[PLUG] Baltimore Area Hamfest & Computerfest Sunday July 21st, 2013

["M.Simons" <msimons@slackware.com>]

I have nothing to do with the following, but thought some folks here 
might be interested.  This is from http://bratsatv.org/hamfest/

BRATS Maryland Hamfest and Computer Fest July 21, 2013

The Baltimore Radio Amateur Television Society (BRATS) will hold its annual 
Maryland Hamfest and Computer Fest on Sunday, July 21, 2013, at the Howard 
Country Fairgrounds. The event features a 300-space outdoor electronics flea 
market (or tailgating) area.

A wide range of ham radio and computer equipment will be offered, including 
Amateur Radio transmitters, receivers, and antennas; personal computers; 
printers, modems, disk drives, and other peripherals; surplus military and 
commercial electronics; test equipment; and a diverse assortment of radio and 
computer parts, supplies, and accessories.

Amateur Radio License Exams will be given at 9:00 AM only; check-in is at 8:30 
AM. Pre-registration is required. To pre-register, call after 6:00 PM: John 
Creel WB3GXW at (301) 572-5124 or e-mail to wb3GXW@arrl.net

The tailgating / flea market area opens to the public at 6 AM Sunday. 
(Tailgating space is on a first-come, first-served basis at the event (no 
advance tailgating reservations or registration).

The event will be held rain or shine. The Fairgrounds is accessible to the 
handicapped.

$6 per adult; children under 12 free.  Outdoor tailgating spaces are $10 each.

Buy your tickets online and receive a discount!

To get to the Howard Fairgrounds, from the Baltimore Beltway (I-695), take I-70 
west to the Route 32 exit ramp. At Route 32, turn left (heading south) to Route 
144 (Old Frederick Road). Turn right onto Route 144 heading West to the Howard 
Country Fairgrounds entrance.

Talk-in will be available on the 147.03+ and 224.96- repeaters. Call for 
information anytime.

BRATS Hamfest and Computer Fest Policies and Procedures [PDF]
For more information, please contact:

Ed Rosen, (312) 854-9273
hamfest@bratsatv.org

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