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SUMMARY:Midwinter Madness Hamfest 2026
DESCRIPTION:Midwinter Madness Hamfest 2026\n \nCome to find the perfect item for your shack you didn’t know you needed 5 minutes ago – stay to enjoy the company of friends.\nMidwinter Madness is a ham-fest put on by the Maple Grove Radio Club. There are vendors selling amateur radio equipment in addition to the door prizes. You do not need to be present to claim your prize your ticket ensures you will receive your prize. Please remember to dress warm the venue is normally an ice skating rink so a hat\, coat\, and boots are strongly suggested. \nAdmission:\n\n$10 (Includes $1.00 Raffle) at the day of the event\nUnder 18 Free\n\nQuality Door Prizes\nPrize drawing to be held on March 22rd\, 2025 at 11:30am\, to be drawn individually \n\n2 $170 BLF-1215A-K Bioenno Battery Kit\n1 $129.95 Tigertornics Signal link USB\n1 $104 Penta Labs 811A Triode Matched Set\n1 $100 DX Engineering Gift Certificates\n1 $100 Ham Radio Deluxe\n2 $50 / 2 $25 ARRL Gift Certificates\n1 $50 AMSAT SatPC32 Satelite Tracking Software\n1 $39.95 N3FJP Software Package\n2 $24 Heil Ham Radio T-Shirts\n1 $20 Heil Ham Radio Handbook\nEasy Way Ham Books:\n\n$19.95 Extra Study Guide\n$19.95 General Study Guide\n$19.95 Technician Study Guide\n$19.95 Prepper communications\n$17.95 How to get on HF\n$17.95 How to chase\, work\, confirm DX\n\n\n4 $20 Ham Radio Prep Phonetics Mug\n2 $15 Hammond Manufacturing T-Shirts\n\nAmateur Radio License Exams\n\nSaturday\, March 22rd\, 2025   Registration required!\nExams start at 7:30 AM – ARRL VE fee $15.\nEmail: mwmve@k0ltc.org for more information on license exams and registration.\n\nWhat to bring to the License Exam Session:\n\nDetails on what to bring will be emailed to you after registration.\n\nSession fee $15.00 check or cash (prefer check made out to: ARRL/VEC) \nVendor/Club Registration\nAdvance table registration closes Wednesday March 9th. A limited number of tables may be available the day of the event. \n\n8 foot Swap Table: $30.00 each\nElectricity: $15.00/vendor\nClub Table: $20.00 each (Clubs tables may not sell items.)\nMake check payable to “K0LTC\, Inc.”\n\nClick for 2025 table order form\nClick for 2025 Hamfest flyer \nClick for MN state sales tax form ST19 \nComplete the order form and state sales tax form. if needed. Print forms and mail with your payment to K0LTC\, Inc PO Box 22613\, Minneapolis\, MN 55422 \nDetails will be provided by email about Friday setup times once your table is confirmed. \nEmail: swap@k0ltc.org with questions about table availability.
