Moderator and Speaker
Gerry Gross, WA6POZ
President, 10-10 International Net, Inc

Speaker
Keith Schlottman, KR7RK
Treasurer, 10-10 International Net, Inc

Forum will discuss getting the most out of 10 Meters, followed by questions and answers about 10-10.

Moderator
Bill Pasternak, WA6ITF
President, The Amateur Radio Newsline, Inc.

As ham radio flings itself headlong into the so-called "digital revolution of the 21st century" the 2008 "Ham Radio
Town Meeting" will pause for a moment to take a look back at the hobby over the past half-century to see where
it was in the latter 1950's through the mid 1990's.

Most of the change that lead ham radio to the hobby/service we know today began in the 1960's and continued
through to the end of the 20th century. The speakers you will hear all were "kid hams" or "teen hams" in the 1950's.
Most got licensed in that era and lived though tubes giving way to solid state; SSB coming into its own HF; FM and
repeaters on 2 meters replacing point to point AM on 6 meters; early home-built computers replacing mechanical
RTTY systems while long traditional equipment names like Hallicrafters, Hammerlund, Heathkit, and even Collins
Radio peaked and then gave ground to newcomers from across the Pacific bearing the company names Inoue
Communications, Trio and Yaesu. There were many other changes over the five decades we will cover and we
sincerely hope that you will enjoy this trip back through time brought to you by the 2008 Dayton Hamvention and
the Amateur Radio Newsline, Inc.

Speaker
Dave Bell, W6AQ
"The Tradition of Ham Radio and How to Hand it Down, Generation to Generation"

Dave will discuss what we call the "tradition" of ham radio, how it continued when handed down generation to generation and how this lead us to where we are today. As part of his presentation you will be treated to a trip back in time to 1969 through a screening of his award-winning 28 minute film "The Hams Wide World"

Speaker
Bill Pasternak, WA6ITF
"Getting Your License in the Old Days"

Back in the 1950's there were no weekend cram classes. No Internet based training and usually no assistance from non-ham family members and friends. A young want-to-be ham was really on his or her own. In his talk, Bill will remind you of how it was to study for your Novice and Technician class licenses and then find a local ham who could administer one or both exams.

Speaker
Vern Jackson, WA0RCR
"The Gear of Yesteryear"

David will show and discuss some of the gear that hams bought and assembled into an operating station in “the good old days”.

Speaker
Henry Feinberg, K2SSQ
Associate Producer, The Amateur Radio Newsline, Inc.
"The Homebrew Station"

Henry will discuss the days when most kids and some adults could either not afford off the shelf gear or just wanted the challenge of building most or all of their ham station. Henry says his interest in electronics as a teen lead him to ham radio and then onto a career as a film maker and exhibit designer. Perhaps his best known work was the design and construction of the "umbrella space communicator" seen in the Steven Spielberg film "ET-The Extraterrestrial.

Speaker
Joe Eisenberg, K0NEB
"Building Early Kit Stations"

Joe is known these days as "Mr. Kit Builder." He has been building kits since he was a kid. At this years Ham Radio Town Meeting he takes us back to when companies like Eico, PACO, Knight Kit and of coarse Heathkit ruled the low cost ham radio airwaves with kit gear almost anyone could successfully build.

Speaker
Dan Ringer, K8WV
"The Thrill of that First Contact"

Dan has been a radio amateur since 1963 when he took to the air using a Heathkit GR-91 receiver and an Eico 720 transmitter (with a knife-switch to go between receive and transmit). Dan also remembers the thrill of his first contact as a newly licensed ham and will share the moment with all of us.

Speaker
Steve Mendelsohn, W2ML
"Early Ham Radio Emergency Communications"

Steve will take us from the early 1960's when most emergency communications preparedness took place on 10 and 6 meter AM into the world of FM, 2 meters and repeaters. A world of emergency communications and public service communications that he helped to establish.

Speaker
Carole Perry, WB2MGP
"Being a Girl Ham in a Guys World of the '60's"

Everyone knows Carole, as the person who brought ham radio training into the NYC school system. Far fewer
know that she has also spent a good part of her ham radio career doing public service communications. In her
presentation, Carole will relate what it was like for her and other female hams in an era when it was the guys
who ruled supreme.

