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[edit] 2010 Rocky Mnt Division Convention & WY State Hamfest
[edit] When and Where
- When - Memorial Day weekend, 2010 (May 28, 30 - Memorial day is Monday, the 31st)
- Where - The "new" Parkway Plaza Hotel - Casper, WY
If you are wanting to bring your RV for the weekend events, KOA has offered a 10% discount for the convention. Visit their Website to make reservations. Just reference Rocky Mountain Convention Hamfest, (they are Hams too.)
Check out the Casper Events here!
[edit] Convention Brochure
Click here 
to download and view a PDF copy of the brochure for the 2010 Rocky Mnt Convention!
[edit] Agenda - Schedule of Events
Schedule Updated!! 4/29/2010
See the Schedule of Events Page. This is a dynamic and changing collection of information! Check back often.
[edit] Vendors
See the Vendors Page for who will be at the convention showing their latest and greatest for us!
[edit] Memorabilia
We have two items you may purchase to support the Convention and help mark the great time you had!
See the Online Registration Page to order.
[edit] 2010 Convention Pin
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[edit] 2010 Convention Mug
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[edit] Prizes
John and Dennis bought the two 950s in the silent auction that were donated by HRO and used for the W1AW/WY7 station.
[edit] Grand Prize - Winner: Dan, K0DLK
The FT-857D, the world's smallest HF/VHF/UHF mobile transceiver, provides base station-type performance from an ultra-compact package that's ideal for mobile or external battery portable work. Wide frequency coverage, outstanding receiver performance, and the convenience of optional remote-head operation make the FT-857D the expert's choice for high-performance mobile operation! The new FT-857D version includes coverage of the U.S. 60-meter (5 MHz) band, plus the previously-optional DSP circuitry.
- Ultra Compact Design
- High-Performance Receiver Design
- Wide Frequency Coverage
- Versatile Memory System
- The FT-857D has a built in DSP2 Unit. This is the main difference between FT-857 and FT-857D
ARRL Members can read the QST review of the FT-857 (not the D!). Click on Aug 2003 edition.
[edit] Early Bird Prize - Winner: Johnny, N7ABC
IC-208H VHF/UHF FM Transceiver
High Power Dual Bander with Wideband Receiver
- Powerful 55W/50W output power
- Wideband Receiver
- Detachable front panel
- 500 alphanumeric memory channels
- And more!
ARRL Members can read the QST review of the IC-208H. Click on Oct 2003 edition.
[edit] Sponsors
Check out who has helped, contributed or given time and material to make this Convention as good as it can be!
[edit] Keynote Speaker
Newly elected ARRL President Kay Craigie N3KN will be our KEYNOTE SPEAKER AT THE SATURDAY BANQUET.
You won’t want to miss this dynamic presentation!
[edit] ARRL Special Guest Speaker
ARRL Special Guest
Sean Kutzko, KX9X ARRL Contest Manager
Get your hints and tips from the man who knows all about contests!
See Sean's Contest Notes Blog on the ARRL website for the latest in contesting.
[edit] Activities
COME JOIN THE FUN OF HAM RADIO. Download latest Schedule of events here
| * W1AW/WY7 on the Air | * Exhibitors | * Swapfest Tailgate in the parking lot |
| * 10:00 am & 1:00 PM VE Testing Saturday till finished in the Railroad Room | * Ham Olympics Sat all day | * Toilet seat CW, Ham Jeopardy, Fox Hunt, Shadow box, Register at the desk |
| * Forums - track A | * Forums - track B | * "COME OPERATE W1AW/WY7 ALL WEEKEND" |
| * 9:00 AM Quarter Wave Antenna Stub | * 9:00 AM Packet/APRS | * 6:00 PM Meet and Greet Friday Evening "Cash bar" and finger food 5.00 |
| * 10:00 AM Paper Chasing & VE Testing | * 10:00 AM Building your Club & VE Testing | * 7:30 AM DXpedition presentation at the Sunday Breakfast Buffet |
| * 11:00 AM Contesting | * 11:00 AM Youth in Amateur Radio | * 9:00 AM DX Expeditions |
| * 1:00 PM County Hunting | * 1:00 PM DXCC CARD CHECKING with Sean Kutzko at the ARRL Table | * 9:00 AM Sunday Morning ARES/RACES |
| * 2:00 PM GPS/Space Aggressors | * 2:00 PM MARS | * 11:00 AM Section Meetings Sunday Morning |
| * 3:00 PM ARRL Open Forum | * 3:00 PM Rocky Mountain Power Demonstration | * 3:00 PM ARRL FORUM IS ON BOTH TRACKS |
| * 6:00 PM Social Hour | * 7:00 PM Banquet | * Wouff Hong Ceremony Midnight Saturday |
[edit] VE Testing
4 new Techs, 2 Upgrades to General and one upgrade to Extra. Good session!
[edit] Local Contacts
Need to contact someone in Casper for assistance? Just want to ask a question? Visit the Casper Amateur Radio Club's discussion board and "find the locals". free registration required to post, open to anyone with an interest in Amateur Radio