Danbury; Western CT Hamfest New Location!!! Sept. 11, 2022

Western Connecticut Hamfest
HAMFEST/CONVENTION

09/11/2022
Start Date: 09/11/2022
End Date: 09/11/2022
Location: Police Athletic League
35 Hayestown Road
Danbury, CT 06810
Website: http://cararadioclub.org
Sponsor: Candlewood Amateur Radio Association
Type: ARRL Hamfest
Talk-In: 147.300 (+600) PL 100
Public Contact: Marcus Swearingen , AB1WV
PO Box 55 Brookfield, CT 06804
Phone: 303-912-9379
Email: Hamfest@cararadioclub.org


WE ARE BACK FOR 2022
IN A NEW LOCATION AND DATE!
Sunday, September 11, 2022

8 am - Noon

Indoor & Outdoor Event - Rain or Shine

The Candlewood Amateur Radio Association (CARA) will be hosting the Western Connecticut Hamfest and swap meet on Sunday, September 11th from 8 am till Noon, Rain or shine. Outdoor tailgating and indoor spots are available!.

This annual event will be held at the Police Athletic League (PAL), 35 Hayestown Road, Danbury, CT.

This is “The Biggest Little Hamfest in Western CT” and is sure to have plenty for all electronics, makers, and Amateur Radio enthusiasts.
Every year, enthusiasts from the greater Danbury area and surrounding states gather to swap gear, knowledge, and stories. This year there will be an Amateur Radio License testing session (9:30 am) as well as a presentation by Fred Kemmerer, the ARRL New England Director. We will also have the Region 5 Amateur Radio Emergency Service (ARES) forum at 10:30 AM.

Get studying and take your first FCC Amateur Radio License test or upgrade your license while finding that great piece of tech you can’t live without!
There will be electronics, computer, and radio equipment vendors, demonstrations, and refreshments as well. Raffle tickets will be sold for some great gear and your admission includes entry for the many door prizes.

Regular admission is $8 at the door ($1 discount with the flyer). Kids under 12 are free!


http://cararadioclub.org/images/hamfest/2022_SAVE_THE_DATE_CARA_HAMFEST_FLYER_2022_08_09_V5.pdf