Projects from the bottom drawer

• 2024
• Apr
• 15

The 2024 Cuyahoga Falls Hamfest

This show has entered my regular rotation of attended events due to the good variety of items that show up. In the three years I’ve been attending, I’ve never left without some goodies at a good price, including a lot of the test equipment I currently have on my bench.

This year was no different. While certain things (boatanchors) are getting in shorter supply, there’s no shortage of 1960s and 1970s stuff right now - all of which can, for the most part, be easily repaired if need be.

Here’s what you’re waiting for, all of the pictures that I took at the show. The things I brought home will be featured in a future post. Enjoy!

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• 2024
• Mar
• 28

April Hamfests

There are two shows I have on my list for April.

The first is the Cuyahoga Falls Amateur Radio Club Hamfest. This indoor show usually attracts a good amount of vendors and lots of reasonably priced items. It’s well worth the drive and admission.

Cuyahoga Falls Amateur Radio Club Hamfest
Emidio & Sons Party Center
48 E. Bath Road
Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221
April 13 2024
8A - 1PM
https://sites.google.com/cfarc.org/cfarc/hamfest

The second is a small show at the Tuscarawas County Fairgrounds in Dover / New Philadelphia. This was a very small show - only about an hour to see it all a couple of times, but again - a good mix of things to see and some good deals to be had. If you’re in the area, this is one to attend.

TUSCO ARC Hamfest
Commercial Building at the Tuscarawas County Fairgrounds
295 South Tuscarawas Ave
Dover, OH 44622
April 27 2024
8A - 1PM
https://www.w8zx.net/hamfest

See you there!

April 27th - these have both passed, next is the Dayton Hamvention!

My complete hamfest list, by no means exhaustive! https://wereboar.com … 1/2024-hamfest-list/

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• 2024
• Mar
• 28

Dayton Hamvention is only about 6 weeks away.

It may be close to April Fool’s Day, but it’s not a joke - the Dayton Hamvention is only about 6 weeks away! Break open the piggy bank so you can bring home those treasures, and order your tickets now so they arrive in time, and so you’ll get the discounted rate. They’re good for all three days, and I’ll see you there!

Order your tickets here: https://hamvention.org/purchase-tickets/

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• 2024
• Mar
• 24

Pictures from the Scott Antique Market

The Scott Antique Market has closed for the season in Columbus, with the next show happening in November. There weren’t enough things to make a post for each of the past few months, so I’ve consolidated everything from this year into this one post.

The normal assortment of radios, televisions, and other electrical oddities showed up, with a number of just interesting or other neat things.

I did pick up one item that will be the subject of it’s own post, but until then - here are all of the things I found interesting from the last three shows.

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• 2024
• Jan
• 15

The Sunday Creek ARF Hamfest 2024

I’d never attended this show, but was pleasantly pleased with the turnout. There were perhaps a few dozen vendors and a packed house of visitors in the old gymnasium of the converted school. Quite a bit to look at, and prices were really good. I managed to bring home some good things for a total of $10, almost spending more on drinks and snacks on the way home! I didn’t think the weather was going to cooperate, but it turned out to be just a bit slushy, cold, and windy.

We wandered the aisles for about an hour, taking some time to stop and look at the old photos on the walls from the building’s time as a school, talking to some of the vendors, and digging through boxes of stuff. Since this is so close and easy to get to, I’ll probably attend next year as well - weather permitting of course!

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• 2024
• Jan
• 14

The Sunday Creek Hamfest has come and gone,

And I have to say it was a pretty good little show. The weather wasn’t planning on agreeing on the ride down, but it turned out to be just a skiff of snow and cold, windy weather. There were maybe a couple dozen vendors, and a packed house full of guests to the point where cars had to shuffle so others could leave.

While I only spent an hour there, I walked out with some good stuff as did my fellow show-goer. I’m working on processing pictures, and will post those soon. In the meantime, bask in the green glow of a magic eye from one of the devices I went home with.

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• 2023
• Dec
• 17

December 2023’s Scott Antique Market.

There wasn’t quite as much at the December show as opposed to the November show, but there was still a lot to look at. I picked up an oil lamp to match one I already have, and took the Humble Oil tiger with the horse pee stickers home. The stickers came off with some coaxing from a heat gun, so I’m pleased with that. My fellow show-goer bought some cheesy Christmas LPs because you can’t have Christmas without random “Why the eff is that?” records playing on the turntable. A Stoneman Christmas, anyone?

The next show is in January. There’s a small hamfest happening about the same time, so I will probably go to that instead, unless they are happening on different weekends (which they are!)

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• 2023
• Dec
• 11

2024 Hamfest List

I try to plan out the shows I want to attend early, that way I have time set aside and don’t need to move things around. This is my tentative list (no means exhaustive for even Ohio shows!) that I may try to attend, weather and time permitting. I’ll post more about the shows as they approach and dates are set.

Dayton, of course, is a will-go no matter what. See you there!

