[Mich VHF UHF Society] Great Lakes HamCon

[Patrick Thomas]

Thanks for sharing.  Who is coordinating the corresponding V/U/Microwave special interest meet-up? :)

Patrick
KB8DGC


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>As you may have heard, Michigan is going to have a large annual hamfest which
>will take place at Michigan International Speedway (MIS). The inaugural event
>will happen on October 7 & 8, 2017. Our goal is to turn this event into a
>world class ham radio convention destination located in the renowned Irish
>Hills. The Great Lakes HamCon is sponsored by the Great Lakes Amateur Radio
>Association. 
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>MIS is a huge, modern facility that will be unique in the hamfest world. The
>event will take place in the infield of the 2 mile track. There is a very large
>paved area in and near the pit road. There are three 7500 sq ft buildings that
>will house commercial vendors and plans are to utilize the very wide pit road
>for the flea market (selling spaces to each side with a wide walkway down the
>center of pit road). In addition, there will be plenty of paved area in the
>infield for more flea market space. 
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>MIS has a number of world class meeting rooms along pit road that are very well
>suited for meetings and get-togethers. Some meeting areas have complete A/V
>capability. While there will be many forums, there will still be adequate room
>for net and other organizational meetings. In addition booth space for your
>organization will be available. 
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>Michigan nets and other ham radio organizations are urged to contact us early
>to reserve your spot. There will be many hams that are going to attend this
>event and it is a perfect opportunity to assemble your group for a meeting. 
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>You can communicate with us at: info at glhamcon.org
>and find our website at www.glhamcon.org http://www.glhamcon.org/. We are looking
>forward to hearing from you. 
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>Larry, WB8R 
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>Great Lakes Amateur Radio Association 
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>wb8r at glhamcon.org 
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