Speaker
Bob Heil, K9EID
"A Ham Radio Education and Career"

Bob will explain how ham radio can lead to success in later life. In his talk, Bob will relate the way ham radio was
his "college," his station, a widow to the world, and his networking with other radio amateurs that in-turn lead him
to a career and the establishment of his company, Heil Sound Limited, to the position of success
and respect that it enjoys today.

SPECIAL FEATURES

Again in 2008 the Town Meeting Door Prizes will be presented by ham radio's favorite fur-suited creature: "Jixser",
the worlds only Hyena with a ham license. Well, her alter ego Julie Fraedrich, KD8AYJ, holds the ham ticket,
but both enjoy the hobby. Meet them "both" at the 2008 Hamvention Ham Radio Town Meeting."

Door prizes will be awarded between speakers and at the end of the session.

"Don't throw the past away. You might need it some rainy day. Dreams
can come true again, when everything old is new again" -- Peter Allen

Moderator and Speaker
Dale Gagnon, KW1I
"AM International Update."

Speaker
George Rancourt, K1ANX
"Restoring, Repairing and Receiving on the R390A"

Speaker: George Rancourt, K1ANX; This forum will include a pictorial presentation and a brief history of the R390A
with step-by-step instructions on how to get your R390A up-and-running along with a discussion of the most
frequently encountered mechanical and electrical problems. Also discussed will be operating tips, modifications for
improved operation and alignment procedures.
A R390A receiver and subassemblies will be on hand for inspection.

Moderator
Barry A. Baines, WD4ASW
AMSAT Corporate Secretary & VP-Special Projects

Speaker
Rick Hambly, W2GPS
AMSAT President
"Status report on the Intelsat Negotiations, a brief update on Eagle, and AMSAT-DL's
Phase 3-E Project."

Speaker
Robert Davis, KF4KSS
AMSAT Director-Spacecraft Integration and Lab Manager
"An overview of AMSAT's new Integration Lab in Pocomoke, MD as well as discuss the HASP
(High Altitude Student Payload) and Cubesat Projects that are under development at the Lab."

Speakers
Gould Smith, WA4SXM
AMSAT VP-Member & User Services
Andrew Glasbrenner, KO4MA
MSAT VP-Operations
Mark Hammond, N8MH
AMSAT Command Station
"An overview of AO-51 as well as highlight how AO-16 has been reconfigured as a voice
repeater satellite."

Speakers
Matt Ettus, N2MJI
ACP System Engineer
Michelle Thompson, W5NYV
ACP Ground Station Development Engineer
"AMSAT's Advanced Communications Package (ACP)."

This forum will provide an overview of the new communications system currently under development for Eagle and a
potential payload package to be placed on a commercial geostationary satellite. ACP is designed to provide
emergency communications using portable ground stations as well as make it possible for amateurs living in areas
with CC&R restrictions to be able to communicate via our next generation satellite. They will explain why ACP is
being developed and discuss both the work being done on the payload as well as the ground station component that
is being developed concurrently.

Speaker
Frank Bauer, KA3HDO
AMSAT Director-Manned Space Programs
"A Ham Radio Operator's View of ARISS."

This forum will outline several new initiatives under development for Amateur Radio on the International Space Station
(ARISS) that will interest amateur radio operators as well as provide an overview of SuitSat-2 currently under
development.

Moderator
Tim Duffy, K3LR

Speakers
Mike Wetzel, W9RE and Tom Chance, K9XV
"Real World Antenna Patterns vs. Theoretical Computer Antenna Plots"

Speaker
Greg Ordy, W8WWV
"A New Approach for Measuring Complex Antenna Currents in a Vertical Array"

Speakers
Dr. Ted Rappaport, N9NB and Ray Sokola, K9RS
"Multi-element Lowband Vertical Arrays - Approaches for Small Lots"

Moderator
Stan Horzepa , WA1LOU

Speaker
Bob Bruninga, WB4APR
"The New APRS Direction"

Speaker
Jason Rausch, KE4NVY
"RTrak: The All-In-One APRS Tracker"

Moderator
Frank Piper, KI8GW
ARRL Section Emergency Coordinator - Ohio Section

Speaker
Dennis Dura, K2DC
ARRL Emergency Communications Manager

This forum will discuss Current & Future Issues In Emergency Communications and how this will impact ARES
and amateur radio now and in the future

Speaker
Steve Ford, WB8IMY
ARRL QST Editor
Author of many titles, including "HF Digital Handbook"

Where hams once chose between voice and CW, a broad range of communication choices now exist. Since the
end of WWII, the evolution of amateur HF digital communications has been nothing short of phenomenal. With
rapid advances in information technology, new techniques are being developed on a regular basis and more
powerful computers find their way into ham stations. Whether you are new to amateur radio or more experienced,
you’ll gain an increased understanding of digital communication techniques that will provide you additional
ways to enhance your Amateur Radio experience.

