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10m & 2m Net -
Thursday, 20 March 2025
- (28.390MHz SSB at 1900 MDT)
- (147.345+MHz, 107.2ctcss at 2000 MDT)
Board -
Monday, 7 April 2025
General Membership -
Wednesday, 9 April 2025

See the Meetings page for times and locations.

Solar Forecast

Megafest 2025


2024 Megafest Raffle Winners

– A big thanks to all attendees and vendors who turned out to support us this year and welcome us back to Monument. Thanks to CMRG and RT Systems for their prize donations.
Congratulations to this years raffle winners:

  • Grand Prize: HF Go Kit (Icom IC-705/Backback/Chameleon Antenna) (with RT Systems programming kit) – Joshua Moore, WG6C (#10737)
  • Second Prize: Icom IC-52A VHF/UHF Dual Band D-Star Transceiver (with RT Systems programming kit) (Donated by CMRG) – Hans Post, KF0LAX (#5078)
  • Third Prize: Icom ID-5100A Dual Band Mobile (with RT Systems programming kit) – Jay Burnham, KB0MPF (#1812)
  • Fourth Prize: LDG AT-1000ProII Antenna Tuner – Dean Buckhouse, KB0VVA (#4751)
  • Fifth Prize: Yaesu FTM-300R Mobile Transceiver (with RT Systems programming kit) – Rob Roller, N7LV (#10171)
  • Sixth Prize: Icom ID-50A Handheld Transceiver (with RT Systems programming kit) – Chuck Lucas, WG5X (#1100)
  • Seventh Prize: Anytone AT-D878UVII-Plus DMR Handheld (with RT Systems programming kit) – Jim Gibson, KS4F (#7144)
  • Eighth Prize: Powerwerx Pwrbox-10 Mini Portable Power Box – Michael Scott, KF0LWE (#5008)
  • Ninth Prize: Yaeu FT-70DR Dual Band Handheld Transceiver (with RT Systems programming kit) – Kathy Wildmand, AE0UX (#3674)
  • Tenth Prize: Samlex SEC-1235M Power Supply w/meter – Jonathan Cotten, AG5HV (#10511)
  • Eleventh Prize: Zum Radio Mini 1.3 Mini UHF Hotspot – Phebe Swope, K1PCS (#180)
  • Twelfth Prize: Powerwerx Powerpole Case 150 Piece assorted – Jeremy Broin, KF0PVI (#6539)

(7/27/24)


Here is a PDF Flyer


PPRAA Logo

Pikes Peak Radio Amateur Radio Association

MEGAFEST

Saturday July 26, 2025

0800 to 1300 (Vendors 0600) Ticket sales 0730

Lewis-Palmer High School

1300 Higby Rd, Monument, CO 80132

Just East of I-25, Exit 161 from the north, Exit 158 from the south.

Pikes Peak Radio Amateur Association, Inc.

A 501(c)(3) Non-profit Organization

Megafest Logo ARRL Logo
 

TABLE RENTAL:

(Does NOT include admission)

One chair per table included with table rental

Early Bird (before 1 May)……..$15.00

In Advance (1 May – 1 July)……..$17.00

Last Minute (after 1 July)…….$20.00

10X10 booth (early bird before May 1) – $35,
(in advance before July 1) – $45,
(after July 1) – $55.

Electricity availability (limited) $10.

ADMISSION: $5.00

Drawings !!! Prizes !!!

Contact via email with any questions.

CMRG Logo

Special thanks to our sponsors:

Grand Prize: Lab599 Discovery TX-500 Transceiver w/case

Raffle Tickets: $1.00 each, 6 for $5.00,

15 for $10.00 or 40 for $20.00

covers 160−6 meters amateur radio bands, all modes, with a maximum power output of 10 W
Programming kit generously donated by RT Systems
 

Raffle License 2025-xxxxx

Pikes Peak Radio Amateur Association, Inc.

PO Box 16521, Colorado Springs, CO 80935


Ticket Sales are available only via in-person purchases.

Winning ticket numbers will be posted on the ppraa.org/megafest website within 24 hours of the drawing and will be available there for 30 days after.

Contact 719-271-2961 for any questions.

Second Prize: Icom ID-52A Plus Anniversary Special Edition
Multi-Function D-STAR Dual Band HT

Programming kit generously donated by RT Systems

Prize: Yaesu FTM-500 DR
50W C4FM/FM 144/430MHz Dual Band Digital Mobile Transceiver

Programming kit generously donated by RT Systems

Prize: openSPOT4 Pro Portable Digital Radio Internet Gateway (hotspot)
Generously donated by Cheyenne Mountain Repeater Group, Inc
battery powered, portable, standalone digital radio internet gateway
Prize: Raspberry Pi Ultimate Radio Build Kit
assortment of Raspberry Pi components
Prize: Powerwerx PWRbox-20
portable power station
Prize: Milwaukee Packout Rolling Case set
portable rolling cases
Prize: Powerwerx PWRbox-10
MINI Portable Power Box Series w/ 10Ah LifePO4 Battery Installed & 2A wall charger
Prize: HRO SOTA POTA 150 Antenna
Lightweight Antenna System perfect for Portable Operations
Prize: YAESU VX-6R
ultra-rugged 144-430 MHz FM Hand-Held
Prize: MFJ-945E Tuner
Tuner, HF+6M Mobile, 300W, WITH Antenna Bypass Switch
Prize: MFJ-4128 Switching Power Supply
output of 28 Amps maximum and 25 Amps continuously at 13.8 VDC
Prize: Powerwerx PowerpoleCase
PowerPole Crimping Tool + 150 Assorted 15 / 30 / 45 Amp Powerpoles In A Custom Nylon Gear Bag

Drawing at 1300 July 26, 2025
Winners Need NOT Be Present To Win Raffle Prizes
ALSO: Hourly Door Prize Drawings
Winners MUST Be Present To Win Door Prizes

Scheduled Activities:

License Testing at 1000
(free testing, no fee)

Hourly Door Prizes

Pikes Peak Regional Emergency Management Special Communications Vehicle

DXCC Card Checking

Talk In 147.345(+)(107.2 Hz Tone)


Vendors – Reserve Tables via PayPal or Credit Card


Tables do NOT include admissions. You MUST buy at least one admission with your table(s).

Online table reservations are now closed. Get your tables at the door.

 

Tables: $15.00 Early Bird

10×10 booth: $35.00 Early Bird

Electricity: $10.00

Admissions: $5.00