| Time |
Room |
Forum Description |
Moderator |
| 8:30 AM |
A |
Newcomer’s meeting and HRU Orientation – NEW – geared towards HRU first-timers with an overview of HRU, what to see and do. This year, the forum will be expanded to help orient you to our new venue at LIU Post. |
Diane Ortiz K2DO |
| 9:00 AM |
A |
Satellite Operations for Beginners |
Frank Garofalo WA2NDV |
| 9:00 AM |
B |
Building your first ham station – a guide on setting up your HF station whether you live on a large or small lot. Discussion on what radio and antenna system you should consider, taking into account your time and money allocated to the hobby. There will be Q & A discussion at the end. |
Phil Lewis N2MUN |
| 9:00 AM |
C |
Tips, Tricks and Techniques of the best operators – an interactive forum that answers your questions and provides solid advice about ham radio operating. Bring your questions and your best tips with you! |
George Tranos N2GA |
| 9:00 AM |
D |
Scanning |
Phil Lichtenberger W2LIE |
| 9:00 AM |
E |
Transmitter Hunting |
Larry Berger WA2SUH, Andy Kirschenbaum WA2CDL |
| 9:00 AM |
F |
Introductory guide to VHF/UHF operating |
Bill Fastenau WB2QGZ |
| 9:00 AM |
G |
Military Auxiliary Radio System (MARS) – Army MARS and the Amateur Radio Community |
John Smale K2IZ (AAR2GI) and Bob Jordan KD2BQM (AAA2R9) |
| 10:00 AM |
A |
ARRL Forum NYC/LI – meet with ARRL NYC/LI Section Manager Jim Mezey and incoming ARRL Hudson Division Director Ria Jairam |
Jim Mezey W2KFV, Ria Jairam, N2RJ |
| 10:00 AM |
B |
Basics of HF operating – Two seasoned DX and contest operators guide you through the HF bands, modes, propagation, on-air procedures, and using rig controls to get the most out of your HF transceiver. |
Phil Lewis N2MUN, Mel Granick KS2G |
| 10:00 AM |
C |
All things digital VHF and above including DMR, Fusion and D-Star – NEW |
Preston Waterman W2PW |
| 10:00 AM |
D |
Antenna Modeling – CANCELED |
Edward Newman W2EMN |
| 10:00 AM |
E |
Magnetic Loop Antennas Tuning Methods – This forum discusses some techniques for tuning magnetic loop antennas for resonance and maximum performance at the operating frequency. The presentation will start with a review of loop antenna theory, VSWR considerations, and general loop parameters. Four techniques for loop tuning will be discussed: Local capacitor tuning, manual remote tuning, single speed automatic tuning and 2 speed adaptive search. Performance trade-offs, as well as advantages and disadvantages of each method are discussed, and are presented in a power point format. A question and answer period will be conducted at the end of the presentation. |
Mike Kozma WY2U |
| 10:00 AM |
F |
Raspberry Pi Applications – NEW |
Neil Goldstein W2NDG |
| 10:00 AM |
G |
WORKSHOP – Cable Theory and RF Connectors – PreRegistration REQ on day of event Materials for the Connectors workshop donated from the Norm Wesler K2YEW Education Fund administered by LIMARC |
Richie Cetron K2KNB |
| 11:00 AM |
A |
NLI EmComm |
Jim Mezey W2KFV |
| 11:00 AM |
B |
Contesting: All Your Questions Answered |
Mel Granick KS2G |
| 11:00 AM |
C |
Operating remote using the newest techniques for any type of operation. Dxing, contesting and just casual operation away from your station. |
Rick Bressler K2RB |
| 11:00 AM |
D |
Receivers – Spark to State-of-the-Art |
Ed Gellender WB2EAV |
| 11:00 AM |
E |
QRP low power fun |
John Meade W2XS |
| 11:00 AM |
F |
Radio Broadcasting at the LIU Post Radio Station WCWP – NEW |
Dan Cox |
| 11:00 AM |
G |
WORKSHOP – Ethernet Connectors – PreRegistration REQ on day of event Materials for the Connectors workshop donated from the Norm Wesler K2YEW Education Fund administered by LIMARC |
Richie Cetron K2KNB, Craig Ross KD2CXK |
| 12:00 Noon |
A |
Keynote Speaker – Howard Michel WB2ITX, ARRL Chief Executive Officer |
Howard Michel WB2ITX |
| 1:30 PM |
A |
Six Meters – Propagation Modes that can be experienced during the VHF contests – a review of the progress on Six Meters during the past two decades and what can be expected going forward with attention paid to the solar cycle projections. |
Ken Neubeck WB2AMU |
| 1:30 PM |
B |
Intro to DXing (history, techniques) |
John Reiser W2GW, Ed Whitman K2MFY of LIDXA |
| 1:30 PM |
C |
Software Defined Radios for HF |
Ria Jairam N2RJ |
| 1:30 PM |
D |
Grounding for the Ham Station – This seminar will present an overview of grounding and bonding, as applied to the typical amateur radio installation, with regard to power, lightning protection and RF (antenna) grounding, especially with regard to compliance with 2014 National Electrical Code requirements. |
Don Kane WB2BEZ |
| 1:30 PM |
E |
VE Session – all levels of Amateur Radio license exams – NOTE: This is an accredited ARRL VEC session and there is a $15 fee to take an exam. No preregistration is required. Walk-in and take an exam. |
Bob Myers K2TV and VE Team |
| 1:30 PM |
F |
RFI in the ham shack – tips, tricks and traps |
Rick Lapp KC2FD |
| 1:30 PM |
G |
WORKSHOP – Test Equipment – PreRegistration REQ on day of event |
Andy Kirschenbaum WA2CDL, Roy Laufer AC2GS |
| 2:30 PM |
A |
HF Digital Modes including FT8 |
Neil Goldstein W2NDG |
| 2:30 PM |
B |
Advanced DXing (propagation, QSLing) |
John Reiser W2GW, Ed Whitman K2MFY of LIDXA |
| 2:30 PM |
C |
Kit Building Techniques For Success – NEW – A look at what kits are out there and what is appropriate for a beginning builder up to more advanced builders and look at tips and tricks to make the kit building process go smoothly. Joe will cover what test equipment is needed and not break the bank, and how to properly sort your parts and handle them as well as how to choose the right soldering iron and solder. |
Joe Eisenberg K0NEB |
| 2:30 PM |
D |
Overview of the Skywarn weather spotting program – NEW |
John Hale KD2LPM |
| 2:30 PM |
E |
VE Session (continued) |
Bob Myers K2TV and VE Team |
| 2:30 PM |
F |
The National Traffic System in NYC/LI – CANCELED |
Gerard Pilate N2WGF |
| 2:30 PM |
G |
Fun with CW – Fun with CW is an entertaining look at Morse Code. Topics will include code practice software, over-the-air CW clubs and activities, and some amusing Morse code keys. Even of you don’t know Morse Code and have never operated CW, we think you will find this forum fun and entertaining.
|
Neil Heft KC2KY |