Sizzler
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The Summer Sizzler is the annual HLARA contest and swap meet held every year usually in June; however, the 2023 Sizzler will be held on July 15th at Asbury Church, 6767 S Mingo Rd, Tulsa, OK. The event is FREE and open to the public. Doors open at 8:00 A.M. for setup. Event opens to the public at 9:00 A.M. FREE coffee, soft drinks, snacks, and free hot dogs at Noon. Auction begins at 12:30. Early setup on Friday from 3:00-6:00.
There will be a raffle drawing for a fully restored radio.
Contest Rules - Anyone may enter an unlimited number of items in the contest. Contest entries may also be offered for sale. If possible, you should determine the manufacturer, model number, and year of manufacture for each entry. First, second, and third place ribbons are awarded in each category. Awards are also be given for Best in Show, Best Restoration, and Peoples Choice. Earn extra points by demonstrating that your entry is in working condition. Contest judging begins at 10:30 A.M.
Swap Meet - HLARA members may have a table at no charge to display radio related equipment for sale or trade. Membership is Free. Just click on the Membership Tab at the left and fill out the form. We do not sell or share membership information with others.
Contest categories are listed below:
| 1 | Crystal Sets | powered only from radio signal |
| 2 | Regenerative Sets | uses regeneration to increase signal |
| 3 | TRF Sets | single or multi-dial, including neutrodyne |
| 4 | Tombstone/Cathedral Sets | height greater than width |
| 5 | Horizontal Wood Table Sets | width greater than height |
| 6 | Portables | usually has a handle, small enough to be carried |
| 7 | Bakelite/Plastic Sets | case not wood, metal or Catalin |
| 8 | Art Deco Sets | art deco styling, usually 1920's ad 30's |
| 9 | Novelty Sets | radios often disguised as something else |
| 10 | Transistor Sets | no tubes |
| 11 | Radio Phono Combo | radio and phono but not a console |
| 12 | Speakers | |
| 13 | Test Equipment | anything for servicing or testing radios |
| 14 | Accessory Items | microphones, headphones, antennas, batteries, power supplies, tape/wire recorders, amplifiers, etc |
| 15 | Boat Anchor/Military | military and short wave equipment or anything that weighs enough to be a boat anchor |
| 16 | Consoles | floor standing radio with or without phono |
| 17 | Television | has a crt or screen for viewing television |
| 18 | Phonographs | acoustic or electronic but with no radio |
| 19 | Foreigh Radio | not manufactured in USA |
| 20 | Other Radio | radios not fitting in any other categorty such as metal case or Catalin radios |
| 21 | Home Brew | anything built by the user, including kits |
