Upcoming Hamfests and Amateur Radio Events
Of Interest to Northern Illinois Hams

Here's a list of some upcoming hamfests, conventions, tornado spotter classes, and other events that may be of interest to hams in Northern Illinois. See the bottom of the page for links to several extensive lists of Tornado and Severe Thunderstorm Spotter Training classes for Illinois, Southern Wisconsin, and Northern Indiana.

My goal for this page is two-fold: (1) In advance of an event, provide enough information that you can decide whether you might want to attend and, if necessary, contact the event sponsor for details; and (2) On the day of the event, give you enough information on the location of the event that you can get within range of the talk-in station. For more information on an event, check out the web site or e-mail listed for the event, or the ARRL web site. Also, from time to time, Bob Parnass AJ9S publishes a list of Northern Illinois hamfests and computer shows, including his helpful comments on the quality of some events.

I've tried hard to make the information on this page as accurate as possible, but "to err is human." If you obtain information from this page, you assume all risks arising therefrom, and you should independently verify the information before use. Please send reports of errors and requests to add or remove an event to me at hamfests@n9nl.com.

73
     --neil ormos N9NL

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Date and Time

Event

Jan 2003

 

2003/01/12 (Sun)
0730

Hamfest: Goshen IN
  • South Bend Hamfest
  • Elkhart County Fairgrounds; Monroe Street/County Hwy 34, about 0.8 mi E of US-33; Goshen, IN. From I-80, take US-20 E or SR-15 S to US-33; S on US-33 to Monroe; E on Monroe to Gate 1.
  • Talk-in: 145.43 R-600 PL131.8
  • Tel: 574 291 0252 (Denny KA9WNR; M-F 19:00-22:00 EST only)
  • Michiana Valley Hamfest Association, 21970 Kern Rd., South Bend IN 46614-9295

Feb 2003

 

2003/02/22 (Sat)
0800

Hamfest: La Porte IN
  • La Porte Amateur Radio Club Cabin Fever Hamfest
  • La Porte Civic Auditorium; 1001 Ridge St.; La Porte IN; 219 362 2325. From I-94, exit at US-20, and take US-35 S into La Porte. From I-90, exit at SR-39, and take SR-39 and US-35 into La Porte. From intersection of US-35, SR-2 and SR-35 in La Porte, go NE on SR-2 to Tipton (Clark gas station on corner); then SE on Tipton about 1 block to Rose; then S on Rose about 6 blocks to Civic Auditorium.
  • Talk-in: 146.52 S
  • Tel: 219 324 7525 (Neil Straub WZ9N)
  • La Porte Amateur Radio Club, P.O. Box 30, La Porte IN 46350
  • k9jsi@k9jsi.org (La Porte ARC K9JSI)
  • http://www.geocities.com/k9jsi/winter_hamfest/default.htm

Mar 2003

 

2003/03/07 (Fri)
0800

CANCELLED: Training: Wheaton IL
  • Severe Weather and Disaster Communications Workshop
  • Barrows Auditorium; Wheaton College; Wheaton IL.
  • Talk-in:
  • Tel: 630 682 7925 (DuPage County OEM)
  • DuPage County Office of Emegency Management, 136 N. County Farm Rd., Wheaton IL 60187

2003/03/08 (Sat)
0800

CANCELLED: Training: Wheaton IL
  • Advanced Weather Spotter Workshop
  • Edman Chapel; Wheaton College; Wheaton IL.
  • Talk-in:
  • Tel: 630 682 7925 (DuPage County OEM)
  • DuPage County Office of Emegency Management, 136 N. County Farm Rd., Wheaton IL 60187

2003/03/08 (Sat)
0800

Class: Schaumburg IL
  • Schaumburg ARC General License Class
  • Schaumburg Tennis Plus Sports & Fitness Club; 1416 N. Payne Road, Schaumburg; 847 884 0678.
  • Talk-in: 145.23 R-600 PL107.2
  • Tel: 847 490 7015 (Schaumburg Park District) or 847 798 5248 (Schaumburg ARC)
  • Schaumburg Amateur Radio Club, P.O. Box 68251, Schaumburg IL 60168-0251
  • info@n9rjv.org or N9AEP
  • http://www.n9rjv.org/clubinfo.htm#classes
  • This class is offered in conjunction with the Schaumburg Park District. Advance registration and fee required. Class meets on twelve Saturdays through May 24.

2003/03/14 (Fri)
1930

Auction: Geneva IL
  • Elgin ARS Auction
  • 2100 Enterprise Ave. (NW corner of Kirk Rd. and Faybian Parkway; enter driveway from Faybian), Geneva IL.
  • Talk-in:
  • Tel: 630 879 3042 (James Von Olnhausen N9UZC)
  • P.O. Box 1351, Elgin IL 60121
  • w9ikn@qsl.net (Elgin ARS W9IKN)
  • http://www.qsl.net/w9ikn

