Superstition Hamfest
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Superstition Hamfest Saturday, December 1, 2012
From 6 AM until 2 PM, with main drawing at noon
Sponsored by the Superstition Amateur Radio Club, this Hamfest has run every year except in 2000, since the 1980's.
Sunrise occurs at about 7:15 AM with first light of day at about 6:50 at this time of year.
When firm information is provided for publication, the following generalities will be replaced. This information is carried over from year-to-year, as most of it is unchanging.
2012 Likely Location
- Mesa Community College SW Parking Lot
- Across the street from 1400 S. Dobson Rd
- Mesa, AZ
- Across the street from 1400 S. Dobson Rd
2012 Admission
Sellers: To be determined as of December 4, 2011 Visitors: To be determined as of December 4, 2011
2012 Prizes
Details forthcoming.
Drawing
The drawing for the main prizes will take place at noon on Saturday, December 1. Need not be present to win main prizes.
Tickets are available at the club booth for $1 each or six for $5.
Half-Hourly Drawings
Every thirty minutes from 7:30 till 11:30 there will be a drawing for free subscriptions and other items, drawn on the main prize drawing tickets. Must be present to win, and winners' tickets will be returned to the drum for the main drawing at noon.
Refreshments
No one will be permitted to sell food or beverages except for the contracted food vendor. Refreshments will be available on the site.
No Alcoholic beverages, Firearms, Drugs allowed
The use of alcohol, firearms and drugs is Prohibited.
No vendor may sell over-the-counter medicine during the Hamfest.
Talk-In on 147.12, 449.60
We will be using the following repeaters for talk-in:
| Output | (+/-) | CTCSS Tone Access | Link Info |
|---|---|---|---|
| 147.12 | + | 162.2 Hz | Full-Time to 449.60 |
| 449.60 | - | 100.0 Hz | Full-Time to 147.12 |
Overnight parking available
The Superstition Hamfest grounds open at 4:30 pm Friday and close at 2 pm Saturday for overnight parking. Must be self-contained. There are no utilities, water or sewer hookups available.
ARCA Meeting
The Amateur Radio Council of Arizona meeting is slated to take place at 11 AM.
VE Testing at the Hamfest - Walk-ins only
Location TBD
Registration: 8:00 till 9:00am
[East Mesa VE Team] will take walk-in registrants at between 8am and 9am. Registration will close at 9am and testing will begin promptly at 9 for written examinations for Technician, General and Extra class licenses.
Testing: 9:00 till 11:00am
You must have original and one copy of your license and any CSCE. Photo ID Required. $15.00 Fee (exact change Please.)
PLEASE contact the Web Site Admin
found on Our Contact Page.
Your help is greatly appreciated!

