THANK YOU FOR ATTENDING THE 2008 HAMFEST IN MONROE
YOU MAKE THIS EVENT POSSIBLE YEAR AFTER YEAR !!!

Mark your calendars now to attend the ARRL Louisiana State Convention
& Northeast Louisiana Regional Ham RadioFest on Saturday, April 25th, 2009

Come enjoy commecial vendors, forums, food and beverages , fellowship, door prizes and much more . . .


Hours:
  • Doors will open to the public at 8:00 a.m. Saturday and run through mid afternoon.
  • Set-up: Friday, April 24th from 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Admission & Prize Tickets:

  • Admission is $5, which gives you a chance at the Grand Prizes and door prizes.
  • Additional prize tickets will be available for purchase (1 for $1.00 or 6 for $5.00)

  • Grand Prizes: To Be Announced ...

VE Testing at 9 a.m.

  • Testing will begin at 9:00 a.m.

Forums begin at 10 a.m.

  • 10 a.m. - To Be Announced ...

  • 11 a.m. - ARRL/ARES/NTS - Join Louisiana Section Manager, Gary Stratton, K5GLS along with Section Emergency Coordinator, Jim Coleman, AI5B and other section and league officials for a discussion on the latest ARRL news and activities including updates on ARES and NTS.

  • Noon - To Be Announced ...

"Hands on" with Radio:

  • The Northeast Louisiana ARES Mobile Communications Van will be on site for anyone wanting to operate HF. If you are new to ham radio or interested in getting a license and want to make a contact this will be a perfect opportunity to try it out.

D-Star Demonstration:

  • Learn more about what D-Star is and ask questions. The W5SHV D-Star Team will be on site to demonstrate the latest D-Star radio gear.

Linux Demonstration:

  • Learn more about the Linux. The Monroe Linux Group will have a booth to demonstrate what the Linux buzz is all about.

Test Bench:

  • Want to make sure that radio works before you buy ? We will have a test bench available to help you out.

Tables:

Vendors include:

  • The Sign Man of Baton Rouge (Exclusive Sign and Badge Dealer)
    ARRL Name Badges, Coffee Mugs, Mats, Stickers and much more ...

  • RLM Communications
    Kenwood Radio dealer. Plans are underway to have Icom and Yaesu Radios and information available.

  • Palmetto Antennas of Ruston
    Antennas, Feedline and Connectors

  • B2 Engineering of Jackson, Mississippi
     Custom VHF, UHF and HF Antennas. Featuring a Brand New Folded Diploe HF Antenna

  • Electronics Supply of West Monroe
    Special feedline and connectors

  • MCM Computers
    Laptop computers, GPS devices and more !

  • Civic Enterprizes - Custom Antenna Mounts
    Specializing in special mobile mounting devices that utilize existing receiver hitches.

  • More continue to be added to the list, please continue to check back for updates.
Directions (see maps below):
  • Take Garrett road exit off I-20(exit 120), heading South.
  • At the first light, take a left then head East onto Frontage Road.
  • Proceed aprox. 1 mile and the Barak Shrine Temple will be on the Right.

    * We have plenty of FREE car parking, but a limited number of RV & trailer hookups, for which the facility charges $16 per night.
Talk-In Frequency:
  • Talk-in will be handled on the 146.85 repeater.

Monroe, Louisiana - Area Map


Garrett Road - Exit 120 - Interstate 20

For additional information contact:
David S. Gore, W5DSG
Hamfest Point of Contact
318-235-6845
318-237-9245
e-mail: w5dsg @ arrl.net

© 2008 - Northeast Louisiana Regional Ham RadioFest