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Rochester Hamfest 2010: Building on a New Legacy.

Mark your calendars: Saturday June 5th 2010
Gates open 8 AM - Rain or Shine
 

VE TestingProgramsTicketsVendors (Coming soon)
Sales TaxTentsGrills & Cooking
 in the Flea Market		ATM
 Map to Hamfest locationAccommodations for
Travelers and Campers		 

New for 2010:

  • Members of RaRa - The Rochester Amateur Radio Assn. will receive FREE admission with presentation of their 2010 membership cards at the gate. If you're not a member? Join today!
  • More than double the space for commercial vendors under the bigger "Big Top" with new commercial vendors.
    • Note to vendors: Space is limited, and sales close April 15th so reserve your prime location today.
  • No traffic Jams... we hope (hi-hi).
  • Talk-in has moved to 146.79 - .60 PL 110.9 for better coverage at and near the Hamfest location.
  • Free Wi-Fi on-site.

Returning Hamfest Hits:

  • Fantastic food!
  • $5.00 General admission includes flea market vending space.
  • Youths under 16 admitted free with a paying adult.
  • Same great location as 2009 with over 16 acres of flea market space.
  • $10.00 on-site overnight camping permit.
  • Free VE Testing.
  • 2010 ARRL Atlantic Division Convention - Come meet your representatives!
  • Fantastic food!
  • Educational Programs.
  • DXCC QSL card checking.
  • Door Prizes.
  • Our popular full service bar.
  • Did we mention the Fantastic food?
  • ... and much more...

Everyone is invited: Saturday evening at 6pm join us in the on-site Banquet Facility for an informal buffet dinner for only $15.00! After dinner cocktails will be available at the cash bar. Dinner tickets will be available all day at the RaRa booth. Spouses and guests attending dinner only, DO NOT need to purchase admission tickets!!!

Comments and questions can be directed to: HFProducer@RochesterHam.org

Tickets

 Admission fees:

  • $5.00 per person

  • Youths under 16 accompanied by a paying adult are FREE

  • Flea market parking is FREE

  • Overnight camping permit is only $10.00

  • Saturday evening buffet dinner: only $15.00

Bring your appetite!
Start your day right with a hot breakfast sandwich. For lunch you can indulge in some of your all-time favorites, but save some room for dinner. Our Hamfest venue will transform in to a banquet hall where we will serve a full Buffet dinner; prepared by our friends at Forest Hill Catering. Dinner will be followed by the ARRL Atlantic Division Awards presentation!
 

Don't expect to pay a lot to have a good time! With $5.00 admission and $2.00 Hamburgers, that will leave you plenty to spend in the flea market or belly up to the full service bar! <<Remember: Don't drink and drive... or transmit!>>

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Volunteer Examiner Testing

VE License Testing 8:30 AM—10:30 AM [No Pre-Registration Necessary]

The RaRa Volunteer Examiner Team will conduct amateur radio license examinations at the Hamfest site.  Examinations start at 8:30 a.m.  No pre-registration is required and the exams will given on a first come - first serve basis. Testing is conducted under the auspices of the Laurel Volunteer Exam Coordinator.  There is no fee at this testing session.

Please bring with you: Two No. 2 Pencils, a pen, two forms of ID, at least one with a picture, and originals and copies and of any existing licenses, CSCE's, etc.
A birth certificate and parent's photo ID will suffice for minors who may not have their own photo ID. We do not have copying facilities, and may not be able to administer your test if you do not bring copies of documents.

For more information: Call our hotline or contact our License Testing Director directly.

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Programs & Meetings

8:30 a.m.-
9:00 p.m.

Navy-Marine Corps MARS

  • Ed Kessler, NNN0GBJ, (W2EQW) State Director

Annual meeting for Navy-Marine Corps MARS Members.

9:00 p.m.-
10:00 p.m.

