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Hamvention Reports Second-Largest Attendance Ever for 2017 Show
More State and Local Governments Honor Amateur Radio in vance of Field
Day 2017
W1AW Announces Field Day Bulletin Schedule
The Doctor Will See You Now!
President to Name Jessica Rosenworcel for New FCC Term
China Launches Satellites Carrying Amateur Radio Transponders
Thirteen US Schools/Groups Move Closer to Hosting ARISS Contacts
US Fish and Wildlife Service Okays Baker Island DXpeditions, with
Strict Conditions
INSPIRE-2 Ground Controllers Turn to Amateur Radio to Rescue Stalled
Satellite
Hundreds of Stations Report Hearing WSPR Signal from Canada C3
Expedition
In Brief...
The K7RA Solar Update
Just Ahead in Radiosport
Upcoming ARRL Section, State, and Division Conventions
Hamvention Reports Second-Largest Attendance Ever for 2017 Show
The tally is in, and Hamvention® 2017, at its new venue in Xenia,
Ohio, attracted 29,296 attendees, official spokesperson Mike Kalter,
W8CI, told ARRL. That is the second-largest attendance in the history
of the event. Hamvention attendance peaked in 1993 at 33,669, before
the 1996 change in date from April to May, when the show was still
being held at Hara Arena. Attendance in 2016 for the show's final year
at Hara was 25,364. Hamvention relocated to the Greene County
Fairgrounds and Expo Center this year, after Hara Arena closed last
summer. Hamvention General Chair Ron Cramer, KD8ENJ, called 2017 "a
most successful year."
"We knew this would be a big year, but this was even beyond our
expectations," Cramer said. "The challenge was great to reinvent
Hamvention at a new venue in a very short time period. From all the
e-mails, letters, and calls I have received over the last few weeks,
we have accomplished it successfully." Cramer expressed appreciation
for all constructive criticisms and said each idea is being evaluated.
Held May 19-21, Hamvention 2017 has received largely positive reviews,
despite traffic problems on opening day and heavy rain during the
weekend.
"We all recognize the traffic, rain, mud, and parking issues, but part
of those issues were corrected even before show weekend was over,"
Cramer said. "Other issues are being worked on already for next year's
show." He and Kalter said the Hamvention Committee has joined Greene
County, municipal officials, and the Greene County Fairgrounds and
Expo Center visory Board in addressing improvements for 2018. Kalter
and Cramer also thanked the 657 volunteers who put in long hours to
make Hamvention 2017 a reality. The Dayton Amateur Radio Association
(DARA) sponsors Hamvention.
"We can't control the rain, but we promise there will not be some of
the other issues next year," Cramer said. "There may even be some new
surprises in store," he added, pointing out that Hamvention has 3 more
months to plan for the 2018 event than it did for this year's. Read
more.
More State and Local Governments Honor Amateur Radio in vance of Field
Day 2017
ditional state and local governments have taken the opportunity to
honor Amateur Radio in the form of various proclamations, as ARRL
Field Day approaches. These proclamations arrived too late for
inclusion in last week's edition of The ARRL Letter.
In Indiana, Governor Eric Holcomb has proclaimed June 19-25 as Amateur
Radio Week. He cited Field Day's function as an emergency preparedness
exercise and recognized Amateur Radio's role in emergency response and
communication support for public events.
The Board of Supervisors of Ventura County, California, has proclaimed
June as Amateur Radio Month in recognition of Field Day. "Amateur
Radio operators are committed to the values of community service,
continuous training, staying current with advances in technology,
providing mentorship to new operators, and never charging for their
services," the proclamation said. It cited Field Day as "a 24-hour
exercise that simulates field operations under emergency conditions."
The borough of Audubon, New Jersey, has proclaimed June 19-25 as
Amateur Radio Week in the Camden County community. The proclamation
notes that radio amateurs work with federal, state, and borough
community services to provide communication support during times of
natural disasters, severe weather, and other emergencies, as well as
for public events. It specifically points to Amateur Radio support
during Hurricane Sandy and other weather-related events that affected
New Jersey.
In Pennsylvania, Governor Tom Wolf, has proclaimed June as Amateur
Radio Month. "Amateur Radio is both a hobby and service to the
community," Wolf wrote in his proclamation. "I applaud all the men and
women who graciously volunteer their time and talents to benefit their
communities."
Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson has proclaimed June 18-25 as Amateur
Radio Week. His proclamation cited the role that "dedicated Amateur
Radio operators" play in providing emergency communication support,
particularly in times of severe weather. He also cited Amateur Radio's
volunteer support to "charitable causes and public service events."
In Wyoming, Governor Matthew Mead has proclaimed June 19-25 as Amateur
Radio week, citing ham volunteers' role in providing communication
support and in the SKYWARN program. "Wyoming radio amateurs continue
to improve their communication skills by operating in the 24-hour
emergency simulation known as 'Field Day' on June 24-25," the
proclamation said.
The city of Wichita, Kansas, has proclaimed June 19-25 as Amateur
Radio Week. Wichita Amateur Radio Club President Marc Hammann, K0VFW,
accepted a proclamation from the Mayor Jeff Longwell and the City
Council on June 20. The proclamation cites the role of radio amateurs
in providing emergency and public service communication, promoting
STEM educational initiatives, and the SKYWARN program.
The city of Goose Creek, South Carolina, Mayor Michael Heitzler has
proclaimed June 19-25 as Amateur Radio Week there. The proclamation
calls Amateur Radio a valuable tool during emergencies, such as
hurricanes. "Amateur Radio has once again proved its undisputed
relevance in the modern world," the proclamation states. "Amateur
Radio has continued to provide a bridge between peoples, societies,
and countries by creating friendships and the sharing of ideas."
The village of Skokie, Illinois, has proclaimed June 19-25 as Amateur
Radio Week. The proclamation signed by Mayor George Van Dusen, cites
Amateur Radio's communication support role in emergency response and
public events and its participation in the SKYWARN program.
Field Day is Saturday and Sunday, June 24 and 25. The Field Day
Locator will display the locations of Field Day sites that are open to
the public and news media.
W1AW Announces Field Day Bulletin Schedule
Maxim Memorial Station W1AW at ARRL Headquarters has announced its
Field Day 2017 bulletin schedule.
The Maritime Radio Historical Society (MRHS) station K6KPH will
transmit the W1AW Field Day 2017 bulletin for the benefit of west
coast stations.
W1AW will operate on its regularly published frequencies.
CW: 1.8025, 3.5815, 7.0475, 14.0475, 18.0975, 21.0675, 28.0675, and
147.555 MHz.
Digital: 3.5975, 7.095, 14.095, 18.1025, 21.095, 28.095, and 147.555
MHz.
Phone: 1.855, 3.990, 7.290, 14.290, 18.160, 21.390, 28.590, and
147.555 MHz.
W1AW will transmit the Field Day bulletin using 45.45-baud Baudot
(RTTY), PSK31 in BPSK mode, and MFSK16, in that order.
The W1AW EchoLink conference server W1AWBDCT will also carry the W1AW
Field Day bulletin in real time during the transmissions.
K6KPH will transmit on CW on these frequencies: 3.5815, 7.0475,
14.0475, 18.0975, and 21.0675 MHz. K6KPH will transmit using RTTY,
BPSK31, and MFSK16, in that order, on 7.095 and 14.095 MHz. The K6KPH
schedule is accurate as of June 19, 2017.
ditional transmissions or schedule changes will be posted.
The Doctor Will See You Now!
"Generators" is the topic of the new (June 22) episode of the "ARRL
The Doctor is In" podcast. Listen...and learn!
Sponsored by DX Engineering, "ARRL The Doctor is In" is an informative
discussion of all things technical. Listen on your computer, tablet,
or smartphone -- whenever and wherever you like!
Every 2 weeks, your host, QST Editor-in-Chief Steve Ford, WB8IMY, and
the Doctor himself, Joel Hallas, W1ZR, will discuss a broad range of
technical topics. You can also e-mail your questions to
doctor@arrl.org, and the Doctor may answer them in a future podcast.
Enjoy "ARRL The Doctor is In" on Apple iTunes, or by using your iPhone
or iPad podcast app (just search for "ARRL The Doctor is In"). You can
also listen online at Blubrry, or at Stitcher (free registration
required, or browse the site as a guest) and through the free Stitcher
app for iOS, Kindle, or Android devices. If you've never listened to a
podcast before, download our beginner's guide.
