[VHFcontesting] 36th Annual Eastern VHF/UHF Conference April 16-18

[Ron Klimas WZ1V]

From: Bruce <n2liv at optonline.net>
Subject: Re: COMING TO YOUR AREA - 36TH ANNUAL 
EASTERN VHF/UHF CONFERENCE APRIL 16, 17 & 18, 2010 (posted 2-17-10)

Just a reminder - Eastern VHF/UHF Conference April 16, 17 & 18.
Speakers to date :
9:00 W3SO Contest Station by Marty W3YZO
10:00 W1GHZ TBD
11:00 VHF DXpeditions by Chris W3CMP
12:00 Lunch
1:00 Tower Erection & Safety By Steve W1SMS
2:00 Low Cost RF Power Meter + Other Projects by Bob KI2L
3:00 Band Switch Repair of the HP8555A Microwave 
Spectrum Analyzer by Dick WA2AAU
4:00 TBD

Also, we have added 5 & 10 GHZ antenna range 
testing on Sunday as part of the flea market by Paul W1GHZ.
So bring your dishes along for testing.

WEB site is updated for registration by mail or 
PayPal, Also reserve your hotel rooms block under 
NEWS or N10 code, $99 per note. If you plan on 
selling at flea market Sunday it is free but 
please notify K1MAP so he can reserve a spot.
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 NorthEast 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 photos 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 at 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 R&S 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 at 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 for 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