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<div><b>From:</b> LoWeb@esp-inc.net <loweb@esp-inc.net></div><div><b>To:</b> </div><div><b>Sent:</b> Monday, July 1, 2024 at 02:47:10 PM CDT</div><div><b>Subject:</b> Huntsville Hamfest Microwave Activities</div><div><br clear="none"></div>
<div><div id="ydp1de82946yiv6331681445ydp6e3be77byiv6729011549"><div><div class="ydp1de82946yiv6331681445ydp6e3be77byiv6729011549WordSection1"><p class="ydp1de82946yiv6331681445ydp6e3be77byiv6729011549MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#1F3864;">All, </span></p><div><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#1F3864;">On Aug. 17<sup>th</sup> and 18<sup>th</sup> of this year, the Huntsville Hamfest (https://hamfest.org/) will take place in Huntsville, AL. </span></div><div><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#1F3864;"><br clear="none"></span></div><div><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#1F3864;">Traditionally there has been a VHF/UHF/Microwave forum on Sat. afternoon, but this year will emphasize the microwave bands with two hours devoted to the forum and several other microwave activities before and after the forum. </span></div><div><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#1F3864;"><br clear="none"></span></div><div><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#1F3864;">There will be a “Meet & Greet” dinner on Friday evening (order from the menu), the forum itself, a tune-up range for 10 GHz, and operating activities for those wanting to gain contest points since the 10 GHz & Up contest coincides with the hamfest. </span></div><div><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#1F3864;"><br clear="none"></span></div><div><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#1F3864;">The attached agenda details the schedule of events below, so here is an opportunity to meet and work your fellow microwave operators, some that you don’t normally work or meet.</span></div><div><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#1F3864;">The more folks that attend, the more contacts you can have for the contest, so come and join in the fun while attending a great hamfest with all of the major dealers and equipment manufacturers. </span></div><div><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#1F3864;"><br clear="none"></span></div><div><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#1F3864;">The antenna tune-up and contest operating location takes place at the parking garage for the hamfest, and the hamfest and flea market are indoors in an air-conditioned environment. </span></div><div><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#1F3864;"><br clear="none"></span></div><div><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#1F3864;">Now isn’t that cool!</span><span style="color:rgb(31, 56, 100);font-family:Arial, sans-serif;font-size:12pt;"> </span></div><p class="ydp1de82946yiv6331681445ydp6e3be77byiv6729011549MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#1F3864;">73’s……Ben/K4QF </span></p></div></div>
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<hr><p dir="ltr" data-setdir="false"></p><div><p class="ydpaf4b74bbMsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;line-height:107%">HSV HAMFEST MICROWAVE
10 GHz+ FORUM ADGENDA</span></b></p>
<p class="ydpaf4b74bbMsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center">(<a href="https://hamfest.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://hamfest.org/</a>)<b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;line-height:107%"></span></b></p>
<p class="ydpaf4b74bbMsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="line-height: 150%;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol"><span>·<span style="font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: Times New Roman;">
</span></span></span><!--[endif]-->6 p.m. FRI, AUG. 16<sup>TH</sup> – Meet &
Greet dinner at Valley Hill Country Club, 8300 Valley Hill Dr., Huntsville, Ph.
256-883-0850.<span> </span>Please inform Jay, K4NKT,
of your plans to attend.<span> </span>K4NKT, Jay, Ph.
256-503-1128, email: k4nkt.jay@gmail.com.</p>
<p class="ydpaf4b74bbMsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: 150%;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol"><span>·<span style="font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: Times New Roman;">
</span></span></span><!--[endif]-->2 p.m., SAT, AUG 17<sup>th</sup> – Hamfest Microwave
Forum Presentations, Hour I will concentrate on 10 GHz; equipment for the band,
modes of propagation, etc.<span> </span>Don, KD4APP,
will have test equipment (power meter, spectrum analyzer, signal generator) for
measurements and testing for 10 GHz.</p>
<p class="ydpaf4b74bbMsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: 150%;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol"><span>·<span style="font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: Times New Roman;">
</span></span></span><!--[endif]-->3 p.m., SAT, AUG 17<sup>th</sup> – Hour II will
dwell on 24, 47, and 78 GHz.<span> </span>Operators
on these bands have been invited to bring their expertise and experiences to
present to attendees for getting on these bands.</p>
<p class="ydpaf4b74bbMsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: 150%;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol"><span>·<span style="font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: Times New Roman;">
</span></span></span><!--[endif]-->4 p.m., SAT, AUG.17<sup>th</sup> – The microwave
activities will pause for the regular hamfest drawing for one of the major
prizes for the hamfest.</p>
<p class="ydpaf4b74bbMsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: 150%;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol"><span>·<span style="font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: Times New Roman;">
</span></span></span><!--[endif]-->4:30 p.m., SAT, AUG 17<sup>th</sup> – Operators
can walk across Monroe St. to the Von Braun Center Parking garage for antenna
adjustments using a weak signal source.<span>
</span>See image below.</p>
<p class="ydpaf4b74bbMsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: 150%;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol"><span>·<span style="font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: Times New Roman;">
</span></span></span><!--[endif]-->4:30 p.m., SAT, AUG 17<sup>th</sup> – TV Tower
Scatter contacts.<span> </span>Von Braun Parking
Garage to Monte Sano TV Towers to remote locations.<span> </span>See image below.</p>
<p class="ydpaf4b74bbMsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="line-height: 150%;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol"><span>·<span style="font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: Times New Roman;">
</span></span></span><!--[endif]-->7:30 p.m., SAT, AUG 17<sup>th</sup> – Conclude
outdoor testing/operating and adjourn to Old Heidelberg Restaurant for dinner
and conversation.</p></div><div><br clear="none"></div>
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