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Amateur Radio Technology Day

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October 10, 2009

8:00am — 9:00pm

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13 Hours of Fun Amateur Radio Activities in
Menlo Park one Saturday a month!

our 59th Am-Tech Day

Panofsky Auditorium
Presentations

Video: A52A Bhutan 2000
1:30 PM

This one hour video presentation was written and recorded by James Brooks, 9V1YC, well known in Amateur Radio circles for his excellent video productions. Max power used in Bhutan was 100 W. [edit]

Video: WRTC 2000 in Finland
2:30 PM

This video presentation about the World Radiosport Team Championship (WRTC) 2002 in Finland. It was won by two Americans, Jeff, N5TJ & Dan K1TO. [edit]

Video: A52A Bhutan 2000 (repeat)
7:00 PM

This one hour video presentation was written and recorded by James Brooks, 9V1YC, well known in Amateur Radio circles for his excellent video productions. Max power used in Bhutan was 100 W. [edit]

Video: WRTC 2000 in Finland (repeat)
8:00 PM

This video presentation about the World Radiosport Team Championship (WRTC) 2002 in Finland. It was won by two Americans, Jeff, N5TJ & Dan K1TO. [edit]

Additionally

  • Activity from 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM (13 Hours).
  • A Donation-financed Lunch; hamburgers, hot dogs, veggie burgers, beverages & snacks for the first 40 or so participants. Morning Donuts & coffee, etc.
  • Tasty cake & balloons will contribute to the enjoyment of participants celebrating the start of the Sixth Year of Amateur Radio - Technology Day.
  • Setup area for your Amateur Radio equipment, including an antenna field.
  • Lunch begins midday with the video presentations beginning at 1:30 PM.
  • A re-showing of the videos will be presented at 7:00 PM.

Sign up to speak at Am-Tech Day

Prospective speakers may make a request to speak at an upcoming Amateur Radio Technology Day event using the form on this page.

Special Event Station N6T

This month we are operating the special event station N6T to celebrate start of our sixth year of Am-Tech Days. The station operating schedule is from October 10 - 1600Z until October 11 - 0400Z.
Frequencies
14.240, 14.044
7.240, 7.044
We are offering special QSL cards to commemorate the event to all stations who QSOed with us for the event. QSLs should follow the ARRL rules for special event stations by sending your QSL card and QSO information along with a self-addressed, stamped envelope (SASE) to the address below.
QSL
David A. Cooper
270 Redwood Shores Pkwy.
PMB #41
Redwood City, CA 94065
QSLs for special event station N6T on February 21st, 2009.

At the SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory

RAIN OR SHINE

SLAC has graciously given us use of a large indoor and outdoor activity area, including a large auditorium and a picnic area to practice and demonstrate our amateur radio skills.

SOME HISTORY

With beginnings in October, 2004 at the Sunnyvale Baylands Park, to our present location at the SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory starting in January, 2005, the many individuals involved over the years have made the Am - Tech Day experience an interesting one, indeed.

ALL DAY

The activity's duration, spanning 13 hours each day, has allowed Amateur Radio Operators and their friends to attend before, and/or after, any additional daytime/evening tasks and activities hey need to accomplish.

SHOW YOUR PRIDE

Please bring and wear your Ham Radio organizational name badge if you have one! We will also have temporary name badges available for your use.

HAVE LUNCH

The participant supported lunch with hamburgers, hot dog's, veggie burgers, chips, soft drinks, etc., will be on hand to enjoy.

BRING YOUR GEAR

Even if you don't have a radio or antenna to bring, come anyway, and get to mingle, make new friends, and have a chance to use some of the gear other hams have set up. Bring your family and friends!

LEAVE ENRICHED

We usually have at least one lecture on the latest ham technology. But if the lectures don't interest you, mingle with the crowd, and you'll surely find another ham that can teach you about operating in general or about the latest cool thing.


Sign up to receive reminders of upcoming Amateur Radio Technology Days
on the FARS Announcement email list.

Sponsored by the Foothills Amateur Radio Society.
For full details, visit: http://www.fars.k6ya.org/amtechday



Amateur Radio Technology Day — Notes & Directions

BRING YOUR OWN GEAR

SLAC is providing the space, but you bring all the equipment and food you need. A BBQ grill, charcoal, and refrigerator are available.

  • Show a photo ID at the gate, and sign-in at the table inside the building.
  • AC power supplies and amplifiers must be UL-listed, have a similar safety endorsement, or be approved by the SLAC Electrical Safety Officer.
  • A limited number of AC outlets are available inside and outside, but since we're not allowed to plug power strips into extension cords, bringing along a 35'-100' extension cord with multiple built-in outlets would be quite helpful.
  • Gel-cell batteries 50 amp hours or less are allowed, so long as there are no exposed conductors. Use electrical tape, shrink-wrap, or similar materials to cover the terminals. No wet-cell batteries or car/truck batteries are allowed.
  • Alcohol, firearms, flammable liquids, and other dangerous weapons are strictly prohibited.

We have free use of this great site, but we need to comply with the SLAC, OSHA, and fire marshal safety rules. For those who are curious, we need to comply with NFPA-70E and OSHA 1910 (subpart S) electrical safety regulations.

DIRECTIONS

Amateur Radio Technology Day can be reached easily from Highways 101 and 280. SLAC is located off of Sand Hill Road, less than a mile east of Interstate 280 (towards the bay).

  • From U.S. 101, turn west onto either University Avenue or Embarcadero Road, then turn right (north) onto El Camino Real and then left (west) onto Sand Hill Road, and continue approximately 2.6 miles west, turning left at Saga Lane.
  • From Interstate 280, turn east (towards the bay) onto Sand Hill Road, and proceed approximately 0.8 mile, turning right at Saga Lane.

Once you turn onto Saga Lane, turn left after the guard shack onto Loop Road and follow the signs to the parking lots below Panofsky Auditorium, located around the bend (Parking lot C). Park and walk up the concrete path to the buildings.

[Aerial view]
Aerial view of the site
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2575 Sand Hill Rd.
Menlo Park, CA 94025
(0.8 mile east of Hwy 280 on Sand Hill Road)


Talk-In Frequency: N6NFI: 145.230MHz/Offset: -600Hz/PL: 100Hz

Sponsored by the Foothills Amateur Radio Society.
For full details, visit: http://www.fars.k6ya.org/amtechday