SEMINARS & EXAMS -- 2008

if you missed the 2008 hamfest, check here in May 2009 for next year's schedule. If you want to contact the 2008 speakers, here's their info:

  • 9 AM SEMINAR:
    The Skywarn program and Amateur Radio,
    with real-time live Weather Net over the air


Steve Williams, K1SJW, the ARES DEC for SKYWARN in CT,
set up a SKYWARN table, including operating a SKYWARN Weather
Net from the NARL Hamfest on the 146.79 Vernon Repeater (used for SKYWARN
in Hartford and Tolland Counties).

Steve also showed a PowerPoint Presentation on the CT SKYWARN
Program. The presentation covered what SKYWARN is, how it operates
in CT, and how interested parties can become trained spotters. The
emphasis was on encouraging ham radio operators to receive the
training and support the program in Connecticut.

  • 10 AM SEMINAR - D-STAR, the digital protocol

D-STAR – An Introduction and CT D-STAR Information.
Dana Underhill (KB1AEV) and Rod Lane (N1FNE) 
gave an introduction to D-STAR, a live demonstration and
localized D-STAR information. More information is available on the CT
D-STAR Forum at www.kb1aev.net.

  • 11 AM SEMINAR  - VHF/UHF Propagation

Author and VHF/UHF enthusiast Ken Neubeck,
WB2AMU gave a presentation on various aspects of VHF/UHF
propagation. With the new solar cycle starting soon, this is a very
timely presentation.

Ken is a noted author "Six Meters, A Guide to the Magic Band" and co
author of "VHF Propagation -- A Practical Guide for Radio Amateurs"
with Gordon West, WB6NOA.

Ken sold and signed copies of his books (there is an
optional audio CD available for VHF Propagation". For those going to
Boxboro – this is a different presentation from the one being
presented at their hamfest. That presentation is a "six meters"
presentation.

  • 12 Noon SEMINAR  - ARES Region III Quarterly Meeting

This was the quarterly meeting/briefing
updating Region 3 ARES members of current and upcoming events,
projects and training opportunities.

We have a lot of learning opportunities coming up in digital
communications and APRS (Automatic Position/Packet Reporting System)
including a buildathon with OpenTracker TNC's (including group buy of
OpenTracker kits and GPS units).

This meeting was open to all persons with an interest in emergency
communications (ARES or not….. though we'd love to have you join
ARES!).12:00 PM

EXAM SESSION - 10 AM

Volunteer Examiners conducted a walk-in FCC license exam session. 

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