URL:https://southmetroradio.org/event/midwinter-madness-hamfest-2026/
LOCATION:Buffalo Civic Center\, 1306 County Rd 134\, Buffalo\, MN\, 55313\, United States
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SUMMARY:Cabin Fever Hamfest
DESCRIPTION:The St. Cloud Amateur Radio Club\n2026 Cabin Fever Reliever Hamfest \nVendors MUST Preregister/Prepay to Guarantee a Spot\nVendor Registration & Admission Tickets \nAdmission Tickets Only \nThe St. Cloud Amateur Radio Club Offers\nOne Free Club Table (No Sales) for other Clubs.\nClub Table Registration
URL:https://southmetroradio.org/event/cabin-fever-hamfest/
LOCATION:St Cloud Armory\, 1710 Veterans Dr\, St Cloud\, MN\, 56303
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260131T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260131T170000
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SUMMARY:St Paul Radio Club Auction
DESCRIPTION:Annual St Paul Radio Club Auction\npreliminary information only details may change \nSaturday\, January \, 2026 – 8:30 a.m. to (??) \nJohn R. Albers Center \nCretin-Derham Hall High School \n555 Hamline Ave. S \nSt. Paul MN 55116 \nFrom the intersection of Randolph Ave. and Hamline Ave. S\, take Hamline southward for 3 blocks. The parking lot entrance is on the west side of Hamline Ave. opposite Watson St. \nDoors open at 8:30 for equipment check in\, the sale starts at 9:30. \nWe offer Sellers an option of listing worthy equipment for the LIVE auction or a Silent auction for the smaller or less important items. The Silent Auction will end at 12:00 so result tabulations can be finished on time. \nIf you would like to donate Ham related items to be sold at the auction\, or if you would like to have items listed and advertised before the auction\, or if you have any questions about the auction\, please contact Dale Maroushek\, at n0pey@arrl.net 651-777-5309. \nLimited refreshments will be available. Volunteer Auctioneers and Helpers are welcome and needed. Yes\, we need new people to keep this Auction going. Most of the current staff is over used. Please volunteer and learn the simple steps we take to make us the best sale in Minnesota. \nSAINT PAUL RADIO CLUB AUCTION RULES FOR 2024 \nPlease read and familiarize yourself with these rules. As with any event involving the exchange of funds there are certain rules that must be followed. \nNet proceeds from the auction will be donated to \nThe ARRL Spectrum Defense Fund! \nRegistration of equipment and issuance of bidder numbers and lot tags starts at 8:30 a.m.      There is no charge for buyers or sellers. \nMost small items should be placed in the silent auction; Sellers may elect to place more significant items in the live auction. Registration will be limited to 20 lots per seller. Auction officials may combine lots of similar equipment by the same seller with their permission. \nA seller may set a minimum bid for silent auction items to be written on the blue bid slip.  Lots not receiving the minimum of any bid will be returned to the sellers without charge and sellers must take all unsold items with them. \nA seller may specify a reserve price for Live auction items. If bidding does not reach the reserve\, the bidder will be offered the item at the reserve amount. If they decline\, the seller will be offered an opportunity to remove the reserve and complete the sale. Lots not receiving the reserve bid will be returned to the seller without charge and they must remove unsold items. Sellers will be charged a 10% commission on items. \nSubject to the Auctioneers discretion\, minimum incremental bidding is set at: \nCurrent Bid                   Minimum Increment \nLess than $25                                 $1 \n$25 to $100                                   $5 \n$100 and up                                 $10 \nThe live auction will start about 9:30 and continue until each lot is sold\, is left unsold\, or until terminated by ruling of the SPRC President and/or the Auction Committee Chair.  Bidding in the silent auction will end at 1200. \nBuyers may be required to show proof of a current\, valid Amateur Radio License for the purchase of transmitters and amplifiers. \nAll buyer and seller transactions with the Saint Paul Radio Club must be completed on the day of the auction. Personal checks will be accepted with proper identification. \nNo equipment will be allowed off the auction premises without proof of ownership. Items will be checked against your paid sheet at the exit. \nThe Saint Paul Radio Club does NOT warrant the condition of any item placed at auction\, will not be responsible for items lost\, stolen or damaged and reserves the right to limit quantities. Personal sales or exchange of items will not be permitted until after the Auction is completed.
URL:https://southmetroradio.org/event/st-paul-radio-club-auction/
LOCATION:Credit-Derham Hall High School\, 555 Hamline Ave S\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55116
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SUMMARY:Winter Field Day
DESCRIPTION:Winter Field Day!   \nRegister your club\, read the rules\, or find more information at https://winterfieldday.org
URL:https://southmetroradio.org/event/winter-field-day/
LOCATION:MN
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SUMMARY:Hams In the Park
DESCRIPTION:Hams In the Park at Long Lake Regional Park \nThis is not a contest.  It’s just a place for hams and those interested in Amateur Radio to get together and share the hobby\, plus meet and greet. \nIt’s getting cold… Brrrr… So weather permitting.
