Our club will host a swap meet in a parking lot adjacent to the Fullerton Airport, located at 4011 W. Commonwealth Ave., Fullerton, Ca., 92833. Sale items typically include vintage radios & electronics, tubes, parts, vinyl records, test equipment and Ham radio gear. The meet officially starts at 7 am and is generally over by about 11 am.
· Public restrooms are located in the west side of the main terminal/tower building lobby. Wings Cafe is on the opposite side.
Directions:
Exit either the 5 or 91 Freeway at Magnolia Ave. Head north for 1 mile and turn left onto Commonwealth Ave. The meet will be in the large fenced parking lot, just west of the main terminal lot.
Buyers:
Parking is available next to Commonwealth Ave. in the designated spaces in front of the meet or in the main terminal lot.
Directions: Exit the 5 Freeway at Burbank Blvd, heading west. Turn left onto N. Victory Blvd. Go one block south to Isabel St. and turn right.
The swap meet officially begins at 7 am and usually runs until 10 - 10:30 am. Items typically include vintage radios, tubes, parts, classic Ham radio & audio equipment, and much more. A donation auction benefiting SCARS will be held mid-morning.
Everyone is welcome but selling requires a current SCARS membership. If you are not selling, please park on the street. Do not park in the lots of nearby businesses or your vehicle may be towed.
As always, we are indebted to SCARS member Jim Fisher for generously offering his help, venue & great food for this event. Please show your appreciation by contributing to the tip jar located in the food serving area.
November 14 & 15, 2025 - Annual Meet, Oceanside (New location)
The Swap Meet officially starts at 7 am on both days in VANC's adjacent parking lot. Buyers are asked to park in the "Overflow" lot across the street. Free coffee & pastries will be available from 6:30 - 8:30 am. A Donation Auction benefiting SCARS will be held mid-morning on Saturday.
Our swap meet is open to everyone, but you must be a current SCARS member to sell.
· Indoor Events:
Friday:
Various short radio-related presentations are tentatively planned for the afternoon from 2 - 4 pm in the VANC La Jolla Room. If you're interested in being a presenter, please contact SCARS Events Coordinator Joe Knight at: .
An Open Bar is also tentatively planned prior to dinner.
Dinner, Board Elections and a Feature Presentation (to be announced) are tentatively slated in the La Jolla Room for 5 - 8 pm. The dinner menu and prices are being finalized and will be posted.
Saturday:
Following the swap meet, a Lunch will be served at VANC from 10:30 am - 1 pm. A Radio Contest is also being considered but has not been confirmed.
Saturday's Lunch is tentatively priced at $15 Per Person. The menu will include
Finger Sandwiches: Ham & Swiss, Turkey & Muenster, Roast Beef & Provolone, and Tomato Basil & Mozzarella (vegetarian).
Also on offer will be Fresh Fruit, Potato Salad, Pasta Salad, and a Relish Tray of Lettuce, Tomato, Red Onion & Pickles, as well as the usual condiments.
Upcoming Events
August 9, 2025 - Fullerton Airport Swap Meet
Our club will host a swap meet in a parking lot adjacent to the Fullerton Airport, located at 4011 W. Commonwealth Ave., Fullerton, Ca., 92833. Sale items typically include vintage radios & electronics, tubes, parts, vinyl records, test equipment and Ham radio gear. The meet officially starts at 7 am and is generally over by about 11 am.
· Public restrooms are located in the west side of the main terminal/tower building lobby. Wings Cafe is on the opposite side.
Directions:
Exit either the 5 or 91 Freeway at Magnolia Ave. Head north for 1 mile and turn left onto Commonwealth Ave. The meet will be in the large fenced parking lot, just west of the main terminal lot.
Buyers:
Parking is available next to Commonwealth Ave. in the designated spaces in front of the meet or in the main terminal lot.
Sellers:
You may set up in the parking spaces inside the fenced lot. All are welcome to attend, but sellers must be current SCARS members.
Oct 11, 2025 - Burbank Swap Meet #2
Like the previous meet in June, SCARS will hold a swap meet in the gated parking lot of J.L. Fisher Inc., located at 1000 West Isabel Street., Burbank, Ca 91506.
Directions:
Exit the 5 Freeway at Burbank Blvd, heading west. Turn left onto N. Victory Blvd. Go one block south to Isabel St. and turn right.
The swap meet officially begins at 7 am and usually runs until 10 - 10:30 am. Items typically include vintage radios, tubes, parts, classic Ham radio & audio equipment, and much more. A donation auction benefiting SCARS will be held mid-morning.
Everyone is welcome but selling requires a current SCARS membership. If you are not selling, please park on the street. Do not park in the lots of nearby businesses or your vehicle may be towed.
As always, we are indebted to SCARS member Jim Fisher for generously offering his help, venue & great food for this event. Please show your appreciation by contributing to the tip jar located in the food serving area.
November 14 & 15, 2025 - Annual Meet, Oceanside (New location)
Our annual 2 day meet will be held at our new spot, the Veterans Association of North County (VANC), located at 1617 Mission Ave, Oceanside, CA 92058.
The Swap Meet officially starts at 7 am on both days in VANC's adjacent parking lot. Buyers are asked to park in the "Overflow" lot across the street. Free coffee & pastries will be available from 6:30 - 8:30 am. A Donation Auction benefiting SCARS will be held mid-morning on Saturday.
Our swap meet is open to everyone, but you must be a current SCARS member to sell.
· Indoor Events:
Friday:
Various short radio-related presentations are tentatively planned for the afternoon from 2 - 4 pm in the VANC La Jolla Room. If you're interested in being a presenter, please contact SCARS Events Coordinator Joe Knight at: .
An Open Bar is also tentatively planned prior to dinner. Dinner, Board Elections and a Feature Presentation (to be announced) are tentatively slated in the La Jolla Room for 5 - 8 pm. The dinner menu and prices are being finalized and will be posted.
Saturday:
Following the swap meet, a Lunch will be served at VANC from 10:30 am - 1 pm. A Radio Contest is also being considered but has not been confirmed.
Saturday's Lunch is tentatively priced at $15 Per Person. The menu will include Finger Sandwiches: Ham & Swiss, Turkey & Muenster, Roast Beef & Provolone, and Tomato Basil & Mozzarella (vegetarian). Also on offer will be Fresh Fruit, Potato Salad, Pasta Salad, and a Relish Tray of Lettuce, Tomato, Red Onion & Pickles, as well as the usual condiments.
· Hotel Rooms:
The most convenient place to stay is the Ramada by Wyndham, located at 1440 Mission Ave. in Oceanside, CA 92058, situated just up the street from VANC. You may book your room online, or by calling 760-712-4600. Discount room rates are not currently available for this event.
In addition to the Ramada, other lodging is also available.
· Meal Reservations:
Details will be provided when confirmed.