HAMCON Convention 2007 is an Amateur Radio Organization Located in Southern California

HAMCON presents

The 2007 ARRL Southwestern Division

Amateur Radio Convention

September 7, 8, and 9th

Tech Talks

The Technical Programs for the ARRL Southwestern Division Conventions have always covered a wide spectrum of Amateur Radio topics. The presenters are all experts in their fields and are in high demand by Amateur Radio clubs throughout the Division. We are fortunate that we have so many highly talented people who have volunteered to help make this HAMCON one of the best we have ever had.

Following are the confirmed Technical Programs and speakers for the convention. If available, you can view a short biography of the presenter along with a synopsis of the program (click on the presenter's name). Please keep in mind that it is still early and some of this information may change as we get closer to the convention.

Check out the Floor Plan which will direct you to the second floor where the Suites (rooms 2-4, 3-5, 7, 8, and 9-11), and Ballroom are located.

`TECH TALK HOURS`
Friday	`3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.`
Saturday	`9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.`
Sunday	`9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.`

This list will be updated as we get new information, so please check back often.

Schedules for the Tech Sessions:

Friday Schedule Saturday Schedule Sunday Schedule

No	PRESENTATIONS	SPEAKERS
1.	The Queen Mary (W6RO) Story - In room 7, 2 p.m. Saturday.	by Nate Brightman, K6OSC
2.	Distributing DC Power - In room 2-4, 1 p.m. Saturday.	by Jim Olliff, KE6URZ
3.	Project Broadband for Commercial Airlines - In room 7, 10 a.m. Saturday.	by Joe Lai, KB6UCO
4.	Introduction to the PIC Micro and Basic Stamps - In room 3-5, 4 p.m. Friday.	by Bob Diaz, KQ6WQ
5.	Paper Chasing 101 - In room 8, noon Saturday.	by Tom Van Buskirk, K6TV
6.	DXing 101 - In room 9-11, 11 a.m. Saturday.	by Harry Hodges, W6YOO
7.	Islands on the Air (IOTA) - In Room 8, 2 p.m. Saturday.	by Harry Hodges, W6YOO
8.	It's the Network-What it takes to maintain support for local hospitals - In room 2-4, 9a.m. Saturday.	by April Moell, WA6OPS
9.	Direction Finding for Search and Rescue, ELT and More - In room 2-4, 11 a.m. Saturday.	by Joe Moell, K0OV
10.	The Terminator: PowerPoles and Crimping - In room 2-4, 3 p.m. Saturday.	by Larry McDavid, W6FUB
11.	California to Hawaii- Troposheric Ducting Tube - In room 9-11, 3 p.m. Saturday.	by Gordon West, WB6NOA
12.	Overhead and Underground Electrical Safety Eliminate RTVI - In room 9-11, 4 p.m. Friday.	by Charlie Basham, N6DZW & Brian Thorson
13.	Emergency Preparedness - In room 2-4, Noon Saturday.	by Eugene Humpherys, KG6SLC
14.	Using the OptaScope in Ham Radio Instruction - In room 8, 3 p.m. Saturday.	by Mark Spencer, WA8SME
15.	From the classroom to Space - In room 7, Noon Saturday.	by Matt Bennett, KF6RTB
16.	Communicating as an Amateur Radio Operator - In room 2-4, 9 a.m. Sunday.	by Joy Matlack, KD6FJV
17.	Event Coordination and Planning - In room 9-11, 9 a.m. Saturday.	by Joy Matlack, KD6FJV, & Larry Simon, KC7QJO
18.	Baker to Vegas Team Communications - In room 2-4, 3 p.m. Friday.	by Joy Matlack, KD6FJV
19.	Novice History and Your Novice Experience - In room 8, 1 p.m. Saturday.	by Cliff Cheng, WW6CC
20.	Ten-Ten International Group - In room 8, 9 a.m. Saturday.	by Bob Farrow, N6OPR
21.	EME on 40 Meters - In room 9-11, 3 p.m. Friday, & room 2-4, 2 p.m. Saturday.	by Dennis Kidder, W6DQ
22.	A History of Precision Time and Frequency - In room 7, 3 p.m. Saturday.	by Dennis Kidder, W6DQ
23.	DXing from Afghanistan - In room 8, 10 a.m. Saturday.	by John Kountz, KE6GFF/T6EE
24.	Getting Started in ARDF (Amateur Radio Direction Finding) - In room 3-5, 9 a.m. Saturday.	by Jay Thompson, W6JAY
25.	How to get Young People Involved in Ham Radio - In room 3-5, 3 p.m. Saturday.	by Carl Gardenis, WU6D
26.	Contest Forum - In room 9-11, 1 p.m. Saturday.	by Dick Norton, N6AA
27.	Ionospheric Propagation Mechanisms Revealed with Pactor and OTH Radar - In room 7, 11 a.m. Saturday.	by Ed Jones, AE4TM
28.	AOR Digital Voice Forum - In room 7, 9 a.m. Saturday.	by Jeff Reinhardt, AA6JR
29.	D-Star Panel Discussion, "D-Star Demystified" - In room 3-5, 11 a.m. Saturday.	by Brian Roode, NJ6N
30.	Introduction to Collecting and Restoring Vintage Vacuum Tube Amateur Radios - In room 3-5, 3 p.m. Friday.	by Tom Boza, NE7X
31.	FEMA Update on Amateur Radio - In room 9-11, Noon Saturday.	by Joe Madas, AE6JM
32.	D-Star owners/Operators Meeting "Others Welcome" - In room 7, 1 p.m. Saturday.	by SOARA
33.	Audio Enhancement in the Modern Ham Station - In room 3-5, Noon Saturday.	by Bob Heil, K9EID and Chip Margelli, K7JA
34.	Introduction to ATV - In room 8, 11 a.m. Saturday.	by Mike Collis, WA6SVT
35.	Ham Radio and Scouting - In room 9-11, 9 a.m. Sunday	by Tom Fagan, WB7NXH
36.	I'm From the Government (Planning Department) and I'm Here to Help You - in room 3-5, 9 a.m. Sunday.	by Jonathan Kramer, W6JLK
37.	Morse Telegraph Club and the American Morse Code - in room 2-4, 10 a.m. Sunday.	by Cathy Stanfill, KS6CW
38.	West Coast Microwave Activity and Wi-Fi for Hams - In room 3-5, 10 a.m. Sunday.	by Dave Glawson, WA6CGR
39.	Emergency Power-loads, Sources and Management - In room 9-11, 2p.m. Saturday.	by Marty Woll, N6VI
40.	Radio Adventures Aboard a Balsa Raft - In room 2-4, 4 p.m. Friday.	by John Haslett, KC5KHA
41.	Disaster Preparedness for Pets, People and Community - In room 3-5, 2 p.m. Saturday.	By Dr. Patty Boge
42.	Combining Ham Radio and Photography - In room 9-11, 10 a.m. Sunday.	By Scott Bovitz, N6MI