MTARS

         HAMFEST 2008  

ARRL Sanctioned Hamfest

Middle Tennessee Amateur Radio Society

   MARCH 15, 2008

Location:

First Methodist Church

208 West Lauderdale St Tullahoma, Tn. 

Show features 2-way radios, Electronics, Computers

"Something for everyone"

Admission: $5 per person (Children 15 and younger free)

Doors open Saturday at 8 am

Vendors may set up on Friday afternoon from 5 pm until 8 pm

and Saturday 6 am - 8am 

Need Directions?

(Next to the Tullahoma Post Office)

Directions:  I-24 to Exit 111 (Hwy 55 South), approx 11 miles to Jackson Street, turn right on Hwy 41A North, Jackson St; Go .4 miles; church on left next to Tullahoma Post Office;

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Tables: $10.00 each (Electricity on site ---- extension cords not provided)

For tables contact Bill Holt N0EUU@hotmail.com 420 Joe Hickerson Rd, Manchester TN 37355, phone 931-728-9015 (after 5pm CST);  

Concessions on site

Talk-in:

146.700 (-600 offset) PL TONE 114.8

Secondary Talk-in/Ragchew:

147.195 (+600 offset) PL Tone 114.8

443.950 (+5Mhz offset) PL Tone 107.2

APRS KB4JHU 144.390 Local APRS I-Gate

Providing APRS traffic to the Internet for Tullahoma, TN area

WCARS VE Exam Testing 9am Saturday fee $10 Bring original and copy of your current license w/picture ID and original and copy of any pending CSCE's For additional information on VE testing contact:  Bradley Brake, W4BB bbrake@charter.net

Prizes Saturday:

TBD

Winners must be present to win prizes.

Main Drawing Saturday At 2 PM CST

FORUMS:

Forum scheduling contact Michael Boyea ke4kmg@edge.net

Saturday Forums

ARRL TN Section 10 AM

ARRL TN SEC / EC / ARES   Time:11 AM

Local Motels:

Executive Inn 931-455-4501 1405 North Jackson Street, 3 Blocks from the Hamfest

Hampton Inn 931-461-5222 Hampton Inn, located on Hwy 41A, near Waffle House, wireless internet, breakfast and in room microwave/refrigerator. 

The Jameson Inn 931-455-7891 Jameson Inn, located on Hwy 41A, near WalMart, King or double bed, wireless internet and breakfast included.

Nearby Campgrounds and RV Parks:

Manchester KOA 931-728-9777

Holiday Landing 931-455-3151

Whispering Oaks Campground 931-728-0225

Email Contact "click here"-->:  MTARS Hamfest 2008 Chairperson

Chairman: ED HOHENTHANER, W7LGD,  717 MC KOWN ST, COWAN TN 37318 Phone: 931-967-0545

Hamfest Announcement:

Tennessee (Tullahoma) - 15 Mar 08; Middle Tennessee Amateur Radio Society Hamfest; Setup Friday 5-8pm Saturday 6-8am; Public Saturday 8am-4pm; First Methodist Church, 208 West Lauderdale St; Directions: I-24 to Exit 111 (Hwy 55 South), approx 11 miles to Jackson Street, turn right on Hwy 41A North, Jackson St.; Go .4 miles; church on left next to Tullahoma Post Office; Hamfest/Computer Show, inside flea market, vendors, forums, VE sessions and concessions on site (Exam Testing 9 AM Saturday fee $10, [bring original and copy of your current license w/picture ID and original and copy of any pending CSCE's], free parking. No RV hook ups but parking is available next to hamfest site. Talk In: 146.700 pl 114.8. Ragchew:  147.195 pl 144.8  and 443.950 pl 107.2. Admission $5; Tables $10; Contact Bill Holt N0EUU@hotmail.com   420 Joe Hickerson Rd, Manchester TN 37355, phone 931-728-9015 (after 5pm CST);   Forum scheduling contact Michael Boyea ke4kmg@edge.net; Website: http://www.qsl.net/mtars/ Visit website for motel information. Hamfest chairman: ED HOHENTHANER, W7LGD, w7lgd@yahoo.com 717 MC KOWN ST, COWAN TN 37318, Phone: 931-967-0545