04/11/2016
The first-ever ARRL Youth Rally[1] will be a feature of the League's menu of
activities at Hamvention[2]? 2016. The event is set for Saturday, May 21, and
requires advance online registration[3]. Hamvention takes place May 20-22, and
the centerpiece of ARRL Hamvention exhibits and activities is ARRL EXPO[4], a
huge exhibit area in one of the main exhibit halls in Hara Arena. The ARRL
Youth Rally is open to youth and young adults aged 11 to 26. Participants will
enjoy a full program of hands-on ham radio activities, discovery, sharing, and
fun!
"ARRL is especially excited to introduce a way for young hams and soon-to-be
hams to meet each other and experience some cool activities," said ARRL EXPO
Manager Bob Inderbitzen, NQ1R. "The model for the ARRL Youth Rally is based on
a full-day camp program, and our goal is to encourage young radio amateurs to
get active, get involved, and get on the air." Preliminary Youth Rally agenda
and registration instructions[5] are on the ARRL website. The ARRL Youth Rally
is $20 for ages 11-17, and free for young adults ages 18-26. The fee covers the
cost of lunch, a T shirt, and all Youth Rally materials.
Rally day begins with the annual Dayton Youth Forum - open to all Hamvention
attendees - moderated by well-known Amateur Radio educator Carole Perry,
WB2MGP. The forum includes presentations from young hams covering a variety of
Amateur Radio activities, topics, and technology. Following the forum, Youth
Rally registrants will enjoy lunch together, followed by a full afternoon of
activities and hands-on demonstrations. Youth Rally Leaders Tommy Gober, N5DUX,
and Jennifer Gober, KE5LNK, both education professionals, will guide the
program. (Tommy Gober also is an ARRL Education & Technology Program
Instructor.)
The official ARRL Exhibit & Activities Guide[6] for Hamvention 2016 is
available now.
ARRL's year-long operating event, National Parks on the Air (NPOTA[7]), will be
featured in a new booth this year. This event has already engaged thousands of
radio amateurs in helping the ARRL to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the US
National Park Service. They are on the air from national parks, monuments,
historic sites, and more - promoting the National Park Service and showcasing
Amateur Radio to the public.
Meet with NPOTA program representatives at the booth to get answers to your
questions, or simply to celebrate the program's ongoing success. Official NPOTA
gear will be available too, from shirts, pins, hats, and patches to stickers,
mugs, posters, and banners. Load-up!
Among the exhibits returning to ARRL EXPO this year is the popular ARRL
Laboratory booth. There convention goers can bring their hand-held radios for
testing by ARRL Lab engineers and volunteers. The testing is a free service for
attendees wanting to know the spectral quality of the output from their
handheld transceiver. Find out if your radio passes!
More than a dozen other booths are planned for ARRL EXPO, including exhibits
promoting Amateur Radio public service, education, and radiosport. The ARRL
Ohio Section will host an ARRL Field Organization booth to encourage networking
among volunteers.
A feature of ARRL's Dayton Hamvention presence since 2005, ARRL EXPO this year
will boast 25 staffers from ARRL Headquarters and 100 or so volunteers and
League officials to host the huge showcase of programs and services supporting
ARRL members and the Amateur Radio Service.
ARRL has also announced its lineup of Dayton Hamvention? forums (see below). A
list of all Hamvention forums[8] is on the Hamvention website.
ARRL-Sponsored Forums at 2016 Dayton Hamvention?
Friday May 20, 2016
10:30 AM-11:30 AM - Room 5
The ARRL Laboratory - Behind the Scenes!
Presenter: Bob Allison, WB1GCM, ARRL Assistant Lab Manager
ARRL members who are familiar with the monthly column QST Product Review have
some idea of the work supported by the ARRL Laboratory. But did you know the
Lab has an answer man, Zack Lau, W1VT, who runs the ARRL Technical Information
Service? He provides the answers to members who call or write to the Lab for
help. Did you know the Lab has an RFI expert? Mike Gruber, W1MG helps members
experiencing RFI problems. Who is the watchdog against spectrum encroachment
from consumer devices? Lab Manager Ed Hare, W1RFI, is a prominent board member
serving on several industry standards committees. He also won the BPL battle
for all of us. Come hear about how the ARRL Lab supports members and the entire
Amateur Radio Service!
