[Qcwa] 2004 Convention

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Forwarded for the 2004 Convention Publicty Committee, Joan Powell, VE3ZC,

Chapter 70 would like to welcome you and entertain you at the
2004 QCWA International Convention in Ottawa, October 15, 16, 17th.

These interesting sessions have been arranged for Friday and Saturday -
Sessions Speakers
Software Defined Radios for the Masses Gerald Youngblood AC5OG
Noise in Receiving Systems Dave Conn VE3KL
Top Band Reversible Beveridges Bert Barry VE3QAA
Living with Your Neighbours or EMC(101) Ralph Cameron VE3BBM
Rechargeable Batteries Dick Bonnycastle VE3FUA
Field Day 2000 Brice Wightman VE3EDR
Illegal Antennas and Other Stuff Gerry King VE3GK
What's That Racket - HF Digital Modes 101 Ken Asmus VA3KA
Richard Bandla VE3CVG
Truth and Untruth about Electrically Small Antennas Jack Belrose VE3CV
Amateur Satellites; Past, Present and Future Clare Fowler VE3NPC
Moonbounce, Basics and Beyond Ken Oelke VE6AFO
Super-Regenerative Receivers Lea Barker Forums: QCWA - QCWW - RAC

For those who just want to see more of our Nation's Capital or are
non-Amateurs, they
too will find arrangements have been made for their enjoyment. The Lord
Elgin Hotel,
newly renovated and located in downtown Ottawa, is a great location situated
just steps
away from the Canadian Parliament Buildings. Within walking distance are the
National
War Memorial, the Centennial Flame, the Rideau Canal Locks, and the National
Arts
Centre. Shoppers have a choice of walking to the Sparks Street Mall, the
enclosed Rideau
Centre Mall or the Byward Farmers' Market. The Market is also the centre of
Ottawa's
night entertainment district, with restaurants, nightclubs, bistros, etc.

On Friday, there is a bus tour of the city followed by a Meet & Greet
evening. Saturday
begins with a buffet breakfast and concludes in the evening with the Annual
QCWA
Banquet. Astronaut Dr. Robert Thirsk VA3CSA may be out guest speaker!

Travel back in time on Sunday after brunch by taking a trip on a steam
engine train. A short
bus ride to the Quebec side of the Ottawa River, then all aboard for 4 �
hours of
entertainment while viewing the colourful countryside along the Gatineau
River with a
stop in quaint Wakefield.

See you in the autumn at the QCWA International Convention.
Place: Ottawa ON Lord Elgin Hotel, 100 Elgin St. - Reservations 613-235-3333
QCWA Guest
Registration: Amateur $20, Spouse/Guest $5
Pre-registration required to attend the following -
Sat. buffet breakfast $15; Sat. Banquet $42; Sun. Brunch $25; Friday City
Bus Tour $15;
Sunday Steam Train, 4 1/2 hr. up the Gatineau River Valley, Quebec $53 (from
and to hotel).
Talkin: 146.34/94 More info at www.qcwa.org or
contact Donald Heaslip ve3njh@rac.ca phone (613) 727-2769