[SFDXA] ARRL - QSO Today Virtual Ham Expo Announces Full Lineup of Speakers

[Bill]

    QSO Today Virtual Ham Expo Announces Full Lineup of Speakers

07/06/2020

The first */QSO Today/Virtual Ham Expo* 
<http://www.qsotodayhamexpo.com/>Saturday and Sunday, August 8 – 9, has 
confirmed what it’s calling “a packed lineup of over 70 great speakers” 
for the ARRL-sanctioned event. Attendance is free and *registration* 
<http://www.qsotodayhamexpo.com/> is open.

Presentations will cover a range of topics, with two tracks focused on 
providing hands-on, practical advice for those just getting started in 
amateur radio. Steve Johnston, WD8DAS, will demonstrate basic soldering 
techniques for repairing equipment and building projects. Marcel 
Stieber, AI6MS, will offer an overview of common battery types, 
discussing the pros and cons of each — including battery chemistry, 
common uses and misuses, and everyday application tips.

For experienced operators, topics will cover new techniques, equipment 
upgrading, 3D printing, and more. Glenn Johnson, WØGJ, will attempt to 
answer the question, “Is 3 dB Worth a Divorce?” and cover a wide range 
of antenna topics. Jim Veatch, WA2EUJ, will explain how to build a QRP 
radio. In his presentation, “The Slot Antenna — Undiscovered Country for 
Most Hams,” John Portune, W6NBC, will demonstrate how a satellite TV 
dish can be “slotted” to make an effective outdoor 2-meter or UHF 
antenna for use in antenna-restricted neighborhoods.

Prominent youth educator Carole Perry, WB2MGP, will moderate a lineup 
featuring amateur radio’s future leaders. Audrey McElroy, KM4BUN, will 
speak on, “Getting Girls Involved in STEM, Specifically Amateur Radio!” 
while hot-air ballooning will be the focus of a talk by Jack McElroy, 
KM4ZIA, “Highly Flying Kids with HAB.”

/QSO Today/’s Eric Guth, 4Z1UG, says that one challenge to any ham radio 
convention, whether in person or virtual, is keeping the content of 
presentations from becoming overly complicated and overwhelming. “For 
our inaugural virtual Expo, we’ve made sure that there are great 
speakers for both beginners and experienced hams,” Guth said. “We’ve 
asked all of our speakers to be laser focused on their topics while 
providing hands-on, practical advice.” Each presentation will wrap up 
with a live question-and-answer session.

For more information or to register, visit the */QSO Today/Virtual Ham 
Expo* <http://www.qsotodayhamexpo.com/>website. Attendance is free, and 
there are early bird prize incentives for registering by July 24.

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