[AARA] AARA NEWS

[Herman Campbell]

The January 2015 issue of the LARC newsletter will come out this Friday 
or next Monday.  The AARA Monday Night Net will be on the 146.820
W5DDL repeater.  Mark W5GTI will announce the top 10 check-ins over the 
last year and at the January meeting a name will be drawn to
win a 2 m HT.  Hope to see you there.

Herman
KN5GRK
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*34th Annual Hammond Hamfest*
*Saturday, January 17, 2015*
*Time: * 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
*Location:*  Magnuson Hotel &
                   Conference Center
                   2000 South Morrison
                   Blvd.
*Talk-In:*  147.000 (-600)  PL 107.2
*Admission & Parking: * Free
*           Dealers  &  Vendors *
Palmetto Antennas
Hub City Amateur Radio Sales
Tiny's Monograms
*          VE Test Session *
           (La Veranda Room)
Registration Begins 8:30 am- Test Fee $15 cash, photo ID, copy of 
license or CSCE. Testing begins following Registration.
*         Forum Schedule *
(Pontchartrain Room)
   9:00 AM - 10:00 AM  TBA
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM TBA
11:00 AM -  12:00 Noon TBA
*          Grand Prizes:*
1st:  Icom IC-718 HF Transceiver
        100W, 160-10 meters CW
        Keyer built-in, 101 memories,
        12V Operation
2nd:  MFJ-949E Deluxe Versa
        Tuner II Manual Antenna
        Tuner, 300 Watts 160-10
         meters
3rd:  VISA Gift Card - $150 Value
4th:  Baofeng UV-5R Dual Band
        Handheld
More info on website at:
http://www.selarc.org/selarchamfest.htm

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*14th Annual GREATER HOUSTON HAMFEST*
Sponsored by the Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club

Expanded Hours! Saturday, March 28, 2015 - 8 am – 3:30 pm
Fort Bend County Fairgrounds, 4200 Highway 36, Rosenberg, Texas

For detailed information:
*http://**www.houston**hamfest.org
Flyer:
http://houstonhamfest.org/pdf/BGHH_Flyer_2015.pdf
*-----Hamfest Talk-in --  146.94 (-) PL 167.9 -----

Featured Speaker: Dr. Joe Taylor, K1JT, Nobel Laureate and originator of 
many programs for amateur digital modes including, WSPR and WSJT for 
both UHF/VHF and HF Communication.

On-line seller Table selection

Early Registration $8 includes two raffle tickets; $10 at the door, 
includes one raffle ticket..

• Raffle -- valuable prizes to be won; Additional Raffle tickets $1 
each, 7 for $5

• CW Pileup Contest – How well can you copy code in a pileup?

• Equipment test station – spot check equipment before you buy

• Tailgate area - 7AM early seller/buyer access

• Special seller parking for easy unloading and table access

• Great Sessions

Special Event Station KK5W, live during the Hamfest.

Keynote Speaker: Norm Fusaro, W3IZ, ARRL Membership and Volunteer 
Programs.       “Logbook of the World"

*GRAND PRIZES*

1st PRIZE
FT-991 ALL-BAND, MULTIMODE PORTABLE TRANSCIEVER
All mode, all band MF/HF/VHF/UHF transceiver with C4FM (System Fusion) 
Digital capability

2nd PRIZE
MFJ-225, 1.8 – 170 MHz Graphic Analyzer

Other Prizes TBD – Check website for updated list
For detailed info, pre-registration and table selection, please go to:
www.houstonhamfest.org
Every pre-paid admission receives two raffle tickets

Door prizes drawn every 10-20 minutes.

Admissions: On-Line reservations up until March 14, 2015 - $8; includes 
2 raffle tickets and special VIP express entry. At-Door: $10 – Includes 
1 raffle ticket.  Scouts in uniform & children under 14 free!

Tailgate:    $5 per vehicle.  No individual admission required to 
tailgate area.
Tables:    All tables - $15 (choose tables on-line in advance).  Those 
with 5 or more tables receive 2 free admissio                   
Electricity available to pre-registrants ($5 total).   On-site 
registration – electricity as available.

Set-up available: Friday 3-7 PM, Saturday 6-8 AM

Contact Michael Wrenn, K5WRN: SALES at houstonhamfest.org or cell: 440.973.6676

Note:  The GHH reserves the right to change this information.


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