LY HAMFEST '2007
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Radio amateurs in Lithuania have a tradition every summer to meet somewhere'2007
in a beautiful place. Lithuanian Amateur Radio Society (LRMD) organize LYHAMFEST '2007
and kindly invite radio amateurs from all countries.
It will provide excellent occasion to meet over 300 LY hams in the same
place.
Time
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July 27-29, 2007
Official opening ceremony will start at Saturday noon (at 12:00) on July 28.
As usual, we will start to gather earlier, therefore you can arrive
beginning with Friday, July 27. Official closing ceremony will take place on
Sunday, July 29 at 12:00. However, Hamfest will not end at this time.
Place
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Hamfest site is situated in ARIOGALA, Center of Lithuania, about 50 km to
West from Kaunas. You will find maps and directions in www.lrmd.org/hamfest
If you'll get lost, don't worry: try CQ on your VHF simplex 145500 or our 2m
voice repeaters or just call +370-687-96725 (LY1DL mobile) If necessary,
friendly LY amateurs will give you a lift from Vilnius, Kaunas or other
places. Arrange it with us (mailto:ly1dl@azzcardfile.biz or call
+370-5-2709029).
Main activities
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HF, VHF, ARDF, HST, QSL, basketball, rope pulling, fishing, beer drinking
and other contests will take place on Saturday after opening ceremony.
Markets, lotteries, auctions during all Hamfest.
Campfire, fireworks, live music, dancing, etc. during the nights.
Ladies program on Saturday.
QRV. HF club station LY1RMD will be available for all.
CEPT T/R 61-01 licenses are valid in Lithuania, if you have it, you could
operate LY/xxx with your own rig.
Facilities
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Hamfest will take place in an old stadium, now arranged for festivals and
fairs.
Field food and drinks shops and free spring-water will be at Hamfest place.
Sleeping:
Most of us will sleep in our tents, however, a small village hotel is
located 4 km from the hamfest place (10 double rooms). Price is 50 Lt/night
(sauna included). Transportation will be provided from hotel to hamfest and
back.
Prices
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Participation fee: 5 Lt. Places for tents will be free. Food and drink
prices will be average Lithuanian: 1/2 l beer about 3 Lt, main dish 4-8 Lt.
Exchange rates: http://www.delfi.lt/currency/
Further information
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www.lrmd.org/hamfest
Reservations, questions and general information available:
LY1DL op.Antanas, mailto:zdramys@kagi.com, tel.: +370-5-2709029
Hamfest organizer:
Rièardas Strolia LY2FN, mailto:abrist@vdu.lt tel:+370-37-327905,
+370-676-39506 mob.
Posted by admin on 24-08-2007 21:28:13
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