Gary NG9T and the author traveled from Greenville, NC, to Orlando for HamCation, stopping at various parks for POTA activations. Gary succeeded with CW contacts, while the author faced challenges with FT8 digital mode. They enjoyed their trip, experiences at parks, and the Hamfest, before returning home to watch the Super Bowl.
Tag Archives: Hamfest
BARC – PARC Picnic 2025
The THIRD annual PARC and BARC picnic that we just enjoyed? It’s really picked up steam and seems to be something that is expected to take place in the ENC area each year now.
RARS-fest 2024
After four years of pandemic, attending a Hamfest was a welcome change. The event featured various discussions and technology showcases, including a 12v power management system and a portable electronics workbench. Conversations centered around repairing repeaters, using packet radio, and teaching Esperanto for global communication. Old friends and acquaintances made the event memorable, signaling a successful gathering.
2023 Shelby Hamfest
A visit to the Shelby Hamfest.
Benson Hamfest, the classic!
There are only a few hamfest‘s that I would classify as “classic”. The Benson hamfest in Benson, North Carolina is one of those. It has your typical environment of a large parking lot with people parking their cars and selling tables full of old Ham Radio gear out of them. It has a large grillContinue reading “Benson Hamfest, the classic!”
Virtual Hamfests (for now…)
A listing of some hamfests that may be fun to attend.
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