Greater Louisville Hamfest 2012
Scheduled Forums & Meetings
(Forums & Meetings announced as they are determined.)
ARRL / ARES / Good Morning Kentucky Phone Net Forum (90 minutes)
The latest news from our ARRL and ARES representatives, followed by the 3810 group.
Ham Radio and K-9 Search and Rescue (60 minutes)
Highlighting the value of Amateur Radio during search and rescue operations along with their K-9 helpers. Presented by the Jefferson County Search Dog Association.
Weather Spotters Class (60 minutes)
Joe Sullivan from the National Weather Service provides this class to prepare you for the storm season. Becoming a trained weather spotter is your way to serve the community by learning how to identify and report hazardous weather conditions in your area.
Scheduled Events
(Other events announced as they are determined.)
W.C.A.R.S. VE Testing
Signup begins at 8am. Testing 9am - Noon.
You Must Bring the Following:
- $10 Fee - Exact Amount - Cash Only
- A Valid Picture ID (Driver's License, etc.)
- Your Original and One Copy of Your Ham License and/or Certificate of Successful Completion of Examination (CSCE)
QSL Contest
The Wow Factor caught your eye last year and we're doing it again! Have a QSL card that really makes you excited to be a ham? Enter it to find out. Fellow hams will judge the QSL cards and determine a winner. Cards may be picked up after the contest. Your QSL card will be gently protected in a large plastic card holder to prevent damage during the contest.
- Enter your card by 9am - Winner to be announced at 11am
All-Day Events (8:00am - 2:00pm)
Indoor Ham-Mania
- Hourly Door Prizes (Must be present to win)
- Drawings for Main Prizes 1:45pm
- Extra Prize Tickets will be sold all day - good for all prizes.
Indoor Exhibitors
- American Radio Relay League
- Henryville Tornado Slideshow by Jeff Brady (Continuous)
- Jefferson County Search Dog Association
- National Weather Service
- SERA Repeater Journal
Outdoor Tailgating
Paroquet Springs Conference Centre Concession Stand
Note: All forums, events, merchants and displays are subject to change or cancellation without notice.
