August 20, 2008
The Mohave Professional Amateur Radio Group Will Be Hosting It’s First Annual Ham Fest On Saturday September 6th, 2008 At Centennial Park In kingman, Az Located Across From The Public Library. It Will Start At 7:00 AM And Run Until ?
Directions to Event: From West bound I-40, Exit on #51, Stockton Hill Road,Make a right turn off of freeway, then an immediate right turnonto Beverly. Go East 1/2 mile to Burbank. The event will be located in the NorthWest corner of Centennial Park.
Talk In Frequencies UHF = 446.300 PL=123 VHF = 146.940 PL=151.4 There Will Be Several Events As Well As Free Food And Soft Drinks. There Will Also Be An Examination Session In The Library At 9:00am. Guest VE’s Are Welcome!
We will Have A Drawing For Several Prizes Tickets Will Be $1.00 Each Or Six For $5.00
Grand Prize - Yaesu Ft-1802M VHF Mobile Radio
Second Prize - Yaesu VX-170 VHF Handheld Radio
Third Place _ Four Band Base Antenna
Selling Is Free So Gather Up Your Gear If You Would Like To Sell And Join Us
Dave Floyd From Radio World Will Be Attending As Well
RF Stuff Radio Accessories Will Be Attending As Well
We Will Accept Donations To Offset The Cost Of The Food And All Surplus Proceeds Will Be Donated The Mohave High School Amateur Radio Club In Bullhead City Az
So All Hams In The Tri-State Area Come On Out And Enjoy A Day Of Ham Radio
73’s
KD7MIA Bill Smith
Anyone needing any Further Information On The Hamfest Can Contact KD7MIA Bill Smith by Email At bill1021@gmail.com Or by Phone at 928-565-1136
Thanks
Kd7MIA Bill Smith fallfest2008
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