<html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xmlns:v="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:vml" xmlns:o="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office"><head><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml><o:OfficeDocumentSettings><o:AllowPNG/><o:PixelsPerInch>96</o:PixelsPerInch></o:OfficeDocumentSettings></xml><![endif]--></head><body><div class="ydp1f71d61fyahoo-style-wrap" style="font-family:Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:16px;"><br></div><div id="ydp52e4f250yahoo_quoted_7130058383" class="ydp52e4f250yahoo_quoted"><div style="font-family:'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:13px;color:#26282a;">

<div><div id="ydp52e4f250yiv3085251056"><div><div style="font-family:Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:16px;" class="ydp52e4f250yiv3085251056ydp8ffbcbc3yahoo-style-wrap"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><a shape="rect" href="https://www.newsvhf.com/conference/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><font size="5">Eastern VHF/UHF/Microwave Conference</a><br clear="none"></div><div style="font-size:16px;"><br clear="none"></div><div style="font-size:16px;"><br clear="none"></div><div dir="ltr"><div><h3 align="center" style="font-size:16px;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:Times New Roman;text-align:center;"><img align="left" src="https://www.newsvhf.com/images/image001.jpg" style="width:102px;max-width:102px;" data-inlineimagemanipulating="true" data-id="1706651957942"><img align="right" width="53" height="120" src="https://www.newsvhf.com/images/arrldiamond.jpg" data-inlineimagemanipulating="true"><span style="font-size:16pt;color:blue;">47th EASTERN VHF/UHF/MICROWAVE CONFERENCE:<span style="font-size:16pt;color:blue;"><br clear="none">APRIL 19-21, 2024<br clear="none">Hilton Garden Inn (860)-688-6400<br clear="none">555 Corporate Drive, Windsor, CT 06095<br clear="none">(I91 exit 38 to Day Hill Rd.)</h3><pre style="font-size:16px;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="color:navy;"> </pre><pre style="font-size:16px;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-size:14pt;color:navy;">4/18/24     <span style="font-size:14pt;">THURSDAY<span style="font-size:12pt;color:navy;"> Early Arrivers</pre><pre style="font-size:16px;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-size:12pt;color:navy;">    6-9pm      Meet in bar</pre><pre style="font-size:16px;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="color:navy;"> </pre><pre style="font-size:16px;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-size:14pt;color:navy;">4/19/24      <span style="font-size:14pt;">FRIDAY<span style="font-size:12pt;color:navy;"> LODGING</pre><pre style="font-size:16px;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-size:12pt;color:navy;">   12:30PM     Early Arrivers Lunch - meet K1MAP (413-222-9292) in Lobby</pre><pre style="font-size:16px;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-size:12pt;color:navy;">   2:00-5PM    Afternoon Workshop TBD </pre><pre style="font-size:16px;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-size:12pt;color:navy;">   6:00pm      HOSPITALITY ROOM (BYOB due to Hotel rules)</pre><pre style="font-size:16px;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-size:12pt;color:navy;">   7:30pm      Indoor SWAP/SELL & VENDORS.</pre><pre style="font-size:16px;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="color:navy;"> </pre><pre style="font-size:16px;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-size:14pt;color:navy;">4/20/24     <span style="font-size:14pt;">SATURDAY<span style="font-size:12pt;"> <span style="color:navy;">REGISTRATION, TALKS, AUCTIONS, TEST LAB , VENDORS & MORE.</pre><pre style="font-size:16px;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-size:16pt;color:green;">            Schedule Details Coming SOON</pre><pre style="font-size:16px;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-size:12pt;color:navy;">   7:30am       REGISTRATION BEGINS</pre><pre style="font-size:16px;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-size:12pt;color:navy;">   8:15 am      OPENING ANNOUNCEMENTS </pre><pre style="font-size:16px;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-size:12pt;color:navy;">   8:30am       TALKS BEGIN (see SCHEDULE):</pre><pre style="font-size:16px;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-size:12pt;color:navy;">   11:30pm      LUNCH (Pizza & Grinders included with Registration)</pre><pre style="font-size:16px;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-size:12pt;color:navy;">   1:15pm       TALKS RESUME</pre><pre style="font-size:16px;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-size:12pt;color:navy;">   4:15pm       TALKS CONCLUDE</pre><pre style="font-size:16px;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-size:12pt;color:navy;">   5:00pm       NEWS MEETING - W2AAU</pre><pre style="font-size:16px;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-size:12pt;color:navy;">   5:30pm       Pre-Banquet Hospitality Room</pre><pre style="font-size:16px;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-size:12pt;color:navy;">   7:00pm       BANQUET BUFFET (7 PM - 8:30 PM)</pre><pre style="font-size:16px;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-size:12pt;color:navy;">   8:20pm       Tom Kirby Award Presentation</pre><pre style="font-size:16px;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-size:12pt;color:navy;">   9:00pm       DOOR PRIZE EXTRAVAGANZA, Michele Clement W1MKY and Don Twombly W1FKF</pre><pre style="font-size:16px;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-size:16pt;color:green;">            Schedule Details Coming SOON</pre><pre style="font-size:16px;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="color:navy;"> </pre><pre style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="color:navy;"><font size="5" style="background-color:inherit;">4/21/24 <span style="font-size:12pt;color:navy;">    <b style="font-size:16px;"><span style="font-size:14pt;">SUNDAY</pre><pre style="font-size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Available rooms are King or two doubles.

