[GCARC] FW: W2MMD HAMFEST and Southern New Jersey Section Convention

[Ron Block]

From: Ron Block [mailto:ron at wrblock.com] 
Sent: Friday, August 31, 2018 3:29 PM
To: 'GCARC at MAILMAN.QTH.NET'
Subject: W2MMD HAMFEST and Southern New Jersey Section Convention

 

Dear fellow Club Members:

Since the last issue of Crosstalk we have made an addition to our Hamfest's
Forum schedule as a result of being the Southern New Jersey Section
Convention.  I am sending this to all of the club members so that you have
the latest information.   In addition, I want you to know that I am excited
about this year's program of speakers and hope that you will come out on
Sunday, September 16th, and support our Club in this important undertaking.
As I am sure that you know, our Hamfest is one of the biggest events in the
tri-state area with more than 500 attendees and over 70 tailgaters and
vendors.  That means, in addition to all the customary activities such as an
array of large vendors, VEC testing, DXCC-VUCC-WAS card checking, fabulous
door prizes and the ham social event of the year, we are continuing with an
outstanding program addressing current trend setting topics of interest to
all.  Here is the latest update:


Time

Presentation

 

 


07:55

Ron Block                   NR2B

Bruce Canino          KD2LBU

 

Welcome- remarks.


08:00

Remote Ham Radio

John E Hill
W2HUV

	 <http://www.RemoteHamRadio.com> www.RemoteHamRadio.com (RHR)
demonstration by John Hill, W2HUV.  John has over three years of experience
operating RHR stations.  He will demonstrate what it's like to make contacts
using an Elecraft K3/0 Mini control head and the time-proven web interface
that RHR provides, including useful features, such as Chat, Log, DX Spots,
Station and Calendar.  Once he has gone over the basics, John will make a
several contacts -- possibly from Puerto Rico or Haiti.


09:00

System Fusion

Cory G B Sickles
WA3UVV

	Cory will be presenting a preview of the newest advances in digital
voice technology - System Fusion II - with new products, new networking
concepts, and enhanced education and support options.  Some equipment
demonstrations, plus Q&A time will follow throughout the morning.


10:00

Amateur Radio Satellite Roundtable Discussion

John Zaruba, Jr.  K2ZA (Chair)
Jonathan W Pearce, WB2MNF
TBD

	Round table discussion centering on Software Defined Radio (SDR)
Techniques and Applications, Field Portable Satellite Operations, and
general Q&A for the new satellite operators.  This is an audience driven
program so bring your questions.


11:00

Basics of Oscilloscope 

Alan Wolke
W2AEW

 

 

	This presentation will review the basic operation and control of
both analog and digital oscilloscopes.  The similarities and differences, as
well as advantages and disadvantages of each will be discussed.  The
vertical, horizontal and triggering controls will be reviewed to gain an
understanding of how each of these affects what is being displayed.
Oscilloscope probes, particularly 10x probes, and their proper use and
compensation will be covered.  Please come with your questions, and learn
about this most useful tool!


12:00

ARRL Update Forum
Tom Abernethy
    W3TOM

	An update of ARRL news from Atlantic Division Director Tom
Abernethy, W3TOM and Vice Director Riley Hollingsworth.

 

I will be in the back of the classroom and look forward to hearing your
comments and suggestions for next year's program.   

73s,
Ron Block, NR2B
Hamfest Forum Chairperson

 

PS: Pictures were removed to facilitate the mail system.