Tokyo Ham Radio Fair 2020 Cancelled

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The JARL has announced the largest amateur radio event in the world, the Tokyo Ham Fair, due to be held 31st October and 1st November 2020 has been cancelled due to Coronavirus

The Tokyo Ham Fair was first held in 1977 at Harumi Fairgrounds which was located in Harumi, Tokyo, and has been held annually ever since. In 1996, the venue was changed to Tokyo Big Sight, which is located in Ariake, Tokyo. From 1999 to 2001, the venue was Pacifico Yokohama, located in Yokohama, Kanagawa prefecture with the event returning to the Tokyo Big Sight in 2002.

In 2019, 42,000 people are reported to have visited the event which usually takes place in August. For 2020 it was moved because of the expected Olympic and Paralympic Games during the summer.

JARL Announcement - https://www.jarl.org/Japanese/1_Tanoshimo/1-3_Ham-Fair/2020/Ham-Fair_c.htm

UK National Hamfest 2020 Cancelled

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The UK National Hamfest planned for September 25-26 at the Newark Showground has been cancelled due to the Coronavirus outbreak

The environment in which the event is held presents unique and very difficult challenges in protecting social distancing, preventing handling of equipment and controlling numbers in a confined area. It is our conclusion that we are unable to ensure the safety of attendees and our large team of traders and volunteer helpers.

Arrangements are in hand for returning to the Newark Showground in September 2021 and we look forward to seeing you there.

National Hamfest - http://www.nationalhamfest.org.uk/

HAMEXPO 2020 Cancelled

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French national amateur radio society REF has announced the amateur radio event HAMEXPO 2020, which had been planned for 10th October 2020 in Le Mans, has been cancelled

Due to the COVID-19 epidemic and the uncertainties relating to the conditions for organizing public events in the coming months, the REF board of directors regrets to announce the cancellation of the HAMEXPO 2020 exhibition scheduled for 10th October 2020 at Le Mans.

The organizing team and its partner ARAS 72 are already at work, and we are preparing HAMEXPO 2021 which will take place on September 25, 2021 (9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. CET) in the premises of the Le Mans Exhibition Center.