Fwd: [VHF] COMING TO YOUR AREA - ANNUAL 36th EASTERN UHF/UHF CONFERENCE APRIL 16, 17 & 18th, 2010

[David McKenzie]

For those not on the other reflectors -- swap meet is on sunday.

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From: Bruce <n2liv at optonline.net>
Date: Thu, Jan 28, 2010 at 12:02 PM
Subject: [VHF] COMING TO YOUR AREA - ANNUAL 36th EASTERN UHF/UHF CONFERENCE
APRIL 16, 17 & 18th, 2010
To: moon-net at list-serv.davidv.net, vhf at w6yx.stanford.edu, NEWS <
newsvhf at mailman.qth.net>, microwave at echo.eclectechs.com,
wsvhf at mailman.qth.net


Call for Papers and presentations for the 36th  Annual Eastern VHF/UHF
Conference April 16th thru April 18, 2010, Crowne Plaza Hotel in Enfield,
Ct.

The NEWS (NorthEast Weak Signal Grouop) 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 Polaza Hotel, Enfield, Ct. on
April 16, 17 & 18, 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 >
inch
margin on the other three sides.  All text, drawings, photos, etc. should be
color if possible for inclusion of the Conference Proceedings DVD. Station
photos 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 CD format
proceedings.  Send all questions, comments and submissions to the program
chair, Bruce Wood, N2LIV via N2LIV @optonline. net.


We will have a Hospitality suite on Friday Evening for those arriving early,
starting at 6:00 PM to 11:00 PM. Saturday Morning conference registration
will
begin at 7:30 AM and talks and bandsessions will start at 8:30 AM.  A
banquet
dinner will be held at 7:00 PM with Trivia Quizz and banuet prize raffles.
An
outdoor  flea market on Sunday, weather permitting. Staring this year flea
market entrance for both buyers and sellers is FREE!!!  VHF and above
related
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
equipment
 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 &18,
 2010 in Enfield,Ct.

 SEE OUR WEB SITE FOR FUTURE INFORMATION & PAYPAL or MAIL REGISTRATION.
 http://www.newsvhf.com/vhfconf.html

 Thank You,

Bruce N2LIV
Conference Chairman

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