RRRA Hamfest & ARRL Dakota Division Convention

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RRV Fairgrounds Hartl Building
TALK-IN:
146.970- (W0RRW)
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Featuring

Plans subject to change without notice. Please visit our schedule of events for more information

  • Cash and merchandise door prizes
  • Flea Market
  • Food & Beverages
  • License Testing (aka VE Testing)
  • Royal Order of the Wouff-Hong Ceremony (September 24th)
  • Seminars
  • Talk-In on 146.970- (W0RRW Repeater)
  • APRS: HFEST-25r

Sponsors

This Hamfest supported by contributions from:

Admission and Flea Market Tables

  • Admission Tickets: $10
    • 1 door prize entry included
    • Admission Tickets are non-refundable
    • 12 years and under admitted free with paid accompanying adult; door prize entry not included
  • 8’ Flea Market Tables: $20
    • 1 free admission with each table purchased; door prize entries limited to 1 per person admitted
    • Flea Market Tables are non-refundable
    • Limited electricity available
    • Vendors agree to the RRRA Prohibited Flea Market Items policy by purchasing a Flea Market Table. Vendors who do not adhere to this policy will be asked to leave.

Prohibited Flea Market Items Policy

Display and/or sale of certain items at the RRRA Hamfest & ARRL Dakota Division Convention is strictly prohibited and will result in unrefunded termination of admission privileges. These prohibited items include, but are not limited to, the following:

  • Any item prohibited by any City, County, State or Federal law
  • Pornographic or obscene materials or any adults-only items
  • Weapons, ammunition, and related items
  • Political items

License Testing

aka VE Testing

  • Computerized testing only; paper tests will not be administered
  • Bring Your Own Device (i.e. laptop computer) suggested
  • Only 20 test seats available; pre-register on-line
  • Tests may be started between 10AM and 12 Noon

Testing Sign-up Information

Additional information about what to bring to an exam session (e.g guidance about calculators) is available on the What to Bring to an ARRL Exam Session page,

Schedule

Schedule subject to change without notice

Friday, September 24th

Time
4PMFlea Market setup in Main Hall
7PMHartl building closes for the night
9PMRoyal Order of the Wouff Hong Ceremony

Saturday, September 25th

Time
7AMFlea Market setup in Main Hall
 Light Breakfast served in the lobby of the Hartl Building
8AMFlea Market opens
9AMSeminars begin
10AMLicense Testing begins
10:30AMLunch served in Main Hall
NoonLicense Testing cut off
2PMHamfest ends

Seminars

Seminars subject to change without notice

TimeSubjectPresented by
9AM to 10AMPropagationCarl Luetzelschwab K9LA
(via Zoom)
10AM to 11AMARRL UpdateIntroduction by ARRL CEO Dave Minster (via Zoom)

Directions

RRV Fairgrounds Hartl Building, 1805 Main Ave W, West Fargo, ND 58078

  • From I-94: Exit 343 toward W Fargo, Turn right onto 15th St NW, Turn right onto Ave of Flags (Fair Ground entrance)
  • From I-29 (heading south): Exit 65 for US-10W/Main Ave, Turn right onto US-10W/Main Ave, Turn left onto 15th St NW, Turn right onto Ave of Flags (Fair Ground entrance),
  • From I-29 (heading north): Exit 63B for I-94W toward Bismarck, Follow I-94 instructions above
  • From 13th Ave S (e. g. West Acres): Take I-29 south to exit 63B for I-94W toward Bismarck, Follow I-94 instructions above
  • On-line directions: Search for “Red River Valley Fair Hartl Ag Building West Fargo” in Google Maps or visit http://rrra.org/places/rrv-fairgrounds-hartl-building

Accomodations

There are more than 40 hotels within approximately 5 miles of the Red River Valley Fair Grounds. Use this search page (at trivago) to find lodging which suits your needs.