The Jackson County Amateur Radio Association Hamfest

Event Details:

• Date: September 6, 2024 - September 7, 2024
• Location: St. Martin Community Center, 15008 LeMoyne Blvd, Biloxi, MS 39530
• Website: JCARA Hamfest
• Sponsor: The Jackson County Amateur Radio Association, Inc.
• Type: ARRL Hamfest
• Talk-In Frequency: 145.11, neg, Tone 123

Public Contact:

• Name: Charles Hardt, N2PKW
• Address: 215 Tantallon Dr., Ocean Springs, MS 39564
• Phone: 228-233-4140
• Email: charles.hardt@mgccc.edu

Schedule:

• Friday, September 6, 2024: 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM (Vendor setup)
• Saturday, September 7, 2024: 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM (Public welcome)

Admission:

• General Admission: $7.00 for adults (children 12 and under free)
• Flea Market Tables: $10.00 (does not include admission)

Friday Evening Event:

• Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
• Keynote Speaker: Malcom Keown, W5XX
• Location: Cafe New Orleans, D'Iberville
• Dinner Tickets: $35.00 (Must be paid by September 1, 2024)
• Dinner Reservation Form: Cafe New Orleans Dinner Form
• Mail to: JCARA Hamfest Dinner Tickets, P.O. Box 234, Gautier, MS 39553

Saturday Event:

• VE Testing:
  • Time: 09:30 AM sharp
  • Fee: $15 (Cash only, exact change)
  • Requirements: FRN#, ID
• Forums:
  • 9:00 AM: Introduction to ARES
  • 10:00 AM: Winlink
  • 11:00 AM: LPK Antennas
  • 1:00 PM: What is POTA?
• Prize Drawings:
  • Door Prize Tickets: $2 each, 1 free with admission
  • Grand Prize Tickets: $5 per ticket or 6 for $25
  • 1st Grand Prize: Yaesu FT-710 Field HF radio
  • 2nd Grand Prize: TYT TH-9800+
  • 3rd Grand Prize: NanoVNA
  • Grand Prize Drawing: 2:00 PM

Food:

• Coffee and Donuts available on Saturday
• Lunch will be available on Saturday

Additional Information:

• Vendor Tables: $10.00 per table (not including admission)
• Contact: Jerry (Email: JCARA.Treasurer@gmail.com)
• Mail Vendor Reservations to:
  • JCARA Hamfest Table Reservations, P.O. Box 234, Gautier, MS 39553

Directions to Dinner:

• Cafe New Orleans: 11014 Lamey Bridge Rd, D’Iberville, MS 39540
• Maps Link: Google Maps

Talk-In Frequency:

• 145.110 - 123.0

Join us for an exciting weekend at the Jackson County Amateur Radio Association Hamfest!