UNYREPCO

  • UNYREPCO Council members

Meeting of the Upper New York Repeater Council

10:00 p.m.-
11:00 p.m.

ARRL Forum

  • Rick Roderick, K5UR, 1st Vice-President, ARRL
  • Bill Edgar, N3LLR, Atlantic Division Director, ARRL
  • Tom Abernethy, W3TOM, Atlantic Division Vice Director, ARRL

Join your elected Atlantic Division, and National leaders and stay informed with news from the ARRL, the Atlantic Division, and the FCC.  This is your opportunity to meet your ARRL leaders and let them know what you think.

11:00 p.m.-
12:00 p.m.

Getting Started with N1MM

  • Ken Boasi, N2ZN

N1MM is the premiere contesting software incorporating logging, scoring, band mapping, spotting, rig control, and much - MUCH more! Ken will take you through initial installation and configuration through to how to put it to work for you in your shack.

12:00 p.m.-
1:00 p.m.

Congratulations, you've got your license. Now what?

  • Paul Kolacki, K2FX, Voice of the "Newbie Net"

Come meet the host of the “Newbie Net”, who will talk about some of the exciting things you can do with your Technician class license: Besides accessing UHF/VHF Repeaters; discover modes like Echolink, IRLP, Satellite communications, and more. Are you "Mike Shy"? Paul can show you how to sound like an "old pro" on the air. No one will ever guess you haven't been on the air for decades. Did you know you could talk around the world with a simple VHF hand-held? Come learn how!
Got Questions? Bring them here, we'll get you answers.

 

1:00 p.m.-
2:00 p.m.

Advanced Features of N1MM

  • Ken Boasi, N2ZN

As the premiere contesting software N1MM has hundreds of hidden features and undocumented "tips and Tricks" that could take you a lifetime to discover. Ken will reveal some of the hidden gems that will make N1MM the foundation of your operation, and increase your contesting proficiency and SCORE!

2:00 p.m.-
3:30 p.m.

National Weather Service SKYWARN Training Program

  • Judy Levan, N2TEZ, Senior Forecaster
  • Buffalo Weather Service Staff Members

This basic training session provides a brief overview of the National Weather Service (the organization and its responsibilities), the equipment used (including capabilities and limitations), and basic severe weather meteorology (including how thunderstorms, and tornadoes form).  Additional SKYWARN information can be found at www.wbuf.noaa.gov/spt.htm.

All Day

QSL Card Certification

  • Ed Gable, K2MP, ARRL Field Checker

Ed will check your QSL Cards for WAS, VUCC, DXCC and can check 160-meter cards, deleted entities, and cards older than 10-years.
Check in with your cards at the ARRL booth. Go to www.arrl.org for details and forms.

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Tents

Tents and canopies are permitted by the site owner. Tent stakes may NOT be driven into paved surfaces. Accidents happen: If you erect a tent or canopy, make certain your liability insurance will protect you. You will be personally responsible for any damages.

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New York State Sales Tax

Under NY tax law, each selling vendor must be registered with the New York State Sales Tax Bureau. Permits must be obtained from the tax bureau in advance. State tax application form DTF17 and Instructions may be downloaded here.

For more tax information, call the New York State sales tax office at 800-225-5289.

Each selling vendor is responsible for collection and payment of sales taxes.

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Grills and Cooking

The Town and Fire Department will not allow grills, BBQs, or any cooking at the Hamfest site.

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ATM

There is an on-site ATM machine for your convenience.

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Accommodations for
Travelers and Campers

  • Visitors to the area can find Directions to the event site HERE.
  • Lodging in the immediate area can be identified HERE.
  • Travel Trailer camping on the event grounds Friday evening is available by permit for $10.00. There are no facilities provided so your camper will need to be self-sufficient.
  • Campers needing facilities can locate Camp Grounds in the area HERE.

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- Watch this space for breaking news and more details as this exciting new event evolves!
 

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Updated: February 08, 2010  Webmaster@RochesterHam.org