[WIham] AES Superfest, Friday, 4/9 & Saturday, 4/10

[Mark Thompson]

http://www.aesham.com/superfest.shtml

The 16th Annual AES Superfest!

Location: (AES) 5710 W. Good Hope Road • Milwaukee,WI


Hours: Friday,April 9th – 2:00 P.M.to 6:00 P.M. • Saturday,April 10th – 8:30 A.M. to3:00 P.M.

ARRL Sanctioned Hamfest • FREE Parking & Admission • Manufacturer Representatives • Clubs & Organizations • Forums V.E. Testing • Gordon West • QSLCard Checking • Fox Hunt • Talk-in • Hot Food & Drink for Purchase

FRIDAY,April 9th 2:00 P.M – 6:00 P.M.
Superfest Open 


SATURDAY FORUMS
5:00 - 6:00 P.M.
FORUM: D-STAR DE-MYSTIFIED (Speaker(s) TBA)
There will be a special D-STAR INFORMATION BOOTH with operational D-STAR equipment and staffed by the Milwaukee Digital Operators Group
(MADOG) and others. Have your questions about D-STAR answered and signup for a Special Drawing for an ICOM ID-880H (D-STAR Ready) transceiver.

SATURDAY (April 10th) 8:30 A.M. – 3:00 P.M.
8:30AM - 11:15 AM
V.E.TESTING – Bring a form of ID (driver’s license O.K.),the Original & Photocopy of your Ham license (if applicable) and any CSCE. (Last exam at 11:00 A.M.)

8:30 A.M. – NOON
QSL CARD CHECKING (DXCC,WAS,WAC & VUCC) 
At the ARRLBooth. Courtesy of Ron Gorski,N9AU (Greater Milwaukee DX Association) with an assist from Carl Luetzelschwab,K9LA and XYL Vickey,AE9YL.

9:30 A.M. – 10:30 A.M.
2 METER FOX HUNT CHALLENGE
Bring your handheld or favorite DF’er. There will be multiple transmitters hidden around the AES property that can be easily tracked on foot. Starts at the Fox Hunter’s booth. 



SATURDAY FORUMS
8:45 – 9:30 A.M.
CONTESTING: Making The Next Step
Gary Sutcliffe,W9XT (Unified Microsystems and Columnist for the ARRL’s National Contest Journal) Techniques for helping Contesters improve their scores and move up to the next level. 

9:40 – 10:25 A.M.
AN UPDATE ON CYCLE 24 – HOW’S IT DOING? WHAT TO EXPECT
Carl Luetzelschwab, K9LA (Who is Carl, K9LA?) http://www.aesham.com/k9la.html
The current cycle started a bit sluggish but has recently been showing signs of increasing activity. Is it just behind schedule? Are the numbers going to skyrocket or will they be lower than anticipated? What's in store for the DX'er and low banders? Carl has some answers and presents it in an entertaining manner. Don’t miss it!

10:35 – 11:20 A.M.
GROUNDING TECHNIQUES FOR IMPROVED PERFORMANCE & SAFETY
Emmett Hohensee,WØQH (Chief engineer,Radiowavz,Inc.) 
No matter what the antenna – with proper grounding your signals will be stronger and for the small investment, you’ll be a lot safer. Emmett discusses his research and first hand experiences in creating an effective ground system.

11:30 A.M.– 12:15 P.M.
PROPAGATION PLANNING FOR DXPEDITIONS
Carl Luetzelschwab,K9LA, (Who is Carl, K9LA?) http://www.aesham.com/k9la.html
Expanding on this cycle 24 update and information on his own personal DX efforts and ham radio experiences,Carl discusses looking ahead and planning for a productive portable operation or DXpedition – the locations,bands and hours of operation for best results,MUF issues,geomagnetic field activity issues,and low band issues.
12:25 – 1:25 P.M.
GORDON WEST SHOW
Gordo traditionally does a Superfest show with lots of funny stuff. Don’t miss it!

1:35 – 2:35 P.M.
WEATHER
Michael Fish (Meteorologist,WTMJ-TV Milwaukee)
Back by popular demand with more on weather,storm spotting and safety. A video tour of WTMJ-TV’s weather department with Mike preparing a forecast using computers,radar, weather data,etc. “On-the Air”(the weather set and Mike doing an actual broadcast).


Click Here for a list of Manufacturers attending Superfest
http://www.aesham.com/superfest.shtml

Click here for a list of Clubs and Organizations attending Superfest
http://www.aesham.com/superfest.shtml

Talk-in: N9LKH (145.130/144.530, PL 127.3 Hz) and KC9LKZ (MADOG UHF D-STAR) 442.46875 +

Free Parking. If the AES lot is full please use theElks Lodge lot just across the street,to the east •

Food Concession by BSA,Troop 205

Prize Drawings each 1⁄2 hour • Grand Prize Drawing,Saturday 2:45 P.M.(Must be present for 1/2 hour drawings,but not for Grand Prize)

Specials / Instant Coupons: If you can’t make it to Superfest, call 1-800-558-0411 or check our Website
(www.aesham.com) during show hours for the Specials or Instant Coupons that are in effect for Superfest.
Amateur Electronic Supply
AES Milwaukee 
800-558-0411 
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800-321-3594
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800-634-6227 AES Orlando
800-327-1917 

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