 |
 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
||||||||||||||||||
|
|
|||||||||||||||||||
|
|
|||||||||||||||||||
|
|||||
|
|
 Previous: Surfin': Mobile Phones Are Really Radios |  Next: ARRL Updates Amateur Radio Emergency Communications Level 3 Course |
NEWINGTON, CT, May 8, 2006--Many of the features that proved
popular during ARRL EXPO 2005, a national convention year, will return during ARRL EXPO 2006 at Dayton Hamvention, May 19-21. Among
activities back this year are mini-forums on the ARRL stage, the ARRL Internet
Café (and free WiFi) and the ARRL Passport--the ultimate Amateur Radio
scavenger hunt.
"ARRL Passport was first introduced at the ARRL National Convention in 2005 as a convention-style scavenger hunt," says ARRL Marketing Manager Bob Inderbitzen. "The response was so enthusiastic with convention attendees that we're bringing it back for ARRL EXPO 2006."
Available to the first 5000 visitors to ARRL EXPO 2006 in the Hara Arena Ballarena, the ARRL Passport opens up the possibility to win one of several terrific prizes. Passport holders qualify by collecting 15 different ARRL Passport codes at participating exhibits and activities while they enjoy Dayton Hamvention. Turn in your completed entry form at ARRL EXPO 2006 by Sunday at 10 AM and you could be a winner.
"The generous participation of many QST advertisers is supporting ARRL Passport this year," Inderbitzen says. Icom America has donated the top prizes this year, including the Icom IC-7000 HF/VHF/UHF multi-mode transceiver.
Other prizes include an Icom IC-PC1500 PC-controlled receiver, a Kenwood TH-F6A three-band handheld transceiver, an AOR DS3000A wideband discone antenna (there are two of these) and an Alinco DJ-C7T dualband micro-transceiver.
ARRL EXPO 2006 Overview
The centerpiece of ARRL EXPO 2006 will be the huge ARRL Bookstore, where visitors may purchase publications, join ARRL or renew their membership (and get a gift) and pick up official ARRL gear. The large retail area allows for easy access to books, manuals and other items on sale. The League will not have a display booth in North Hall this year.
ARRL EXPO 2006 will offer visitors a chance to meet the League's new President Joel Harrison, W5ZN, who also will be at the ARRL forum on Friday, May 19. Harrison will headline the ARRL Main Street USA forum Friday, 10 AM, in Room 1.
Those stopping by ARRL EXPO 2006 can take advantage of the ARRL Relaxation Station to take a break, catch up with friends, post their call signs on the board and, browse the Internet for free--either via one of the guest computers or the WiFi "hot spot." ARRL Section Managers and Section Leaders will have their own gathering spot to network with members and with each other. Who knows? You might even spot an ARRL Director or Vice Director or two helping out behind the retail counter.
Don't forget to pick up a free ARRL EXPO 2006 souvenir button when you visit.
New to ham radio? Have a question? ARRL will be there to help you!
Hello, "The Big Project," Young Hams and More
The ARRL Media and Public Relations booth will feature the
"Hello..." campaign, celebrating
100 years of voice over radio. Find out how you can get involved in Amateur
Radio's largest and most ambitious public relations campaign ever.
The ARRL Education &
Technology Program (a-k-a "The Big Project") display will feature
ARRL program kits, projects, activity boards and other resources available to
schools and teachers. Also, find out more about the Amateur Radio on the
International Space Station (ARISS) program that lets schoolchildren talk with
the ISS crew members via ham radio.
 The Youth Dinner during Dayton Hamvention 2005. |
 QST Technical Editor Joel Hallas, W1ZR, on the ARRL Stage at Dayton Hamvention 2005. |
 The Internet Café at ARRL EXPO was a popular spot at Dayton Hamvention 2005. |
 Emergency Communications Specialist Harry Abery, AB1ER, puts the finishing touches on a Ham Aid "Go Kit." |
For younger radio amateurs and prospective hams, the ARRL Youth Activities and Youth Lounge is the place to visit. Drop by for ham radio fun, including hidden-transmitter hunts, scavenger hunts, Morse code, crafts, prizes and more! New this year, the Youth Lounge is the place to kick back and socialize with other young hams and enjoy some music, free snacks and beverages.
The 2006 ARRL Dayton Youth Dinner will be Saturday, May 20, 5:30 PM, at Ryan's Grill Buffet & Bakery, 6999 Miller Lane in Dayton. Sign up at the ARRL Youth Activities booth. Talk-in will be on the FM simplex youth calling frequencies: 145.540 MHz (CTCSS 107.2 Hz) primary and 146.430 MHz (CTCSS 233.6 Hz) secondary.
Author! Author!
A Meet the Authors table will offer a chance to meet and greet some of ham radio's best-known authors and editors. Scheduled to be on hand are Michael Bryce, WB8VGE, author of Emergency Power for Radio Communications; Walter Fields, W4WCF, author of Marine Amateur Radio; QST Editor and author of many ARRL publications Steve Ford, WB8IMY; QST Technical Editor Joel Hallas, W1ZR, the author of Basic Radio -- Understanding the Key Building Blocks; National Contest Journal (NCJ) editor Carl Luetzelschwab, K9LA; ARRL Antenna Book editor and antenna expert Dean Straw, N6BV, and ARRL Senior News Editor Rick Lindquist, N1RL. Autographs are free!
Ham Aid
The Emergency Communications and Public Service display will feature the new Ham Aid "Go Kits." Visitors may register for the popular ARRL Amateur Radio Emergency Communications online courses.
The Disaster Communications Overview Hamvention forum, Sunday, 8:45 AM, in Room 1, will review Amateur Radio emergency activities in 2005, including the Gulf Coast response and recovery and lessons learned. Panelists include ARRL First Vice President Kay Craigie, N3KN, ARRL Alabama Section Manager Greg Sarratt, W4OZK, and ARRL Chief Operating Officer Harold Kramer, WJ1B.
But Wait! There's More!
At the ARRL Grassroots Lobbying table, learn more about what you can do to support ARRL federal legislative initiatives that help to promote Amateur Radio and to protect its spectrum.
The ARRL Lab booth will present information on product review testing, radio frequency interference, BPL and more.
ARRL VEC-administered
Amateur Radio license examinations will be available courtesy of the Dayton
Amateur Radio Association. Examinations will cover all license levels, from
Technician through Amateur Extra. Reservations are highly
recommended or contact Mike Arquilla,
N8SD.
Ask representatives of the ARRL Development Department about Diamond Club membership as well as how to support the ARRL Spectrum Defense, Education & Technology, W1AW Endowment and other funds. Also, learn more about ARRL Foundation scholarships and grants for radio amateurs seeking higher education.
Additional on-site activities include DXCC card checking, a TravelPlus for Repeaters™ software demonstration, the ARRL Affiliated Clubs and Mentor Program, ARRL Volunteer Examiner Coordinator licensing forms, testing information and more. ARRL EXPO 2006 will host exhibits by the National Association of Radio and Telecommunications Engineers (NARTE) and the United States Power Squadrons® (USPS).
There's much more information on ARRL EXPO 2006 on the ARRL Web site.
| Previous: Surfin': Mobile Phones Are Really Radios | Next: ARRL Updates Amateur Radio Emergency Communications Level 3 Course |
