The 36th Annual and Original CHARLESTON HAMFEST, COMPUTER SHOW and ARRL 2009 SC State Convention February 7, 2009

The 36th Annual and Original CHARLESTON HAMFEST, COMPUTER SHOW and ARRL 2009 SC State Convention is SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2009, at the same location as last year.

Notice: This Hamfest is considered a family affair. C.A.R.S. reserves the right to eject any inappropriate materials from the premises. C.A.R.S. is not responsible for theft or accidents occurring at the Hamfest site.

Time: Doors open at 8:00 AM and close at 3:00 PM. Dealers will be able to set up from 5 to 9 PM Friday and after 6:30 AM Saturday.

Location: Exchange Park Fairground, 9850 Hwy 78, Ladson SC. Exit 203 off I-26, College Park Rd. Acres of free parking. Northwoods Mall and other shopping nearby.

Talk in: The WA4USN linked Repeater System (146.790- No Tone Charleston, 145.250- Tone 123.0 Summerville and 147.045+ Tone 103.5 St. George). Other area repeaters are 145.450-, 146.760-, 147.180+, 147.270+, 147.300+, 147.345+, 443.800+, and 444.825+ (all with Tone 123.0) and 147.150+ No Tone.

Tables: Pre-registered - $10.00 per 8ft table. At the door - $12.00 per table, if available. Chairs - $1.50 each.

Tailgating: Tailgating fee is $8.00 (must purchase admission ticket).

Camping: Sites are available (full hookup). Call 843-572-3161 to reserve.

Prizes: Grand Prize: $400.00, Second Prize: $200.00, Third Prize: $100.00. Prizes will be drawn at 2:00 PM. You need not be present to win. Door prizes will be given away during the day, must be present to win.

Tickets: Tickets will be sold Saturday morning at the door. Admission $5.00 (includes 1 prize ticket). Additional prize tickets - $1 each or 6 for $5. Children under 12 admitted free.

Food: Light breakfast plus world famous C.A.R.S. Dogs and BBQ Sandwiches available for lunch.

Activities: FORUMS (ARRL, Natural Disasters, etc.), BINGO for spouses and harmonics.
Forum and Activity Schedule
10:00 AM BINGO
10:00 AM TBA
11:00 AM TBA
1:00 PM VE Exams

Volunteer Exams: VE exams will be given on site. Please bring your Social Security Number, original and copy of your amateur license (if licensed) and any CSCE’s you have, $14 fee, and two ID’s, one with a photo. Testing begins at 1:00pm on a WALK-IN basis. Call KT4YW, Sheila, at (843) 871-4368 or email kt4yw@sc.rr.com for more info.

Point of Contact: Jenny Myers, WA4NGV,
2630 Dellwood Avenue, N. Charleston, SC 29405-6814
(843) 747-2324 or email: brycemyers@aol.com

Official Website: http://www.wa4usn.org/hamfestf.htm