Tentative HRU 2025 Forums as of December 28, 2024 – There is NO pre-registration for ANY forum this year!
HRU 2025 Day of Event Handout and Forum List
VE session will be held starting at 1 PM in Room 5 – sponsored by the GSBARC VE team with liaison NO2C
LIDXA will host DXCC card checking between 9 AM & 12 noon. See John W2GW at the ARRL table in the clubroom.
View an
ytime!
|
Newcomer’s Meeting and Overview of Ham Radio University
MODERATOR: Diane Ortiz K2DO
FORUM DESCRIPTION: Join Diane as she provides an overview of Ham Radio University. She will talk about what HRU is, what to do and where to go. Diane’s insider “scoop” is certain to make you more comfortable and confident, both on and off the air.
VIEW WEBINAR: HRU Newcomer’s meeting video (from last year) |
Saturday January 4, 2025
|
9:00am – 9:50am EST 1400-1450 UTC – Forum Room 1
ARRL Forum NYC/LI
MODERATOR: Jim Mezey W2KFV
PANELIST: Ed Wilson N2XDD
FORUM DESCRIPTION: Find out the latest ARRL news and information with New York City/Long Island Section Manager Jim Mezey W2KFV. |
|
9:00am – 9:50am EST 1400-1450 UTC – Forum Room 2
Building your first HF station
MODERATOR: Neil Heft KC2KY
FORUM DESCRIPTION: Learn the basics of putting together your first Amateur Radio HF Station. Topics covered will be choosing a radio, antenna/s, accessories, test equipment and more. Get practical advice on ergonomics and planning for future station upgrades, all while maintaining a good balance between radio, family, and safety. If you are getting ready to build your first HF station, don’t miss Neil’s forum to find the answers to the questions you didn’t even know to ask. |
|
9:00am – 9:50am EST 1400-1450 UTC – Forum Room 4
ARMY MARS – Military Auxiliary Radio System
MODERATOR: Ron Tomo KE2UK
FORUM DESCRIPTION: Learn about the US Army Military Auxiliary Radio System (MARS) that is extremely active in Region Two (NY & NJ). AMARS is established by the Department of Defense with the Department of the US Army responsible for the execution of the program. We operate predominantly in the HF frequency area in non-amateur military frequencies. There is extensive training involved as we are preparing for the “worst day scenarios” that may hit us. Come join me and see if you are interested and have the time, energy, and resources to be a part of Region Two Army MARS. |
|
10:00am – 10:50am EST 1500-1550 UTC – Forum Room 1
EMCOMM Forum NYC/LI
MODERATOR: Jim Mezey W2KFV
PANELIST: Martin Grillo W1EMR
FORUM DESCRIPTION: Meet with ARRL NYC/LI Section Manager Jim Mezey W2KFV with DEC NYC Martin Grillo W1EMR who will talk about Section Emcomm and how AUXCOMM can help. |
|
10:00am – 10:50am EST 1500-1550 UTC – Forum Room 2
Basics of HF operating
MODERATOR: Mel Granick KS2G
FORUM DESCRIPTION: A seasoned DX and contest operator guides you through the HF bands, modes, propagation, on-air procedures, and using rig controls to get the most out of your HF transceiver. |
|
10:00am – 10:50am EST 1500-1550 UTC – Forum Room 3
My CW Journey
MODERATOR: Howard Bernstein WB2UZE
PANELIST: Mike Padron N1CC
FORUM DESCRIPTION: Long Island CW Club members discuss how they learned and now use CW. |
|
10:00am – 10:50am EST 1500-1550 UTC – Forum Room 4
SIX METERS EXPLODES! – F2 and Aurora events during Fall of 2024
MODERATOR: Ken Neubeck WB2AMU
FORUM DESCRIPTION: Ken is a preeminent expert on 6-Meter propagation and will talk about working 6-Meters at the top of the sunspot cycle using F2-layer propagation. |
|
10:00am – 10:50am EST 1500-1550 UTC – Forum Room 5
RF Transformers, UNUNS and BALUNS
MODERATOR: Mike Kozma WY2U
FORUM DESCRIPTION: Part 1. This 2 part forum will cover the subject of Radio Frequency Transformers, and present theory, construction, testing, and their applications in Ham Radio. Topics will include:
UNUNs
Current and Voltage BALUNS
Transmission line transformer history of Guanella and Ruthroff models
Properties of ferrites
Core selection and Winding techniques
Frequency response and Power handling (linearity, core saturation, magnetic flux)
Transformer loses (core loss, coupling loss, wire loss, VSWR loss)
The forum will use a simplified Mathematic approach using Computer aided design
applications
|
|
11:00am – 11:50am EST 1600-1650 UTC – Forum Room 1
STEM
MODERATOR: Ed Wilson N2XDD
FORUM DESCRIPTION: Science, technology, engineering, and math education. |