2003/03/15 (Sat)
0800

Training: Elkhart IN

2003/03/16 (Sun)
0730

Hamfest: Sterling IL
  • Sterling - Rock Falls Amateur Radio Society Hamfest
  • Challand Middle School, 1700 6th Ave, Sterling, IL (about 1 mile N of SR-2).
  • Talk-in: 146.85 R-600 PL114.8
  • Tel: 815 336 2434 (Lloyd Sherman KB9APW)
  • Lloyd Sherman KB9APW, P.O. Box 521, Sterling IL 61081
  • lsherman@essex1.com (Lloyd Sherman KB9APW)
  • http://public.wacc.cc/users/shf/
  • VE testing

2003/03/16 (Sun)
0800

Hamfest: Jefferson WI
  • Tri-County Amateur Radio Club Hamfest
  • Jefferson County Fairgrounds Activity Center, 503 N. Jackson St., Jefferson WI.
  • Talk-in: 145.49 R-600 PL-----
  • Tel: 920 563 6381 (John Satterlee WA9SAB)
  • TCARC, 213 Frederick Street, Fort Atkinson WI 53538
  • jsatt@ticon.net (John Satterlee WA9SAB)
  • http://www.cmdline.com/tcarc/
  • VE testing

2003/03/22 (Sun)
0800

Hamfest: Michigan City IN
  • Michigan City Hamfest (Michigan City ARC W9LY)
  • Michigan City High School; 8466 W Pahs Rd. (1/2 mi S of US-20); Michigan City IN.
  • Talk-in: 146.970 R-600 PL131.8
  • Tel: 219 325 9089 (Ron Stahoviak N9TPC)
  • Ron Stahoviak N9TPC, 5802 North 400 West, Michigan City IN 46350
  • n9zip@attbi.com (Kenneth Osborne N9ZIP) or rstahoviak@adsnet.com (Ron Stahoviak N9TPC)
  • http://home.attbi.com/~w9ly/Hamfest.htm

2003/03/23 (Sun)
0800

Hamfest: Grayslake IL
  • North Shore Radio Club NS9RC Hamfest (formerly LAMARSfest)
  • Lake County Fairgrounds; SR-120 just west of US-45; Grayslake IL.
  • Talk-in: 146.52 S and 147.345 R+600 PL107.2
  • Tel: 847 291 4160 (Jacob Fishman NE0NS)
  • North Shore Radio Club, P.O. Box 1066, Highland Park IL 60035
  • jaf@lwt.net (Jacob Fishman NE0NS)
  • http://www.lightwriters.com/nsrc/NS9RCfest.htm
  • VE testing 0900

Apr 2003

 

2003/04/04 (Fri)
1400

Open House: Milwaukee WI
  • Amateur Electronic Supply Superfest
  • Amateur Electronic Supply, 5710 West Good Hope Road (about 2 miles west of I-43), Milwaukee WI 53223.
  • Talk-in:
  • Tel: 414-358-4088 (Ray Grenier K9KHW)
  • AES, 5710 West Good Hope Road, Milwaukee WI 53223
  • molly@aesham.com
  • http://www.aesham.com/superfest/sf3.html

2003/04/05 (Sat)
0900

Open House: Milwaukee WI
  • Amateur Electronic Supply Superfest
  • Amateur Electronic Supply, 5710 West Good Hope Road (about 2 miles west of I-43), Milwaukee WI 53223.
  • Talk-in:
  • Tel: 414-358-4088 (Ray Grenier K9KHW)
  • AES, 5710 West Good Hope Road, Milwaukee WI 53223
  • molly@aesham.com
  • http://www.aesham.com/superfest/sf3.html

2003/04/10 (Thu)
1800

Training: Effingham IL
  • Advanced Skywarn Severe Weather Spotter Training
  • Christ's Church in Effingham
  • Talk-in:
  • Tel: 217 342 3054 (Russ Thomas)

2003/04/12 (Sat)
0800

Hamfest: Columbus IN
  • Columbus Amateur Radio Club Hamfest
  • Bartholomew County Fairgrounds Community Building, SR-11 (1.5 miles south of Columbus at CR 200 South), Columbus IN. From I-65: use Exit 68 to SR-46; E on SR-46 1.5 mi to SR-11; S on SR-11 1.9 mi to Fairgrounds.
  • Talk-in: 146.79 R-600 PL100.0
  • Tel: 812 342 4670 (Marion Winterberg WD9HTN)
  • Marion Winterberg WD9HTN, 11941 W. Sawmill Road, Columbus IN 47201
  • carc_in@yahoo.com (Columbus ARC)
  • http://www.qsl.net/carc/hfflyer.html
  • VE testing 1100; walk-ins OK; contact 317 881 6531 or veteam@midstatehams.org (Dave Wendt KA9OOH)

2003/04/12 (Sat)
1300
and
1900

Seminar: Batavia IL
  • Tom Skilling's Fermilab/WGN Tornado and Severe Storm Seminar
  • Ramsey Auditorium, Wilson Hall, Fermilab (Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory), Kirk Rd. at Pine St., Batavia, Illinois. From I-88, exit at Farnsworth Ave.; N on Farnsworth (becomes Kirk Rd.) to Pine St.; E at Pine St. to parking. Note: Due to security restrictions, only the Pine St. entrance is available to visitors. The Batavia Rd. entrance will not be open to visitors. Maps and Directions: here (Fermilab) and here (AskTom.com)
  • Tel: 630 840 2247 (Fermilab Public Events)
  • Talk-in:
  • http://asktom.org/ (Tornado Seminar Web Site)
    http://www.fnal.gov/pub/news03/tornado.html (Fermilab Site)

