From: jmcoving@unccsun.uncc.edu (John Covington WN4BBJ)
Subject: Hamfest Info #21
Organization: University of NC at Charlotte
Distribution: triangle
Date: Tue, 10 Nov 1992 20:28:33 GMT


                       HAMFEST INFO, November 1992

Welcome to the twenty-first edition of the Hamfest Info mailing list.  This 
list covers hamfests in North and South Carolina, and is updated as needed, 
usually about once a month.  I have included a few hamfests outside of the 
Carolinas that may be of interest.  If you do not desire to receive this 
information, let me know.  If you know someone reachable by e-mail who would 
like to receive this information, let me know and I will add them to the list.

If you need info about a specific hamfest, send e-mail; I can find out
just about anything you need to know and would be happy to pass it along.

John Covington WN4BBJ
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Miscellaneous notes:

I have included some preliminary 1993 hamfest dates at the end of this
newsletter.  If your club has selected a date and it does not appear on
this list as being confirmed, please let me know.  I expect to have
a more detailed list next issue.

I finally received a reply from the Triangle East ARA regarding their
hamfest; they obviously won't have one this year but are hoping to
have one next year around October 17th.

The next issue will of Hamfest Info will be out in mid-December and will
cover the Greenwood SC, Richmond VA and possibly the Gastonia hamfest.

If you have a university account that will be deleted at the end of the
Fall semester, please let me know and I will send you what info I have
on 1993 hamfests before your account is deleted.


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Upcoming events:

GREENSBORO HAMFEST
The 12th Annual Greater Greensboro Hamfest will be held Saturday and Sunday,
November 28th and 29th the National Guard Armory on Franklin Boulevard 
in Greensboro.  The hamfest hours are 8 AM to 4 PM on Saturday and 8 AM to
2 PM on Sunday.

Talk-in is on the 146.76 and 145.25 repeaters and on 146.52 simplex.

There will be an indoor dealer and flea market area, and an outdoor
tailgating area.  The flea market area inside is always sold out long
before the hamfest; so you should plan on tailgating if you don't have
a reservation already.

Tickets are $4 in advance, $5 at the gate.  Outside tailgating spaces are
an additional $2. Preregistration requests must be received by November 23rd.
Send preregistration requests and payment to:
Greater Greensboro Hamfest, PO Box 7862, Greensboro, NC 27417-0862.
For additional information call 919-852-9244.

VE Exams will be offered on Saturday ONLY on a walk-in basis.  
Bring original and copies of license and certificates plus a photo ID
and $5.40.  Registration at 8:30 AM with exams to start at 9:00 AM.
For exam info call Charles Layno at 919-288-3635 between 8 PM and 9 PM ONLY!

There will be food service available on site, and unfortunately there 
are not many close restaurants.

A free shuttle bus service to the Carolina Craftsman Show and the
Four Seasons Town Centre shopping mall will be offered on Saturday only 
beginning at 9 AM.

This is a medium-sized event and is well attended by dealers of ham
radio and computer equipment.
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           1992 Carolinas Hamfest List; revised 11/09/92

All events are in North Carolina unless otherwise indicated.  Dates below are 
subject to change.  Dates marked with an asterisk are unconfirmed and are 
based on dates from previous years or from tentative dates published in the 
SERA Repeater Journal and QST.

Nov 15 (Sun):            Benson Hamfest
Nov 28-29 (Sat-Sun):     Greensboro Hamfest

Preliminary 1993 Hamfest List (all confirmed):
Jan 16 (Sat):            Greenwood SC Hamfest
Jan 17 (Sun):            Richmond VA Frostfest
Jan 23 (Sat):            Gastonia Hamfest
Feb 14 (Sun):            Elkin Hamfest
Feb 20 (Sat):            Charleston SC Hamfest
Mar 13-14 (Sat-Sun):     Charlotte Hamfest
Mar 26-27 (Fri-Sat):     Antique Wireless Assn SE Region Meet, Monroe
Mar 28 (Sun):            Down East Hamfest, Kinston
Apr 4 (Sun):             Raleigh Hamfest
May 1-2 (Sat-Sun):       Greenville SC Hamfest
May 15 (Sun):            Roanoke VA Hamfest
July 10 (Sat):           Salisbury Hamfest
July 17 (Sat):           Cary Hamfest
July 17-18 (Sat-Sun):    Atlanta GA Hamfest
Jul 24-25 (Sat-Sun):     Asheville Hamfest
Sep 4-5 (Sat-Sun):       Shelby Hamfest
Nov 13 (Sat):            Myrtle Beach SC Hamfest

Changed/Confirmed/Added since last time: 1993 list 
-- 
John Covington WN4BBJ     Internet: jmcoving@mosaic.uncc.edu
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