Friday, April 9th. (2:00 P.M. 每 6:00 P.M.) ? Saturday, April 10th. (8:30 A.M. 每 3:00 P.M.)
Special Guest, K9LA 每 well informed on many topics of interest to Hams: Propagation, the Ionosphere, Solar Cycles, Aurora, HF& VHF,
Contesting, DX and much more. Visit Carl＊s Propagation website ()
where you'll find many informative and
practical
articles from his monthly WorldRadio Propagation column, along with articles contributed to other Amateur Radio publications. Attend his
two Superfest forums, and during the show you can talk to Carl and his XYL Vicky, AE9YL at the ARRL booth.
Superfest Streaming Video
FRIDAY, April 9th
2:00 P.M. 每 6:00 P.M
SUPERFEST OPEN
5:00 P.M 每 6:00 P.M.
FORUM: D-STAR DE-MYSTIFIED (Speaker(s) TBA)
There will be a special D-STAR INFORMATION BOOTH?with operational
D-STAR equipment and staffed by the Milwaukee Digital Operators Group
(MADOG) and others. Have your questions about D-STAR answered and signup
for a Special Drawing for an ICOM ID-880H (D-STAR Ready) transceiver.
SATURDAY, April 10th
8:30 A.M. 每 11:15 A.M.
V.E. TESTING 每 Bring a form of ID (driver＊s license O.K.), the Original & Photocopy
of your Ham license (if applicable) and any CSCE. (Last exam at 11:00 A.M.)
8:30 A.M.
每 NOON
QSL CARD CHECKING (DXCC,WAS,WAC & VUCC)
At the ARRL Booth. Courtesy of Ron Gorski, N9AU (Greater Milwaukee
DX
Association) with assists from Carl Luetzelschwab, K9LA and XYL Vickey, AE9YL.
9:30 A.M. 每 10:30 A.M.
2 METER FOX HUNT CHALLENGE
Bring your HT or favorite tracker. There will be multiple transmitters hidden around
the AES property that can be easily tracked on foot. It starts at the Fox Hunter＊s booth.
SATURDAY FORUMS
8:45 a.m. 每 9:30 a.m.
CONTESTING: Making The Next Step?
每 Gary Sutcliffe, W9XT?(Unified?Microsystems and Columnist for the ARRL＊s National Contest Journal)
每 Techniques?for helping contesters improve their scores and move up to the next
level.
9:40 a.m. 每 10:25 a.m.
AN UPDATE ON CYCLE 24: How＊s it Doing? What to Expect!
Carl Luetzelschwab, K9LA
The current cycle has started a bit sluggish but is now showing signs of increasing activity.
Is this cycle just behind schedule? Are the numbers going to skyrocket or will they be
lower than anticipated? Find out from Carl!?
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10:35 a.m. 每 11:20 a.m.
GROUNDING TECHNIQUES for Improved Station Performance & Safety
Emmett Hohensee, W?QH (Chief Engineer, Radiowavz Antennas, Inc.)
No matter what the antenna, with proper grounding your signals will be stronger and
you＊ll be safer. First hand experiences and info on creating effective ground
systems.
11:30 a.m. 每 12:15 p.m.
PROPAGATION PLANNING for DXpeditions
Carl Luetzelschwab, K9LA
Expanding on this cycle 24 update and information on his own personal DX efforts and
ham radio experiences. Looking ahead and planning for a productive portable operation
or DXpedition 每 the locations, bands and hours of operation for best results, MUF
issues, Geomagnetic Field Activity issues, and Low Band issues.?
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12:25 p.m. 每 1:25 p.m.
GORDON WEST SHOW
Gordon West, WB6NOA (Gordon West Radio School)
Vintage Gordo with lots of funny and informative stuff.
1:35 p.m. 每 2:35
p.m.
WEATHER
Michael Fish (Meteorologist, WTMJ-TV Milwaukee)
Back by popular demand with more on weather, storm spotting and safety. A video
tour of WTMJ-TV＊s Weather Department with Mike preparing a forecast using
computers, radar, weather data, etc. ※On-the Air§ 每 the weather set and Mike at work.
Talk-in: N9LKH (145.130/144.530, PL 127.3 Hz) and KC9LKZ (MADOG) UHF D-Star, 442.46875 +
Parking: If the AES lot is full please use the Elks＊ Lodge lot just across the street and to the East?
Food: provided by BSA, Troop 205
Prizes: Drawings each 1/2-hour; Grand Prize drawing Saturday 2:45 P.M. (Must be present for 1/2-hour drawings, but not for Grand Prize)
Specials/ Instant
Coupons: If you are unable to attend Superfest, call 1-800-558-0411 or check our
Website () during show hours for the Specials or Instant Coupons that are in effect for Superfest.
AMATEUR ELECTRONIC SUPPLY 每 5710 W. Good Hope Road Milwaukee, WI 53223 414-358-0333 ? 1-800-558-0411 ?
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