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  • 2024-11-23 The new GMRS repeater is now up an operational at the Lacombe site. We are on Channel 19 at 462.650 +5 MHz, PL 114.8 Hz.

    2024-09-10 2024 The Slidell Hamfest has just been moved from September 13/14 to November 15/16.

    Hello all Hams;

    The latest forecasts show that Francine will be visiting us Wednesday and into Thursday. For the safety of all attendees and vendors, the hamfest committee has decided to cancel the hamfest for this weekend (September 13/14) and move it to November 15 & 16, 2024 (same place and times). This will give the local communities and utilities time to clean up what the storm will most likely bring us.

    For those that have reserved tables you can let your reservations ride and we will honor them for November 15 and 16, 2024. If the new dates do not match your schedules and you will not be able to attend in November, we can refund your table and admission tickets. To request a refund please email us at hamfest@w5sla.net.

    One of our vendors, Jim Gifford, from ChattRadio has informed us that If we have antenna damage after the storm to please get with him for a possible group order to replace them. His number is (833-456-4673).

    Hope everyone makes it through the storm with no or minimal damage.

    73, Dave Hartley K5OZ OARC 2024 Slidell EOC Hamfest Coordinator


  • 2023 Hamfest Forum Videos
    Emile Diodene's Presentation (KE5QKR) - People Helping People
    Dave Hartley's (K5OZ) - Rig Saver
    Lauren Nash's Presentation - National Weather Service (NWS)






  • Florida Emergency HF Frequencies
  • 3.940 MHz - Southern Florida Emergency
  • 7.242 MHz - Southern Florida ARES
  • 7.2475 MHz - Northern Florida ARES
  • 7.268 MHz - Hurricane Watch - Night
  • 14.325 MHz - Hurricane Watch



    The Next Hamfest Committee Meeting will be this coming Thursday 9/29 at 7:30 PM. This is for our 2022 Hamfest scheduled for October 7th & 8th..

    Congratulations to our latest members Scott Bernier KI5UPP and Michael Faciane KC5TVH.

    Emile's Special Award: Amateur of the Year
    Pictures 2021

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    If the repeater fails we will use 147.27 simplex. Please program
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