President to Name Jessica Rosenworcel for New FCC Term
In a low-key announcement on June 13, President Donald Trump indicated
that he plans to nominate former FCC Commission member Jessica
Rosenworcel to fill the open Democratic slot on the FCC. Rosenworcel
served on the Commission from 2012 to 2016, leaving at the end of last
year after the US Senate was unable to extend her term before time ran
out on that session of Congress. Rosenworcel has been a vocal
supporter of net neutrality and supported rules drafted by then-FCC
Chairman Tom Wheeler that would treat internet providers more like
utilities. The FCC's new Republican Chairman, Ajit Pai, has reversed
course on that initiative.
"I congratulate Jessica Rosenworcel on the announcement that President
Trump will nominate her to serve another term on the Federal
Communications Commission," Pai said in a prepared statement. "She has
a distinguished record of public service, including the 4 1/2 years we
worked together at this agency, and I look forward to working with her
once again to advance the public interest."
Rosenworcel also has advocated for FCC initiatives that seek to close
what she calls "the homework gap" stemming from disparities in the
availability of broadband service, especially in rural communities,
which can hamper the ability of students in those areas to use the
internet for school assignments. Senate Democratic Leader Chuck
Schumer formally recommended Rosenworcel's appointment to the open FCC
slot.
The lone Democratic member on a now three-member FCC is Mignon
Clyburn. The other Republican member is Michael O'Rielly. President
Trump is expected to announce a Republican candidate to the FCC, to
return the Commission to its full five-member complement. Read more.
China Launches Satellites Carrying Amateur Radio Transponders
CAMSAT has announced that two Amateur Radio payloads piggybacked on
the optical remote-sensing microsatellites OVS-1A and OVS-1B were
launched on June 15 from China's Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center. The
primary launch mission is a hard X-ray modulation telescope satellite.
The Amateur Radio payloads are designated CAS-4A and CAS-4B.
CAS-4A (call sign BJ1SK) carries an inverting U/V linear transponder,
with a CW telemetry beacon at 145.888 MHz and 4.8 kb GMSK telemetry at
145.835 MHz. The transponder uplink is 435.220 MHz; the downlink is
145.870 MHz.
CAS-4B (call sign: BJ1SL) carries an essentially identical inverting
U/V linear transponder, with a CW telemetry beacon at 145.910 MHz and
GMSK telemetry at 145.890 MHz. The transponder uplink is 435.280 MHz;
the downlink is 145.925 MHz.
"The frequencies of transponders are center frequencies, and
uplinks/downlinks are both 20 kHz wide," CAMSAT's Alan Kung, BA1DU,
explained. "The transponders are linear and good for SSB/CW
operation."
Both CAS-4A and CAS-4B are equipped with quarter-wave monopole
antennas for VHF and UHF. -- Thanks to Alan Kung, BA1DU/CAMSAT
Thirteen US Schools/Groups Move Closer to Hosting ARISS Contacts
Thirteen schools and organizations have moved into the second phase of
the selection process to host the earthbound end of an Amateur Radio
contact with an International Space Station (ISS) crew member. Amateur
Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) is in the process of
selecting schools and groups to host ARISS school/group contacts
during the first half of 2018.
The 13 prospective hosts will now submit ground station equipment
plans. These must demonstrate the ability of the school or
organization to execute the ham radio contact. Once final equipment
plans are approved by the ARISS technical team, finalists will be
placed on the schedule according to their availability and flexibility
to match the scheduling opportunities that NASA makes available.
A primary goal of the ARISS program is to engage young people in
science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) activities,
and to raise their awareness of space exploration, Amateur Radio,
communications, and related career possibilities.
The schools and organizations are:
Bellefonte Area Middle School, Bellefonte, Pennsylvania
Central Islip Union Free School District, Central Islip, New York
Central Magnet Math & Science Elementary School, Batesville,Arkansas
Freeport Public Schools, Freeport, New York
Indian Trails Middle School, Winter Springs, Florida
Mill Springs Academy, Alpharetta, Georgia
Moore Square GT/AIG Magnet School, Raleigh, North Carolina
Mooreland Heights Elementary, Knoxville, Tennessee
Museum of Science & Technology with Danforth Middle School, Syracuse,
New York
Parkside Middle School, San Bruno, California
Pinson Valley High School, Pinson, Alabama
Salado Intermediate School, Salado, Texas
Students for the Exploration & Development of Space, College Station,
Texas
ARISS is a cooperative venture of AMSAT, ARRL, and NASA in the US, and
other international space agencies and Amateur Radio organizations
around the world. Read more.