2003/04/13 (Sun)
0800

Hamfest: Stoughton WI
  • Madison Area Repeater Association Swapfest
  • Mandt Community Center at Stoughton Jr. Fairgrounds, 400 Mandt Parkway, Stoughton, Wisconsin. Main St./US-51 to 4th St.; S on 4th St. past creek to Fairgrounds on E side of street.
  • Talk-in: 147.15 R+600 PL123.0
  • Tel: 608 455 3005 (Paul Toussaint N9VWH) or 608 245 8890 (MARA)
  • Paul Toussaint N9VWH, Madison Area Repeater Association, P.O. Box 8890, Madison WI 53708-8890
  • w9hsy@hotmail.com (MARA W9HSY)
  • http://www.qsl.net/mara/swap03/swap03.html
  • VE testing

2003/04/14 (Mon)
1900

Training: Kenosha County/Bristol WI
  • Advanced Skywarn Severe Weather Spotter Training
  • Kenosha County Building, corner of SR-50 and US-45, N of Bristol WI.
  • Talk-in:
  • Tel: 414 744 8000 (Rusty Kapela)
  • rusty.kapela@noaa.gov (Rusty Kapela)

2003/04/26 (Sat)
0700

Hamfest: Godfrey IL
  • Lewis and Clark Radio Club Hamfest
  • River Bend Arena, Lewis and Clark Community College, 5800 Godfrey Road (also US-67 and SR-111), Godfrey, Illinois. About 4 miles N of Alton.
  • Talk-in: 145.23 R-600 PL-----
  • Tel: 618 254 9465 (Chris Holland N9WHH)
  • Chris Holland N9WHH, 965 North Wood River Avenue, Wood River IL 62095
  • n9whh@ezl.com (Chris Holland N9WHH)
  • http://k9ham.cargodog.net/#hamfest
  • VE Testing

2003/04/26 (Sat)
0800

Hamfest: Des Moines IA
  • DMRAA Hamfest
  • Iowa State Fairgrounds--Hall of Law Building; near intersection of University Ave./SR-163 and E. 30th St./SR-46; approx. 1.4 miles east of I-235.
  • Talk-in: 146.94 R-600 PL-----; 146.82 R-600 PL-----
  • Tel: 515 265 6264 (Jim or Joann)
  • P.O. Box 88, Des Moines IA 50301
  • dmraa@aol.com
  • http://www.qsl.net/dmraa/
  • VE testing 0930

2003/04/27 (Sun)
0800

Hamfest: Arthur IL
  • Moultrie Amateur Radio Club Hamfest
  • Moultrie/Douglas fairgrounds (9 miles west of Arcola), (in back of Arthur High School, 301 E. Columbia St. (SR 133)), Arthur, IL.
  • Talk-in: 146.655 R-600; 444.275 R+5000 PL103.5
  • Tel: 217 543 2178 (days) or 217 873 5287 (eves) (Ralph Zancha WC9V)
  • Ralph Zancha WC9V, P.O. Box 55, Lovington IL 61937
  • rzancha@one-eleven.net (Ralph Zancha WC9V)

2003/04/27 (Sun)
0800

Hamfest: Galva IL
  • Area Amateur Radio Operators Hamfest
  • Galva National Guard Armory, Morgan Rd. west of N. Center St., Galva IL.
  • Talk-in: 145.49 R-600 PL088.5
  • Tel: 309 856 7111 (Matt Bullock W9SIX)
  • Matt Bullock W9SIX, 419 East College Street, Kewanee IL 61443
  • mbullock@theramp.net (Matt Bullock W9SIX)

May 2003

 

2003/05/03 (Sat)
0800

Hamfest: Cederburg WI
  • Ozaukee Radio Club Swapfest
  • Circle B Recreation Center, 6261 Hwy 60, Cedarburg, WI
  • Talk-in: 146.97 R-600 PL127.3
  • Tel: 262 377 6792 (Gene Szudrowitz KB9VJP)
  • Vic Shier KB9UKE, 702 South Silverbrook Drive, West Bend WI 53095
  • kb9uke@arrl.net (Vic Shier KB9UKE)
  • http://www.qsl.net/orc/swap.html
  • VE testing 0900

2003/05/03 (Sat)
0830

Class: Palatine IL
  • Harper College Electronics Department/Northrup Grumman ARC "Ham Cram" Technician License Class
  • Harper College; Building H, Room 227; 1200 W. Algonguin Rd. (NE Corner of Roselle Rd. and Algonquin Rd./SR-62); Palatine. From the east, take Kennedy or Eisenhower Expressways to Northwest Tollway/I-90 W; W on I-90 to Roselle Rd. Exit 12; N on Roselle to Harper College. Note: No eastbound exit from Northwest Tollway/I-90 at Roselle Rd.
  • Talk-in:
  • Tel: 847 925 6300 (Inquire about course LPE0660-001)
  • Harper College, 1200 W. Algonquin Rd., Palatine IL 60067
  • http://www.harpercollege.edu/academ/course_s/ce/spring/AmateurRadio.htm
  • Advance registration required. VE testing 1630.

