[WIham] Central States VHF Society Conference Agenda & Event Schedule, Elk Grove Village, IL, 7/25 - 7/28

[Mark Thompson]

http://www.csvhfs.org/2013conference/2013Registration.html  
 
 
47th Annual CSVHFS Conference
Conference Schedule 
Central States VHF Society 2013 Conference - Chicago/Elk Grove Village, IL THURSDAY  25 July 2013 

TIME EVENT   LOCATION  
0900  Vendors Setup     
1300 - 1645  REGISTRATION  HOTEL LOBBY  
1645 - 1800  Reception   Cash Bar  ATRIUM  
1730  Load Buses to Schaumburg Boomers Baseball Game  HOTEL LOBBY  
2100  Hospitality Suite Opens  
 
2100 - 2200  CSVHF Society Board Meeting  Village Room   
FRIDAY  26 July 2013 

TIME EVENT   LOCATION  
0730 - 1500  REGISTRATION  HOTEL LOBBY  
0800 - 1130  Antenna Range 144–432 MHz &  902 MHz–24 GHz  West Lot  
0800 - 1130  Rover Row and Dish Display  West Lot  
0800 - 1200  Noise Figure Measurements  Village Room  
0800 - 1700  Vendor Area Open  Grove  Room  
0900  Family Program – Busses load for TRIP TO MICHIGAN AVENUE         
 
1130 - 1300  Lunch (on your own)  
 
1300 - 1700  Technical Presentations  Woodfield Room  
1500  Family Program   BUSSES DEPART DOWNTOWN  
 
1700 - 1900  Dinner (on your own)   
 
1900 - 2200  FLEA MARKET  Woodfield Room  
2100 - 2230  CSVHF Society Board Meeting  Village Room  
2200    Hospitality Suite Opens  
  
SATURDAY  27 July 2013 

TIME EVENT   LOCATION  
0830 - 1300  REGISTRATION  HOTEL LOBBY  
0830 - 1130  Vendor Area Open  Grove Room  
0830 - 1130  Technical Presentations  Woodfield Room  
0900  Family Program – Busses load for TRIP TO DOWNTOWN CHICAGO MUSEUM    CAMPUS  
 
0900 - 1100  VHF-101   by Marshall Williams    K5QE and  Kent Britain WA5VJB                      Admission is FREE  Village Room  
1130 - 1300  Lunch (on your own)  
 
1300 - 1545  Technical Presentations  Woodfield Room  
1430  Family Program - BUSSES DEPART    DOWNTOWN  
 
1545 - 1630  CSVHF Society Annual Business Meeting  Woodfield Room  
1630 - 1700  CSVHF Society Board Meeting  Village Room  
1700 - 1800  Social Hour - Hors d'Oeuvres and Cash Bar  Atrium  
1800 - 2200  BANQUET Mr. Dave Sumner  K1ZZ     ARRL CEO Banquet Speaker  Woodfield Room  
2200    Hospitality Suite Opens  
  
SUNDAY  28 July 2013 

TIME EVENT   LOCATION  
1030  Gather for Trip to Fermilab  HOTEL LOBBY  
1030 - 1130  Transportation to Fermilab is not provided  
 
1130 - 1200  Lunch - as a group                                     details -    TBD  
 
1200 - 1500  Fermilab Tour  -  FREE  Batavia, IL  
  
Updated May 3, 2012:  
 
Technical Presentations 
Presentations aren't necessarily technical. They cover the breadth of the  VHF/UHF ham radio hobby. Highlights in past years have  been demonstrations of Software Defined Radios, Rovers, Antennas, Contesting and Microwave  Communications. Presentations vary from 15 to 45 minutes and step you through  the highlights of the topic at hand, with complete texts published as articles in the Proceedings.  Your speaker is available for follow-up questions throughout the remainder of the conference.  
Technical Program
PRESENTATIONS: 
   
	* See Agenda    
In Addition to Papers authored by the Presenters listed above we also have the additional works:  
	* Coming soon...
 
