SARCFEST
Sunday 7th August - Come along
Everyone is cordially invited to the Summerland ARC Hamfest ("SARCFEST"). at the clubrooms, 414 Richmond Hill Road, Richmond Hill. 11km east of Lismore, off the Bruxner Highway.
Gates open at 8am. Traders entry from 7 am.
Parking via Livotto Drive.
Entry is $2, or $5 for a family. What's on at SARCFEST 2011
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Bicycle tour needs more radio hams Southgate Amateur Radio Club The Newark Amateur Radio Society in New Jersey says that it needs at least 33 additional volunteer ham radio operators to provide communications for the ... |
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