2003/05/03 (Sat)
0800

Hamfest: Lebanon MO
  • Lebanon Hamfest and ARRL Midwest Division Convention
  • Cowan Civic Center; 500 E. Elm St., Lebanon MO
  • Talk-in: 145.47 R-600 PL-----
  • Tel: 417 532 4642 (Bill Wheeler K0DEW; days) or 417 532 9111 (Mike Edwards WB9M; days)
  • Lebanon Amateur Radio Club, P.O. Box 2034, Lebanon MO 65536
  • wb9m@socket.net (Mike Edwards WB9M)
  • http://member.socket.net/~wb9m/Publish/
  • VE Testing 1230 (pre-registration required--no walk-ins; contact Bob W. Sharp K0YS, 417 345 8299 or bflobob@positech.net (Bob Sharp K0YS).

2003/05/04 (Sun)
0700

Hamfest: Decatur IL
  • Cenois Amateur Radio Club Decatur Old Fashioned Hamfest
  • Richland Community College, corner of Rea's Bridge and Brush College Roads, Decatur IL.
  • Talk-in: 147.10 R+600 PL-----; 442.25 R+5000 PL103.5
  • Tel: 217 423 2095 (Jerry Sebok N9RBQ)
  • Cenois Amateur Radio Club, P.O. Box 4595, Decatur IL 62525-4595
  • n9rbq@yahoo.com (Jerry Sebok N9RBQ)
  • http://www.cenois.com/2003hamfest.html
  • VE testing; walk-ins OK; for info, contact 217 692 2460 or n9lvw@msn.com (Spencer Carter N9LVW)

2003/05/04 (Sun)
0800

Hamfest: Sandwich IL
  • Kishwaukee ARC "Dekalb" Hamfest
  • Sandwich Fairgrounds. US 34 to Gletty Rd.; N on Gletty to Suydam Rd.; W on Suydam. Use Main Gate.
  • Talk-in: 146.73 R-600 PL----- and 146.52 S
  • Tel: 815 895 3219 (Bob Yurs W9ICU)
  • Bob Yurs W9ICU, 1107 Commercial Street, Sycamore IL 60178
  • bob@w9icu.com (Bob Yurs W9ICU)
  • http://www.w9icu.com/flyer.html
  • No VE testing

2003/05/16 (Fri)
0800

Hamfest: Dayton OH
  • Dayton Hamvention
  • Hara Arena; 1001 Shiloh Springs Road; Trotwood OH
  • Talk-in: 146.94 R-600 PL100.0; 146.91 R-600 PL-----
  • Tel: 937 276 6930
  • Hamvention; Box 964; Dayton OH 45401-0964
  • info@hamvention.org
  • http://www.hamvention.com/
  • Outside exhibits open at 0800; buildings open at 0900. VE testing 0930 and 1430 (pre-registration preferred but walk-ins may be accommodated).

2003/05/17 (Sat)
0800

Hamfest: Dayton OH
  • Dayton Hamvention
  • Hara Arena; 1001 Shiloh Springs Road; Trotwood OH
  • Talk-in: 146.94 R-600 PL100.0; 146.91 R-600 PL-----
  • Tel: 937 276 6930
  • Hamvention; Box 964; Dayton OH 45401-0964
  • info@hamvention.org
  • http://www.hamvention.com/
  • Outside exhibits and buildings open at 0800. VE testing 0930 and 1430 (pre-registration preferred but walk-ins may be accommodated).

2003/05/18 (Sun)
0800

Hamfest: Dayton OH
  • Dayton Hamvention
  • Hara Arena; 1001 Shiloh Springs Road; Trotwood OH
  • Talk-in: 146.94 R-600 PL100.0; 146.91 R-600 PL-----
  • Tel: 937 276 6930
  • Hamvention; Box 964; Dayton OH 45401-0964
  • info@hamvention.org
  • http://www.hamvention.com/
  • Outside exhibits and buildings open at 0800. VE testing 0930 (pre-registration preferred but walk-ins may be accommodated).

2003/05/25 (Sun)
0800

Hamfest: Chicago IL
  • Chicago Amateur Radio Club Hamfest
  • DeVry Institute of Technology, 3300 North Campbell (N of Belmont, W of Western), Chicago IL.
  • Talk-in:
  • Tel: 773 908 5331 (Melissa Meneely KB9QWZ) or 773 384 7514 (Dean Meneely KB9QPJ)
  • Chicago ARC, P.O. Box 410535, Chicago IL 60641-0535
  • w9caf@chicagoarc.com (Chicago ARC W9CAF)
  • http://www.chicagoarc.com/

2003/05/31 (Sat)
0800

Hamfest: Springfield IL
  • Sangamon Valley RC Hamfest
  • Illinois State Fairgrounds Cooperative Extension Bldg., Springfield, Illinois
  • Talk-in: 146.685 R-600 PL-----
  • Tel: 217 628 3697 (Ed Gaffney KA9ETP)
  • Ed Gaffney KA9ETP, 13997 Frazee Road, Box 14A, Divernon IL 62530-9012
  • egaffney@family-net.net (Ed Gaffney KA9ETP)
  • VE testing 0900

