DX Engineering will be holding its first “DXE Hamfest” on Saturday, August 10, featuring a free flea market, giveaways, special discounts, a Go-Kit contest, and satellite operation demonstrations.
The event will take place in DX Engineering’s showroom inside the Summit Racing Retail Super Store in Tallmadge, Ohio near Akron from 9 am to noon. The free flea market will run from 8 am to noon in Summit Racing’s paved North parking lot.
Ham Radio enthusiasts can meet and mingle with colleagues from the region, sample the latest Amateur Radio gear, and get their technical questions answered by DX Engineering’s team of Elmers. Enjoy refreshments and these activities:
- Expert demonstrations on how to contact Amateur Radio satellites. Get your questions answered from an experienced satellite operator.
- Enter to win an ICOM IC-9700 VHF/UHF/1.2 GHz Transceiver.*
- A $100 DX Engineering Gift Card will be awarded to the club or individual who brings in the best functional Emergency Go-Kit. Please bring Go-Kits to the DX Engineering Showroom for judging.
- Big discounts on open-box Amateur Radio equipment.
- Save with Hamfest Specials on Amateur Radio gear from top manufacturers.
- Talk with ARRL representatives who will be hosting a booth at the Hamfest.
- ARRL DXCC card checker located next to the ARRL Section Manager’s table.
Amateur operators are encouraged to check in to the N8DXE Repeater at 146.985 MHz—no PL tone required. More details on Hamfest will be announced on DXEngineering.com and on the DX Engineering Facebook page.
Questions? Contact DXEngineering@DXEngineering.com.
*No purchase necessary. Drawing will be August 10 at Noon. Must be present to win.
DXE Hamfest at DX Engineering
Saturday, August 10
9 am to Noon inside the Summit Racing Retail Super Store
8 am to Noon, Free Flea Market in Summit Racing’s North Parking Lot
1200 Southeast Ave., Tallmadge, OH 44278
