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WELCOME TO THE  2017 ENID HAMFEST Saturday, November 4th, 8:00AM - 3:00 PM LOCATION: Hoover Building, Garfield County Fairgrounds, 305 E Oxford Ave. One block west of U.S. 64 (N 4th St). Coordinates: (36.42796, -97.87545) TALK-IN: 147.3750 (+) No PL (N5LWT) NOTE: The EARC primary repeater is in the process of being relocated and is currently NOT on the air so we will be using the 147.375 repeater owned by N5LWT. ADMISSION $3 per person - Wrist Band & One Drawing Ticket Free under age 12 if accompanied by adult Show wristband for re-entry DRAWING TICKETS $1 per ticket, or ten for $7 Good for all hourly drawings, plus grand prize drawing at 2:00 HOURLY DRAWINGS from 9:00 to 1:00.  (Must be present to win) Drawing for unclaimed prizes at 2:00. GRAND PRIZE DRAWING at 2:00. (No need to be present to win) TABLE RENTAL $3 per table* *Tables are 4-ft units Set-up times: • Friday, 6:30-8:00 p.m. • Saturday, 6:30-8:00 a.m. Reserved tables will be held until 8 a.m., then rented in order of request.  All table renters must have an admission wristband. See Bill/W5EIY (580-716-4788) SCHEDULE 6:30 to 8:00—TABLE SET-UP 8:00—OPEN FOR REGISTRATION 8:00 to 10:30—FREE COFFEE BAR 9:00—PRIZE DRAWING 9:00—VHF CONTESTING FUN 10:00—ARRL/ARES FORUM 10:00—PRIZE DRAWING 11:00—ACE-HF PRO FORUM 11:00—PRIZE DRAWING 11:30 to 1:00—FREE LUNCH 12:00—PRIZE DRAWING 1:00—LICENSING EXAMS 1:00—PRIZE DRAWING 2:00—GRAND PRIZE DRAWING ARRL/ARES FORUM 10:00-11:00 a.m.   • Kevin O'Dell/N0IRW, Oklahoma Section Manager   • Mark D. Conklin/N7XYO Section Emergency Coordinator FREE* LUNCH 11:30 to 1:00 Beans and cornbread and/or hot dogs with relishes, condiments and beverages. Even spoons and napkins! (What a classy bunch.) *Of course, if you insist on giving us a donation…well, okay. LICENSING EXAMS 1:00 p.m. • All ARS grades • $14 per exam • Show two IDs • If upgrading, provide a copy of your current license • W5YI VE testing PLEASE DO NOT SIT ON TABLES! SUNDAY November 5 3:00 to 6:30pm The Enid Amateur Radio Club will be doing Community Service with The Enid Welcome Table at Central Christian Church located at 1111 West Broadway, Enid. Enid Welcome Table is a community meal on Sunday evenings for anyone wanting food and company. Every Sunday a local community organization will prepare a meal in the Central Christian Church Kitchen. The Volunteer Organization will arrive at 3pm to prepare the meal and the meal will be served at 4:30 until everyone is served. Please come join the EARC as we have a conversation with our community. JOIN US AT A CLUB MEETING The EARC meets monthly on the third Thursday at 7:00 p.m., at the Salvation Army Citadel, Fellowship Hall, 220 West Pine Avenue, Enid