Hamvention 2006's theme announced

Taking note of the important role that radio amateurs played in the wake of last year's Gulf Coast hurricanes, the Dayton Hamvention has selected the theme of 'Ham Radio is Public Service' for its 2006 outing.

In making the announcement, Hamvention General Chairman Jim Nies, WX8F, says that this choice serves to remind the public and the ham radio community that one of the reasons Amateur radio exists is to provide the public with communication in emergencies.

Several forums are expected to deal with topics related to emergency communication. This is expected to include sessions on how amateur radio performed after the hurricanes wiped out communications in a wide segment
of the south.

In other Hamvention news, Inside Exhibits Chairman Gary Kopas, KC8CSH, says that sales of booth space is running slightly ahead of last year with about half of the spaces already committed and more orders coming in each day.
Several major vendors have also already made prize commitments.

And back by popular demand will be the very successful ARRL Expo area. This is a place where visitors to Hamvention can learn about the United States only recognized national society for Amateur Radio and what membership benefits it offers the country's ham radio community.

Hamvention 2006 is slated for the weekend of May 19th to the 21st at is usual venue at the Hara Arena in the Dayton suberb of Trotwood, Ohio.

Orders for exhibit and flea market spaces and advanced tickets can be placed on the Hamventionr website. Its in cyberspsce at www.hamvention.org

Source: Amateur Radio Newsline

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