Huntsville Hamfest - August 16 & 17, 2008
We hope you enjoyed the 2007 Hamfest and ARRL National Convention. We will leave informatiion on the 2007 event up here until we start firming up plans for '08 so you can see what you missed.
The Huntsville Hamfest is held every year on the third FULL weekend in August. Come join us at the Von Braun
Center in Huntsville, Alabama for one of the best hamfests in the USA.
>>>>In 2008 we will host the ARRL Southeastern Division Conference<<<<<
The 2008 YLRL National Convention will also be held in conjunction with the Huntsville Hamfest
Check YLRL Convention for information on the event
The detailed forum list for the 2007 event can be seen
here. The detailed forum schedule will be found here
The W5KUB Group will be back at our hamfest providing streaming video coverage to the world of our 'fest activities.
Click here to view a map showing locations and numbers of folks watching their coverage of the 2007 Huntsville Hamfest or
here for streaming video and chat room devoted to the Huntsville Hamfest.
Limited First Come First Served RV parking space is available at the VBC
Contact Rick Pourciau (The Signman Of Baton Rouge) at (225) 757-1545 or rick at thesignman dot com for information and reservations.
If you are interested in being a part of the 2008 Dealer Show, go to Dealer Show for info and a Dealer Application form.
If you'd like to know who participated in the 2007 Dealer Show, go to Dealer List
If you'd like to see the dealer show booth layout, go to Dealer booth layout.
Join with us in congratulating the winner of the 2007 Young Ham of the Year award, Grant H. Morine, W4GHM
Go to YHOTY 2007 for details on Grant's qualifications.
Also congratulations to Kimberly A. Frazier, WX4KIM, winner of the Alabama Outstanding Youth Ham of the Year Award for 2007
Go to 2007 Alabama Youth Award For details.
As in years past, the 2008 YHOTY Award will be presented at our hamfest
Huntsville Hamfest Official Hotel
Right across the street from the hamfest
site, is the Holiday Inn, Huntsville Downtown. Call them at 256-533-1400 and mention the Hamfest to get the special Hamfest rate of $78.00 ..Or call the Holiday Inn Central Booking site at 1-877-465-4329.
Embassy Suites
You may also want to consider reservations at the Embassy Suites adjacent to the Von Braun Center. Click on
Embassy Suites or call (256) 539-7373 to make reservations
BRING THE FAMILY ALONG TO THE HAMFEST / CONVENTION WITH YOU
The Huntsville area has lots of things for your non-ham family members to do during the weekend. Check the
Huntsville Visitor's Info page for details.
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To thwart them, we will no longer be able to allow you the convenience of "click-on" emailing. To reach the individuals below, use the email address
you get by adding the "name" listed below in red to "hamfest.org" with a "@" in between as in "name@hamfest.org". We apologize for the inconvenience.
For Dealer Show Inquiries write to:
Charlie Emerson, N4OKL
8003 Craigmont Rd. S.W.,
Huntsville, AL 35802,
Phone 256-882-9137
charlie.n4okl
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For info on the Huntsville Hamfest write to:
Don Tunstill, W4NO
1215 Dale Drive SE, Huntsville, AL 35801
dont
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For Flea Market information write to:
Dave Givens, K5RSI
10000 Ramsbeck Circle - Huntsville, AL 35803
k5rsi
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If you find problems or errors with this web site inform
Frank Emens, W4HFU
3714 Lakewood circle NW -
Huntsville, AL 35811
femens
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The Huntsville Hamfest web site is hosted by Gigaparts
Your source for Ham Radio and Computer gear in Huntsville, Alabama and via mail order.
Check them out at www.gigaparts.com
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Last updated May 10, 2008
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