Forums 2024

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

ARRL Forum NYC/LI

MODERATOR: Jim Mezey W2KFV

PANELIST: Nomar Vizcarrondo NP4H

PANELIST: Ed Wilson N2XDD

FORUM DESCRIPTION: Meet the new ARRL Hudson Division Director, Nomar Vizcarrondo NP4H and Long Island’s own, new ARRL Hudson Division Vice Director, Ed Wilson N2XDD. Find out the latest ARRL news and information with New York City/Long Island Section Manager Jim Mezey W2KFV.

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.

Practical Test Equipment

MODERATOR: Ed Gellender WB2EAV

FORUM DESCRIPTION: What types of radio test equipment does the average ham radio operator really need? It’s more than just a multimeter! Learn the basics from licensed professional engineer, and longtime ham, Ed WB2EAV.

A new way to learn CW with the Long Island CW Club

MODERATOR: Howard Bernstein WB2UZE

PANELIST: Mike Padron N1CC

FORUM DESCRIPTION: LICW has spent countless hours reviewing the history of how CW has been taught in the past 100 years and then totally revamped its curriculum. Come and listen to what it’s now all about.

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.

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.

Power Flow, VSWR, and related transmission line discussions

MODERATOR: Mike Kozma WY2U

FORUM DESCRIPTION: What is VSWR? Voltage Standing Wave Ratio is a measure of how efficiently radio-frequency (RF) power is transmitted from a power source, through a transmission line, into a load (for example, from a power amplifier through a transmission line, to an antenna). Learn the why and how of transmission line time delay, the importance of impedence matching, power amplifier efficiency and more. Mike will explain terms like Forward and Reflected Power, Line Losses, and Scattering Parameters (S Parameters) in this technical forum.

6-Meters and F2 propagation

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.

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.

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!

New SDR based transceivers

MODERATOR: Neil Goldstein W2NDG

FORUM DESCRIPTION: Explore the new SDR Based transceivers with Neil.

Orbiting the Earth: A Beginners Guide to operating Ham Radio Satellites with an 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.

HamSCI and the upcoming solar eclipse

MODERATOR: Dr. Nathaniel Frissell W2NAF

FORUM DESCRIPTION: Dr. Nathaniel Frissell W2NAF will discuss Ham Radio Science Citizen Investigation (HamSCI) and the upcoming solar eclipse.

LUNCH

Anatomy of a VHF/UHF Repeater Site

MODERATOR: George Sullivan WB2IKT

FORUM DESCRIPTION: This seminar will present an overview of VHF/UHF repeaters. George will present a guided tour of the components that comprise a contemporary VHF/UHF analog repeater. What’s Different about Repeaters vs. your Home Ham Radio Station? George will discuss the many issues that a successful repeater organization requires to get right. This presentation provides an overview and key features of the components. It is not intended as an “in-depth” investigation of each component; but instead provide a starting point of what needs to be considered.

The ABC’s of DXing

MODERATOR: John Reiser W2GW

FORUM DESCRIPTION: Learn how to work DX (distant) stations, earn awards, QSL and learn about propagation to do so.

Raspberry Pi applications for Ham Radio

MODERATOR: Neil Goldstein W2NDG

FORUM DESCRIPTION: This year, we are going to take a look at the current Raspberry Pi models and alternatives, and will demonstrate using it for SDR and Digital modes, as well as a look at some Raspberry Pi-based Ham hardware and projects.

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.

Batteries for Ham Radio

MODERATOR: Stuart Cohen AF2SC

FORUM DESCRIPTION: A look at batteries used for ham radio.

Advantages of computer logging

MODERATOR: Tom Carrubba KA2D

FORUM DESCRIPTION: This forum discusses the advantages of computer logging. Tom will review logging method history and demonstrate the advantages of computer logging. The presentation will cover the many logging program features such as award and QSL tracking at your fingertips.

Basics of Grounding in the ham shack

MODERATOR: Donald Kane WB2BEZ

FORUM DESCRIPTION: 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.

Contesting: Everything you need to know

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.