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The ARRL Rocky Mountain Division Convention comes to Ogden Utah August 8^th, 9^th, and 10^th

2019.  Registration is now open at the website  www.rmdc2019.org.  More than 1200 are expected to attend this year’s convention.  All who register on or before May 15^th will be entered into a drawing for a Yaesu FT D70R dual band handheld. 

Bob Heil K9EID, CEO and founder of Heil Sound and host of the Ham Nation podcast, will be the keynote speaker on Saturday August 10th. Howard E. Michel (pronounced Mickel) the CEO of the ARRL will be the Friday keynote speaker. 

A highlight of the convention is DX University, an all-day workshop taught by some of the best DX operators in the Rocky Mountain West. DX University will be held on Thursday August 8^th and requires a separate registration.

The convention will feature vendors, forums, a swap meet, test session, a special event station, the infamous Wouff Hong, and much more.  You can register and learn more by visiting www.rmdc2019.org.  You can also find us on Facebook by searching for the “2019 ARRL Rocky Mountain Division Convention.

 If you are aware of other events that may be of interest to our hams in Utah Please let me know. Many clubs have new leaders this year and they will need your help to ensure the club and scheduled events are planned and organized, please volunteer to help out!

73 Mel Parkes,NM7P ARRL Utah Section Manager