Tag Archives: CT

The 2016 ECARC Swap Meet or What can $10 get you?

Posted on March 21, 2016 by Kenneth Carr

The 2016 Eastern Connecticut Amateur Radio Club Flea Market is now history. It took place last Saturday, March 19. I wait all year for this one (see an earlier post about the 2013 event). It’s nearby (I made the drive … Continue reading →

Posted in Radio: Amateur & Broadcast | Tagged "flea market", "swap meet", capacitors, crystals, CT, ECARC, hamfest, TRF, tubes | 2 Comments

2015 Klingberg Vintage Motorcar Festival

Posted on June 22, 2015 by Kenneth Carr

Somehow I heard about the Klingberg Vintage Motorcar Festival. It takes place on the grounds of the Klingberg Family Centers, an organization that has served children and families since 1903. (Note: clicking on any image will enlarge it. Use the … Continue reading →

Posted in 1941 Buick Roadmaster, Occasional Commentary | Tagged "New Britain", "Wayne Carini", antique, auburn, Buick, Connecticut, CT, Festival, Franklin, Fury, Klingberg, packard, Plymouth, pontiac, rolls, starter, stutz, switch, thermos, vacuum, vintage | 4 Comments

A Hamfest Weekend

Posted on March 19, 2013 by Kenneth Carr

What makes a good weekend for you? Some would answer eight hours straight of football games on Sunday afternoon. Others would say climbing Mount Washington or a good 100-mile bike ride. For me it is my annual trek … Continue reading →