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Hamvention is back! And yes, Ham Community will be there, but not alone, so to speak. Two new projects and some fun stuff will be unveiled. The projects present are: Ham Community Ham Volunteers - NEW! Ham Census We are in booth 5103! That is in building 5, as per the attached plan. And, as with every show we attend, expect some freebies! This year we have a fun surprise (remember last Hamcation we had the door hangers...). We also have a few 2021 band plans left to give away. We also have a new line of products... mouse pads, but not just any mousepads, we have small ones (not that small) and XXXL desk pads (really big). They're really shack pads. Plush, high quality pads, only available at the discounted price during Hamvention and one week after. (Special additional 10% discount when you come to the booth and get the code!). That's it for now. We hope you'll join us this coming 20 to 22 May 2022.
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untilHamvention will be held May 20, 21 and 22, 2022 at the Greene County Fairgrounds and Expo Center. For more information, please select the tabs below or use the navigation menu above to visit pages of interest. If you have a specific question that isn’t answered on the site, please contact us. Ham Community | Ham Volunteers | Ham Census will be exhibiting. Come see us at booth 5103 in the Hertz Building. The entire staff of Hamvention volunteers is working hard behind the scenes to make our fourth year at Hamvention’s new home at the Greene County Fairgrounds and Exposition Center even better. Details will be posted when they become available, so check back often. In the meantime, enjoy this photo tour of Hamvention’s new home: Where it all started…Since 1952 Hamvention® has been sponsored by Dayton Amateur Radio Association (DARA). For many years it has been the world\’s largest amateur radio gathering, attracting hams from throughout the globe.About 1950, John Willig, W8ACE, had asked the Dayton Amateur Radio Association to sponsor a HAM Convention but was turned down. John wanted to have a quality affair. Speakers and prizes would be a drawing point. John finally found a champion in Frank Schwab, W8YCP (W8OK), the newly elected president of the club. A meeting was held and the DARA Board allocated $100 to get started. The first organizational meeting was held in January 1952.The Southwestern Ohio Ham-vention was born. The first committee consisted of: John Willig, W8ACE, General Chairman Al Dinsmore, W8AUN, Arrangements Bob Siff, W8QDI (K4AMG), Prizes and Exhibits Frank Schwab, W8YCP (W8OK), Publicity Bob Montgomery, W8CUJ, Finance Clem Wolford, W8ENH, Program Ellie Haburton, W8GJP (W4ZVW), Women\’s Committee. The next year the name became “Dayton Hamvention®” and was registered as a trademark.April was determined to be the best time but the Biltmore Hotel, in downtown Dayton was booked. March 22 was the chosen date, causing a short lead time. How far did $100 go? Not far! A 12″ TV was raffled off to help raise funds. The FCC agreed to give license exams and Phil Rand, W1BDM, a pioneer in TVI elimination was on the program. First prize, a Collins 75A2, was purchased locally.Hoping for 300 visitors, the committee was amazed that over 600 showed up! There were 7 exhibitors and 6 forums. The ladies program was successful with a luncheon at the Biltmore and a trip to a local TV station. In 1955 the Awards Program began with the “Amateur of the Year.” The Flea Market has grown from 200 to more than 2000 spaces. In 1964 the Hamvention® moved to Hara Arena. Shuttle buses and handicapped parking were added in 1969. In 1973 it became a 2 day event with Sundays added in 1974. The program has grown to a “Souvenir Program” and in 1976 the dimensions changed from 6″x 9″ to the current 8-1/2″x11″.The growth of the Dayton Hamvention® can be attributed to caring, energetic people who enjoy being on a winning team.
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Their 48th Year! Manassas Hamfest Basic Information AMATEUR RADIO and MAKER TECHNOLOGY SHOW Manassas Park Community Center 99 Adams Street, Manassas Park, Virginia An ARRL-Approved HAMFEST Presented by: The “OLE VIRGINIA HAMS” Amateur Radio Club, Inc. (A non-profit organization dedicated to the promotion and enhancement of Amateur Radio) NORTHERN VIRGINIA’S LARGEST HAMFEST VE Exams given 08:00 to 12:00 PM ($15 fee per Examinee) 4th Call Area QSL Bureau Representatives will be present DXCC QSL Card Checking will be available Forums / Presentations at the Hamfest to be announced Plenty of free parking! Click here to see the assigned parking areas. Prizes Major Prizes are Yaesu FT-891 HF/50MHZ All Mode Transceiver Yaesu FT-2980 2M – 80 Watts Diamond NR770HB Dual Band Mobile Antenna. Click For A Picture Of The Prizes You need NOT be present during drawings to win. Other Prizes and times still to be determined – check back often!! The Hamfest Sponsor: The Ole Virginia Hams 2022 hamfest flyer.pdf
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I'm wondering if anyone has compiled a list of all ham-related events in the DC area? I'd like to feature it in this section. I'm looking for: hamfests public events where hams are called upon to volunteer (e.g. races, fairs, etc.) regular emcomm in-person exercises gatherings that are open to all hams Anything else you can think of would be welcome.
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The Culpeper Amateur Radio Association will host a Junk in the Trunk event on the Agriculture Enterprise at 10220 James Monroe Hwy in Culpeper, VA 22701, October 10 from 0800 to noon. Entrance fee is $5 per car. Bring some ham gear to trade and bring your wallet 😉 For more information, please see www.w4cul.org or contact Mike at k4mvm@arrl.net.