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ARRL EXPO at Dayton Hamvention®
ARRL EXPO is a showcase of ARRL exhibits, activities and program representatives—celebrating the very best of Amateur Radio.
May 20-22, 2011
Dayton, Ohio
ARRL EXPO 2011 at Dayton Hamvention®
May 20-22, 2011 -- Dayton, Ohio
Official Web site: Dayton Hamvention
Important Links
- Dayton Hamvention® (official Web site, advance tickets, and other information)
- ARRL Great Lakes Division Home Page
- ARRL Ohio Section
News
- Dayton Hamvention Facebook photo album (updated regularly during the event).
- ARRL NEWS: Counting Down to Dayton -- Where Global Friendship Takes Center Stage
- Dayton update from ARRL Youth Editor Sterling Coffey, N0SCC
- Surfin’: One Week ’til Dayton by Contributing Editor Stan Horzepa, WA1LOU
- ARRL NEWS: 2011 Dayton Hamvention Coverage Starts Friday, May 20
- ARRL NEWS: ARRL EXPO at the Dayton Hamvention®: Where the DX Comes to You!
- Surfin’: Two Weeks ’til Dayton by Contributing Editor Stan Horzepa, WA1LOU
- ARRL NEWS: Hamvention Announces 2011 Award Winners
- ARRL NEWS: Astronaut Doug Wheelock, KF5BOC, to Be Guest of ARRL and AMSAT at Hamvention®
- ARRL NEWS: Dayton Hamvention® Committee Announces 2011 Theme
ARRL EXPO – Welcome!
ARRL, the national association for Amateur Radio, welcomes members and friends to Dayton Hamvention®. Use this handy guide to find ARRL-sponsored activities and exhibits. ARRL EXPO is a large exhibit area located in the Ballarena Hall (near the 400-numbered booths). This is a showcase of ARRL exhibits, activities and program representatives—celebrating the very best of Amateur Radio.
“Global Friendship” – Hamvention’s 2011 Theme
International goodwill is a fundamental principle of the Amateur Radio Service. This year, ARRL extends a very special welcome to representatives from national Amateur Radio societies attending Dayton Hamvention. The following booths will be located within the ARRL EXPO exhibit area.
- Deutscher Amateur Radio Club (DARC) – Germany
- Japan Amateur Radio League (JARL)
- Qatar Amateur Radio Society (QARS)
- Radio Association of China (RAC) / Chinese Radio Amateur Club (CRSA)
- Radio Society of Great Britain (RSGB) – United Kingdom
The International Amateur Radio Union – National radio societies throughout the world work together for the good of Amateur Radio through their global federation, the International Amateur Radio Union (IARU). Meet IARU officials including President Tim Ellam, VE6SH, and Secretary Rod Stafford, W6ROD.
NEW! QSL Card Wall – Bring your personal QSL card to Dayton, and post in on ARRL’s big QSL card wall. Help us cover the wall with QSLs from around the world! The wall will be located near the ARRL Logbook of the World booth.
Special Guest: Douglas H. Wheelock (Colonel, USA), KF5BOC – NASA Astronaut
Colonel Doug Wheelock, KF5BOC, launched on a Russian Soyuz spacecraft on June 15, 2010, and served a 6-month tour of duty aboard the International Space Station (ISS). On September 22, 2010, he assumed command of the ISS and the Expedition 25 crew. Together, the crew conducted more than 120 microgravity experiments in human research; biology and biotechnology; physical and materials sciences; technology development; and Earth and space sciences. While living and working in space, Doug operated the station’s Amateur Radio equipment—making radio contact with schools and the general ham radio community. Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) is supported by national Amateur Radio organizations including ARRL and AMSAT, and by NASA and the Energia (Russia). You can meet and greet Doug in the ARRL and AMSAT exhibit areas (times and locations will be posted). Doug has also been confirmed as a Hamvention forum speaker. Sponsored by ARRL and AMSAT
ARRL Store
Visit the HUGE ARRL bookstore to purchase popular ARRL publications, join or renew your ARRL membership, and pick up official ARRL merchandise.
- FREE Gift when you join ARRL or renew your membership at ARRL EXPO.
- FREE 2011 ARRL Handbook when you join or renew for 3 years. Best Deal!
- FREE ARRL Dayton 2011 Button!
2011 ARRL Field Day Supplies – ARRL Field Day is June 25-26. Gear up for the most popular on-the-air operating event in Amateur Radio. Official T-shirts, pins, hats, and posters are available.
ARRL Project Building Booth
Friday 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Saturday 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Sunday 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Join in the fun of homebrewing (or project-building). Live classes will be held. Come-by to build one of the two affordable kits under the watchful eyes of a team of instructors who will mentor you through the activity. Handle electronic components, circuit boards, and try your hand at soldering. Unlock your inner do-it-yourselfer! Choose from the following kits, which can be purchased at the ARRL Store:
- Shortwave Radio Kit – The Ten-Tec 1054 4-band regenerative receiver is a classic “first receiver” project.