We encourage everyone to register for the hotel as early as possible.

The hotel direct link is:

<a shape="rect" href="https://www.hilton.com/en/book/reservation/deeplink/?ctyhocn=BDLWHGI&groupCode=902&arrivaldate=2024-04-17&departuredate=2024-04-22&cid=OM,WW,HILTONLINK,EN,DirectLink&fromId=HILTONLINKDIRECThttps://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/bdlwhgi-hilton-garden-inn-hartford-north-bradley-intl-airport/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"></a></p><div style="font-size:x-large;"><a shape="rect" href="https://www.hilton.com/en/book/reservation/deeplink/?ctyhocn=BDLWHGI&groupCode=902&arrivaldate=2024-04-17&departuredate=2024-04-22&cid=OM,WW,HILTONLINK,EN,DirectLink&fromId=HILTONLINKDIRECThttps://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/bdlwhgi-hilton-garden-inn-hartford-north-bradley-intl-airport/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><u>Hilton Garden Inn at Bradley Airport, Windsor, CT</u></a></div><br clear="none">The hotel address is 555 Corporate Drive, Windsor, CT 06095<br clear="none">A complementary shuttle is available from Bradley Airport +1 860-688-6400<pre style="text-align:justify;"><b><span style="color:navy;">______________________________________________________________________</span></b></pre>MORE DETAILS WILL BE ADDED SOON - check back often.<br clear="none"><br clear="none">If you are interested in presenting a paper at the conference<br clear="none">or submitting one for the Proceedings please contact: Paul Wade, W1GHZ<br clear="none"><br clear="none">Questions? Contact one of the 2 Conference Co-Chairmen:<br clear="none">Paul Wade, W1GHZ, (presentations, proceedings)<br clear="none">Mark Casey, K1MAP, (hospitality, hotel, swaps/vendors)<br clear="none">cell 413-777-9828, home 413-566-2445.<br clear="none"><pre style="text-align:justify;"><b><span style="color:navy;"> <a shape="rect" href="mailto:w1ghz@arrl.net" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Email W1GHZ</a>  <a shape="rect" href="mailto:map92map@gmail.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Email K1MAP</a> </span></b></pre><pre style="text-align:justify;"><b><span style="color:navy;">______________________________________________________________________</span></b></pre><pre style="text-align:justify;"><b><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:navy;">Door Prize Coordinators:</span></b></pre><pre style="text-align:justify;"><b><span style="color:navy;">Michele Clement W1MKY and Don Twombly W1FKF</span></b></pre><pre><b><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:navy;">SHIP DOOR PRIZES TO:</span></b></pre><pre><b><span style="color:navy;">Don Twombly, W1FKF

23 Maura Dr.

Woburn, MA 01801</span></b></pre><pre style="text-align:justify;"><b><span style="color:navy;"> <a shape="rect" href="mailto:donw1fkf-prizes@yahoo.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Email W1FKF</a>  <a shape="rect" href="mailto:dpclement@tds.net" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Email W1MKY</a> </span></b></pre><pre style="text-align:justify;"><b><span style="color:navy;">______________________________________________________________________</span></b></pre><pre><b><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:navy;">SWAP n SELL INFO:</span></b></pre><pre><b><span style="color:navy;">MARK CASEY, K1MAP

303 Main Street

Hampden, Mass 01036

(413) 566-2445 (home) or 413-222-9292 (cell)</span></b></pre><pre><b><span style="color:navy;"> <a shape="rect" href="mailto:map92map@gmail.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Email K1MAP</a></span></b></pre><pre><b><span style="color:navy;">______________________________________________________________________</span></b></pre><pre><span style="font-size:14pt;">* Sponsored by the North East Weak Signal Group</span></pre><pre><span style="font-size:14pt;">* ARRL-Affiliated</span></pre><pre><span style="font-size:12pt;">Official Webpage: <a shape="rect" href="http://www.newsvhf.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><span style="color:windowtext;">http://www.newsvhf.com</span></a></span></pre><pre> For Eastern VHF/UHF Conference latest news updates and Registration forms.</pre></div></div></div></div></div>

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                <div style="font-size:13px;"><b>From:</b> Paul Wade W1GHZ <w1ghz.q@gmail.com></div><div style="font-size:13px;"><b>To:</b> </div><div style="font-size:13px;"><b>Subject:</b> 47th Eastern VHF/UHF/Microwave Conference - CALL FOR PAPERS</div><div style="font-size:13px;"><br clear="none"></div>

