ALL things radiocommunications and electronics are coming to the Ballarat Airport.<\/p>\n
Ballarat Amateur Radio Group\u2019s annual Hamvention, which operates much like a swap meet, is set for Sunday 4 February at the Ballarat Polocrosse Club Pavilion.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis is an opportunity for amateur radio enthusiasts to gather in a social environment, meet up with friends and make new ones,\u201d said Ballarat Amateur Radio Group president Ben Daniel.<\/p>\n
\u201cMost importantly, it is an opportunity for those interested in the hobby to both setup a table with the equipment that they no longer use and make it available for sale to others and for others to go on the bargain hunt.<\/p>\n
\u201cPeople come from all over Australia; Queensland, New South Wales, South Australia and all parts of Victoria.\u201d<\/p>\n
The Hamvention is usually a yearly event, but it took a pandemic-forced break and returned for the first time in three years in 2023.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt was the most successful one the Ballarat Amateur Radio Group has run,\u201d Mr Daniel said.<\/p>\n
With about 40 stalls held by enthusiasts who have new and second-hand equipment from varying eras, and demonstrations to be given, Mr Daniel said the 2024 Ballarat Hamvention should be the club\u2019s biggest yet.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s a great day to catch up with people,\u201d he said. \u201cI generally buy some bits and pieces.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt promises to be a truly exciting time.\u201d<\/p>\n
The one hundredth anniversary of amateur radio in Ballarat was marked by Ballarat Amateur Radio Group in 2023.<\/p>\n
The Hamvention will be held from 10am and entry is $7. The Ballarat Polocrosse Club Pavilion is at 207 Airport Road, Mitchell Park.<\/p>\n