- Morse Code Oscillator Kit – Produced exclusively for ARRL by MFJ Enterprises, this project is perfect for newcomers, clubs, instructors and teachers seeking a classroom kit-building experience.
Radiosport and DXCC
DXCC Card Checking – Personnel from the ARRL DXCC Branch will be on hand to check applications for all ARRL Award Programs. All cards will be eligible for checking, including old cards, cards for deleted countries and cards for 160-Meters. Applications will be limited to 120 cards (more cards will be checked as time and volunteer Card Checkers are available). See www.arrl.org/awards/dxcc for the latest program information and current forms.
ARRL Contests and Awards – On-air competitions and award-hunting are great activities of Amateur Radio. These are effective ways to boost your technical knowledge and improve your radio operating skills—helping make you a better radio amateur. Ask us about the ARRL Award Program and upcoming ARRL Contests.
Logbook of the World – Representatives from Logbook of the World will be giving demonstrations and answering your questions. See www.arrl.org/lotw for the latest program information.
ARRL Outgoing QSL Service – ARRL members can drop-off QSL cards for delivery to QSL Bureaus throughout the world. QSL cards should be sorted by country--see the instructions at the link below. There will be a scale onsite with which to weigh your cards to determine the fee, which will be due at drop-off. Cards do not need to be boxed, just wrapped with rubber bands each way. For instructions, visit www.arrl.org/outgoing-qsl-service
More ARRL Exhibits…
ARRL Development and ARRL Foundation – Learn about charitable giving opportunities that help strengthen ARRL’s work on behalf of Amateur Radio: annual campaigns, ARRL funds, memorial gifts and estate planning opportunities. The ARRL Foundation offers scholarships and grants for Amateur Radio.
ARRL Legislative Action and Regulatory Information – Learn about ARRL’s federal legislative initiatives for the 112th Congress and what you can do to help. Bring your regulatory questions for advice involving enforcement issues, spectrum management (band sharing, frequency coordination information, etc), or other general rules-and-regulation assistance.
TravelPlus for Repeaters™ software demonstration.
ARRL Volunteer Examiner Coordinator – Licensing forms, testing information and more.
Emergency Communications – Meet with program representatives for the Amateur Radio Emergency Service (ARES®) and the National Traffic System (NTS). Learn about opportunities to volunteer, and explore resources and training. Network with other public service volunteers.
ARRL Education Services –See displays of ARRL Education & Technology Program kits, projects, and other resources available to schools and teachers. Obtain information about the Teachers Institute on Wireless Technology, Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) and Amateur Radio licensing instruction.
ARRL Media and Public Relations – Learn how to use video to promote Amateur Radio. It’s a lot easier than you might expect! We’ll give you some tips for using low cost video equipment and editing software to help produce videos for media, Web uses and other promotions. PIOs and clubs have a new tool to show and tell our story!
Ham Radio and Scouting – Ham radio and scouting are a perfect pair! Hear from active scouts and scout leaders about resources, programs and activities to interest boy and girl scouts in Amateur Radio.
ARRL Visa® Card (U.S. Bank) – Apply for the ARRL Visa card and earn a free gift. Earn benefits that Keep You on the Air! Already have a card? Bring some current receipts and your ARRL VISA card to get a free gift.
ARRL-Sponsored Insurance Program – ARRL has been providing opportunities for equipment insurance to its members for more than 25 years. On May 1, 2011, ARRL began a new partnership with Hays Affinity Group to provide its ARRL-sponsored Equipment Insurance and Club Liability Insurance plans. Representatives will be available to answer questions and receive enrollments.
ARRL Youth Activities
Youth Activities and Youth Lounge: Drop by the ARRL Youth Lounge to meet and socialize with other young hams. Whether you’re 1 or 21, the Youth Lounge is sure to offer something that young hams will enjoy. Come to chat with other hams, grab a snack or participate in one of the many activities, such as fox-hunts, scavenger hunts, Morse code fun, a QSL card designing contest, crafts, prizes and more. Whether or not you’re licensed, you’re welcome to come by and join the fun! Special thanks to Andrea Hartlage, KG4IUM and Scott Hartlage, KF4PWI for organizing the ARRL Youth Activities.
ARRL Youth Calling Frequencies: If you’re looking for other youth during the convention, try calling them on the youth calling frequencies: 145.540 MHz (107.2 Hz CTCSS) primary and 146.430 (233.6 Hz CTCSS) secondary. Not licensed yet? Soon-to-be hams can check-in using FRS channel one.
ARRL Youth Dinner: Saturday night from 5:00 to 7:00 PM. Come to the ARRL Youth Lounge to find out the location of the dinner.
