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Welcome to the Gwinnett Amateur Radio Society's TechFest Information website.
We will update as new information is available.
Last Posted 01/04/2016 |
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ABOUT
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TechFest is sponsored by the Gwinnett Amateur Radio Society (GARS).
The Gwinnett Amateur Radio Society (GARS) will be hosting our annual TechFest
in January. In recent years we
have invited regional radio groups to participate by setting up a table with
information about their activities and to demonstrate some type of amateur radio
mode, method, technology or experience. This will be an opportunity for the
community to become aware of the many modes of operation of Radio Amateurs and
view some of the preparations taking place by public service volunteers in the
Ham radio community. Unlike Field day, or the typical swap meet, this is not a
contest or race. It is a chance to experience modes of our hobby that you might
have never seen. Or to show your friends and family what Amateur Radio is about.
We want to thank all the exhibitors and guests for great participation over the
past 17 years.
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RAFFLE
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For TechFest 2017, we are raffling off a brand new HF, VHF, UHF radio.
Details:
FT-991 ALL-BAND, MULTIMODE PORTABLE TRANSCIEVER
The FT-991 is the next generation in all mode, all band MF/HF/VHF/UHF transceiver with C4FM (System Fusion) Digital capability. The FT-991 includes multi-mode operation on CW, AM, FM, SSB, and Digital Modes (Packet, PSK31, RTTY and C4FM), with 100 Watts of HF/50mhz Capability (50 Watts VHF/UHF). The New FT-991 now includes a high-resolution full color 3.5" TFT Touch panel for superior operability and visibility, incorporating a High Speed Spectrum scope with ASC (Automatic Spectrum-scope control) built right in.
The FT-991 is designed for the most competitive operating situations, with a suite of new features to enhance the experience. Whether you primarily operate at home, mobile or in the field, the FT-991 will provide outstanding fundamental performance plus give you easy access to the full range
of exciting modes available on the ham bands today.
Tickets are $5.00 each, or 5 tickets for $20.00.
Tickets will be available for sale at TechFest.
GARS representatives will also try to visit area clubs with raffle tickets for sale.
We added an online ticket order option.
Orders may be made online. Feature to be open soon.
Order Raffle Tickets Here Multiples of 5 for $20.00 only.
The drawing will be help near 2:00pm at the GARS table.
You don't have to be present to win the raffle..
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ARRL -
Atlanta Radio Club - South East DX Club
Sawnee ARC -
North Georgia ARC
SouthEastern VHF Society -
QCWA
North Fulton ARL -
Alford Memorial ARC
Gwinnett County STEM - Gwinnett GeekSpace
DMR-MARC - D-DTAR - Direction Finding
Remote Radio - New Ham Intro
CWOps - Mill Springs Academy ARC
Lawrenceville PD COMM Vehicle
MARS Military Auxillary Radio System
Gwinnett County ARES will have a table display
as well as their Emergency Communications Facility open for tours
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DOOR PRIZES
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Numerous Door Prizes.
Door prize drawings will be held throughout the day.
You must be present to win. |
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EXHIBITOR INFO
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While there is no fee, we do require registration for tables. Please send a note to techfest@gars.org with Activity Title, Sponsor and contact info.
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COST
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General Admission:
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FREE
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Exhibitors:
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FREE
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Coffee:
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FREE
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Lunch:
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FREE
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Forums:
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FREE
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Door Prize Tickets:
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FREE
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WHERE
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Gwinnett Medical Resource Center
665 Duluth Highway (GA-120)
Lawrenceville, GA 30046
Directions
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WHEN
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Saturday, January 14th, 2017
9:00am - 2:00pm
Exhibitors may start setting up at 7:30am
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FORUMS
2016 |
- 9:30 Digital Modes, PSK31
- 10:30 Georgia Tech Radio Club - A History
- 12:30 Intro to DMR by K4USD
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CHILI COOK-OFF
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Bring a crock pot full of chili to enter the contest.
Bring your award-winning chili in the morning and give it to the food staff.
A panel of three judges picks the winner at 11:00am.
The winning cook's picture will be in the February Garzette and the winner gets bragging rights for a year!
Past Winners:
2015 - Mike Smith, KK4KHS
2014 - David Adcock, KA4KKF
2013 - Vaden McDonald, NN4K
2012 - Kyle Albritton, W4KDA
2011 - Sandy Jackson, KJ4DRO
2010 - Randy Collins, N4COR
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