Speaker
Andrea Hartlage, KG4IUM
Assistant Section Manager Georgia
2007 Goldfarb Scholarship Winner
MDRS Crew 69 Communications Specialist

Georgia Tech is the only crew to use Amateur Radio for communications. Not surprisingly, they are much more
successful in communicating than other crews who use FRS radios. Sponsored by the Mars Society, each MDRS
team embarks on a two-week mission where crew members simulate life on Mars, and practices conducting
science experiments and engineering tasks "in sim." This means that no one is allowed to leave the Hab without a
spacesuit unless they are in one of the simulated pressurized tunnels. As the youngest communications specialist
to participate in MDARS, Andrea established and maintained all communications for Crew 69 of the Mars Society’s
Desert Research Station in Utah. Hear of this unique experience.

Moderator and Speaker
Katie Breen, W1KRB
ARRL Membership Manager

An interactive session with ARRL national and regional leadership. ARRL is a membership organization – we are
here for you. Come share your ideas and ask questions.

Moderators and Speakers
ARRL Public Relations Committee

"We Do That – Radio!" is the third major campaign by the ARRL to promote Amateur Radio to the public. It completes
the trinity of major reasons why people become interested in ham radio by highlighting the technological side of the
hobby. Learn from the national PR Committee about the parts of the campaign and how you can adapt it to your own
home area to create interest and show the world "It’s NOT your Grandfather’s radio anymore."

Moderator and Speaker
Karl Bullock, WA5TMC
ARRL Vice Director Delta Division
Chairman ARRL Technology Task Force

With the explosion in new technology, the ARRL created a Technology Task Force to work with the Amateur Radio
community to create a plan for interacting, planning, coordinating and collaborating in an all-inclusive environment. Join
this interactive roundtable and share in the exchange, with the goal of helping toguide the future activities of the
ARRL Technology Taskforce. Participation on the panel will include representatives from AMSAT, TAPR and ARRL.

Moderator
Art Towslee, WA8RMC

Speaker
Ron Cohen, K3ZKO
"An Introduction to ATV"

Forum will discuss equipment used in ATV, where to purchase it, how to assemble an ATV station, and expected
results. It will be helpful to those just starting, as well as those planning to enter this hobby.

Speaker
Dave Stepnowski, KC3AM
"Comtek module Uses"

These transmit and receive modules have been very popular with ATVers as they provide easy and inexpensive
ways to get on the air. Dave will point out some of the effective ways they can be utilized.

Speaker
Henry Ruh, AA9XW
"Reliability: Analog or Digital for linking"

The setup requirements for linking multiple ATV repeaters, as well as building techniques.

Speaker
Bill Brown, WB8ELK
"Simplex ATV repeaters and balloon ATV"

Bill's ballooning experiences will be outlined along with NASA involvement. ATV repeater experiences will also
be discussed.

Speaker
Mike Collis, WA6SVT
"The Amateur TV Network in California"

This is the largest and most complex network in the USA. The topics will include linking ATV repeaters and
equipment needed including ATN's state of the art 16 input 8 output ATV controller that can be field configured
using a laptop.

Speakers
Art Towslee, WA8RMC and Jess Nicely, KB8OFF
"Progress with the ATCO and DARA ATV groups"

Art and Jesse will discuss the progress of the ATCO and DARA ATV groups and the linking of their repeaters.
The ATCO group is refining the digital ATV portion of its operation and that will also be discussed.

Moderator
Don C. Miller, PhD, W9NTP

Speaker
Dave Jones, KB4YZ
"New Developments in Digital SSTV"

Speaker
Ralph Taggart, WB8DQT
"Fifty Years of SSTV Development"

Speaker
Mel Whitten, K0PFX
"Digital Voice for the Ham Bands"

Moderator
David Toth, VE3GYQ
President of TAPR

Introduction
John Ackermann, N8UR
"Update on Time Projects and update on OHL"

Speaker
John Ackermann, N8UR and Phil Harman, VK6APH
"Design Considerations for an HPSDR Time Reference"

Speaker
Steve Bible, N7HPR
"How to Submit a Project for Consideration by TAPR"

Speaker
Steve Bible, N7HPR and Scott Cowling, WA2DFI
"Manufacturing for the HPSDR Community: An Update on Penelope and Mercury"

Speaker
Mel Whitten, K0PFX
"Update on Digital Voice"

Speaker
Matt Ettus, N2MJI
"USRP 2008"

Open Discussion
The TAPR BoD Take the "Hot-Seat"

Moderator and Speaker
Carole Perry, WB2MGP
"Practical suggestions, ideas, and resources for both teachers and ham radio instructors who work with
youngsters."

