Lincoln Amateur Radio Club PO Box 5006
Lincoln, NE
68505-0006
Phone: 402-770-9157
www.lincolnhamfest.org
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Greetings all!
Announcing the ARRL Nebraska State Convention for 2014, the Lincoln Hamfest! Sponsored by the Lincoln Amateur Radio Club.
The 2014 ARRL Nebraska State Convention/Lincoln Hamfest will be held on Saturday, March 15th, 2014 at the Lancaster Events Center at 84th & Havelock in Lincoln. Hours will be from 8:30 am until 2:00 pm. Flea market setup will be at 7:00am. Door prizes will be awarded throughout the day (but you need to be present to win)! There is abundant and FREE PARKING. RV Parking is also available for a small fee. Vendors will be present, so plan accordingly…you never know what new treasure you might find!
Programs and forums will be presented throughout the day as well.
2013-Hamfest-Flyer
ARRL
Nebraska State Convention
“End of Winter Hamfest”
Hosted by the Lincoln Amateur Radio Club
Saturday, March 15, 2014
Flea Market – Forums – FCC Testing
On-going Tech Demos
Lancaster County Event Center
84th and Havelock Ave., Lincoln, NE
Hours
General Adm. Saturday 8:30 AM to 2:00 PM
Flea Market setup starts at 7:00 AM Saturday
Commercial Vendors only will be allowed into the facility starting at 2:00 PM and Flee Market tables can start setting up at 4:00 to 8:00 PM on Friday, March 14th, 2014.
CONVENTION FLYER
CONFIRMED EXHIBITORS
FORUMS, FUN AND TEST SESSIONS
10:00am – VE Exams
10:00am - Global Warning with Ken Dewey, WDØBIV
11:00am - Propagation with Tomas Hood, NW7US
12:00pm - ARRL Officials Meeting
12:30pm - Future of Ham Radio with Norm Fusaro, W3IZ
1:00pm - VE Exams
1:30pm - ARRL Forum with Cliff Ahrens, KØCA
TECHNICAL SESSIONS AND DEMONSTRATIONS
Be sure to visit these Demonstrations held throughout the day:
Packet Cluster
Winlink 2000
APRS
EchoLink
IRLP
WSPR
PSK31
GREAT HOURLY PRIZES!
Drawings every 15 minutes for lots of other neat stuff!
Grand Prize Drawing at 2:30 PM
You MUST be present to win all prizes!
ADMISSION AND TABLE PRICES
Entry for those 18 and over will be $8.00 per person and will include 1 raffle ticket.
Additional raffle tickets can be purchased at the convention for $1.00 each.
No charge for anyone under 18.
Admission for LARC members is $5.00 per member and will also get 1 Raffle ticket.
8 ft. flea market tables – $10.00 each
Pre-registration is encouraged. New in 2014 will be express lane, so make sure you pre-register so your not waiting in line.
Join the Lincoln Amateur Radio Club Now! Enjoy all the benefits of membership!
LARC Membership is only $15.00/year!
To join, Click the PayPal Link Below
PayPal is available for convention registration, flea market tables, and LARC dues payments.
Click on the PayPal logo below to go to our online registration page.
General Manager – Reynolds Davis, KØGND
Treasurer – Greg Brown, KTØK
Secretary – Heather Poysa, KDØBXA
TALK-IN KØKKV 146.16/76
D-Star 145.25(-)
APRS beacon on 144.39
FREE PARKING
200 RV CAMPER HOOKUPS
Convention flyer, registration forms, and the latest info about the 2014 Nebraska ARRL Convention
can be found by clicking on the appropriate tabs on the top of this page.
Convention Support and Donations by the Following:
Please support these generous sponsors!
Want another option for accomodations for the Hamvention?
Do you have an RV?
Lancaster Events Center has camper hookups for $20 – reserve at http://www.lancastereventcenter.com
Grand Prizes for the 2014 Lincoln Hamfest will be announced soon.
We have Great Prizes to give away, so make sure to stick around until 2:30 PM for your chance to win one of these, because you MUST BE PRESENT TO WIN!
See Ticket Sellers on the floor to purchase additional chances to win.
Vendors will be allowed into the facility to set up from 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Friday, March 14th, 2014.
Lancaster Event Center Arena is Secured this year, no worry about anyone coming in while unattended.
Flea Market tables will be permitted to set up starting Saturday morning at 7:00 AM.
STAYBRIDGE SUITES
Lincoln’s “Award Winning” All Suite Hotel
Welcomes the
Nebraska State ARRL Convention
March 15, 2014
YOU ARE A WINNER!
You’re always a winner at Staybridge Suites. Each guest arriving with the NE State ARRL Convention
will receive a smile & welcome gift upon arrival. Plus, a full, hot breakfast each morning.
Special 2014 Discount Rates
Staybridge Suites, 1501 North 86th, Lincoln, NE. Their rate for the convention is $89.99. Call 402-484-6000
Staybridge, 2701 Fletcher Avenue, Lincoln, NE. Their rate for the convention is $79.99. Call 402-438-7829
(Please ask for the NE State ARRL Convention discount rates when making your reservation
Within easy driving distance from Lancaster Event Center
At Staybridge Suites, Our Guests Also Enjoy:
Complimentary FULL, HOT Breakfast Daily & our Fun, Evening Sundowner Social (T-TH
(Waffles, eggs, bacon, cereals, fresh fruit & more)(Beer/Wine/Soda & Delicious Restaurant Food)
Complete Kitchen in Every Suite = Full Size Refrigerator/Freezer, Microwave,
Range Top & Dishwasher, …along with Coffee Maker, Dishware / Cookware & Utensils
Complimentary Wireless & Wired High Speed Internet with Printing Capabilities from Your Suite
Hairdryer, Iron/Ironing Board, Sofa Sleeper in Every Suite
24-Hour Business Center / Complimentary Guest Laundry / 24-Hour Fitness Center
Interior Corridors / 24-Hour Convenience Shop / Extra Storage Closets / Free Surface Parking
Priority Club Rewards / Complimentary Airport Transportation
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(Room rates are per night/per suite, do not include tax, are based on availability
& are not applicable on high demand dates, unless staying seven days or longer
as specified by Staybridge Suites)
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