“Ham Radio ‘2011”, the Friedrichshafen Hamfest, is Europe’s largest gathering of radio hams. Why?, we could start with the setting – only a few miles from the Austrian and Swiss borders, on the shores of Lake Constance (known as the Bodensee, by the Germans). Surrounded by mountains and within easy reach of dozens of pretty little resorts.
What a flea market!
Take the flea market – a vast indoor flea market which is THE place to find those exclusive bits. Ex Nato Racal’s rub shoulders – for once – with Russian transmitters. Exotic gear from every corner of Europe – at prices which will surprise you. Haggling is friendly and fair.
Then there’s the food!
Take the food – when you eat at the Hamfest, you choose from one of the little food stalls outside the halls, or the restaurants inside. Whether you want a traditional German sausage, a burger or some of the more unusual Schwabian food of the region (delicious!). Traditionally washed down by a bottle of Bavarian beer, the prices are very reasonable to home.
The show itself
Take the show, now in the new Messa, where you will see the very best in amateur radio & computer gear. Not simply from German companies, like Rhode & Schwarz, but from a host of international business – Kenwood for instance are always there in force.
The built in Continental holiday
Don’t forget, visit the Hamfest and Friedrichshafen and you will also get a lakeside holiday thrown in, Both the Hamfest town of Friedrichshafen and neighbouring Lindau are elegant towns on the lake, with open air bars, restaurants and a host of historic squares and buildings.
A perfect blend to give you and your
Partner an early Summer treat.
FRIEDRICHSHAFEN IS, QUIET SIMPLY, UNFORGETTABLE
You’ve been to radio rallies – but nothing quite like this.
Whatever your interests in the radio spectrum, you’ll find what you want at Friedrichshafen in Bodensee, Southern Germany one of the worlds oldest and largest Hamfest.
You’ll never forget your week in Friedrichshafen.
Just ask anyone who has been. !!!
Whilst the South Yorkshire Repeater Group no longer organize trips we are here to help you get to Friedrichshafen.
Friedrichshafen 2011 Hamfest dates are as follows:
Friday 24th June 2012. Saturday 25th June 2011, Sunday 26th May 2011.
How to get there.
Ryan air discontinued flying to Friedrichshafen but they fly to Memmingen Airport from Stansted Airport, which takes about the same time 90 minutes, then a 10 minute bus ride in to Memmingen Train and railway station, then a 30 minute train ride in to Friedrichshafen, or Lindau.
Accommodation is available at a reasonable rate in the area, details to follow. Keep coming back for more info.
