[NLRS] Midwest Division Convention, Cedar Rapids, IA August 5-7

[Donn]

Hi Fred.

Thanks for the invite... one of these years I would like to 
make it down to your convention, but it won't be this year, 
I'm afraid.  Since NLRS is a weak-signal VHF/UHF+ group and 
the UHF Contest is August 6-7th (24 hours, 1PM local to 1PM 
local), a number of NLRS'ers will be involved there. 
Personally, I'll have just gotten back from the Central 
States VHF Conference in Dallas (Jul 29-31), and will still 
be recovering.

Maybe next time.

73 Donn
WA2VOI/0
EN35ja

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Fred Spinner" <fred at spinner.org>
To: <nlrs at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Thursday, July 21, 2011 4:36 PM
Subject: [NLRS] Midwest Division Convention, Cedar Rapids, 
IA August 5-7


>
>
> Well, I know you guys there in the Great White North 
> aren't in the Midwest division, but many of you are close 
> enough that our high quality, inexpensive ham radio event 
> could be a rather nice weekend getaway.
>
> http://convention2011.cvarc.rf.org/
>
> So I'd like to personally invite the Northern Lights group 
> to attend our little convention in Cedar Rapids.  You know 
> we always put on a good show down here!
>
> The convention will be held at:
>
> Clarion Hotel & Convention Center - Cedar Rapids, Iowa
> 525 33rd Avenue S.W.
> Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52404
>
> Request the “ARRL Midwest Convention” rate of $90/night by 
> Tommorrow, July 22
> Reservations: 877-949-2992 Fax: 319-362-1420
>
> After the 22nd, I'd still ask for the rate, who knows? 
> The area is "hotel row" and there are plenty of options.
>
> On Friday August 5th, we have an educational, hands-on 
> tutorial on getting stated with the TI OMAP processor 
> based BeagleBoard (Rev C) and BeagleBoard XM for Amateur 
> Radio uses.  It's the intent of a group of mostly Collins 
> ARC guys to eventually evolve this board into a SDR but 
> many other projects (such as D-RATS/APRS gateways, 
> portable HF digital mode units, etc.) have also been 
> contemplated and input on this project will be welcome. 
> The fee is $10 for this if you are registered for the 
> convention also, $20 if not.
>
> On August 6th we have a plethora of interesting speakers 
> in an "operating" and "techincal" track.  There is also a 
> Youth forum (12 and under is free for the convention).  In 
> addition, Ed Hare W1RFI and Kay Craigie N3KN ARRL 
> President will be attending.  Kay will be the banquet 
> speaker.  Since this is an ARRL convention an official 
> "Wouff Hong" ceremony will also take place.  This is a 
> grand opportunity to become a part of this "official" 
> fraternity!  The list of speakers is on the schedule page, 
> http://convention2011.cvarc.rf.org/schedule.html
>
> I will also personally be the master of the kit building 
> session that includes a cute little PIC based keyer that 
> would work wonderfully in a Rover (AA0ZZ design) and a 40m 
> NM0S (locally designed) HamCan two transistor regenerative 
> 1/2 to 1 W PEP output transceiver.  Yes, I know 40m is 
> basically DC but it looks like a fun toy nonetheless. 
> WA0ITP of 4SQRP fame and K0NEB the "kit building" 
> columnist for CW magazine are scheduled to attend and have 
> stated their intention on assisting me if needed.  The 
> kits are suitable for beginners and I will NOT let you 
> fail building one.
>
> Then if you are smart enough to stay the night at the 
> Clarion, you can attend one of the region's best hamfests 
> on Sunday August 7th (which is an annual event even on 
> non-convention years)... Cedar Valley ARC "Summerfest" 
> near the hotel at:
>
> Teamster’s Hall
> 5000 J Street SW
> Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
>
> Which is about 1 mile from the convention.
>
> I'd sweeten up the pot and say I'd be on 10 GHz for you.. 
> but I don't think I'd get it together by then with my 
> other responsibilities!  :O)
>
> Anyway, All in all it could be a very fun weekend for you 
> guys for a reasonable 200 mile drive.  Please come if you 
> can.
>
>
> Fred Spinner, W0FMS
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