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Spark in the Park: A Science Fair for Amateur Radio, Saturday, August 20

Posted: 15 Aug 2016 06:11 PM PDT
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This Saturday, I will be at Spark in the Park, showing my books,
encouraging others to teach classes, andÂ*promoting CW. Â*Here are the
details:

WHEN:Â*August 20, 2016,Â*3:00 PM to 8:00 PM (Yes, an afternoon event !!)
WHEÂ*Home School Building,Â*5625 Burlingame SW, Wyoming, MI
HOW MUCH: No Admission Charge!
WHO (Sponsoring Clubs):

Holland Amateur Radio Club
Lowell Amateur Radio Club
Grand Rapids Amateur Radio Association
Allegan County Amateur Radio Club
Kalamazoo Amateur Radio Club
Muskegon Area Amateur Radio Council
Riverside Radio Amateurs (Ionia County)


WHAT IS IT?:

Its not a flea market.
Its not a field day.
Its kinda like a science fair for amateur radio.
It is an exposition of many facets of amateur radio, including:

VHF/UHF roving in a pickup truck, Bob, K8DOG
VHF/UHF vehicle roving, Dave, KF8QL
Mototrbo digital radio, Mike, KB8ZGL
HF digital modes, ARRL Michigan Section Technical Specialist
Amateur Mesh networks
QRP portable operations
Remote transceiver operation
Go Bags and boxes
Microwave
Amateur radio controlled quad and hexcopters, with live video downlinks
Arduino amateur radio projects






There are lots of pictures atÂ*http://www.k8tb.org/sitp.htm. Here are a few
samples:
Bob, K8EIO, is tricycle mobile, with a KX3.


Doug, KD8CAO, working the FO-29 SSB satellite.


Mike, W8DERs, most impressive Arduino display.

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