US Fish and Wildlife Service Okays Baker Island DXpeditions, with
Strict Conditions
The US Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) has agreed that a DXpedition to
Baker and Howland Islands (KH1) -- the fourth most-wanted DXCC entity
-- would be an acceptable use, but has detailed strict conditions
under which it would issue a special use permit (SUP). The FWS
recently completed a compatibility determination for Amateur Radio
operation on Baker Island National Wildlife Refuge, and two dozen
comments showed "strong support" for Amateur Radio operation on the
ecologically sensitive island refuge, the FWS said. Baker Island is
1,830 nautical miles southwest of Honolulu -- an 8-day voyage.
"While...not a wildlife-dependent public use according to National
Wildlife Refuge ministration Act of 1966, as amended, Amateur Radio
operation is a use that assists in the management of the resources
indirectly," the FWS said in its Compatibility Determination, released
on June 8. "By allowing Amateur Radio operators to visit the PRIMNM
[Pacific Remote Islands Marine National Monument] refuges, the refuges
benefit through the ability of staff to visit remote island sites to
monitor wildlife populations, habitats, detect invasive species
introductions, and perform management actions that would otherwise
require the Service to charter a vessel."
Citing an estimated cost of at least $250,000 to charter a vessel with
a 14-day layover, the FWS noted that "most of the remote island
refuges within the PRIMNM are rarely visited due to budget
constraints."
Baker and Howland Islands are part of the Pacific Remote Islands
Marine National Monument (PRIMNM), created by former President George
W. Bush under the authority of the Antiquities Act of 1906. The
monument was expanded by President Barack Obama.
The Compatibility Determination mandated 18 stipulations for Amateur
Radio DXpeditions visiting the refuge. A DXpedition to the refuge
could last up to 14 days, with only 12 days of radio operation.
The last DXpedition to Baker Island took place in April and May of
2002.
"Complete avoidance of seabird colonies will minimize nest disturbance
and prevent burrow nest cave-ins," the FWS said in its Compatibility
Determination. "Activities on Baker Island will always attract the
land crabs that inhabit this location. All efforts must be taken to
avoid inadvertently feeding or entrapping these animals."
The FWS would also have to approve QSL cards to ensure that they
include "an informative or educational statement about the refuge."
Read more -- Thanks to The Daily DX, FWS
INSPIRE-2 Ground Controllers Turn to Amateur Radio to Rescue Stalled
Satellite
Amateur Radio came to the rescue of the INSPIRE-2 CubeSat, built by
the University of Sydney in collaboration with the Australian National
University, and the University of New South Wales. According to the
Wireless Institute of Australia (WIA), the CubeSat is designed to
"explore the lower thermosphere, for re-entry research and in-orbit
demonstration of technologies and miniaturized sensors" and is part of
the QB-50 constellation of research CubeSats. Its operational
frequency was coordinated by IARU to be in the satellite segment of
the 70-centimeter Amateur Radio band.
After its deployment from the International Space Station (ISS) in
late May, INSPIRE-2 showed no signs of life. The engineering group on
the ground tested various scenarios on the INSPIRE-2 engineering
model, concluding that the spacecraft's battery had depleted due to
the CubeSat's extended stay on board the ISS prior to orbit. The
ground controllers theorized that the satellite was trapped in an
endless loop, but was still listening while trying to deploy its
antenna, making reception of signals from Earth difficult.
The ground team devised a set of commands that, if received, would
instruct the satellite to wait until its battery was charged before
attempting to deploy its antenna. UNSW and ANU ground stations
transmitted the recovery command without success, however, eventually
deciding that more power was needed to overcome the lack of receiver
sensitivity caused by the still-stowed antenna.
PI9CAM at the CAMRAS Foundation Dwingeloo Astronomic Observatory in
Leiden, the Netherlands, responded to a call to the moonbounce
community and offered to transmit a high-power signal using a 25-meter
dish that's normally used for radio astronomy but also for EME.
Success of the approach was confirmed on June 11, and Dimitrios
Tsifakis, VK1SV, who is part of the ANU team, was subsequently able to
send commands to the satellite from the ANU Earth station for the
first time. The satellite had come back to life!