Jun 2003

 

2003/06/01 (Sun)
0600

Hamfest: Princeton IL
  • Starved Rock Radio Club Princeton Hamfest
  • Bureau County Fairgrounds (I-80 to SR-26 (exit 56); S on SR-26 to US-6; W on US-6 to fairgrounds); Princeton IL
  • Talk-in: 146.955 R-600 PL103.5
  • Tel: 815 867 0044 (Matt Weaver KB9VZH)
  • SRRC Hamfest c/o Matt Weaver KB9VZH, 320 DeSoto St., Ottawa IL 61350
  • kb9vzh_gov@yahoo.com (Matt Weaver KB9VZH)
  • http://www.qsl.net/w9mks/hamfest.htm
  • Flea Market opens at 0600; buildings open at 0800.

2003/06/08 (Sun)
0700

Hamfest: Granite City IL
  • Egyptian Radio Club Hamfest
  • Southwestern Illinois College Campus, Granite City, IL. SR-203 at Maryville Road (0.25 miles S of I-270 on IL Route 203).
  • Talk-in: 146.79 R-600 PL127.3; 146.76 R-600 PL127.3; 442.40 R+5000 PL127.3
  • Tel: 618 655 0527 (Patrick Riley W9PAT), 618 797 2770 (Jesse Johnson KB9OHJ)
  • Patrick Riley W9PAT, PO Box 562, Granite City IL 62040-0562
  • w9pat@sbcglobal.net (Patrick Riley W9PAT), jazz@jazzyco.com (Jesse Johnson KB9OHJ)
  • http://www.w9aiu.org/2002%20ERCHamfestFlyer(NEW).pdf
  • VE testing; preregistration required. Contact: k2kfw@arrl.net 618 656 0905 (Richard Mersinger K2KFW)

2003/06/08 (Sun)
0700

Hamfest: Wheaton IL
  • Six Meter Club of Chicago 46th Annual Hamfest
  • DuPage County Fairgrounds, 2015 Manchester Road (N of Roosevelt Rd./SR-38, E of County Line Rd). From I-88: exit at Winfield Rd.; N on Winfield Rd. to Roosevelt Rd./SR-38; E on Roosevelt Rd./SR-38 to County Line Rd.; N on County Line Rd. to Manchester; E on Manchester to Fairgrounds. From I-355: exit at Roosevelt Rd./SR-38; W on Roosevelt Rd./SR-38 to County Line Rd.; N on County Line Rd. to Manchester; E on Manchester to Fairgrounds.
  • Talk-in: 146.52 S; 146.97 R-600 PL107.2
  • Tel: 708 442 4961 (Six Meter Club (automated)); 630 963 4922 (Joseph Gutwein WA9RIJ)
  • Six Meter Club of Chicago,c/o Joseph Gutwein WA9RIJ, 7109 Blackburn Ave., Downers Grove IL 60516-3925
  • wa9rij@mc.net (Joseph Gutwein WA9RIJ)
  • http://www.qsl.net/k9ona/hamfest.htm
  • Gates open at 0700; buildings open at 0800. VE Testing 0900; preregistration may be required; contact: 708 442 4961 (Six Meter Club). Also, Antique Radio Club of Illinois Spring Swap Meet

2003/06/08 (Sun)
0800

Hamfest: Wabash IN
  • Wabash County ARC Hamfest
  • Wabash County 4-H Fairgrounds; Manchester Ave./SR-13 at Gillen Ave., S of US-24; on W side of street.
  • Talk-in: 147.03 R+600 PL-----; 442.325 R+5000 PL131.8
  • Tel: 260 563 8487 (Day; Ralph Frank KB9PLV) or 765 833 7372 (Eve; Ralph Frank KB9PLV)
  • Ralph Frank KB9PLV, 4010 N 700 W, Wabash IN 46992
  • wial@netusal.net (Ralph Frank KB9PLV)

2003/06/15 (Sun)
0800

Hamfest: Crown Point IN
  • Dad's Day Hamfest (Lake County Amatuer Radio Club)
  • Lake County Fairgrounds, Crown Point IN. Directions from West: US-41 S to US-231; E on US-231 to downtown Crown Point where T's into Court St.; S on Court St. about 1 mi to fairgrounds on W side of street. Map
  • Talk-in: 147.00 R+600 PL131.8; 146.52 S
  • Tel: 219 662 0594 (Rich Giles KA9SVS)
  • Lee Raue WD9GQO, 6401 Kentucky St., Merrillville IN 46410
  • leeraue@msn.com (Lee Raue WD9GQO)
  • http://www.qsl.net/w9lj/ham_fest.htm
  • VE Testing (walk-in OK; for info, contact ve@skowronski.cc (Mark Skowronski K9MQ))

Jul 2003

 

2003/07/06 (Sun)
0600

Hamfest: Peotone IL
  • Kankakee Amateur Radio Club "KARSFest" Hamfest
  • Will County Fairgrounds; Wilmington Rd. E of I-57 and W of SR-50; Peotone, IL. From I-57 use Peotone exit 327; E on Wilmington Rd. about 1 Mi to fairgrounds.
  • 146.94 R-600 PL-----
  • Talk-in: Tel: 815 933 1323 (Chip Moore K9IOC)
  • Chip Moore K9IOC, 289 S. Euclid Ave., Bradley IL 60915
  • karsfest@yahoo.com (Kankakee Amateur Radio Club)
  • http://www.w9az.com
  • Flea Market opens at 06:00 AM; indoor exhibits open at 08:00 AM.

