[NCARC] Fw: ARRL Rocky Mountain Division update -- June 2008

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Subject: ARRL Rocky Mountain Division update -- June 2008


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> ARRL Rocky Mountain Division update -- June 2008
> Division website: www.RockyMountainDivision.org
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> 
> 
> ===== Field Day: This weekend! =====
> 
> One of our most popular on-air events takes place this weekend --
> whether on your own, as part of a club, with a bunch of friends, or
> alongside your ARES group, please take to the airwaves and enjoy a
> great weekend of ham radio!
> 
> Field Day is also the perfect event to introduce someone to the magic
> of ham radio, or that new Technician to the wonders of HF.  Head over
> to http://www.arrl.org/contests/announcements/fd/locator.php to see
> what Field Day sites are in your neck of the woods (please visit
> them...that's why they've been posted to this website), or add your
> group's site so hams can visit yours.
> 
> Information packets and rules for the 2008 event are available for
> download at http://www.arrl.org/news/stories/2008/02/08/101/?nc=1 
> 
> Finally, please don't forget to post your pictures and stories on
> ARRL's 2008 Field Day Soapbox at http://www.arrl.org/contests/soapbox/
> 
> Both Brian N5ZGT and Dwayne WY7FD will see you on the airwave this
> weekend.  Good luck!
> 
> 
> ===== Ham Radio a part of premier RF/microwave engineering symposium
> =====
> 
> This past week ham radio was in the spotlight at the world's premier
> RF/microwave engineering conference, IEEE's International Microwave
> Symposium (IMS, also known as MTT) held in Atlanta, Georgia.  A
> gathering of hams attending the conference followed a presentation by
> Joe Taylor K1JT on "The Discovery of Gravity Waves Amidst the Noise,"
> which led into the WSJT software for weak-signal amateur communication.
> Thanks to Fritz Raab W1FR and Al Katz K2UYH for making this event an
> official part of the conference.
> 
> This year's IMS attracted over 10,000 engineers and students, 400+
> technical presentations on the latest advances and research in the
> field of RF/microwave engineering, and over 550 companies who exhibited
> their products and services.
> (http://www.ims2008.org/publications/ProgramBook.pdf) 
> 
> I (Brian N5ZGT) attended this year's conference and was thoroughly
> impressed by how quickly the field of RF/microwave engineering
> continues to advance.  While the vast majority of it is due to
> industries and governments that are flush with research and development
> funds, this advancement isn't possible without individuals -- like Hams
> -- who have a curiosity for 'why RF is what it is', and a desire to see
> where the edge of the envelope is.  It was great meeting so many people
> at IMS who gained their inspiration for RF from our very own ham radio.
> What an awesome thing we're all a part of.
> 
> Next year IMS will be held in Boston, Massachusetts June 7-12, 2009.
> 
> 
> ===== 2008 Rocky Mountain Division Convention =====
> 
> The 2008 Rocky Mountain Division Convention is only *** 3 weeks away!
> ***  Join hams from across the Division (and beyond) for a wonderful
> time at Bryce Canyon, Utah.  There will be dealers, a swapmeet, 15+
> forums, fun ham radio competitions, plenty of prizes, VE exams, and
> great food for all.
> 
> The convention will occur at Ruby's Inn at Bryce Canyon on July 11-13. 
> Hotel accommodations are available, as are camping and RV sites.
> Special guest Katie Breen W1KRB, ARRL's membership manager will be
> present to share fantastic ideas that can be taken back to your
> respective ham communities and clubs.
> 
> We hope you'll join us for a great time.  All the information you need,
> including accommodations info, seminar lineup, events schedule, VE exam
> information, and more awaits you at http://www.UtahHamfest.org/. 
> 
> 
> ===== Upcoming hamfests, tailgates & conventions =====
> 
> July 11-13  Rocky Mountain Division Convention (Bryce Canyon, UT)  
> August 15-16 Duke City Hamfest & NM State ARRL Convention (Albuquerque,
> NM)
> August 17 Denver Radio Club Swapfest (Golden, CO)
> September 28 BARCfest (Longmont, CO)
> October 25 Socorro ARA Hamfest (Socorro, NM)
> 
> Links to websites belonging to the above events are found on the Rocky
> Mountain Division site: www.RockyMountainDivision.org 
> 
> If you're organizing a Hamfest, convention or tailgate, please consider
> having your event ARRL-sanctioned.  Sanctioning details can be found at
> http://www.arrl.org/FandES/field/hamfests/
> 
> 
> ===== Upcoming on-air activities =====
> 
> In addition to chewing the rag with fellow hams, here are some
> additional on-air activities which await you on the airwaves.
> 
> Upcoming special event stations:
> http://www.arrl.org/contests/spev.html
> Upcoming contests: http://www.arrl.org/contests/calendar.html 
> Operating awards: http://www.arrl.org/awards/ 
> 
> 
> ===== Final note... =====
> 
> Please touch base with your Section Manager if he can be of any
> assistance to you:
> 
> Jeff Ryan K0RM (Colorado): http://www.arrl.org/sections/?sect=CO  
> Don Wood W5FHA (New Mexico): http://www.arrl.org/sections/?sect=NM  
> Mel Parkes NM7P (Utah): http://www.arrl.org/sections/?sect=UT  
> Chris Pritchard WY7UPR (Wyoming): http://www.arrl.org/sections/?sect=WY
> 
> 
> The next ARRL Board meeting takes place in Connecticut on July 18 and
> 19. Vice Director Dwayne Allen and I continue to welcome your concerns,
> questions or ideas regarding ARRL policies.  See you on the airwaves!
> 
> 
> 73,
> Brian Mileshosky N5ZGT, Rocky Mountain Division Director
> Dwayne Allen WY7FD, Rocky Mountain Division Vice-Director
> Division website: www.RockyMountainDivision.org
> 
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> ARRL Rocky Mountain Division
> Director: Brian Mileshosky, N5ZGT
> n5zgt at arrl.org
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