Gainesville Amateur Radio Hamfest and Computer Show 2009
Fun,
Food, Prizes, Camping, DXCC Card Check & Testing
Saturday & Sunday
April 25 & 26
Alachua County Fairgrounds
SR-222 (NE 39th Ave), 1/2 mile East of SR-24 (Waldo Rd )
(Click here for a map)
(Click
here for the hamfest flyer)
Talk-In: 146.820 (-) Mhz (The 123.0 Hz tone
will be disabled for the hamfest) Alt 146.985
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Friday, 24 April 2009
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Vendors
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4:00 pm to 8:00 pm
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Public
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NOT OPEN TO PUBLIC ON FRIDAY
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Saturday, 25 April 2009
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Vendors/Tailgaters
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6:00 am
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Public
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8:00 am to 4:00 pm
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Ham Radio Exam Registration
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8:00 am to 12:00 pm
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Ham Radio Exam
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1:00 pm Pre-registration recommended!
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Sunday, 26 April 2009
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Public
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8:00 am to 2:00 pm
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No Sunday Testing
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Price
List
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Parking
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FREE!
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Admission
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$7 for both days (Children under 12: FREE)
$5 for both days if purchased in advance
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Tables/Space
Floor Plan (PDF)
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$8 + Admission
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Tailgating
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$7 + Admission
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Camping
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$10 per night
(Friday & Saturday)
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Hamfest
Contact:
Pete Winters,
KF4QEV
Hamfest Chairman
(352) 224-2075
hamfest@gars.net
or
c/o Gainesville
Amateur Radio Society
PO Box 140383
Gainesville, FL
32614-0383
Ham
Radio Exam Contact:
Warren Croke, NW4C at (352)381-3860 or nw4c@cox.net
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Vendor
and Visitor Requirements
- "Caveat Emptor" (Buyer
Beware!) - You are
responsible for the quality and condition of the items you sell. The
Gainesville Amateur Radio Society makes no guarantees on the quality of
the items sold.
- All vendors (indoors and outdoors)
will be required to show identification and have an address on file with
the hamfest committee.
- All vendors (indoors and outdoors)
are personally responsible for being in compliance with all local and
state tax regulations. The Gainesville Amateur Radio Society takes no
responsibility for verifying the tax status of vendors.
- This is a HAMFEST; amateur
radio, computer, electronic and/or related items, please. NO GUNS,
KNIVES, WEAPONS OF ANY KIND, OR PORNOGRAPHY! Your cooperation is
appreciated.
- Reasonable security will be
furnished by the hamfest committee. We are not responsible for items
that are lost or stolen. Protect your saleable items.
- The electric outlets are overhead -
above your table. If you need 120 VAC, bring your own extension cord.
- After unloading your sales items,
please park your vehicle in the "vendors parking" area.
- Refunds to vendors are limited to
the discretion of the hamfest committee chairman.
- This is a county government
facility. No alcoholic beverages or firearms allowed.
- No left-overs please. You brought it
- you take it home.
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Important Tax
Information
Note:
The Gainesville
Amateur Radio Society takes no responsibility to verify vendors' tax status or
paperwork. All vendors are responsible for being compliant with all state
and local laws.
Links for more information:
- Florida Department
of Revenue (DOR)
- DOR Sales and Use Tax on Flea Markets and Other Temporary Sales
Sites
For more information, including table availability, send e-mail to: hamfest@gars.net
Updated: 17 February 2009
GARS
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