the central florida fairgrounds is the center of activities february 8, 9 and 10 (friday, saturday and sunday), 2008 for people interested in amateur radio and electronics.
over 150 commercial vendors, 400 swap table vendors and participants in the largest tailgate area in florida show and sell amateur radios, parts, computer hardware and software and other interesting items for a growing group of radio and computer enthusiasts.
special interest groups in the area of ham radio also have a place at the central florida fairgrounds.
the 2008 orlando hamcation sm forums this year accommodate a number of ham groups who will address various subjects of interest and other issues important to today’s radio amateur. organizations such as arrl, mars, florida weak signal society and qcwa will have membership meetings during hamcation sm.
the orlando hamcation sm has its own amateur radio station on the air to serve the ham radio community as a special event station, k4h.
last year the orlando hamcation sm welcomed nearly 10,000 visitors over 150 commercial exhibits and more than 400 swap table vendors.
also, the tailgate area around the buildings of the central florida fairgrounds was very populated.
the orlando hamcation sm is a major ham radio event, this year acting as the north florida section convention host, and in previous years as a southeast division and national convention host. visitors come from all over the world to participate in this event.
the detailed information is as follows:
the orlando hamcation sm is for ham radio operators and people interested in amateur radio, computers, and electronics. activities are found in the commercial building, craft building, swap building and surrounding areas at the fairgrounds (known as the “tailgate”). bring and buy only for amateur radio equipment is available in the commercial building.
february 8, 9 and 10. friday, noon to 7pm (all areas open), saturday, 9 am to 6 pm (all areas open), sunday, 9 am to 2 pm (all areas open). admission is $10.00.
organized by the orlando amateur radio club. site: central florida fairgrounds, 4603 west colonial drive (sr-50), orlando fl 32808.
driving directions: i-4 westbound exit 83c, i-4 eastbound exit 83b. go to sr 50 (west colonial drive).
rv $22 per night, no reserved spots. general parking free. fcc license exams administered saturday, pre-registered only.
talk-in amateur radio frequencies: repeaters 146.760 (-600) no tone, back-up 147.015 (+600) 103.5 tone.
information:
www.hamcation.com, email:
hamcation@oarc.org mort & roberta cohen,
hamcation08@aol.com, (407) 814-0434
orlando hamcation(sm) p.o. box 547811, orlando fl 32485-7811.
