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Thanks for a GREAT 2009 RARSFest We sold out of tables for the second year in a row. Stay tuned for details for the 2010 RARSFest. Here are some pictures and a list of contest and prize winners from RARSFest 2008. |
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The 38th Annual RARSFest will be Saturday, April 3rd, 2010 Some of the information below is from RARSFest 2009 |
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NC State Fairgrounds, Raleigh, NC FREE PARKING Back by Popular Demand YOUTH LOUNGE Last year this was a HUGE hit with young hams and youths interested in Ham Radio. |
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ARRL North Carolina State Convention |
Climate Controlled Facility |
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Jeff Orrock, KI4KKX "2008 Tornadoes in NC and a Look Back on Hurricane Floyd on its 10th Anniversary". |
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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 |
$6.00 pre-registration   (Payment must be received by March 27th.) $7.00 purchased after March 27th. 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 |
N4C - 38th Annual RARSFest - Special Event Station The station will operate from the hamfest site. Time: 8am till 4pm on Saturday April 3rd. Freq: 7.235 14.235 ( +/- QRM ) Certificates: Presented to guest operators. Stations worked send SASE to:     Raleigh Amateur Radio Society     N4C Special Event Certificate     PO Box 17124     Raleigh, NC 27619 Come to RARSFest and YOU can be a guest operator of Special Event Station N4C. 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. Build a Code Practice Oscillator Build your own CPO - we provide tools and assistance. Basic CPO kits will be available while they last at a cost of $10. FOX HUNT Frequency (2m) to be announced. NOTE: No YAGI antennas may be used inside the building. |
| Forums & Meetings |
ARRL Forum with Roanoke Division and ARRL Headquarters Staff, NTS/ARES, QCWA, NWS/Skywarn, and other forums are being planned. Check back for updated forum information. See a tentative schedule here. Schedule will be available at RARSFest. |
| QSL card Checking |
Dan Henderson, N1ND, from ARRL HQ and ARRL NC State Section appointed QSL Manager Bill McDowell, K4CIA, will be Checking DXCC, WAS, WAC and VUCC QSL cards at the ARRL booth.
NOTE from K4CIA: |
| 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. Details |
| CONTESTS |
Prizes will be awarded for: Homebrew - There is always a nice selection of homebrew equipment entered. QLF - "Now try sending with your Left Foot " QBH - "Now try...well, you've just got to come see this to believe it. Fox Hunt - "All indoor (no yagis please) |
| RARSFest Dinner |
A welcoming reception for vendors and dealers will be held Friday night April 2nd. 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.) |
| 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. The NC State Fairgrounds has Full RV hookup and overnight camper parking available. Please contact NCSF authorities upon arrival. A $20.00 per night fee will be collected on site by the NCSF authorities.
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