2012 had more hams, more youths, more vendors, more activities, more....everything!
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41st Annual RARSFest
8AM-3:30PM Saturday March 30, 2013 ARRL NC State Convention 2013 Theme - Emergency Communications |
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KD4AGQ Mobile Communications Trailer, Raleigh PD Mobile Command Post, ARES AUXCOMM, and Salvation Army (SATERN) SATCOM trailer. |
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1025 Blue Ridge Rd, Raleigh NC 27607 Lattitude: 35.7936 Longitude: -78.71175 FREE PARKING |
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ARRL North Carolina State Convention |
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Some major Amateur Radio Dealers and Exhibitors who typically attend include:
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| Order Tables and Tickets |
MEETINGS AND FORUMS |
FAMILY ACTIVITIES |
RARSFest Contacts/Staff |
RARSFest Flyer (PDF) |
RARSFest Vendor List |
| FLEA MARKET | DEALER INFO | EXAMS | MAP | RARSFest Album | AREA LODGING |
| Admission |
$7 pre-registration (Payment must be received by March 23) $8 if purchased after March 23 or at the door. A $100 prize will be drawn from pre-registrations. Age 16 & under admitted free when accompanied by an adult. |
| Cash Prizes |
$100 pre-registration prize drawing at 10 AM $100 prize drawings hourly from 11 AM through 2 PM $400 main prize drawing at 3 PM |
| Youth Lounge |
A gathering place for young hams and youths interested in getting their Amateur Radio license. Activities will include ham radio related games and activities. If you know a youngster in middle or high school who would benefit from meeting young hams and others interested in ham radio be sure to bring them along. Remember - RARSFest admission is free for age 16 and under. |
| Hands-On Activities |
Build a J-pole
Come to our project table and build your own 2 meter J-pole antenna. Other You Build It projects may be available while they last. |
| CONTEST | NEW CONTEST THIS YEAR
"emcomm box contest" - See Details Here |
| Forums & Meetings |
WINLINK by Frank Pleshe - N3FRP
ARRL Open Forums with Roanoke Division Director Dennis Bodson,W4PWF and Vice Director Jim Boehner, N2ZZ. NWS/Skywarn - Basic SKYWARN Spotter Training Emergency Preparedness the ARRL and You by ARRL Regulatory Information Manager Dan Henderson, N1ND ARRL Section, ARES/NTS Meeting with NC Section Manager Bill Morine, N2COP and NTS/ARES staff. Watch for updated forum and activities information here. The complete schedule will be posted at RARSFest. |
| QSL card Checking |
ARRL NC State Section appointed DXCC Card Checker Bill McDowell, K4CIA, will be Checking DXCC, WAS, WAC and VUCC QSL cards at the ARRL booth. Bill is also a Check Point for CQ awards.
NOTE from K4CIA:
Please come with all paperwork completed using the latest versions of the application and listing sheets available from the ARRL website at http://www.arrl.org/awards/dxcc. Most questions one may have can be answered by the DXCC FAQ available on the website.
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| Walk-in VE Testing |
RARS Volunteer Examiners conduct a W5YI VE Test Session at 9:00 AM. Walk-ins are welcome until 10:00 AM. The current W5YI exam fee is $14. |
| RARSFest Dinner |
A welcoming reception for vendors and dealers will be held Friday night March 29, 2013 from 7-8 PM in the Exposition Center. Enjoy fellowship, entertainment, and complimentary dinner. (RARS members please bring a dish to share with our guests.) |
| Talk-in |
146.64 Mhz RARS repeater. (Backup is 146.88 Mhz WB4TQD repeater.) NOTE: The backup repeater will not be monitored unless needed. |
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RARSFest parking is FREE. Please note the special RARSFest
parking area shown on the map and follow the traffic and parking instructions
while on the grounds. Full RV hookup for overnnight camper parking is available at the fairgrounds for a nominal fee. Complete information is available on the NC State Fairgrounds website.
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RARSFest volunteer workers Sign up here
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