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[Andy Leeds]

  For anyone that missed the ARRL email here is the list of forums at 
this weekend's hamfest:

The times and content of the forums follows:

0900 - 1030

How to Plan, Conduct and Evaluate an Exercise
Nick Meacher, N3WWE, MEP, COML

This presentation will provide an overview of the Homeland Security
Exercise Evaluation Program (HSEEP).  It will include how to design,
conduct and evaluate exercises in accordance with the HSEEP model.
Participants will be provided sample templates as well as a list of
resources for exercise development.

1040 - 1120

Amateur Radio Emergency Communications Training from the ARRL
Mike Corey, W5MPC
ARRL Emergency Preparedness Manager

- Where have we been 2001-2101
- Where are we now; revisions to EC-001, the new EC-016, new training
resources
- A training strategy for the future; setting goals, identifying
audiences, heading towards the “gold standard”
1130 - 1200

Go Kits – A Show and Tell
Moderated by SEC Steve Beckman, N3SB

1200 - 1300

ARRL Forum
Bill Edgar, N3LLR, Atlantic Division Director

- A Greet, Eat and Meet with ARRL Officials
- Find out the latest on the ARRL

1300 - 1400

D-Star and Emcomm
Scott Bellefeuille, KT4ER, Tom Azlin, N4ZPT, Mark Braunstein, WA4KFZ
"The D-Star forum will include an introduction to the basics of D-Star
operation, and the application of D-Star technology to the field of
EmComm. The forum will also describe how D-Star can assist EmComm ops,
in voice and/or data transmission and what advantages may be gained
through the use of D-Star."
The National Capital (NCR) D-Star Association

1400 - 1500

Winlink 2000 – The Basics
Section Emergency Coordinator Steve Beckman, N3SB
- Basic understanding of the Winlink System
- Accessing and using the system
- Overview of Available software packages
- Tips and tricks

1500 - 1600

Emcomm Forum
Section Emergency Coordinator Steve Beckman, N3SB
Open discussion about ARES in the Maryland-DC Section. Some of the
topics we'll cover:
- Hospital Stations
- Digital Communications
- Training
- ARES Field Resources Manual