WB4CS
Member
We’re just one month away from what is sometimes called “The World’s Friendliest Hamfest!" Or as I like to call it, the "Dayton of the South."
Located in beautiful downtown Huntsville, Alabama. Huntsville is known for the US Space and Rocket Center, NASA Marshall Spaceflight Center, Redstone Military Arsenal, state parks, camping, and good Southern Foods.
Even though I’m in no way associated with promoting the hamfest, I thought it would be nice to start on thread on RR. This would be a good place to share information about the fest, and provide a way to stay in touch for those of us RR Forum Members that plan on attending.
I’m not sure of the actual numbers, but I’ve heard many say that the Huntsville Hamfest is one of the largest hamfests in the Southeast. I’ve attended almost every year since 1994, and the turnout is usually very high.
There's a large indoor and outdoor flea market section, plus several vendors will be there. Gigaparts, HRO, MFJ, Kenwood, Yaesu, and many more. List of vendors located here: Dealers List
There will be several forums on various topics. Usually the forums list isn't updated until the last minute, but the list can be found here once it's published: Forums
Talk-in frequency is on the Huntsville Amateur Radio Club repeater N4HSV 146.940 (-) PL 100.0 Talk-in operates under the call sign of K4BFT.
I plan on being there at least Saturday the 16th and would welcome an opportunity to meet face-to-face with the fine folks at Radio Reference that might be attending the hamfest.
73's!