2003/07/12 (Sat)
0600

Hamfest: Oak Creek WI
  • South Milwaukee ARC Swapfest
  • American Legion Park, 9327 South Shepard Ave. (N of Ryan Rd./SR-100, S of Peutz Rd.), Oak Creek WI. From I-94, exit at Ryan Rd./SR-100; E on Ryan Rd./SR-100 about 1.5 Mi to Shepard; N on Shepard to hamfest.
  • Talk-in:
  • Tel: 414 762 3235 (Verne Teske W9RYA); 414 764 3871 (Robert Kastelic WB9TIK)
  • 7410 South Clement Avenue, Oak Creek, WI 53154
  • ryatex@aol.com (Verne Teske W9RYA); kastelic@execpc.com (Robert Kastelic WB9TIK)

2003/07/20 (Sat)
0800

Hamfest: Sugar Grove IL
  • Fox River Radio League Hamfest
  • Waubonsee Community College, Route 47 at Harter Road, Sugar Grove IL. From East: I-88 W to SR-56 extension (exit 129, "To SR-47, US-30"). W on SR-56 to Galena Rd. West on Galena Rd. to SR-47. North on SR-47 to college. Use North (2nd Entrance); go to Erickson Gym Parking.
  • Talk-in: 147.21 R+600 PL103.5/107.2
  • Tel: 815 786 2860 (Maurice Schietecatte W9CEO)
  • Maurice Schietecatte W9CEO, 813 Cindy Lane, Sandwich IL 60548-2529
  • scat42@msn.com (Maurice Schietecatte W9CEO)
  • http://www.frrl.org/hamfest/2003%20Hamfest%20Flyer.pdf
  • VE testing 1000. Flea Market opens at 0600; indoor exhibits open at 0800

Aug 2003

 

2003/08/09 (Sat)
0700

Hamfest: Baraboo WI
  • 7th Annual Circus City Swapfest (Yellow Thunder Amateur Radio Club)
  • Sauk County Fairgrounds, 700 Washington Ave. (S of 8th St./SR-33), Baraboo Wisconsin. From the East: I-90/I-94 to SR-33 (Exit 106); W on SR-33 (about 11.5 mi) to Washington; S on Washington to fairgrounds. From the North and West: I-90/94 to US-12; S on US-12 (about 6.8 mi) to SR-33; E on SR-33 (about 2.2 mi) to Washington; S on Washington to fairgrounds.
  • Talk-in: 147.315 R+600 PL123.0
  • Tel: 608 356 2313 (Steve Schulze N9UDO); 608 643 6908 days, or 608 643 6453 eves (Bill Klinkner N9KXX)
  • Yellow Thunder Amateur Radio Club c/o Steve Schulze N9UDO, 1120 City View Road, Baraboo Wisconsin 53913
  • n9udo@yahoo.com (Steve Schulze N9UDO); klinkner@speagle.com (Bill Klinkner N9KXX)
  • http://www.qsl.net/ytarc/hamfest.htm
  • VE Testing 0900; for information contact 608 254 2895 or srss@baraboo.com (Steve Schwoegler K9WD)

2003/08/09 (Sat)
0800

Hamfest: Quincy IL
  • Western Illinois Amateur Radio Club Swapfest
  • Eagles Alps Grounds, 3737 North 5th St., Quincy. US-24 to Bluff Rd.; W on Bluff Rd. to 5th St.; 5th St. N to hamfest.
  • Talk-in: 147.03 R+600 PL103.5
  • Tel: 217 336 4191 (James Funk N9JF)
  • Western Illinois Amateur Radio Club, P.O. Box 3132, Quincy Illinois 62305-3132
  • jfunk@adams.net (James Funk N9JF)
  • http://www.qsl.net/w9awe/Swapfest2003.doc
  • VE testing 1230; preregistration recommended; for info contact 217 224 8526 or na9q@arrl.net (Michael Nowack).

2003/08/10 (Sun)
0800

Hamfest: Peotone IL
  • Hamfesters Amateur Radio Club 69th Annual Hamfest
  • Will County Fairgrounds; Wilmington Rd. E of I-57 and W of SR-50; Peotone, IL. From I-57 use Peotone exit 327; E on Wilmington Rd. about 1 Mi to fairgrounds.
  • Talk-in: 146.52 S
  • Tel: 708 756 7984 (Robert Nelson WB9WFR)
  • Robert Nelson WB9WFR, 1720 Vollmer Rd., Flossmoor IL 60422
  • wb9wfr@arrl.net (Robert Nelson WB9WFR) or hamfest@hamfesters.org (Hamfesters Radio Club)
  • http://www.hamfesters.org/hamz22.htm
  • Flea market opens at 0600; buildings open at 0800. VE testing.

