2008 Orlando HamCation
New Digital Age in Amateur Radio
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.
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