2012 had more hams, more youths, more vendors, more activities, more....everything!
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41st Annual RARSFest
Saturday March 30, 2013 ARRL NC State Convention |
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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 |
41st Annual RARSFest - Special Event Station W4DW The station will operate from the hamfest site. Time: 8am till 4pm on Saturday March 30, 2013. Freq: 7.235 14.235 ( +/- QRM ) Certificates: Presented to guest operators. Stations worked send SASE to: Raleigh Amateur Radio Society W4DW Special Event QSL Card PO Box 17124 Raleigh, NC 27619 YOU can be a guest operator of the Special Event Station at RARSfest. CONTESTS are Back by popular demand Homebrew - There is always a nice selection of homebrew equipment entered. Other contests are being planned. Build a J-pole Come to our test table and build your own 2 meter J-pole antenna. We provide tools, materials, and guide you through this simple project. Other You Build It projects may be available while they last. |
| Forums & Meetings |
Logbook of the World (LOTW) DXing and QSLing by Norm Fusaro, W3IZ, ARRL Assistant Manager, Membership & Volunteer Programs Department
ARRL Forums with Roanoke Division Director Dennis Bodson,W4PWF, Vice Director Jim Boehner, N2ZZ, New NC Section Manager Bill Morine, N2COP and NTS/ARES staff. NWS/Skywarn - Basic SKYWARN Spotter Training by NWS Warning Coordination Meteorologist Jeff Orrock, KI4KKX NWS Safe Chasing/Spotting Best Practices for use of mobile resources and radar by Jeff Orrock, KI4KKX 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.) |
| Wouff Hong |
The Royal Order Of The Wouff Hong Initiation Rite will be conducted following the
Dinner/Social on Friday night. Initiation into this prestigious Order
can only be conducted at an ARRL State or Division Convention. |
| 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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