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.

Map to SARCFEST Invitation

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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WIANEWS FOR WEEK COMMENCING JULY 4 2010. - Aunty takes over Radio TV interference COMPLAINTS. - VKCWIA. - D-STAR FOUND TO BE illegal. - QRM from PLAMA TVs. - DEAD AND BURIED / UNDERGROUND RADIO. - Operating Tip NUMBER 1 for the RD. - A look at Amateur Radio Magazine for July. - ALL UP AND COMING IN THIS EDITION OF NEWS FROM THE WIRELESS INSTITUTE OF AUSTRALIA FOR WEEK COMMENCING JULY 04 2010

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