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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Haiti Earthquake - Final
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From 1800UTC 22 January the HF frequencies used to respond to the immediate needs of the Haiti Earthquake, 14.300MHz, 14.265MHz , 7.045MHz, 7.065MHz, 7.265MHz, 3.720MHz, 3.977MHz will return to normal use
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titles. read full article |
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different, as hopes are up for better high band propagation. Check out the favorites
in this year's contest and how many of the top records in the USA haven't changed
in a number of years - including one from the last century. read full article |
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| With no word yet on how contest committees will treat the usage of VE3NEA's controversial CW Skimmer software, the issue gets the full attention of contesters attending the 2008 Dayton Hamvention this week, as the Contest Forum will zero in on "The Great 2008 Contest Technology Debate." read full article |
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are eligible for awards in this 24 hour test, all an effort by organizers to get tough
on ham radio contest cheating. read full article |
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