Speaker
John Spasojevich, AG9D
"Hands-on projects for school kids with actual example projects that you can try."

Speaker
Carol Perry, WB2MGP
"Adapting John’s activities and projects to different grade levels."

Moderator
Mitch Stern, W1SJ

Speaker
Anthony Pazzola W2BEJ

Do you frequently find that your contacts end up broken up due to poor copy or interference? Do you have
trouble passing information? Do you want to be a crack public service operator and don't know where to begin?
Learn the Techniques of the Best Operators! The Best Operators KNOW what to do to complete that QSO, no
matter what.

This Forum will start off by looking at the basics of good FM repeater operation and move right into what you
need to know to be a crack public service operator. Then, we get real serious as we discuss how to interface
with disaster agencies in times of emergency.

Next we will look at contest operating, an activity done both for fun and for emergency training. Finally, we
look at some of the minute details of operation, including things like equipment purchase, shack layout and
even how to ask for and collect QSL cards.

With propagation at dead-low sunspot conditions, making contacts are a tough proposition. Make sure your
equipment and skills are up to it!

Moderator and Speaker
Dino Papas, KL0S

Most hams are familiar with basic test equipment such as volt, ohm and ammeters, oscilloscopes, and signal
generators. Many have heard about other test equipment, but may not be as familiar with their purpose and
use. This forum examines the wide range of test equipment beyond the basics, hopefully stimulating enough
interest in the technical side of ham radio to better maintain their stations, antennas and the confidence to
homebrew their own gear.

Moderator
Mike Schulsinger, N8QHV

Speaker
Dave Sublette, K4TO
"Phase Locked Local Oscillator Using GPS Generated Reference"

Speaker
Gerd Schrick, WB8IF
"Transponder Project Progress"

Speaker
Dave Powers, ND8P/G4HUP
"Further Options for Direct Frequency Synthesis of Microwave Local Oscillator"

Moderator
Carole Perry, WB2MGP

Speakers
Ian Blodger, KD8AII, Age, 17, Lowell, Michigan
Ben Veltman, KD8GBY, Age, 15, Clarksville, Michigan
Nate Smith, KD8NCS, Age 16, Grand Rapids, Michigan
"Using Unusual Objects as Antennas"

All three boys above are members of ARGYL (Amateur Radio Group of Youth in Lowell). Al Eckman
WW8WW is the advisor.

Speaker
Logan Gillette, KD0CIT, Age 12, Golden, Colorado
"Ham Radio Is My Life"

Speaker
Ben Johnk, KC0YLZ, Age 13, Arvada, Colorado
"How Ham Radio Has Affected My Life"

Both boys above are members of BARC Jr. (Boulder Amateur Radio Club).

Speaker
Sarah Wright, W0SMW, age 10, Rochester, Minnesota
"Engaging Youth in Contesting"

Moderator and Speaker
Anne Manna, WB1ARU
YLRL President
"General overview of YLRL"

Speaker
Jeanie Parker, WA6UVF
"The VU7 DX-Pedition."

Speaker
Nancy Morris, K4JD
"The upcoming YLRL 2008 Convention in Huntsville, AL on Aug. 14-17, 2008"

The YLRL Forum is sponsored by the Young Ladies Radio League, an organization of women amateur radio
operators. YLRL exists to encourage and assist YLs throughout the world to enter into the Amateur Radio
Service. We are an international organization with 1/3 of our member being DX YLs. There are a variety of interest
to offer licensed YLs: traffic handling, public service, emergency management classes, contests, awards, DX
and more, on AM, CW, SSB, RTTY, AMTOR, PSK-31, packet and satellite. In addition, there are the infinite
benefits derived from plain gal-to-gal ragchewing and the resulting friendships. YLRL also provides scholarships
to women entering a science or engineering field, a bimonthly newsletter, YL Harmonics, Nets, a convention
every 3-4 years and much more.