2010 GrayHamfest®

October 15, 2011


Each GrayHamfest® admission ticket provides one chance to win a prize.  Extra prize tickets for the drawings may be purchased at the front desk.  Be sure to fill-out and place each ticket-stub in the tumbler immediately to have a chance to win.

NOTE: Within the Main Exhibit Arena, no animals, except SERVICE ANIMALS, are permitted. Thank you for your understanding.


2011 Prizes

Main Prize Drawings:
02:00 p.m. (14:00)

First Place:

ICOM IC-7000: HF, 50MHz, 144MHz and 430/440MHz



Features include:

° 2.5 inch color TFT display
° IF DSP
° Digital IF filters
° Digital noise reduction
° Digital noise blanker
° 35W output in 70cm
° Direct digital synthesizer
° Digital voice recorder
° Built-in RTTY demodulator
° Remote control microphone
° SSB transmit bandwidth adjustable
° 2-mode band scope
° Multi function meter and SWR graphic display


Link: ICOM IC-7000





Second Place:

Wouxun KG-UV2D Dual-Band Handhelds

Two Separate Drawings: The second place prize is two Wouxun Dual-band Handheld transceivers. The first drawing ticket-holder may choose from ONE of the following (A or B). The second drawing ticket-holder will receive the other Wouxun handheld.

(A) Wouxun KG-UV2D: 136-174 (VHF) & 420-520 (UHF) MHz

This a a 2M and 70cm dual-band handheld transceiver in a rugged, all black case. It features a customizable welcome screen.

°  Operation: 2M & 70cm, 2M & 2M, or 70cm & 70cm


(B) Wouxun KG-UV2D: 136-174 (VHF)& 216-280 (VHF) MHz

This a a 2M and 1.25M dual-band handheld transceiver in a rugged, all black case. It features a customizable welcome screen.

°  Operation: 2M & 1.25M, 2M & 2M, or 1.25M & 1.25 M

Each radio's features include:

° Dual Band, Dual Frequency, Dual Display and Dual Standby
° Supports VOX transmission
° Digital FM radio
° High/Low power
° Wide/Narrow Bandwidth selection
° Channel Name edit and display
° 105 groups D.C.S/50 groups CTCSS
° Multiple scan modes
° Bright flashlight illumination
° Programmable by computer
° 1700 mAh Li-ion Battery

Link: Wouxun Home Page





Third Place:

Alinco DM-330MV Switching Power Supply

A power supply of the next generation, engineered with Alinco's finest communication technology and philosophy

Features include:

° Input voltage: 120VAC
° Output voltage : 5 to 15VDC variable
° Protection: short-circuit
° Automatic current limiting over 32A
° Output current: 32A(max), 30A(continuous)
° Ripple: less than 15mVp-p at rated load
° Fuse: 8A
° Meter: single volt/current meter, back-lit
° Size: 175(w) x 67(h) x 165(d) mm
° Weight: approx. 2 Kg
° Programmable pre-set voltage function
° A cigar-plug socket (Max 10A)
° A set of Max current terminals (rear)
° 2 sets of snap-in terminals (Max 5A)
° Noise-Offset circuit to eliminate the pulse-noise of the switching circuit

Link: Alinco DM-330MV





Fourth Place:

The Wireman Gift Certificate: $125

The WIREMAN distributes product through individual mail order, hamfest dealers, and fixed location vendors on a retail and wholesale basis. They are located in rural South Carolina in warehouse, office, and shipping facilities. The only visitors are shipping and delivery people; there is no showroom.

The Wireman, as always, will be at the GrayHamfest®, in the Main Exhibit Center, for the winner to immediately redeem the certificate for merchandise of their choice.

Link: The Wireman Products





Hourly Prizes

In addition to the above prizes, presented at 02:00 p.m., there will be various prize drawings from tickets in the tumbler on an hourly basis, certain to please each lucky winner.  Arrive early and get your ticket-stubs filled out immediately and in the tumbler - just inside the entrance of the Main Exhibit Center - to have a chance to win.

Since a winner must be present for an hourly prize, please make certain to go to the front desk to claim the prize.  Hourly prizes that are not claimed within two hours will be redrawn and given to another ticket holder.



Extra Tickets

Extra tickets for drawings, in addition to the admission ticket chance, are available just inside the entrance of the Main Exhibit Center. Be sure and fill-out your tickets clearly and put them in the tumbler located next to the ticket desk.

Extra Drawing Tickets:
     °  Baker's Dozen Tickets = $20
     °  6 Tickets = $10
     °  3 Tickets = $5
     °  1 Ticket = $2


To Claim Your Prize