Ham Radio University 2002

ARRL NYC/LI Section Convention

Ham Radio University 2002 for Long Island

HAM RADIO UNIVERSITY 2002 is scheduled for January 20st in North Babylon, Long Island, NY. The third annual HRU, a special day of education for amateur radio, will be held on

Sunday, January 20, 2002 at the Babylon Town Hall Annex, Phelps Lane in North Babylon, New York.

Some highlights this year include 21 different one-hour forums, with new forums on "Debunking Antenna Myths", "Emergency Antennas and Power", "The Art of QSLing", "Skywarn / Severe Weather" and "Disaster Communications". Additional topics will include antenna "hints and kinks", DXing (finding that rare country), contesting, 6 Meters - the magic band, guide to purchasing amateur radio equipment, APRS, the new digital modes and PSK 31, satellite communications, QRP (low power operating) communications fun, kit building, how to get your tower approved, ARRL, an "ask the experts" forum and more. In addition, there will be information booths manned by participating amateur radio clubs from the New York City / Long Island area as well as ARRL (American Radio Relay League), QCWA (Quarter Century Wireless Association) and an area for DXCC/WAS card checking. An ARRL VE test session for all classes of license will also be held. Donation will again be $2.00, with spouses and children under 12 admitted free. HRU 2002 is a nonprofit event sponsored by the Great South Bay Amateur Radio Club and other participating clubs and organizations. This was a very successful event last year with over 250 attendees and the committee expects an even larger crowd for HRU 2002. Put Ham Radio University 2002 on your calendar now! For more information check out the link on the ARRL NLI web page: http://www.arrlhudson.org/nli or contact chairman Phil Lewis N2MUN at N2MUN@optonline.net or call (631) 226-0698. N2MUN@optonline.net

Proposed Forum Schedule

Session#TimeRoom ARoom BRoom CRoom D
1 9:00 - 9:55DXingSkywarnHam Radio IntroAntenna Myths
210:00 - 10:55ContestingAPRSHandi TalkiesEmergency Antennas
311:00 - 11:55AntennasHF Digital ModesPurchasing EquipQRP & Portable Antennas
412:00 - 12:55ARRLLunchLunchLunch
5 1:00 - 1:55QSLingSatellitePractical tips on AntennasKit Building
6 2:00 - 2:55Get your Tower Approved6 MetersAsk the ExpertsEmergecy Comms
7 3:00 - 3:55VE Session

Detail Forum Information

Session#TimeNameDescriptionModerator
1A9:00 - 9:55DXingLearn about the correct method to snag that rare stationMarty Miller NN2C
1B9:00 - 9:55SkywarnSkywarn / Severe Weatherto be announced
1C9:00 - 9:55Ham Radio IntroIntroduction to and discussion of Amateur RadioLen Battista W2FX
1D9:00 - 9:55Antenna MythsDebunking Antenna MythsHoward Liebman W2QUV
2A10:00 - 10:55ContestingGetting Started in Amateur Radio ContestingMel Granick KS2G
2B10:00 - 10:55APRSAutomatic Packet Reporting System, how it works and why to use itJohn Blowsky KB2SCS
2C10:00 - 10:55Handi TalkiesHandi Talkies, mobiles and repeatersWalter Wenzel KA2RGI
2D10:00 - 10:55Emergency AntennasEmergency Antennas and PowerSid Wolin K2LJH
3A11:00 - 11:55AntennaAntenna theory and practical usesMike Kozma WY2U
3B11:00 - 11:55HF Digital ModesLearn about HF Digital Modes including PSK 31to be announced
3C11:00 - 11:55Purchasing EquipGuide to purchasing amateur radio equipmentPhil Lewis N2MUN
3D11:00 - 11:55QRPLow Power Communications funNorm Wesler K2YEW
4A1:00 - 1:55ARRLLearn about the League and its programsGeorge Tranos N2GA
5A1:00 - 1:55QSLingLearn the art of QSLingto be announced
5B1:00 - 1:55SatelliteHow to work Phase 3D and other amateur radio satellitesBill Scheibel N2NFI
5C1:00 - 1:55Practical Antenna TipsPractical tips on antenna installationsPhil Lewis N2MUN
5D1:00 - 1:55Kit BuildingTips and Techniques on how to build your next radioNeil Heft KC2KY
6A 2:00 - 2:55How to get your tower approvedHelp in your tower installation and approval processJeff Singer K2KV
6B 2:00 - 2:556 Meters - The "Magic" BandLearn about the fascinating 50 MHz ham bandKen Neubeck WB2AMU
6C 2:00 - 2:55Ask the ExpertsExperts will answer your technical questionsTeam of Experts
6D 2:00 - 2:55Disaster CommunicationsDisaster Communications - The "Real" ThingTom Carrubba KA2D
7A 3:00 - 3:55VE SessionFCC Amateur Radio License ExaminationsVE Team

Participating Amateur Radio Organizations

#ClubClub NameContact
1ARRLAmerican Radio Relay LeagueGeorge Tranos N2GA
2ARCECSAmerican Red Cross Emergency Communications ServiceGeorge Sau WB2ZTH
3GRUMMANGrumman Amateur Radio ClubPat Masterson KE2LJ
4GSBARCGreat South Bay Amateur Radio ClubPhil Lewis N2MUN
5HOSARCHall of Science Amateur Radio ClubLenny Menna W2LJM
6KCRCKings County Radio ClubAnthony Catalano WW2W
7LARCLarkfield Amateur Radio ClubStan Coffield N2NKI
8LIDXALong Island DX AssociationMarty Miller NN2C
9LIMARCLong Island Mobile Amateur Radio ClubDiane Ortiz K2DO
10MIARCMid Island Amateur Radio ClubMike Christoper W2IW
11NARCNassau Amateur Radio ClubLance Aue KA2EJD
12NCPARCNassau County Police Amateur Radio ClubGeorge Geller WB2GTC
13QCWAQuarter Century Wireless AssociationMarty Miller NN2C
14RCARCRadio Central Radio ClubNeil Heft KC2KY
15SCRCSuffolk County Radio ClubBill Black KB2YAP
16TOBARESTown of Babylon ARES/RACESWalter Wenzel KA2RGI
17WARCWantagh Amateur Radio ClubSid Wolin K2LJH

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