for your enjoyment.
CT ARES Region 4 will bring their fully-equipped communications trailer, and welcome you to take a look inside.
POTA gurus Dave NZ1J and Shawn KC1NQE will have a station set up and look forward to answering your questions and offering tips 'n' tricks.
James AB1DQ will display his famous cigar-box construction products and offer some ideas for your own projects.
Thanks once again for your past support. We're looking forward to seeing you again! 73,
The Meriden Amateur Radio Club
Talk-In on 147.36R +.600, PL 162.2
The Best Western is a very nice and newly renovated facility, located just seconds from Interstate 91. There is a good restaurant on premises and many other choices are nearby.
Directions:
From I-91 Southbound --
Get off at Exit 12 (US Route 5). Turn right onto Rt 5 and the hotel is immediately on your left.
From I-91 Northbound --
Get off at Exit 12 (US Route 5). Turn right onto Rt 5 and the hotel is immediately on your left.
From NYC --
I-95 North to I-91 North in New Haven. Follow directions from I-91 Northbound above.
From Worcester/Boston --
Mass Pike to Sturbridge. I-84 West into Hartford, to I-91 Southbound. Follow directions from I-91 Southbound above.
From Danbury Conn. --
I-84 East to I-691 East in Southington. I-691 to I-91 South Exit. Follow directions from I-91 Southbound above.
From California: --
I-80 east to Hazleton, PA. I-81 North to I-84 East. Follow directions from Danbury, above.
Travel Times --
From Connecticut:
Stamford ~ 60 min.
Danbury ~ 60 min.
Hartford ~ 20 min.
New Haven ~ 20 min.
New London ~ 60 min.
Torrington ~ 60 min.
Waterbury ~ 20 min.
From New York & New Jersey:
New York (Throgs Neck, Whitestone, Triborough/RFK, Tappan Zee/Cuomo Bridges) ~ 90 min.
I-95 North to I-91 North
From Massachusetts:
Worcester ~ 90 min / Boston ~ 2 hrs.
Mass Pike to 84 West to 91 South. Follow 91 South
Springfield ~ 60 min.
91 South
From Rhode Island:
Providence ~ 90 min.
95 South to 9 North to 91 South.
From Florida ~ 24 Hours
I-95 North to I-91 North
From California ~ 48 Hours
I-80 East to I-81 North to I-84 East