• This is a Friday & Saturday event.
• Open to general attendees Friday 13:00 to 19:00, and Saturday 09:00 to 15:00 local.
• Vendors and tailgaters can setup starting 2 hours before general opening.
• Adult admission is $10, and covers both days. No charge for children 12 and under.

Inside vendor tables are available for $40 each and are discounted for more than four tables. Check the auditorium layout for table locations. Complete the vendor reservation form. If you request the same location as last year, we will try to accommodate. Otherwise, choose a table. Admission tickets are required with a table. Products offered must be radio or electronics related.

Tailgate area parking spots are $20 each. This year you can reserve a particular parking spot from the tailgate parking area layout, otherwise, you will be assigned a parking place at arrival. Complete the tailgate reservation form. Note that admission tickets are also required.

 Any tailgaters arriving without a confirmed tailgate space assignment should check in at the Tailgate Area (starting at 7 AM) before setting up.

• Paradan Radio
• Orlando HamCation
• BCI Communications
• FPTN
• Ham Radio Supply
• K2VHV Enclosures
• Pro Electronics Repair of Brandenton, Inc.
• More vendors coming – check back for details!!

The world famous PCARS Consignment Table has super bargains on radios, accessories, and more, If you have a few items to sell, you may place them on our table. We will sell them for your stated price range and keep a small donation. Please fill out the consignment form in advance, and bring it with your items. You may also donate items to our club and get a receipt for tax purposes.

This year’s forums include:

Common Mode Choke class on design & building

Florida Contest Group (FCG) meeting & forum

Amateur Radio in Space – PICO balloon launches

Hurricane Season Update – provided by the local Melbourne National Weather Service office.

Times to be determined – Check back here for updates!!

The PCARS ARRL VE Team will be administering amateur exams on Saturday, beginning at 10AM. This is your chance to either get your license or upgrade during the Hamfest.  Advanced registration is preferred, but walk ins will be accepted.  Cost of taking an exam is $15.00, CASH ONLY PLEASE.  Please arrive a few minutes prior to testing. For registration info, please go to www.w4gal.net/ARRL/. Exams will be held in the room to the left of the stage.

• Grand prize drawing at 14:00 on Saturday. You need not be present to win.
• For hourly prize drawings you must be present to claim your prize.

Grand Prize List

1st Prize – Yaesu FT-710AESS HF Transceiver

2nd Prize – Bird Wattmeter with with gift certificate for 1 slug

3rd Prize – Yaesu FTM-300DR 50W C4FM/VHF/UHF Dual Band FM Digital Mobile Transceiver

Hourly Prizes Include

• Check Back for hourly Prize information

• List of hotels and RV / camping spots.