Sunday, October 13th, 2019
At the Sheraton Four-Points Hotel
275 Research Parkway
Meriden, CT 06450
We're looking forward to presenting Southern New England's Biggest and Best Hamfest 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. You never know what treasures you'll find, but there's sure to be something you just can't live without!
Celebrating our 27th Year!!
This should be just about peak foliage time in Southern New England.
Plan a road trip for the weekend.
We're an easy drive from NYC, LI, Albany, NNJ, NEPA, Boston, and Springfield.
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, no PL
General Admission $8.00, Under 12 free
Tailgating $10.00 per space
Inside Tables $20.00 each
VE Session
Contact Don Mitchell, KE1AY dmitchell1273@SBCGLOBAL.Net
Note: The VE Session will start at 9:30 Sharp!
While we may be able to accommodate walk-ins, pre-registration is strongly recommended
YAESU Factory Reps will be here to demo their
great line of radios and answer your questions.
Our Featured Speakers:
9:00-9:45 AM: ARRL Section Meeting with Connecticut Section Manager Chuck Motes, K1DFS; NE Division Director Fred Hopengarten, K1VR, and Vice-Director Mike Raisbeck, K1TWF
The Latest on SDR Radios — Martin Ewing, AA6E
Amateur Radio’s Role in AuxComm/EmComm — Matthew Valleau
Single Op Two Radio (SO2R) Contesting — Randy Thomson K5ZD
Major Exhibitors Include:
Gold Medal Ideas -- Ham Hats, Shirts, etc.
Radio Oasis -- HF Antennas
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: G5RV HF Antenna
Provided by Radio Oasis
Many door prizes to be awarded during the event
You must be present to win any prize.