As this hamfest was mentioned last night, I am forwarding what they sent me. ----- Forwarded Message ----- *From:* "Milford Amateur Radio Club" <mailer@w8mrc.com> *To:* "wb8vsu@arrl.net" <wb8vsu@arrl.net> *Cc:* *Sent:* Fri, May 24, 2019 at 2:30 PM *Subject:* Milford ARC 2019 Hamfest and W8DXCC DX Convention *The Milford ARC 2019 Hamfest and W8DXCC DX Convention is drawing near!* Lots of indoor air-conditioned meeting rooms, flea market spaces and free parking *Location:* Multi-Purpose Building Clermont County Fairgrounds 1000 Locust St., Owensville, OH 45160 *DX Convention **Grand Prize to be donated by Yaesu!* *Hamfest hourly prizes starting at 9:00am* ------------------------------ *What are these events? *The Milford Amateur Radio Club in conjunction with the Southwest Ohio DX Association is pleased to announce the 2019 Milford Hamfest and the inaugural W8DXCC DX Convention. *When are these events? Hamfest - Saturday, June 15th from 8am – 1pm* (gate opens at 6am for setup) DX* Convention - Saturday, June 15th from 1:30pm – 6pm* *DX Convention Presentations: * Keynote speaker - Tim Duffy (K3LR) of DX Engineering "Propagation Basics & Cycle 25" - Carl Luetzelschwab (K9LA) "DX on 100 Watts & a Wire" - Tom Inglin (NR8Z) "FT8" - Chuck Santis (K8CR) and Rob Lindsay (W8MRL) *How do I get there? *Follow I-275 to US Rt. 50 the Hillsboro Exit. Follow US 50 East into Owensville approximately 11 miles. Turn North onto Locust Street into the fair grounds. Watch for the signs. Repeater talk In: 147.345 + tone 123.0 *Does it cost anything?* Hamfest general admission is $5.00 (Children under 12 are free). DX Convention admission is $5.00 (limit 150 tickets). Combination tickets can be purchased online <http://lists.w8mrc.com/lists/lt.php?tid=cUgEXVwGA1YCUklXUwBdHQEHBlxLBAtXUR0MAVcFAVVbUANWXwFPAwkGVgRSUQ0dVF0EBktRWgZUHVZTUAJIVwgHVQMPVwoDAgJTTgdTCwQBVgEHS1UPUlIdAABSVkhaDQNUSFsEAgYJUV0GVFcLAQ> for pickup at the event. *Will there be food?* Food will be for sale by the Renegade Street Eats <http://lists.w8mrc.com/lists/lt.php?tid=cUgAUg5TV1JRAklRU1UMHQFWAQFLBFsDUx1RVAQPBwVdUFZXDwRPAwkGVgRSUQ0dVF0EBktRWgZUHVZTUAJIVwgHVQMPVwoDAgJTTgdTCwQBVgEHS1UPUlIdAABSVkhaDQNUSFsEAgYJUV0GVFcLAQ> food truck! *Can I get my QSL cards checked?* Yes! Card checking will be available for all ARRL and CQ awards (except WPX) at both the Hamfest and the DX Convention *What are the fees for selling things at the Hamfest? *$5.00/outside flea market up to five spaces, $5.00/inside single table. Either one also requires an admission ticket *Will there be License Exams available? * Yes! License exams will be administered at the Hamfest starting at 9am. Contact velead@w8mrc.com for details or questions. *Who do I contact for table reservations or for more information?* Hamfest - Jim (WB8RRR) at 513-831-6255 or wb8rrr@arrl.net DX Convention - Dave (K8DV) at 513-304-5445 or k8dv@cinci.rr.com ------------------------------ The Milford Amateur Radio Club is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization (Federal ID #31-1260251) established in 1974. For further information, please visit www.w8mrc.com.