WIA called it, "a wonderful example of successful collaboration
between radio amateurs and the academic community." -- Thanks to WIA
News. Read more.
Hundreds of Stations Report Hearing WSPR Signal from Canada C3
Expedition
Hundreds of Amateur Radio stations have reported receiving the WSPR
signal being transmitted by CG3EXP on 20, 30, and 40 meters from the
Canada C3 expedition to track the vessel Polar Prince as it transits
Canada from east to west via the Northwest Passage in 150 days to
celebrate Canada's 150th anniversary. This marks the first time that
WSPR has been used to track a vessel. The expedition, which started on
June 1, will continue until October 28, ending in Victoria, British
Columbia. It's currently on the third of 15 planned legs of its
journey, en route from Baie-Comeau, Quebec, to Charlottetown, Prince
Edward Island. The 220-foot-long Polar Prince, a former Canadian Coast
Guard vessel, is a research icebreaker.
The Polar Prince.
CG3EXP has been transmitting on 20, 30, and 40 meters at 20-minute
intervals since leaving Toronto on June 1. The CG3EXP WSPR HF end-fed
antenna, on the ship's port side, slopes up to the mid mast at 62° --
some 46 feet of insulated wire, approximately 0.5 λ on 30 meters. A
live tracking link, generated by QRP Labs, the supplier of the
transmitting hardware, is being hosted by Jeff Milne, VE3EFF.
Stations with an HF receiver and the free WSPR application can receive
the CG3EXP signals directly from the ship on 40, 30, or 20 meters, and
the location can be gated to the internet and tracked on WSPRnet.
The project is seeking radio amateurs who are in close radio proximity
to the route to receive the CG3EXP signal using the WSPR application
on their existing equipment and uploading the data to the internet.
This can be entirely automated via the WSPR application.
For more information, contact Barrie Crampton, VE3BSB. -- Thanks to
Radio Amateurs of Canada
In Brief...
FCC Chairman to Appoint New Enforcement Bureau Chief: FCC Chairman
Ajit Pai has announced that he intends to appoint Rosemary C. Harold
to serve as chief of the Enforcement Bureau. Michael Carowitz, who has
been serving as acting bureau chief, will become the Bureau's deputy
chief. Harold is an attorney with experience within the FCC agency and
in private practice; she's also a former journalist. "This agency has
a critical role to play in enforcing the law to protect consumers and
support competition in the communications marketplace," Pai said. "Our
Enforcement Bureau has been getting back on track in recent months,
and I am confident in Rosemary's ability to continue this progress."
Pai also praised Carowitz's work as acting chief. "Michael's steady
hand at the helm of this important Bureau has helped us stay on task
in protecting consumers and enforcing the law," Pai said. The
Enforcement Bureau is charged with enforcing the Communications Act,
FCC rules, and various licensing terms and conditions. It also
investigates instances of possible unlawful conduct involving the
regulated RF spectrum.
13 Colonies Special Event Returns July 1-7: The ninth annual "13
Colonies Special Event" will take place July 1-7, with activity
starting at 1300 UTC on July 1 and continuing until 0400 on July 7
(the evening of July 6 in US time zones). Participating stations try
to contact all 13 Colony Stations plus two Bonus Stations -- a clean
sweep, a la ARRL November Sweepstakes. Stations in each of the
original 13 colonies will be on the air using 1 × 2 special
event call signs. The bonus stations will be WM3PEN in Philadelphia
and GB13COL in Durham, England. Call signs and their respective states
are K2A, New York; K2B, Virginia; K2C, Rhode Island; K2D, Connecticut;
K2E, Delaware; K2F, Maryland; K2G, Georgia; K2H, Massachusetts; K2I,
New Jersey; K2J, North Carolina; K2K, New Hampshire; K2L, South
Carolina, and K2M, Pennsylvania. ditional information is on the 13
Colonies website.
Ulrich Rohde, N1UL, Wins Prestigious W.G. Cady Award: Well-known
scientist and radio amateur Ulrich Rohde, N1UL, is the recipient of
the 2017 W.G. Cady Award, "for pioneering research, development, and
commercialization of signal-generating and processing devices for
commercial and scientific applications." Sponsored by the IEEE
Ultrasonics, Ferroelectrics, and Frequency Control (UFFC) Society, the
Cady Award recognizes outstanding contributions related to the fields
of piezoelectric or other classical frequency control, synthesis, and
measurement; and resonant sensor devices. Recipients are selected by
the IFCS/EFTF Joint Program Committee.
