8:30am - 9:15am  Purchasing Your First HF Radio

Presented by John Dunker W9WR

     Want to buy an HF rig, but don't know where to begin? John can help you learn what to look for and how to decide on the best HF radio for your ham shack.

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   9:30am - 10:15am Mesh Wi-Fi Networking and MMDVM Hotspots

Presented by John Kreno N3XKD

     You may have heard about Mesh Networking and Meshtastic, but John will tell you more about it and will even have some Mesh networks set up at the hamfest to try out.

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 10:30am - 11:15am  ARES Forum

Presented by Dennis Lutz W2QN, ARRL KY Section Emergency Coordinator

     What is the Amateur Radio Emergency Service (ARES) and what is their function? Learn how you, as an amateur radio operator, can be a service to public safety in helping with communications in your area during emergencies.

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  11:30am - 12:15am  ARRL Forum

Presented by ARRL Representatives

     The American Radio Relay League (ARRL) is the national association for amateur radio, connecting hams around the U.S. with news, information and resources. Learn what they are doing to advance amateur radio.

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