|
11:00am – 11:50am EST 1600-1650 UTC – Forum Room 2
Practical HF Antennas
MODERATOR: Neil Heft KC2KY
FORUM DESCRIPTION: Welcome to HF hamming. In Practical HF Antennas we will explore some easy, inexpensive antenna ideas that will propel you into the fun of everyday HF operating, rag chewing, DX-ing, contesting and experimentation. You can have a lot of fun with antennas that you built yourself or purchased ready-made at a reasonable cost. Get on the air and have some fun! |
|
11:00am – 11:50am EST 1600-1650 UTC – Forum Room 3
Grounding and Lightning Protection for the Amateur Station
MODERATOR: Donald Kane WB2BEZ
FORUM DESCRIPTION: Overview of Code requirements and practical aspects of enhancing the safety of the Amateur Radio Installation. |
|
11:00am – 11:50am EST 1600-1650 UTC – Forum Room 4
Welcome to the ISS: Talk to an Astronaut & Hams with your HT
MODERATOR: Peter Portanova W2JV
FORUM DESCRIPTION: Learn how to contact the International Space Station and talk to an astronaut using a handheld radio. Peter will explain how to talk through the repeater on board to another ham across the country with just a dual band HT! Join this exciting forum about amateur satellites and how to join in and take your HT into space. |
|
11:00am – 11:50am EST 1600-1650 UTC – Forum Room 5
RF Transformers, UNUNS and BALUNS
MODERATOR: Mike Kozma WY2U
FORUM DESCRIPTION: Part 2. This 2 part forum will cover the subject of Radio Frequency Transformers, and present theory, construction, testing, and their applications in Ham Radio. Topics will include:
UNUNs
Current and Voltage BALUNS
Transmission line transformer history of Guanella and Ruthroff models
Properties of ferrites
Core selection and Winding techniques
Frequency response and Power handling (linearity, core saturation, magnetic flux)
Transformer loses (core loss, coupling loss, wire loss, VSWR loss)
The forum will use a simplified Mathematic approach using Computer aided design
applications
|
12noon – 12:50pm EST 1700-1750 UTC – All Forum Rooms
LUNCH |
|
1:00pm – 1:50pm EST 1800-1850 UTC – Forum Room 1
DC Power for Ham Radio
MODERATOR: Stuart Cohen AF2SC
FORUM DESCRIPTION: Overview of batteries and solar charging systems for ham radio including portable use, shack backup, etc. I’ll cover batteries, solar panels and charging technologies. Discuss battery types, chemistries and construction. Detailing how to size and select a battery and assemble a complete and safe system.
|
|
1:00pm – 1:50pm EST 1800-1850 UTC – Forum Room 2
FT8 – Basics
MODERATOR: William Botjer N2WPT
FORUM DESCRIPTION: The ins and outs of FT8 operating including set up and good operating practices to work the DX you have always wanted. |
|
1:00pm – 1:50pm EST 1800-1850 UTC – Forum Room 3
Computer and Microcontroller Based Radios. A Look at Modern DIY Radio Technology
MODERATOR: Neil Goldstein W2NDG
FORUM DESCRIPTION: Computer and Microcontroller Based Radios. A Look at Modern DIY Radio Technology |
|
1:00pm – 1:50pm EST 1800-1850 UTC – Forum Room 4
Parks on the Air
MODERATOR: Dennis Boyé AH2O
FORUM DESCRIPTION: We will explore the Parks on the Air (POTA) program. Learn how to hunt and log parks from the comfort of your shack. Tips and tricks about award collecting will be discussed. Become an activator! Work stations from around the country and the world surrounded by the beauty of our parks. |
|
2:00pm – 2:50pm EST 1900-1950 UTC – Forum Room 2
FT8 – Advanced
MODERATOR: William Botjer N2WPT
FORUM DESCRIPTION: Advanced FT8 operating including tips and tricks, add on programs and a discussion of Fox and Hound and Super Fox and Hound. |
|
2:00pm – 2:50pm EST 1900-1950 UTC – Forum Room 3
Software Defined Radios / Devices and Tools To Make Frequency Observations
MODERATOR: Dustin Finn KE2EFX
FORUM DESCRIPTION: An Introduction to SDR from hardware through software and an overview of waterfall to evaluate the spectrum of frequencies in and around the receiving area. Additionally will showcase software that automatically parse the ISM 315/433/915 bands. |
|
2:00pm – 2:50pm EST 1900-1950 UTC – Forum Room 4
CONTESTING: All Your Questions Answered
MODERATOR: Mel Granick KS2G
FORUM DESCRIPTION: A seasoned DX and contest operator will provide contesting basics, discuss strategies and tactics, and answer the most commonly-asked questions about contest operating. |