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38th Annual RARSFest
Saturday April 3rd, 2010

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.
The 38th Annual RARSFest will be Saturday, April 3rd, 2010
Some of the information below is from RARSFest 2009
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NCSF Expostion Center
In the new Exposition Center
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.
Northern Piedmont's Largest Hamfest
ARRL North Carolina State Convention
50,000 sq. ft.   All Indoor
Climate Controlled Facility
NWS Warning Coordination Meteorologist
Jeff Orrock, KI4KKX
"2008 Tornadoes in NC and a Look Back on Hurricane Floyd on its 10th Anniversary".
AWIPS Workstation
Order Tables
and Tickets		 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:
With Dan Henderson on site, ALL DXCC entities will be eligible for field checking, including 160 meters and deleted countries as well as cards older than 10 years.
 
Please come with all paperwork completed using the latest versions of the application and listing sheets available from the ARRL website at http://www.arrl.org/awards/dxcc Most questions one may have can be answered by the DXCC FAQ available on the website.

If you have questions for K4CIA prior to the hamFest Bill can be reached via email at k4cia@arrl.net or telephone 919-846-2317 in Raleigh.

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.

 
 
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.

In accordance with Fairgrounds regulations the RARSFest is a NON-SMOKING event.
Fairgrounds regulations prohibit weapons, pornographic material, and pets in the Exposition Center.
No food or drink may be sold or donated in the building by hamfest attendees.

RARSFest volunteer workers Sign up here
 
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