Sizzler
The Summer Sizzler is the annual HLARA contest and swap meet held every year in June. The 2019 sizzler was June 29th at Asbury United Methodist Church, 6767 S Mingo Rd, Tulsa, OK. The event is FREE and open to the public. FREE coffee, soft drinks, donuts, hot dogs, and homemade ice cream were a highlight. Ted Coombes brought more than 75 radios for sale. Jerome Thomas won the Best Restoration and People's Choice awards with his 1935 American Bosch 595P console. Eric Coon won the Best in Show with his 1934 RCA 301 radio/phono combo. Scott Petty won the raffle, a Westinghouse 1938 622A shown below.
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 will be awarded in each category. Awards will 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 10:00 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 fill out a form at the door or register online at this site.
Contest categories are listed below:
| Crystal Sets | Regenerative Sets | TRF Sets |
| Tombstone/Cathedral Sets | Horizontal Wood | Portables |
| Bakelite/Plastic Sets | Art Deco Sets | Novelty Sets |
| Transistor Sets | Radio/Phono combo | Speakers |
| Test Equipment | Accessory Items | Boat Anchor/Military |
| Consoles | Television | Phonographs |
| Foreign Radio | Other Radio | Homebrew |
Click on a link below to view past contest results and photos
| 2004 photos | 2005 photos | 2006 photos | 2007 |
| 2008 | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 photos |
| 2012 photos | 2013 photos | 2014 photos | 2015 photos |
| 2016 photos | 2017 photos | 2018 photos | 2019 photos |