                <div><div id="ydp52e4f250yiv3085251056ydpad4c3749yiv8410249000"><div dir="ltr"><b><font size="3">Call for Papers and Presentations for the <br clear="none">47th Eastern VHF/UHF/Microwave Conference, </font></b><br clear="none"><span style="font-size:13px;">April 19-20, 2024, in Windsor,CT </span></div><div dir="ltr"><span style="font-size:13px;"><br clear="none">Sponsored by the North East Weak Signal Group (NEWS) </span><br clear="none"><br clear="none"><span style="font-size:13px;">Details at </span><a shape="rect" href="http://www.newsvhf.com/" style="font-size:13px;" class="ydp52e4f250yiv3085251056ydpb864ea54enhancr_card_7164809591" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">N.E.W.S. - Home</a> <br clear="none"><br clear="none"><span style="font-size:13px;">Presentations or papers are welcome on VHF, UHF, microwaves, and higher.  </span></div><div dir="ltr" style="font-size:13px;">All aspects welcome, technical and non-technical - operating, contesting, homebrewing, roving, software, EME, surplus, antennas, test equipment, amplifiers, SDR, 47 GHz super regen, attracting lightning, whatever.  <br clear="none"><br clear="none">Your winter project might be a good candidate - take some pictures.<br clear="none"><br clear="none">Submissions and questions to:<div id="ydp52e4f250yiv3085251056yqtfd11755" class="ydp52e4f250yiv3085251056yqt5073118185"><br clear="none">w1ghz <at> <a shape="rect" href="http://arrl.net" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">arrl.net</a><br clear="none"><br clear="none">73</div><br clear="none">Paul W1GHZ & Mark K1MAP<br clear="none">Co-Chairs<br clear="none"></div><div style="font-size:13px;"><br clear="none"></div><div id="ydp52e4f250yiv3085251056ydpa261502cenhancr_card_7164809591" style="font-size:13px;max-width:400px;font-family:YahooSans VF, YahooSans, Helvetica Neue, Segoe UI, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;" data-url="http://www.newsvhf.com/" data-type="YENHANCER" data-size="MEDIUM" class="ydp52e4f250yiv3085251056ydpa261502cyahoo-link-enhancr-card ydp52e4f250yiv3085251056ydpa261502cyahoo-link-enhancr-not-allow-cover ydp52e4f250yiv3085251056ydpa261502cymail-preserve-class ydp52e4f250yiv3085251056ydpa261502cymail-preserve-style"><a shape="rect" href="http://www.newsvhf.com/" style="text-decoration:none !important;color:#000 !important;" class="ydp52e4f250yiv3085251056ydpa261502cyahoo-enhancr-cardlink" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="max-width:400px;" class="ydp52e4f250yiv3085251056ydpa261502ccard-wrapper ydp52e4f250yiv3085251056ydpa261502cyahoo-ignore-table"><tbody><tr><td colspan="1" rowspan="1" width="400"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%" style="max-width:400px;border-width:1px;border-style:solid;border-color:rgb(224, 228, 233);border-radius:2px;" class="ydp52e4f250yiv3085251056ydpa261502ccard ydp52e4f250yiv3085251056ydpa261502cyahoo-ignore-table"><tbody><tr><td colspan="1" rowspan="1"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="background:#fff;position:relative;z-index:2;width:100%;max-width:400px;border-radius:0 0 2px 2px;border-top:1px solid rgb(224, 228, 233);" class="ydp52e4f250yiv3085251056ydpa261502ccard-info ydp52e4f250yiv3085251056ydpa261502cyahoo-ignore-table"><tbody><tr><td colspan="1" rowspan="1" style="background-color:#ffffff;padding:16px 0 16px 12px;vertical-align:top;border-radius:0 0 0 2px;"></td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1" style="vertical-align:middle;padding:12px 24px 16px 12px;width:99%;font-family:YahooSans VF, YahooSans, Helvetica Neue, Segoe UI, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;border-radius:0 0 2px 0;"><h2 style="font-size:14px;line-height:19px;margin:0px 0px 6px;font-family:YahooSans VF, YahooSans, Helvetica Neue, Segoe UI, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;color:rgb(29, 34, 40);max-width:314px;" class="ydp52e4f250yiv3085251056ydpa261502ccard-title">N.E.W.S. - Home</h2><div id="ydp52e4f250yiv3085251056yqtfd80004" class="ydp52e4f250yiv3085251056yqt5073118185"><p style="font-size:12px;line-height:16px;margin:0px;color:rgb(151, 158, 168);" class="ydp52e4f250yiv3085251056ydpa261502ccard-description"></p></div></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table></a></div><div id="ydp52e4f250yiv3085251056yqtfd37032" class="ydp52e4f250yiv3085251056yqt5073118185"><div style="font-size:13px;"><br clear="none"></div><div style="font-size:13px;"><br clear="none"></div>

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