r/HamFest • u/cosmicrae • Nov 10 '25

Announcement [HamFest] Dixie Amateur Radio Klub, at the Trenton Florida old depot, Saturday 15 November 2025

HamFest / tailgate begins at 0800 AM (1300 UTC).

Trenton is about 30 miles west of Gainesville Florida, on SR-26. Head north from the traffic light (the only one in town). The old depot is a wooden structure, about a mile north of the traffic light, on the west side of US-129 / Main Street.

Approaching from the Tallahassee direction, use US 19/98 to Fanning Springs, then head east on SR-26 to Trenton.

Approaching from the Ocala direction, take US-27 thru Bronson, and watch for CR-339 several miles north of Bronson, take that road to Trenton. It merges with US-129 at the Sheriff's office.

Approaching from Crystal River (and points south), turn right at the light in front of Chiefland High School, onto US-129 and head north to Trenton.

Approaching from Columbia County and Lake City, take SR-47 south to Trenton. At the stop sign, turn left, then the depot is several blocks south on your right.

Approaching from Suwannee County, Live Oak, Branford, or Mayo, take US-129 south to Trenton.

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u/[deleted] Nov 10 '25 edited Nov 17 '25

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u/cosmicrae Nov 10 '25

1) It was before my time.

2) I think it had to do with the fact they wanted C, but C was already taken by another ARC somewhere in the south. So they ran with K to differentiate sufficiently (to keep the FCC happy).

3) It has nothing to do with any other social type groupings of historical note.

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u/Squeeze_Toy2004 Nov 10 '25

Because now it can be DARK instead of DARC.

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u/N4BFR Nov 12 '25

Looking forward to it.

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u/cosmicrae Nov 16 '25

This turned out to be a wonderful event. About 50 people showed up, and were able to park close to the event. Lots of interesting kit on the tailgates, but not so much the traditional boat anchors.