2003/08/10 (Sun)
0730

Hamfest: Greentown IN
  • Greentown Hamfest (Kokomo and Grant County Amateur Radio Clubs)
  • Greentown Lions Club Fairgrounds, 3 blocks N of US-35/SR-22 in Greentown, Indiana
  • Talk-in: 147.24 R+600 ; 146.79 R-600 PL-----
  • Tel: 765 668 4814 (L. B. Nickerson K9NQW)
  • Nick Nickerson K9NQW, 17 N Hendricks Ave., Marion IN 46952-2319
  • k9nqw@arrl.net (L. B. Nickerson K9NQW)
  • http://www.grantarc.com/greentown.html
  • VE Testing 0800 (for info, contact mike@cscape.net (Kokomo Amateur Radio Club ARRL/VEC Group)).

2003/08/24 (Sun)
0800

Hamfest: Joliet IL
  • Bolingbrook ARS 18th Annual Hamfest
  • Inwood Recreation Center; 3000 W. Jefferson St. (US-52); Joliet IL.
  • Talk-in: 147.33 R+600 PL-----; 224.54 R-1600 PL-----
  • Tel: 630 739 3740 (Tom Ballard N9LJY)
  • 19W609 Dystrup Ave., Lemont IL 60439
  • http://www.k9bar.org
  • VE testing 0900

Sep 2003

 

2003/09/06 (Sat)
0800

Hamfest: Eau Claire WI
  • Eau Claire Amateur Radio Club Hamfest
  • Eau Claire County Exposition Center, Eau Claire WI. From I-94: Use exit 68; S on SR-93 to Lorch Ave.; W on Lorch Ave.
  • Talk-in:
  • Tel: 715 838 9108 (Jim Staatz KG9RA)
  • P.O. Box 1867, Eau Claire, WI 54702-1867
  • KG9RA@charter.net (Jim Staatz KG9RA)
  • http://www.ecarc.org/hamfest.htm

2003/09/19 (Fri)
1500

Hamfest: Peoria IL
  • Peoria Superfest 2003 (Peoria Area Amateur Radio Club)
  • Exposition Gardens, 1611 W. Northmoor Rd. (W of University St. and Richwoods High School), Peoria IL. University St. is 6300 N. From I-74, take University Ave. (exit 91) N to Northmoor Rd.; W on Northmoor to hamfest.
  • Talk-in: 147.075 R+600 PL103.5; 146.76 R-600 PL-----
  • Tel: 309 692 3378 (Peoria Area ARC; automated)
  • Peoria Superfest, P.O. Box 3508, Peoria IL 61612-3508
  • mailto:w9uvi@arrl.net (Peoria Area ARC W9UVI)
  • http://www.w9uvi.org/Superfest/
  • Flea Market only on Friday; free walk-in admission.

2003/09/19 (Fri)
1930

Convention: Rolling Meadows IL
  • Northern Illinois DX Association W9DXCC Convention
  • Holiday Inn-Rolling Meadows, 3405 Algonquin Road, Rolling Meadows, Illinois 60008
  • Talk-in:
  • Tel: 847 945 1564 (Bill Smith W9VA)
  • Bill Smith W9VA, 1345 Linden Avenue, Deerfield IL 60015
  • w9va@aol.com (Bill Smith W9VA)
  • http://www.w9dxcc.com

2003/09/20 (Sat)
0700

Hamfest: Peoria IL
  • Peoria Superfest 2003 (Peoria Area Amateur Radio Club)
  • Exposition Gardens, 1611 W. Northmoor Rd. (W of University St. and Richwoods High School), Peoria IL. University St. is 6300 N. From I-74, take University Ave. (exit 91) N to Northmoor Rd.; W on Northmoor to hamfest.
  • Talk-in: 147.075 R+600 PL103.5; 146.76 R-600 PL-----
  • Tel: 309 692 3378 (Peoria Area ARC; automated)
  • Peoria Superfest, P.O. Box 3508, Peoria IL 61612-3508
  • mailto:w9uvi@arrl.net (Peoria Area ARC W9UVI)
  • http://www.w9uvi.org/Superfest/
  • Flea market opens at 0700; indoor exhibits open at 0800.

2003/09/20 (Sat)
0800

Convention: Rolling Meadows IL
  • Northern Illinois DX Association W9DXCC Convention
  • Holiday Inn-Rolling Meadows, 3405 Algonquin Road, Rolling Meadows, Illinois 60008
  • Talk-in:
  • Tel: 847 945 1564 (Bill Smith W9VA)
  • Bill Smith W9VA, 1345 Linden Avenue, Deerfield IL 60015
  • w9va@aol.com (Bill Smith W9VA)
  • http://www.w9dxcc.com

2003/09/20 (Sat)
0600

Note Date Change

Hamfest: Grayslake IL
  • Chicago FM Club Radio Expo Hamfest
  • Lake County Fairgrounds; SR-120 just west of US-45; Grayslake IL.
  • Talk-in: 146.76 R-600 PL107.2
  • Tel: 630 628 1501 (Jerry Spearman W9EG)
  • Chicago FM Club c/o Jerry Spearman W9EG, 348 W. Natoma Ave., Addison IL 60101-3422
  • w9eg@chicagofmclub.org (Jerry Spearman W9EG)
  • http://www.chicagofmclub.org/
  • Flea market opens at 0600; buildings open at 0800. VE testing.

