From: Bruce <n2liv@optonline.net>
Subject: COMING TO YOUR AREA - 36TH ANNUAL EASTERN VHF/UHF CONFERENCE APRIL
16, 17 & 18, 2010 (posted 2-9-10)
WEB site is updated for registration, Also
reserve your hotel rooms blocked under NEWS or
N10 code, $99 per room. If you plan on selling at
flea market Sunday it is free but please notify
K1MAP, map(at)mapinternet(dot)com so he can reserve a spot. Thanks Bruce N2LIV
Just a reminder to all of you who attended the Packrats 09 conference.
Please join us at the Eastern VHF Conference. Registration will open
shortly. Thanks Bruce N2LIV
Call for Papers and presentations for the 36th Annual Eastern VHF/UHF
Conference April 16, 17 & 18th, 2010 Crowne Plaza Hotel, Enfield, Ct.
The North East Weak Signal Group (NEWS) is calling for the submission of
papers and presentations for the upcoming 36th Annual Eastern VHF/UHF
Conference to be held once again at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Enfield, Ct.
on April 16, 17 & 18th, 2010. Papers and presentations are solicited on both
the technical and operational aspects of VHF, UHF and Microwave weak signal
amateur radio.
In general papers and presentations on non weak signal related topics will
not be accepted but exceptions may be made if the topic is related to weak
signal. The deadline for the submission of papers and presentations is
March 15, 2010. All submissions for the proceedings should be in Microsoft
Word (.doc) or PDF formats. Submissions for presentation at the conference
should be in PowerPoint (.ppt) format, and delivered on either a USB memory
stick or CDROM or posted for download on a web site of your choice. Pages
are 8 and 1/2 by 11 inches with a 1 inch margin on the bottom and ¾ inch
margin on the other three sides. All text, drawings, photos, etc. should be
in color if possible for inclusion in the Conference Proceedings CD. Station
phots and rover operations are welcome.
Please indicate when you submit your paper or presentation if you plan to
attend the conference and present there or if you are submitting just for
publication. Papers and presentations will be published in a CD format
conference proceedings. Send all questions, comments and submissions to the
program chair, Bruce Wood N2LIV via N2LIV@optonline.net.
We will have a Hospitality Suite for early arrivals on Friday Evening
starting at 7:00PM to 11:00 PM. Conference registration will begin on
Saturday at 7:30 AM and talks and band sessions will start at 8:30 AM. A
banquet dinner, Triva quiz and prize raffles will begin at 7:00 PM. On
Sunday an outdoor flea market, weather permitting, will begin at 8:00 to
11:00 AM. Starting this year flea market admission will be FREE for both
buyers and sellers. VHF and above relate equipment items only..
We are planning several auctions both in the morning and afternoon sessions
to help raise money to help defray costs of future conferences. If you have
any decent shape equipment you would like to donate please bring it along
to help support the cause and to clean out your shack.
- Compliments of Greg WA1VUG and Rohde & Schwarz
we will have the following test capabilities
available at the conference: If you want things to happen we
need your HELP- see below!!!
R&S ZVA and ZVL Vector Network Analyzers for component test (filter
responses, amplifier gain vs. freq, etc.) from 9 kHz to 40 (hopefully 50) GHz
R&S FSUP Signal Source Analyzer for phase noise measurement of oscillators
to 26 GHz (hopefully 50 GHz)
R&S FSQ Spectrum Analyzers for Noise Figure measurements (to 24 GHz) and
spectrum measurements (harmonics, spurs) to 26 GHz
R&S FSH handheld Spectrum Analyzer/Vector Network Analyzer for antenna
measurements/transmission line fault measurements (mobile installations)
We are looking for a few volunteers to help Greg and watch the equipment
when he takes a break, Also, we need a few 12v power supplies, soldering
station, solder and small tools and jumper cables to assist the
measurements. If you can help please email me N2LIV@optonline.net
Registration is now open for this years conference on April 16, 17 & 18th,
2010 in Enfield,Ct. A block of Hotel Rooms is available at the Crowne
Plaza, Enfield under the NEWS group or code
N10 for $99. Call fo local in-house hotel
registration.
SEE OUR WEB SITE FOR FUTURE INFORMATION & PAYPAL or MAIL REGISTRATION.
http://www.newsvhf.com/vhfconf.html
Further info to follow as it develops.
Thank you,
Bruce N2LIV
Conference Chairman
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