[COham] Tech Day 2013 - Sept 14th - More Info

[Bob K0NR - email list]

Come join us at Tech Day 2013 on Saturday Sept 14th, 9 AM to 2 PM.

Tech Day is for beginner to intermediate hams who want to learn more and take 
that 'next step' beyond HT operations.
Eveyone is welcome to attend, no registration is required.
Just show up with your bright smiley face, ready to learn something and have fun.

We'll have:

At 9:30 AM, a special presentation on getting started in QRP operating from 
Steve WGØAT of Rooster & Peanut fame [http://www.youtube.com/user/goathiker 
<http://www.youtube.com/user/goathiker>] ...

At 10:30 AM,  a mobile radio installation extravaganza with James KDØMFO, with 
bunches of "how to" information

At 11:30 AM, Al WBØTGE will show how to solder together some practical antennas 
out of copper pipe

At 12:30 PM, Stu WØSTU will talk about 'Ham Shack 101,' or the basics of setting 
up an effective home station, along with a hands-on demo

At 1:30 PM, Bob KØNR will cover some basic antenna theory, coupled with an 
antenna farm display outdoors

All day long, we'll have these displays set up so you can get a hands on look at 
radio operating:

    QRP operating, Flex Software Defined Radio (SDR), HF antennas, mobile radio
    installation

The local Boy Scout troop will be selling hotdogs and drinks for your tummy's 
delight

The location is:
Prairie Winds Elementary School
790 Kings Deer Point East
Monument, CO 80132

Bring your kids, bring your spouse, bring your friends... Hope to see you there!

Sponsored by the Tri-Lakes Monument Fire Radio Association