Hurricane Ian Update
Our prayers and sympathy goes out to all of our community members in southwest Florida affected by Hurricane Ian. However, the facilities here in Melbourne are close to normal, and PCARS is going forward with plans to hold the Melbourne Hamfest on October 7 & 8. Any requests for table or tickets cancellations due to impacts from the hurricane will be addressed on a case by case basis.
Thank you!
PCARS
57th Annual Melbourne Hamfest
hosting the
2022 ARRL Florida State Convention
October 7-8, 2022
Melbourne Auditorium
625 E Hibiscus Blvd
Melbourne, FL 32901
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Hours & Admission Tickets
- 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.
Over 150 Indoor Vendor Tables
Inside vendor tables are available for $25 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.
Large Outdoor Tailgate Area
Tailgate area parking spots are $15 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.
Commercial Vendors
PCARS Consignment Table
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.
Forums and Presentations
This year will feature presentations and meetings about: Contesting, RFI Investigation, Emergency Communication, ARRL, and more. See the posted forum schedule for more.
Amateur License Exams
Preregistration is required, follow the link below.
Administered by the PCARS ARRL-VEC team.
Grand and Hourly Prize Drawings
- 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.
- The list of prizes is growing, and will be updated as details change.
Grand Prize List
- Icom IC-7300 HF Transceiver
Provided by our friends & Hamfest vendor Chatt Radio - Yaesu FTM-200DR VHF/UHF C4FM Mobile Transceiver
Provided by our friends & Hamfest vendor Chatt Radio - NanoVNA-F Handheld Vector Network Analyzer
Hourly Prizes Include
- ARRL Books & Gift Certificates
Provided by ARRL The National Association for Amateur Radio - KR4LO AirBoss Antenna Launcher
Provided by Olah Technologies LLC. - MFJ: Clock, Keyer kit, Dummy load, Antennas, Insulators, Chokes
Provided by MFJ Enterprises, Inc. - Plus many more great prizes…
Nearby Hotels and Camping
- Plenty of FREE Parking
- Snack Bar Food and Drinks (debit, credit, or small bills please)
- DXCC QSL Card Checking on Site
- Special Event HF Station on Site
- New State-of-the-Art Surveillance System in Auditorium
For more information, or to submit forms, email: Hamfest committee
Postal address: PCARS Hamfest, PO Box 1004, Melbourne, FL 32902-1004
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Location Map
The PCARS Melbourne Hamfest Committee reserves the right to determine the suitability of any material displayed or offered for sale.