Southern Peninsula Emergency Communications System

Proceeds this month benefit Palo Alto Amateur Radio Association.
The Electronics Flea Market “swap meet” is now held on the second Saturday (6:00am - 12:00pm) of each month, March through September (schedule) (flyer [PDF]). The flea market is organized by ASVARO for the benefit of non-profit amateur radio organizations in the Silicon Valley.
Buyers enter the market for free, but parking on campus is $3 for the day. There are dispensers in all lots that accept cash, coins, and credit cards. Be sure to only park in properly marked parking spaces, observing “no parking” zones, handicapped parking spaces, and keep clear of walkways and traffic lanes. Use of handicapped spaces require the proper permit. Watch out for pedestrians.
The organizations that participate in the flea markets are active in amateur radio education, emergency communications, and civic support activities. If you would like to receive a reminder of each month's flea market and other news about the market, sign up on our email list.

Flea markets are held rain or shine. Rain during the flea market season is typically intermittent and we still receive significant attendance.

#### Hours

The market opens around 6:00am and closes at 12:00 Noon. Sellers should pack up and leave the property by 1:00PM.
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#### Seller Information

With our larger market space, regular seller spots are 2-spaces, and jumbo seller spots are 3-spaces. See our Seller page complete seller information.
$40This is a regular (2-space) seller spot (two consecutive, adjacent parking spaces). You may park your vehicle in the space, but it must fit completely within the space.
$60This is a jumbo (3-space) seller spot (three consecutive, adjacent parking spaces). There are a limited number of these spaces. You may park your vehicle in this space, but it must fit completely within the space.
You may lease multiples of regular (2-space) ($40) seller spots if you need more room.
Sellers must register with form CDTFA-410-D upon entry to the flea market as required by the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration.

Join or start a team to find hidden transmitters in the Bay Area. This activity, called "Radio Direction Finding", "Transmitter Hunting" or "Fox Hunting" is a fun outdoor activity that does not require a Ham License since you are not transmitting. A radio license is good to have to get the most fun, but not necessary to be on a team.
Note: Start locations vary or change. Check the Website to confirm details and get more information.
rdf-sf.org

Fremont Start Point
Lat: 37.491885
Long: -121.912816
The corner of Zapotec Drive and Joshua Place in Fremont, California.
Talk-in is typically 147.015+ Pl 103.5

Why do we do what we do?

We RDF or T-hunt for 3 reasons:
First have fun. If you aren't having fun, even if you are losing regularly, then you need to reevaluate why you’re out here. Lighten up and treat it as an opportunity to learn. This isn't serious stuff. This is recreational stuff, a hobby, and a hobby should be fun.

Speaking of learning that is the second reason we are out here. Every hunt is a chance to learn something, even if it is a small thing. Sometimes the learned and experienced learn the most on a particular hunt.

The third reason is because we enjoy each other’s company and camaraderie. We learn from each other. We tell stories. We give each other a "hard time" when we do poorly (OPEC award). But we still genuinely enjoy being out here with our fellow hams. Never take anything too seriously (Refer to reason #1.)