The Jackson County Amateur Radio Association Hamfest

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!

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