URL:https://southmetroradio.org/event/hams-in-the-park-2/
LOCATION:Long Lake regional Park\, 1500 Old Highway 8\, New brighton\, MN\, 55112
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SUMMARY:Hams In the Park
DESCRIPTION:Hams In the Park at Long Lake Regional Park \nThis is not a contest.  It’s just a place for hams and those interested in Amateur Radio to get together and share the hobby\, plus meet and greet.
URL:https://southmetroradio.org/event/hams-in-the-park/
LOCATION:Long Lake regional Park\, 1500 Old Highway 8\, New brighton\, MN\, 55112
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SUMMARY:2025 ARRL Minnesota State Convention
DESCRIPTION:Have you registered for the North Star Radio Convention hosting the 2025 ARRL Minnesota State Convention? \nCome see what is new this year and network with other amateur radio operators from all over the Midwest! \nOctober 11\, 2025\, at Hennepin Technical College in Brooklyn Park\, MN – Early bird registration ends on September 25th! \nMore info hereMore info here
URL:https://southmetroradio.org/event/2025-arrl-minnesota-state-convention/
LOCATION:Hennepin Co Technical College\, 9000 Brooklyn Blvd\, Brooklyn Park\, MN\, 55445
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SUMMARY:Fallfest 2025 - Swap Meet
DESCRIPTION:FallFest 2025 – Ham Radio Swap. Carlton\, MN. \nMore info: https://thearac.org/2025/Fallfest_Flier.pdf \n \n 
URL:https://southmetroradio.org/event/fallfest-2025/
LOCATION:MN
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250920T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250920T120000
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SUMMARY:Last Chance Tailgate Swap Fest
DESCRIPTION:TCFMC’s Last Chance Tailgate Swap Fest \nTalk in 146.75 (pl 114.8) \n \n 
URL:https://southmetroradio.org/event/last-chance-tailgate-swap-fest/
LOCATION:West Medicine Lake Community Club\, 1705 Forestview Lane N\, Plymouth\, MN\, 55441
ORGANIZER;CN="TCFMC":MAILTO:N0PVC@outlook.com
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250913T170000
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SUMMARY:Hams In The Park (September)
DESCRIPTION:September Hams in the Park. An unorganized organized (!) event that is held on the second Saturday of the month from April through October from 12 – 3 or so. ( some get there earlier to grab a choice spot in the parking lot). \nA get together of mostly Amateur Radio operators\, with many of us having GMRS licenses as well; setting up and operating from the parking lot and just getting together to talk all things radio. More often than not some of the local EmComm folks are there with emergency radio equipment and very often Dan McNulty will be there with his most excellent Education/Info table setup. We often find ourselves engaging with the public to explain what we’re doing and why. A great way for prospective and new amateurs to see radio being done in a portable or mobile setting\, as well as to look into other facets of the radio hobby. \nTalk in on 145.520 simplex and the 146.25/85 MARA Repeater on 2m (amateur)\nCh. 20 on GMRS -call WRJG283 for directions.
URL:https://southmetroradio.org/event/hams-in-the-park-september/
LOCATION:Long Lake regional Park\, 1500 Old Highway 8\, New brighton\, MN\, 55112
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SUMMARY:Lake Elmo Hamfest
DESCRIPTION:Lots of interesting radio gear to be seen that’s for sale\, from “boat anchors” to modern rigs\, and great people to meet and talk about the various radio services.\nAt the home and neighborhood of Bob KØIKV
URL:https://southmetroradio.org/event/lake-elmo-hamfest/
LOCATION:Lake Elmo Hamfest\, 8247 27TH ST N\, Lake Elmo\, MN\, 55042
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