Antenna Range 
Friday morning, we have an antenna range in the hotel parking lot at which you can have your own antennas tested against  standards and determine gain. If you are driving to the conference, bring your antennas from 50 MHz through 47 GHz for testing. Even if you don't bring  an antenna for testing, watching the range in operation teaches you about antenna theory, performance, and construction techniques. The Antenna Range  also has much fine conversation and socializing during the morning.  
 
Noise Figure Testing / Pre-amp Workshop 
Saturday morning, you can learn much about Pre-amp design and performance by bringing a  pre-amp for testing or tweaking. Fellow members, who  are frquently engineering professionals, will assist you while you fine-tune your pre-amplifier for testing. It's fun and always increases your knowledge.  Bring your pre-amps for 50 MHz through 47 GHz.  
Rover Row / Dish Bowl 
All Rovers are encouraged to bring their completely outfitted Rovermobiles. It's a great way for the Rover to give a  shack-tour. We will have a designated dog-pound for all Rovermobiles on Friday morning. While the Antenna Range is in operation, many attendees will  come see how you conquered installation and configuration issues in your Rovermobile.  Similarly, if you have a portable microwave dish setup, please bring it for  show-and-tell in the dish-bowl as well. By showing your handiwork, others will gain ideas and  motivation to construct their own dish systems and give  all of us more operators on the high bands.  
Poster Sessions / Table-Top Displays 
All day Friday and Saturday, a portion of the Dealer Area will have Poster Sessions for viewing. Our concept is that some  times a topic may not have enough meat for a full presentation or paper. Further, many basic VHF/UHF themes can be reviewed (taught) via poster sessions  or table-top displays. Tri-Fold poster boards are available at Office Max/Office Depot. Students often use them for Science Fair Projects. This is a  new program area for CSVHFS. We need your creativity and effort to bring more content to the event. Think about a poster session or table-top display  you could create for this year. Perhaps a big operating event. Or perhaps photos of a recent construction project. You are not limited to the poster  boards, you may bring actual physical items for display on the table as well. The tables will be chaperoned for security. If you are a good teacher,  consider covering some basic VHF/UHF topics. That way, your presentation can be used again
 in subsequent years. See the guidelines for Authors and  Presenters for guidelines for Poster Sessions/Table-top displays. 
Vendor Area 
All day Friday and Saturday, an entire room will be available for vendors. Between talks you can peruse their wares. For  dealers, we offer tables free for your use. The Vendor Area will have free WIFI available.  Special requirements, telephone line and special electrical requirements, will need to be  worked out with the Hotel. If you attend as a dealer, you're guaranteed to have shoppers interested  in test equipment, and VHF/UHF/microwave equipment and parts. For non-commercial attendees bringing used  equipment to move, we'd prefer if you'd bring your material to the Flea Market (see below). If you must have a dealer table, however, your space will  be limited, so make your reservations early!  
Dealers who have pledged their attendance include (watch this page—additions will be made as dealers are identified): 
	* Down East Microwave
	* FlexRadio Systems
	* Yaesu
Additional dealers are welcome. For information, table waivers, electricity requirements or simply to be added to the list, please email  
Kermit Carlson, W9XA   
Flea Market 
Friday night from 1900-2200, find some new treasures at the  Flea Market filled with VHF/UHF/Microwave goodies. Expect  much better than you'd see at your regular hamfest. Bring things to sell--you know the interest areas of our members!  
Banquet 
More information coming soon. 
The Banquet Goodies Table 
The Central States VHF Society Banquet Goodies Table is famous for it's quantity and quality. Many generous donors make  valuable gifts available for all banquet attendees. Everyone goes home with something and several are of incredible value! Please bring donations for  the ham and ladies' prize tables. Please bring prizes and be generous with your fellow attendees.  
Hospitality Room 
The Hospitality Suites are hosted by local or regional clubs. This is a  great place to enjoy a beverage and some snacks with LOTS of conversation. We are again  offering a Ladies Hospitality Suite as well.  
Parting Shots session 
Sunday Morning gathering in the hotel.
Contact Bill Caldwell, N0LNO with questions.