Never Enough Radios - SCARC 2024 Hamfest

The St Charles Amateur Radio Club (SCARC) invites you to their annual Hamfest on August 11, 2024. This ARRL-sanctioned event, aptly named "Never Enough Radios," will be held at the O'Fallon Elks Lodge in O'Fallon, MO. It’s a fantastic opportunity for amateur radio enthusiasts to connect, exchange equipment, and participate in various activities throughout the day.

Event Details:

• Date: August 11, 2024
• Location: O'Fallon Elks Lodge, 1163 Tom Ginnever Ave, O'Fallon, MO 63366
• Website: SCARC Hamfest
• Sponsor: St Charles Amateur Radio Club (SCARC)
• Type: ARRL Hamfest
• Talk-In Frequency: 146.670 (alt 145.330)

Schedule:

• Tailgater Flea Market: 7:00 AM - 12:00 PM
• Hamfest Hours: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Admission:

• Door Prize Tickets: $7.00 each or 5 for $25.00 (order 5 online and get an extra ticket)

Activities and Features:

• Grand Prizes:
  • 9:30 AM: Alinco DJ-MD5XLT, UHF/VHF DMR HT
  • 10:30 AM: Yaesu FTM 500 DR, UHF/VHF FM and FUSION
  • 11:30 AM: Yaesu FT 891 Mobile HF
  • 12:00 PM: Yaesu FT 710 FIELD HF/50 MHz 100 Watt radio
• Door Prizes: Every 30 minutes
• Vendor Hall: Featuring various vendors and exhibitors
• Tailgater Flea Market: $10 per double space located out front
• Vendor Tables:
  • Purchased before July 30th: $20 per table for 1st & 2nd, $10 for 3rd, $5 for 4th & on
  • Purchased after July 30th: $25 per table
  • 8' Vendor Tables, extra chairs, and electric provided at no additional cost
• Special Limited Raffle:
  • Yaesu FTM500DR: $10 per ticket, only 65 tickets sold. If the 60th ticket is sold by 10:00 AM, a second raffle will be drawn.
  • Tickets can only be purchased inside at the Hamfest and you must be present to win.

Contact Information:

• Public Contact: Douglas Wheeler, K0HKK
• Address: 4187 Elkhart Lake Road, St Charles, MO 63304
• Phone: 1-314-660-0674
• Email: scarchamfest@gmail.com

Directions to the Venue:

• Address: O'Fallon Elks Lodge, 1163 Tom Ginnever Ave, O'Fallon, MO 63366

Join us at the SCARC 2024 Hamfest for a day of community, learning, and trading. Whether you're a seasoned amateur radio operator or new to the hobby, this event offers something for everyone. Mark your calendars for August 11, 2024, and come to O'Fallon, MO for this exciting event. See you there!