2:30 PM-3:45 PM - Room 2
Ham Radio and the Law: Antenna Permits and Problems
Moderator: Fred Hopengarten, Esq, K1VR, Author "Antenna Zoning for the Radio
Amateur"
A discussion by Amateur Radio attorneys on legal issues of interest to hams:
avoiding restrictive covenants, presenting your case for a tower permit, and
information on recent court rulings on PRB-1. Updates on proposed legislation
to protect hams living under homeowner association restrictions. Speakers:
Bob Famiglio, Esq, K3RF, ARRL Atlantic Division Vice Director and a Volunteer
Counsel: The concept of Viewshed, and how to present it favorably
Jim O'Connell, Esq, W9WU, ARRL Volunteer Counsel: Buying a house
Kevin Kaufhold, Esq, W9GKA, ARRL Volunteer Counsel: Case study for PRB-1
Dan Henderson, N1ND, ARRL Regulatory Information Manager: Update on the Amateur
Radio Parity Act
Saturday May 21, 2016
9:15 AM-11:00 AM - Room 5
ARRL National Parks on the Air
Presenters: Sean Kutzko, KX9X, ARRL Media and Public Relations Manager, and
Norm Fusaro, W3IZ, ARRL Assistant Field Services and Radiosport Manager
An update on ARRL's year-long on-the-air event, celebrating the 100th
Anniversary of the National Park Service. Get tips for activating and chasing
the more than 400 National Park Service administrative units, and learn about
some of America's finest natural and historic landmarks along the way.
1:45 PM-3:00 PM - Room 5
ARRL Member Forum
Moderator: Dale Williams, WA8EFK, ARRL Great Lakes Division Director
ARRL is the national association for Amateur Radio in the US. ARRL members help
advance the art, science, and enjoyment of Amateur Radio. ARRL publishes the
popular monthly journal QST, coordinates an extensive all-volunteer field
organization, and serves members as Amateur Radio's representative voice in
regulatory and legislative matters. Hear from local and national ARRL officials
on key areas of membership interest. Find out how ARRL supports dozens of ways
to get involved, get active, and get on the air. Members and prospective
members are all welcome!
Sunday May 22, 2016
9:15 AM-10:15 AM - Room 2
Maximizing Your ARRL Field Day Effort
ARRL Field Day 2016, Amateur Radio's most popular on-the-air event, is June
25-26. Hear from a panel of experienced participants who will cover the
educational, operating, and public relations objectives of a successful and FUN
Field Day! Panel:
Dan Henderson, N1ND, ARRL Regulatory Information Manager: How to maximize your
Fun for Field Day
Mike Corey, KI1U, ARRL Emergency Preparedness Manager: Having a Safe Field Day
Scott Westerman, W9WSW, ARRL Public Relations Committee Chair: Get a boost from
using Social Media to promote your Field Day activation.
9:15 AM-10:15 AM - Room 1
Amateur Radio Disaster and Emergency Communications Panel
Moderator: Mike Corey, KI1U, ARRL Emergency Preparedness Manager
Hear from representatives of Amateur Radio's largest organizations which are
active during times of disaster and emergency. Speakers:
Rob Macedo, KD1CY, VOIP WX Net and VOIP Hurricane Net
Julio Ripoll, WD4R, Amateur Radio at the National Hurricane Center, WX4NHC
Paul English, WD8DBY, US Army MARS
David Stapchuk, KD9DXM, US Air Force MARS
Bobby Graves, KB5HAV, Hurricane Watch Net
Bill Feist, WB8BZH, SATERN
[1] http://www.arrl.org/arrl-youth-rally
[2] http://www.hamvention.org/
[3] http://www.arrl.org/arrl-youth-rally
[4] http://www.arrl.org/expo
[5] http://www.arrl.org/arrl-youth-rally
[6] http://www.arrl.org/files/file/ARRL20at20Dayton20Program.pdf
[7] https://npota.arrl.org/
[8] http://hamvention.org/
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