[ILHam] Ham Radio event Jan. 4 at the Adler Planetarium -

[steve4iam]

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This event will give an opportunity for kids (of all ages) to see and =
work ham radio equipment:
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Children Invited to Participate in Special Worldwide Amateur Radio Event

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On Saturday, January 4, 2003 from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., the Adler =
Planetarium & Astronomy Museum and The North Shore Radio Club will host =
a special "Kids Day" at the Adler for children to communicate around the =
world and learn about the many aspects of amateur radio.  Starting at =
11:00 a.m. Central Standard Time, amateur radio operators in the United =
States and abroad will host this special worldwide event.=20

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Children and adults are invited to have a hands-on, on-the-air =
experience with amateur radio operators during the event and speak with =
radio operators from around the world.   In addition to the on-the-air =
experience, the day's events include activities, displays, speakers, =
demonstrations of amateur satellites, digital communication devices, =
vintage radios, homebuilt equipment, amateur television, and much more.  =
Additionally, Adler Planetarium Astronomer Dr. Doug Roberts will speak =
about radio astronomy and its relationship to amateur radio.  All =
visitors who participate in a successful radio contact during the event =
will receive a colorful certificate to document their first radio =
contact.=20



The North Shore Radio Club is a not-for-profit organization that extends =
throughout the entire spectrum of Amateur Radio. Its monthly meetings =
feature wonderful presentations on a wide variety of topics. Speakers =
are chosen from the many community resources available as well as from =
its own club. The club meets the second Tuesday of the month at the =
Karger Center, 1850 Green Bay Road in Highland Park, and welcomes anyone =
interested.  The club also provides public service communications for =
local organizations and charities and participates in all aspects of =
Amateur Radio. Information regarding meetings, activities, and licensing =
classes is available on the club's web site (www.NS9RC.org).

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The Adler Planetarium & Astronomy Museum was founded in 1930 as the =
first planetarium in the Western Hemisphere. Its astronomy programs have =
reached over 40 million people during the past 72 years. Ten =
state-of-the-art exhibition galleries located in the glass-enclosed Sky =
Pavilion and the renovated landmark 1930s building present modern space

exploration along with the history of astronomy.  The world's first =
StarRiderTM Theater, the most technologically advanced, =
audience-interactive planetarium, fuels the imagination of visitors =
during virtual flights through the cosmos.  With a dedicated and =
professional staff, the Adler pursues its mission to present the human =
quest to better understand the Universe. Adler scientists and =
historians, who hold joint appointments at the University of Chicago and =
Northwestern University, are working at the forefront of research in =
astronomy and its fascinating history.  The Adler is leading the way =
into the new "Space Millennium."

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FOR MORE INFORMATION, CALL (312) 922-STAR

TTY:  (312) 322-0995

www.adlerplanetarium.org

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