HAMCON
PRESENTING The ARRL Southwestern Division
Amateur Radio Convention 2007/ Torrance, CA
If you have any Questions or Comments for HAMCON 2007, feel free to E-mail:
Jim Pitman - wa6mzv at: wa6mzv@att.net
Do not forget to check back on this Web site as we will be adding information regarding the convention.
We hope to see you at HAMCON 2007 in Torrance, CA on
Sept 7-9th
VISITOR NUMBER
SINCE 8/24/2006
The Convention started on September 7-9th at the
Marriott Hotel 3635 Fashion Way, Torrance, CA, 90503-4809
HISTORY OF HAMCON: Check out the History of HAMCON.
INTRODUCTION:
HAMCON is an Amateur Radio organization formed several years ago to coordinate the Los Angeles area ARRL Southwestern Division Convention every 4 years.
This convention is held each year in a four year cycle. The cycle is at Los Angeles, then to the Phoenix, AZ area, next it is held in Riverside, then in San Diego, and then back to the Los Angeles area.
The Southwestern Division encompasses Southern California and all of Arizona. This is an official ARRL convention. This will be one of the biggest Conventions in Southern California you don't want to miss.
TRANSPORTATION (BUSES) TO THE CONVENTION:
UPDATE ON August 16:
We have a few seats left about 90% filled.
The San Fernando Valley ARC has obtained transportation (Buses) from the City of Los Angeles to transport us from the:
Porter Ranch Drive & Rinadi
118 fwy to offramp @ Porter Ranch Drive head north 1/4 mile to the In-Out Burger at 8:30..bus leaves @ 9:00am !
A small fee of 4.5pt;margin-left:3.75pt" align="left"> A small fee of $5 per person is required.
Please contact Grant Abbott to signup or get more information at home (818) 709-8218 or cell (818) 448-1891
73, W6SD SFVARC
RESTAURANTS NEAR THE CONVENTION: Near by restaurants are located at the Torrance Advantage website under, Art, Entertainment and Recreation.
HOTEL AND CONVENTION INFORMATION:
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FLYER INCLUDES REGISTRATION FORM click here.
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REGISTRATION INFORMATION: Click on Registration.
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REGISTERED LIST: Click here.
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HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS: Get your Hotel reservations in, and be sure and ask for the "HAMCON 2007" discount. This expires on August 14th.
The Special rate of $109 per night double occupancy will be from September 5 through the 12th. This rate gives you a choice of one king size bed or two double beds, including parking. The Convention is September 7, 8, and 9th.
For more information, please click on Hotel Accommodations.
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INTERNET AVAILABILITY Temporary or permanent wired DSL internet service access will be available to exhibition hall areas, Club booth area, and for the meeting rooms:
LOCATIONS
CONNECTIVITY Public Areas: Wireless Guest Rooms: Wired Meeting Rooms: Wireless -
CONVENTION LOCATION: The Convention will be held at the Marriott Hotel, 3635 Fashion Way, Torrance, California 90503-4809. To make reservations please dial: 1-800-228-9290, and mention the "Hotel Reservation Code: HAMCON."
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DIRECTIONS TO THE Hotel: click here.
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TALK-IN FREQUENCY: 146.520 simplex.
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MAPS OF CONVENTION ROOMS: Main Hall, and Second floor.
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PRIZES POOL: Click on Prize Pool. (.PDF Format)
CONVENTION ACTIVITIES:
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ALTERNATIVE CRAFT PROGRAM: The Program is generally something that the non-hams can enjoy. For more information click on Alternative Craft Program.
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ARRL FORUM: The ARRL Forum will be presented by the ARRL Southwestern Division Director Dick Norton - N6AA on Sep 8th in room 3-5, at 4 to 6 p.m. 2 hr. presentation. Click on ARRL Forum for more information.
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Speakers for Lunch, Banquet, and Breakfast: Click here for more information.
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SWAP MEET: CANCELED due to the lack of space.
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TECH TALKS: For more information click on Tech Talks, also click on the second floor Floor Plan, which will direct you to all the Suites, (rooms 2-4, 3-5, 7, 8, 9-11), and the Ballroom on that floor.
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TRANSMITTER HUNTING:
There will be a Friday night mobile transmitter hunt at the ARRL Southwest Division convention.
You can find convention details at www.hamcon.org
We will have prizes! (You must be registered to win prizes.)
Glory! (No registration required to hunt for glory. Come on out.)
The hunters will check in with the huntmaster with their vehicles at the start point (very near the convention site) about 7:00 p.m. on September 7, 2007. (Talk in on 146.565 Mhz.) The hunt will being around 7:30 p.m. The rules will be announced at the start.
N6MI is the hider.
Questions (but not complaints) may be directed to bovitz@bovitz.com
There will also be an all-on-foot transmitter hunt Sunday afternoon. For details click-on T-Hunting at HAMCON 2007.
Check out the HOMING IN website for information about Radio Direction Finding.
Joining in on TECH TALKS
Joe Moell KØOV will present "Direction Finding for Search/Rescue, ELTs and More" on Saturday at 11 a.m. in Rooms 2-4.
Medal-winner Jay Thompson W6JAY will describe "Getting Started in ARDF" on Saturday at 9 AM in Rooms 3-5.
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VENDORS: For more information, click on Vendors.
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VE TESTING: VE testing for all classes of license, including Morse code testing will be available during the convention. Bring $14.00 and if you intend to upgrade, a copy of your current license is required. For more information click on VE-Testing.
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W1AW/6 Special Event Station: There will be a W1AW Amateur radio communication room set up for the registered patrons. For more information click on W1AW Special Event Station.
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WOUFF HONG: Initiation into the Royal Order of the Wouff Hong is available to any licensed amateur who is a member of ARRL. For more information click on Wouff Hong.
There will be DXCC - WAS - VUCC card checking available:
To all Vendors, Manufacturers and Technical Experts,
We have a interesting letter for you: The Convention Letter written on February 9, 2007.
When you have read the letter and would like to participate, please print out using this volunteer sheet with your detailed information, then e-mail it to Chairperson Jim Pitman - WA6MZV at e-mail: WA6MZV@worldnet.att.net or Co-Chairperson Bev Pitman (WA6TIU) at e-mail: wa6tiu@juno.com - HAMCON 2007.