[nrv-hams] Ten-Tec ham fest in Tennessee

[Patrick J]

    Short notice about an upcoming event.

73 Patrick


> ANNOUNCING THE 11TH ANNUAL TEN-TEC FACTORY HAMFEST!
> Fri. Sept. 24 and Sat. Sept. 25, 2010!
> No Tailgating on Friday!
>
> Welcome hams from around the country to the 11th annual Ten-Tec factory 
> hamfest! Featuring a discount sale on Friday and Saturday on new and used 
> Ten-Tec ham radio equipment! Door prizes! Tour of the Ten-Tec factory! 
> Meet the Ten-Tec factory representatives! 4 HF stations will be 
> simultaneously on the air to try out the latest equipment. License testing 
> at 12:30 Saturday afternoon.
>
> When:
> Friday 9/24/10 from 2 p.m. – 7 p.m.
> Saturday 9/25/10 from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
>
> Where:
> Ten-Tec, Inc., 1185 Dolly Parton Parkway, Sevierville, TN 37862.
> We are 2.5 miles east of downtown Sevierville on highway 411 north, across 
> the street from Sevier County High School.
>
> PLEASE NOTE NEW PARKING INFORMATION FOR 2010: In past years, we have used 
> the vacant lots across Industrial Park Blvd from Ten-Tec for parking (the 
> former location of the Electro-Voice building). These lots are now being 
> developed and may be unavailable for parking for the 2010 hamfest. We have 
> an arrangement with Sevier County High School to use their lots for 
> parking across the street from Ten-Tec starting at 7:00 a.m. Saturday 
> morning. We also ask that if you are not tailgating Saturday, do not park 
> behind the Ten-Tec building so we can maximize the number of tailgaters 
> who need space. Please also keep tailgating space to 20 feet maximum per 
> vendor. Friday we will park cars as usual in the lots behind our building. 
> Please clear these at the end of the day Friday; no overnight parking on 
> Ten-Tec property. Thank you!
>
> Admission:
> FREE admission and FREE tailgating. TAILGATING SATURDAY ONLY!
>
> Tailgating:
> Tennessee’s largest tailgating session! Tailgating in the rear parking lot 
> and grass areas behind the Ten-Tec building. Tailgating setup begins 7:00 
> Saturday morning. BYO tables + chairs. NO COMPUTER OR NON-HAM RADIO 
> VENDORS – amateur radio items or related electronics only.
>
> Events:
> Sale on Ten-Tec gear Friday and Saturday.
> License exams 12:30 p.m. Saturday. Sign up by Noon.
> Factory tours every 30 minutes Friday and Saturday – sign up inside the 
> tent.
>
> Saturday Forums:
> 9:00am Lynn Lamb W4NL-Antennas
> 10:00am Stuart Banks AD4LN-DC Power In Your Shack
> 11:00am Don Prather W4TO-DXing with W4TO Remote, 588
>
> Door prizes given hourly on Saturday
>
> Hamfest Talk-In
> The fine folks from the Sevier County Emergency Radio Service will be 
> assisting Ten-Tec with travel information and directions. They will be 
> monitoring 145.470 and 146.940 repeaters for talk in to the hamfest. Also 
> they will be monitoring 443.225 with the club call KJ4HPM. Remember too 
> these fine folks can answer questions concerning the ARRL, ARES and RACES. 
> Look for them in the big tent.
>
> Free WiFi will also be available both days (Friday and Saturday, Front of 
> building only).
>
> Where To Stay:
> Sevierville and Sevier County are a heavily traveled tourist area. There 
> are some 140 hotels and motels within 15 miles of Ten-Tec. The official 
> show hotel for the Ten-Tec Hamfest and the SEDCO DX and Contest Conference 
> (see below) is Mainstay Suites in Pigeon Forge, TN, 6 miles south of the 
> Ten-Tec factory. A special room rate has been blocked off for attendees. 
> Reserve under rate code SEDCO for either or both Friday and Saturday 
> nights by calling (865) 428-8350 or toll free (888) 428-8350.
>
> No overnight camping or overnight parking at Ten-Tec. Please no ATV or 4 
> wheelers. Limited Handicap parkingavailable on East side of building.
>
> SEDCO
>
> Also on Saturday, September 25th – after the Ten-Tec Hamfest, the fun 
> continues into the evening with the 6th annual SEDCO DX and Contest 
> Conference, to be held at Mainstay Suites in Pigeon Forge, TN. This event 
> is separate from the Ten-Tec hamfest and is sponsored and organized by 
> SEDCO (Southeastern DXers and Contesters) and is being run as a NON-PROFIT 
> event by W4NL, KA4S, and W4UWC. Ten-Tec and DX Publishing – publishers of 
> DX Magazine – are providing support and endorsing the event.
>
> See SEDCO web site for additional information.
> © 2010 - Call Sales: (800) 833-7373 - Email Sales: sales at tentec.com
>
> ______________________________________________________________
>
> Ed W4TEY
>