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The
NORTHLAND
ANTIQUE RADIO CLUB

in conjunction with

THE ANTIQUE WIRELESS ASSOCIATION AND THE PAVEK MUSEUM OF BROADCASTING

The Northland Antique Radio Club invites you to come to RADIO DAZE 2007 at the Comfort Inn of Plymouth - in Plymouth, Minnesota ! This is our 21st year! Radio Daze is THE destination for radio collectors from across the country who regularly come to buy, sell, and swap radios, to participate in the Radio Contest, to find some bargains at the radio auction, and to attend the outstanding programs that RADIO DAZE is known for. Highlights of RADIO DAZE 2007 will include: Two day outdoor SWAP MEET held in a huge sellers-only area in the parking lot RADIO AUCTION Friday evening RADIO CONTEST featuring Crosley items, early radios, etc., Saturday morning PROGRAM: Door prizes, contest awards, a talk by radio personality Reed Hagen, and more! Pavek Museum GARAGE SALE Enjoy coffee, pop, and snacks in the Hospitality Room. Again this year, the Pavek Museum of Broadcasting, along with the Antique Wireless Association (AWA) are co-sponsors of this meet. The Pavek Museum is located just a few miles from the meet, in nearby St. Louis Park. The museum contains a wonderful collection related to radios and radio broadcasting. Museum admission for RADIO DAZE participants is free May 18th and 19th. Don't miss RADIO DAZE 2007 ! ( http://www.northlandantiqueradioclub.com/ )

- REGISTRATION - Registration is required for admittance to all indoor events, the Hospitality Room, the Pavek Museum, and to sell items in the parking lot. You can pre-register (and save $3.00) by returning the enclosed registration form before May 11th to: NARC, PO Box 18362, Minneapolis, MN 55418. After you arrive, pick up your name badge and other materials in the Registration Room. - CLUB SHIRTS - Shirts with a NARC logo will be available for sale at the registration desk. Or better yet, you can order yours when you pre-register and pick it up at the meet! - HOSPITALITY - Visit the Hospitality Room next to the Registration room for coffee, pop, and snacks! - AUCTIONS - Don't miss the antique radio auction at 6:30pm Friday at the hotel! You do not need to be registered for Radio Daze to buy or sell at the auction. If registered, bidding numbers are $1, otherwise they are $3. A nominal seller fee of 5% ($1 minimum / $25 maximum) on each item entered will be charged. Items that don't get an opening bid of at least $10 will not be sold, but will still be charged the minimum $1 seller fee. Contact NARC if you have questions about selling your items at the auction. - LUNCH - NARC will not be hosting a Saturday luncheon this year, but recommends the new Axel's Bonfire restaurant within the hotel. Several other restaurants are nearby, including Perkins, Jake's Sports Bar, and some fast food establishments. This is a great time to visit with fellow collectors prior to the afternoon program.

- CONTEST AWARDS - BEST OF SHOW - Trophy awarded to the best overall contest entry, as determined by the contest judges. PEOPLE'S CHOICE - Trophy awarded to the entry receiving the most show attendee votes. GENERAL AWARDS - First, second, and third place ribbons within each contest category will be awarded by the contest judges. More than one ribbon may be awarded if there is a tie. - CONTEST CATEGORIES - BEST OF THE BEST - Any item that has won a blue 1st-place ribbon in a past NARC contest. If possible, please include the blue ribbon that your item previously won. Normally, previous contest winners are not allowed to re-enter the same item again, but this is an exception. CROSLEY ITEMS - Any item with the Crosley name on it. CRYSTAL RADIOS - Any radio with a crystal detector. 1920's RADIOS - Any tube-operated radio made in the 1920's. POST-1930 PORTABLE TUBE RADIOS - Any radio made since 1930 that can operate from batteries, uses tubes, and has a carrying handle. PLASTIC OR BAKELITE RADIOS - Any AC radio with a cabinet made of any type of plastic or bakelite. CATHEDRAL OR TOMBSTONE RADIOS - Any AC radio with a cathedral or tombstone styled cabinet. RADIOS IN THEIR ORIGINAL BOX - Any radio displayed with its original box or shipping carton. RADIO/TV ACCESSORIES - Any radio or television accessory, such as antennas, converters, headphones, FM tuners, etc. SPEAKERS - Any speaker. ADVERTISING - Any material that advertises radios, televisions, or related parts or accessories. MISCELLANEOUS - Any radio-related item not included in the other contest categories. - CONTEST RULES - Items that have previously won an award in a Radio Daze contest may not be entered. Contestants may only have ONE entry per category. Any single entry having more than one item must be documented to explain the significance of the items. Items must be entered in the most appropriate category. The judges reserve the right to move an item to the most appropriate category if necessary. The judging committee will give significant consideration to rarity, historical significance, collector appeal, documentation, and condition.

- PAVEK MUSEUM - The Pavek Museum, located at 3515 Raleigh Avenue in St. Louis Park Minnesota, is open Friday 10:00 am to 6:00 pm and Saturday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. The museum contains one of the world's largest collections of early radios, televisions, tubes, broadcast equipment, and other radio related artifacts. Be sure to stop in at the Pavek Museum's Annual Garage Sale, being held Friday and Saturday! Wear your Radio Daze name tag for free admission!

- HOTEL INFORMATION - This is the same hotel we've been at the past few years. Room rates are $71 for either a single or double room Thursday through Sunday nights. Register by May 7th to assure room availability. For best service, please mention you are with the Northland Antique Radio Club and are attending the radio meet. Comfort Inn of Plymouth 3000 Harbor Lane Plymouth Minnesota 55447 1-763-559-1222

- AREA ATTRACTIONS - The Mall of America is the largest shopping mall in the USA and is less than 20 minutes away. Hundreds of shops on four levels and a large indoor amusement park make this a favorite attraction. Other attractions within 30 minutes include the Minnesota Zoo, Valley Fair Amusement Park, Mystic Lake Casino, and the downtown areas of both Minneapolis and St. Paul.

- RULES - NO SELLING ON THURSDAY ! We do not have permission at this location to display anything for sale except on Friday and Saturday. This rule WILL be enforced as it was last year. Registration is required to participate in RADIO DAZE events. Wear your name tag at all times. Only Registered Sellers can park in the roped off swap meet area on the west side of the hotel. Alcoholic beverages are NOT permitted. Trash should be disposed of in the receptacles provided. Junk radio parts must be taken home. Neither NARC, AWA, the Pavek Museum, nor any individual member or officer will be responsible for any injury to any person or for any loss, theft, or damage of any property at this meet. See you at RADIO DAZE 2007 !

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