ARVARF 16th Annual Hamfest

Russellville, Arkansas
March 1st, 2008

American Radio Relay League

  • GREAT FORUMS
  • VE TEST SESSION
  • DOOR PRIZES
  • GOOD FOOD
  • FREE PARKING
  • FREE TAILGATING
  • EASY HANDICAP ACCESS
  • 8:00 AM Saturday

    March 1, 2008

    NOTE: Please go to our new web site

    http://www.ARVARF.COM

    and click on the Hamfest button for the latest information. This site does not have the latest information except date, time & location for 2008.

    Hughes Community Center

    Knoxville and Parkway
    Russellville, Arkansas
    (same location as last 15 years)


    Talk-in will be on the 146.82 repeater.


    Admission is $5.00. 16 & under: free

    Dealer & flea market tables are $10.00.

    Food will be available at the hamfest site.

    Dealers can set up on Friday evening from 5:00 PM to 7:30 PM.

    Flea market setup will be Saturday morning beginning at 7:00 AM. Flea market tables ( 6 ft.) are $10.00 each. For vendor and flea market table reservations and information, contact Glenn Holmes, N5KLE at Glennholmes@cox.net

    This is an official ARRL sanctioned hamfest and Arkansas Section officials will be in attendance and conduct an ARRL forum.

    There will be a VE exam session at .... Upgrade or get your ham license. Fee is $14. If you have prior credit, bring your CSCE or existing license.

    For more information, contact hamfest chairman:

    Nick Kennedy, WA5BDU at (479) 967-3843 or

    email: Kennnick@gmail.com

    Directions to the Hughes Community Center and a list of local Motels - Directions and Motels

    GPS: N 35 16 50 (deg, min, sec)  W 93 07 15 (deg, min, sec)

    For ARVARF Hamfest Web Page updates and corrections, email Nick, WA5BDU.

    8:00 AM      Hamfest Starts
    AM      VE Test Session
    AM      Magic Show
    AM    ARRL Forum

    THROUGHOUT - Prize drawings

    Check out these great prizes!

    Later -- see www.arvarf.com


    Some Pictures from 2004:

    Ben, W5HH enjoys a Frito chili pie while Billy Bob abstains

     


    Charles and Jonathan in serious negotiation

     


    Shoppers make the rounds

     


    Young folks and old radios!

     


    Dennis & Melissa at ARRL Russellville

     


    Customers check out the ham goodies

     


    Jon, KC5LVW shot by his own camera!

    How'd he do that?

     


    Dick's friendly used radio store

     


    That's all folks. See you next year.