The K7RA Solar Update
Tad Cook, K7RA, Seattle, reports: Average daily sunspot numbers rose
over the June 15-21 reporting week, from 4.9 to 29.4. The previous
week saw 4 days with no sunspots, and this week there were no
zero-sunspot days, hence the dramatic increase in the average. Average
daily solar flux nudged from 74.4 to 74.6
The average daily planetary A index went from 7.3 to 9.4, and the
mid-latitude A index from 6.9 to 8.1.
Predicted solar flux is 75 on June 22-28; 74 on June 29-July 4; 75 on
July 5-7; 77 on July 8-9; 74 on July 10-14; 75 on July 15-17; 74, 72,
and 74 on July 18-20; 70 on July 21-23; 74 on July 24-31, and 75 on
August 1-3.
Predicted planetary A index is 8 on June 22; 12 on Jun 23-24; 10 and 8
on June 25-26; 5 on June 27-July 12; 20 and 12 on July 13-14; 10 on
July 15-16; 5 on July 17-18; 8 on July 19; 12 on July 20-21; 10 and 8
on July 22-23, and 5 on July 24-August 5.
Conditions for ARRL Field Day this weekend should be good. The
planetary A index had been predicted at 5, but the current weekend
projection is for 12 and 10; certainly workable. Predicted solar flux
is 75 for both days.
Sunspot numbers for June 15-21 were 28, 28, 28, 27, 26, 34, and 35,
with a mean of 29.4. The 10.7-centimeter flux was 77.4, 73.5, 74.8,
74.9, 73.6, 74.4, and 73.7, with a mean of 74.6. Estimated planetary A
indices were 4, 25, 15, 10, 5, 3, and 4, with a mean of 9.4. Estimated
mid-latitude A indices were 5, 18, 12, 9, 7, 3, and 3, with a mean of
8.1.
Send me your reports and observations.
Just Ahead in Radiosport
June 24 -- UFT QRP Contest (CW)
June 24-25 -- ARRL Field Day (Phone, CW, digital)
June 24-25 -- Battle of Carabobo International Contest (CW, phone)
June 24-25 -- His Majesty the King of Spain Contest (SSB)
June 24-25 -- Ukrainian DX DIGI Contest (Digital)
June 28 -- SKCC Sprint (CW)
See the ARRL Contest Calendar for more information. For in-depth
reporting on Amateur Radio contesting, subscribe to The ARRL Contest
Update via your ARRL member profile e-mail preferences.
Upcoming ARRL Section, State, and Division Conventions
Jul 7-8 -- Northern Florida Section Convention, Milton, Florida
July 14-16 -- Montana State Convention, Essex, Montana
July 21-22 -- Oklahoma State Convention, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
July 27-30 -- Central States VHF Society Conference, Albuquerque, New
Mexico
August 4-5 -- South Texas Section Convention, Austin, Texas
August 4-6 -- Pacific Northwest DX Convention, Spokane, Washington
Aug 11-13 -- New Mexico State Convention, Albuquerque, New Mexico
August 12 -- Delta Division Convention, Shreveport, Louisiana
August 18-20 -- West Virginia State Convention, Weston, West Virginia
August 19-20 -- Alabama State Convention, Huntsville, Alabama
August 20 -- Kansas State Convention, Salina, Kansas
September 1-3 -- North Carolina State Convention, Shelby, North
Carolina
September 8-10 -- New England Division Convention, Boxboro,
Massachusetts
September 9 -- Virginia Section Convention, Virginia Beach, Virginia
September 10 -- New Jersey State Convention, Mullica Hill, New Jersey
September 15-16 -- W9DXCC Convention, Schaumburg, Illinois
September 15-17 -- Southwestern Division Convention, Torrance,
California
September 23 -- Iowa State Convention, Sergeant Bluff, Iowa
September 23 -- Washington State Convention, Spokane Valley,
Washington
September 30 -- North Dakota State Convention, West Fargo, North
Dakota
Find conventions and hamfests in your area.
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