2003/09/21 (Sun)
0700

Hamfest: Peoria IL
  • Peoria Superfest 2003 (Peoria Area Amateur Radio Club)
  • Exposition Gardens, 1611 W. Northmoor Rd. (W of University St. and Richwoods High School), Peoria IL. University St. is 6300 N. From I-74, take University Ave. (exit 91) N to Northmoor Rd.; W on Northmoor to hamfest.
  • Talk-in: 147.075 R+600 PL103.5; 146.76 R-600 PL-----
  • Tel: 309 692 3378 (Peoria Area ARC; automated)
  • Peoria Superfest, P.O. Box 3508, Peoria IL 61612-3508
  • mailto:w9uvi@arrl.net (Peoria Area ARC W9UVI)
  • http://www.w9uvi.org/Superfest/
  • Flea market opens at 0700; indoor exhibits open at 0800. VE testing (Sunday only) 1130; for information, contact:Bob@GlassComp.com (Bob Davis AA9MY).

2003/09/21 (Sun)
0600

Note Date Change

Hamfest: Grayslake IL
  • Chicago FM Club Radio Expo Hamfest
  • Lake County Fairgrounds; SR-120 just west of US-45; Grayslake IL.
  • Talk-in: 146.76 R-600 PL107.2
  • Tel: 630 628 1501 (Jerry Spearman W9EG)
  • Chicago FM Club c/o Jerry Spearman W9EG, 348 W. Natoma Ave., Addison IL 60101-3422
  • w9eg@chicagofmclub.org (Jerry Spearman W9EG)
  • http://www.chicagofmclub.org/
  • Flea market opens at 0600; buildings open at 0800. VE testing.

Oct 2003

 

2003/10/05 (Sun)
0800

Hamfest: Goshen IN
  • 27th Annual South Bend Regional Hamfest
  • Elkhart County Fairgrounds; Monroe Street/County Hwy 34, about 0.8 mi E of US-33; Goshen, IN. From I-80, take US-20 E or SR-15 S to US-33; S on US-33 to Monroe; E on Monroe to Gate 1.
  • Talk-in: 145.43 R-600 PL131.8
  • Tel: 574 291 0252 (Denny Denniston KA9WNR; M-F 19:00-22:00 EST only)
  • Michiana Valley Hamfest Association, 21970 Kern Rd., South Bend IN 46614-9295
  • ka9wnr@att.net (Denny Denniston KA9WNR)

2003/10/17 (Fri)
2000

Auction: Elmurst, Illinois
  • York Radio Club Annual Auction
  • Science Building, Elmhurst College; NW Corner of S. Prospect and W. Church Sts., Elmhurst, IL; Prospect is 2 blocks W of Elmhurst Rd; Church is about 0.3 mi S of the UPRR tracks and about 0.3 mi N of St. Charles Rd.
  • Talk-in: 442.875 R+5000 PL114.8
  • Tel: 630 833 7371
  • York Radio Club, P.O. Box 1201, Elmhurst, IL 60126-8201
  • w9pcs@arrl.net (York Radio Club)
  • http://www.yorkradioclub.org/clubinfo.html
  • Buyers and sellers welcome. No fees to buyer or seller.

Nov 2003

 

2003/11/15 (Sat)
0900

Hamfest: Fort Wayne IN
  • Fort Wayne Hamfest (Allen County Amateur Radio Technical Society)
  • Allen County War Memorial Coliseum Exposition Center; 4000 Parnell Avenue (SE corner of Parnell and SR-930/Coliseum Blvd.)
  • Talk-in: 146.88 R-600 PL-----
  • Tel: 260 484 1314 (Automated Information) or 260 489 6700 (James Boyer KB9IH)
  • ACARTS/Fort Wayne Hamfest, P.O. Box 10342, Fort Wayne IN 46851-0342
  • kb9ih@arrl.net (James Boyer KB9IH)
  • http://www.fortwaynehamfest.com/hfmain.htm
  • Parking fee at Coliseum. VE Testing.

2003/11/16 (Sun)
0900

Hamfest: Fort Wayne IN
  • Fort Wayne Hamfest (Allen County Amateur Radio Technical Society)
  • Allen County War Memorial Coliseum Exposition Center; 4000 Parnell Avenue (SE corner of Parnell and SR-930/Coliseum Blvd.)
  • Talk-in: 146.88 R-600 PL-----
  • Tel: 260 484 1314 (Automated Information) or 260 489 6700 (James Boyer KB9IH)
  • ACARTS/Fort Wayne Hamfest, P.O. Box 10342, Fort Wayne IN 46851-0342
  • kb9ih@arrl.net (James Boyer KB9IH)
  • http://www.fortwaynehamfest.com/hfmain.htm
  • Parking fee at Coliseum. VE Testing.

Dec 2003

 

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