[ScanIndiana] Scanner Listener Forum @ Peoria Superfest, Sat. Sept 19th

[John Coker]

Annually there has been a "Scanner Listeners Forum" at the Peoria Superfest (Hamfest).  This year the forum and discussion will begin at 1 p.m. on Saturday September 19.   The forum/meeting will be held in the Forums Building, one building west of the Youth Building (the largest display building).

 

John Coker, N9FAM, will moderate the forum.  Topics usually include new scanners, statewide radio system updates (including Starcom21), changes in public safety systems, trunking systems, military aircraft, sources of frequencies, and other topics as raised by the attendees.  Several experts are usually in the audience, and can answer most questions that are typically raised.

 

Norm Schrein of National Communications magazine will be selling Bearcat radios, accessories, and subscriptions in his commercial booth in the Youth Building both Saturday and Sunday.  Other vendors will have scanners and accessories also.

 

If there is enough advance interest, the Scanner Listener Forum will be held again on Sunday, September 20, with the time and building location to be announced that day.  If you wish to have one on Sunday, please let n9fam at arrl.net know.

 

Peoria Superfest is a two-day hamfest, the largest in Illinois outside the Chicago area.  More info on Peoria Superfest can be found at www.peoriasuperfest.com.   Those that wish to sell in the outdoor Flea Market are advised to order spaces in advance on the website, especially if electrical hookup is to be needed.