Howdy,
   Good news for those last minute procrastinators who are wondering
whether or not to attend the Radio Amateurs of Canada convention
this summer. The convention committee has released a pre-convention
program list which includes a look at the technical seminars, special
events, displays and of course the all important wind-up BBQ.
   If you need further information about the convention contact Don Birks
VE6NOD at (403) 243-4454 or by FAX at (403) 287-0290. You can also
email via internet to Howard Tanner VE6HMT at howard.tanner@logical.cuc.ab.ca
73, See you at the convention!
Howard.  VE6HMT
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            RAC NATIONAL CONVENTION PROGRAM SCHEDULE
              July 29-31, 1994 - Calgary, Alberta
                       (Subject to change)
Thursday  July 28   6:00 pm to 10:00 pm - Dealer Display set up.
Friday    July 29   9:00 am to 11:00 am - Dealer Display set up.
                    9:00 am to  5:00 pm - DEALER DISPLAY OPEN
                    9:00 am to  5:00 pm - Flea Market open
                      FRIDAY JULY 29, 1994
TIME
9:00 am   Convention Registration opens at 9:00 am each day.
NOTE:     The following venues are open in conjunction with the
          daily seminars: Dealer Display, Flea Market, and Ladies
          Hospitality.  Other events such as tours, licence exams,
          QLF contest, CW receiving contest, QCWA meeting, QCWA
          Luncheon, CLARA Breakfast and DXCC field checking are
          happening throughout the Convention.  Check the
          Convention Program for exact details.
1:00 pm   Don Magnusson  VE6ADB    RCC
          Norm Waltho    VE6VW     RAC Outgoing QSL Bureau
          Brian Napier   VE6BAD    Info SuperHighway
2:00 pm   Kees Kaper     VE6KKZ    10/24 GHz experiments & ATV
          Bill Kennamer  K5FUV     ARRL DXCC Program
          Tim Tymchuk    VE6BAT    Amateur radio for the sightless
2:45 pm   Bob Morton     VE3BFM    222 MHz transverter design
        * Walt Stinson   W0CP      Howland Island DXpedition
          Tony Mountjoy  VE6MX     VHF repeater operations
   * NOTE:     Walt Stinson W0CP, regrets he will not be in
               attendance.  However, he has sent an excellent
               video of their Dxpedition.  This session will be
               moderated by the Convention committee.
3:30 pm   Ruth Hull      N0ULD     G-TOR operations
          Paul Barrow    VE6ATS    Satellite tracking methods
          George Spencer VE3AGS    IARU Region II
4:30 pm to 7:30 pm       FREE TIME
7:30 pm to 11:00 pm      Social Gathering WINE and CHEESE with
                         flute music by Bonnie Lawrence.
                     SATURDAY JULY 30, 1994
9:00 am to 5:00 pm - DEALER DISPLAY OPEN
9:00 am to 5:00 pm - FLEA MARKET OPEN
8:30 am   OPENING CEREMONIES
9:00 am   RAC OPEN FORUM - Moderated by Raj Singh VE6RAJ
10:30 am  RAC ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
11:30 am to 1:00 pm      LUNCH BREAK
1:00 pm   Dr. Robert Thirsk   VA3CSA    Canadian Space Program
2:00 pm   Dick Daniels        W4PUJ     AMSAT-NA Phase III D
          Dale Green          VE7SV     DXing from the S. Pacific
          Mr. Tom Jones       IC        IC, Future of Amateur Radio
2:45 pm   Barry Malowanchuk   VE4MA     Intro to Moon Bounce
          Richard DePatie               Calgary Disaster Services
          Tim Ellam           VE6SH     Future of Contesting in Canada
3:45 pm to 6:00 pm       FREE TIME (Dealers and Flea Market to
                         5:00 pm)
6:00 pm to 7:15 pm       COCKTAIL HOUR
7:15 pm to 8:15 pm       BANQUET DINNER SERVED
8:15 pm to 9:00 pm       VIP speeches and MAIN DRAWS
9:00 pm to 9:30 pm       KEY ADDRESS, Astronaut Dr. Robert Thirsk
9:30 pm to 10:30 pm      HARMONICS UNLIMITED - live floor show
                      SUNDAY  JULY 31, 1994
9:00 am to 2:00 pm - DEALER DISPLAY OPEN
9:00 am to 2:00 pm - FLEA MARKET OPEN
TIME
9:00 am   Alan Faint     VE6TZY         BBS Operations and hints
          Dana Shtun     VE3DSS         EME, 150 foot big dish
          Rick Zabrodski VE6GK          QRP Contesting
9:45 am   Peter Larsen   VE6NAO         CH8MNP DXpedition
          Richard Palm   K1CE           ARRL/RAC Field Services
          Rick Zabrodski VE6GK          Hazards of RF Radiation
10:30 am  Rick Lord      VE4OV          10 Commandments of SWR
          Raj Singh      VE6RAJ         Introduction to Packet
          Don Wilcox     VE6CG          HF Mobile Operations
11:15 am  Andy Schultess VE6HAB         Amateur Television
          Jim Benedict   VE6JB          Fox Hunting
          Tim Ellam      VE6SH          Antennas, Towers & the Law
12:00 noon to 1:30 pm         LUNCH BREAK
1:30 pm        CLOSING COMMENTS and LAST DRAWS
2:00 pm        FAREWELL COFFEE and LAST GOOD-BYES BEFORE BBQ
                           WIND-UP BBQ
NOTE:     Camping is available at the Symon's Valley Ranch.  Group
          rates are available.  Call Ken Oelke VE6AFO at (403) 280-
          5340 evenings, or (403) 276-4911 days.
5:00 pm to 7:00 pm       WIND-UP WESTERN BBQ - HAPPY HOUR
7:00 pm to 8:30 pm       WESTERN BUFFET BBQ SERVED
8:30 pm to 1:00 am       DANCING TO LIVE COUNTRY and WESTERN BAND
                  SORRY FOLKS, IT's ALL OVER!!
                       Thanks for coming!!
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73 de Howard.  VE6HMT
Internet: howard.tanner@logical.cuc.ab.ca
CompuServe: 72137,3215
Packet: VE6HMT@ve6yyc.#cgy.ab.can.na
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