Sunday Creek Amateur Radio Federation Hamfest
Shade Community Center
2380 Old U.S. 33
Shade, OH 45776
January 14 2024
8A-2P-ish
Admission $6
https://www.arrl.org/hamfests/sunday-creek-amateur-radio-federation-hamfest-3
Event photos: https://wereboar.com … ek-arf-hamfest-2024/

Cuyahoga Falls Amateur Radio Club Hamfest
Emidio & Sons Party Center
48 E. Bath Road
Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221
April 13 2024
8A - 1PM
https://sites.google.com/cfarc.org/cfarc/hamfest
Event photos: https://wereboar.com … ahoga-falls-hamfest/

TUSCO ARC Hamfest
Commercial Building at the Tuscarawas County Fairgrounds
295 South Tuscarawas Ave
Dover, OH 44622
April 27 2024
8A - 1PM
https://www.w8zx.net/hamfest
Event photos: https://wereboar.com … 4-tusco-arc-hamfest/

Dayton Hamvention
Greene County Fair and Expo Center - The Whole Thing
210 Fairground Road
Xenia, OH 45385
May 17 18 19 2024
Hours vary by day, opens at 9AM
https://hamvention.org
Friday photos: https://wereboar.com … 24-fridays-pictures/
Saturday photos: https://wereboar.com … -saturdays-pictures/
Sunday photos: https://wereboar.com … 24-sundays-pictures/

Breezeshooter’s Hamfest
Butler, PA
Butler Farm Show (Kind of a fairgrounds thing)
625 Evans City Rd
Butler, PA 16001
June 9 2024
8A - 2PM
https://breezeshooters.org/ns/
Event photos: https://wereboar.com … ooters-2024-hamfest/

Van Wert (OH) Hamfest
Van Wert County Fairgrounds
1055 S. Washington Street
Van Wert, OH 45891
July 21 2024
8A - When it’s done
https://w8fy.org/hamfest.html
Event photos: Sorry, didn’t make it to this one, life got in the way.

Columbus (OH) Hamfest
Aladdin Shrine Center
1801 Gateway Cir
Grove City, OH 43123
August 3 2024
8A - 1PMish
https://aladdinshrine.org/hamfest/
Event photos: https://wereboar.com … lumbus-2024-hamfest/

Johnstown Swapper’s Day
Johnstown Community Sportsmen’s Club
7357 Sportsman Club Rd NW
Johnstown, OH 43031
Labor Day Weekend (Fri Sat Sun)
7A - 6P
https://jcscohio.org/swappers-day/
Event photos: https://wereboar.com … nstown-swappers-day/

Findlay Radio Club Hamfest
Hancock County Fairgrounds
1017 E. Sandusky St.
Findlay, Ohio 45839
September 8 2024
8A - 1PM-ish
https://www.findlayradioclub.org/
Event photos: https://wereboar.com … o-club-2024-hamfest/

The Cleveland Hamfest and Computer Show
Berea Fairgrounds, Eastland Entrance
160 Eastland Rd
Berea, OH 44107
September 22 2024
8A - 12P
https://www.hac.org/
Event photos: https://wereboar.com … 4-cleveland-hamfest/

The Scioto Valley Amateur Radio Club Hamfest
Pike County Fairgrounds
311 Mill Street
Piketon, OH 45661
October 5 2024
8A - 12P
https://www.arrl.org/hamfests/scioto-valley-amateur-radio-club-hamfest-2
Event photos: https://wereboar.com … o-club-hamfest-2024/

MARC Hamfest
Military Air Preservation Society Hanger (MAPS)
2620 International Parkway
Green, OH 44232
October 27 2024
8A - 1P
http://w8np.net
Event photos: https://wereboar.com … e-marc-2024-hamfest/

Fort Wayne Hamfest
Allen Country War Memorial Coliseum
4000 Parnell Ave
Fort Wayne, IN 46805
November 16, 17 2024
Hours vary by day, opens at 9AM
https://www.acarts.com/hfmain.htm
Event photos: https://wereboar.com … -fort-wayne-hamfest/

Scott Antique Market - November
Ohio Expo Center (State Fairgrounds)
717 E 17th Ave
Columbus, OH 43211
November 30 and December 1
Hours vary by day, check before you go.
https://www.scottantiquemarket.com/
Event photos: https://wereboar.com … cott-antique-market/

Scott Antique Market - December
Ohio Expo Center (State Fairgrounds)
717 E 17th Ave
Columbus, OH 43211
December 21 and 22
Hours vary by day, check before you go.
https://www.scottantiquemarket.com/
Event photos: Coming soon

Swapper’s Day and the Scott Antique Market aren’t really hamfests, but you still get a lot of electrical goods at these shows. Swapper’s Day is a large flea market, and Scott is an antique show. The November show is the season opener for the antique market, and you’ll usually have the greatest number of vendors at this show - and will have the best selection of merchandise.

All of the shows have announced time and date, but check before you go!

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• 2023
• Nov
• 29

Pictures from the November 2023 Scott Antique Market

This show takes place monthly at the Ohio Expo Center (State Fairgrounds) and runs from November to April. There’s generally not a lot of electrical goods here, but this time I was surprised. A lot of radios and other technology related goodies showed up. I suspect this is in part due to the show being the first one of the season, and being close to the holidays - everyone is looking for that perfect gift.

While not all of the pictures I took were of electrical things, I found the stuff to be interesting (or strange!) enough to take a picture of. I’ll probably hit next month’s show as well, so stay tuned!

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• 2023
• Nov
• 29

Pictures from the Fort Wayne Hamfest 2023

This year’s show seemed to be a bit smaller than normal, but it may have been just my imagination. Regardless, there was a lot to see and the show was, as usual, busy. I tried to limit what I brought home to things that were on my want list, and I mostly did so - only diverging for a book that looked interesting. I’ve written about one of the pieces, a meter from Heathkit, so check out the posts just previous to this one for a look at that piece.

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