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
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, PL 162.2
General Admission $10.00, Under 12 free
Tailgating $15.00 per space
Inside Tables $25.00 each -- $20 if paid by 9/10/22
YAESU Factory Reps will be here to demo their
great line of radios and answer your questions.
VE Session
Contact Don Mitchell, KE1AY dmitchell1273@SBCGLOBAL.Net
Note: The VE Session will be held on Saturday, October 8th at:
Wallingford Emergency Management
Hope Hill Firehouse
143 Hope Hill Road
Wallingford, CT 06492
It will start at 9:30 Sharp!
While we may be able to accommodate walk-ins, pre-registration is strongly recommended
Our Featured Speakers:
9:00-9:45 AM: ARRL Section Meeting with Connecticut Section Manager Chuck Motes K1DFS; NE Division Director Fred Kemmerer AB1OC; ARRL CEO Dave Minster NA2AA; and ARRL Field Services Manager Mike Walters W8ZY.
10:00-10:45AM: Elmering for Clubs and Individuals, presented by Anita AB1QB, Assistant NE Division Director
11:00-11:45AM: Connecticut State ARES meeting.
Co-sponsored by the Southington ARC.
Moderated by CT SEC George AB1GL
Major Exhibitors Include:
Gold Medal Ideas -- Ham Hats, Shirts, etc.
Radio Oasis -- HF Antennas
Hamsource -- Bioenno LiFePo batteries
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.