Dayton Hamvention® 2012
"Internationally Connected"
May 18-20 2012

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A note from Hamvention General Chairman, Michael Kalter, W8CI:

13 May 2012

Dayton Hamvention 2012 - Internationally Connected

Hello Amateurs Worldwide,

All of us in Dayton are eagerly awaiting your arrival to Hamvention 2012. The theme this year is ‘Internationally Connected’ and as Amateur Radio Operators we have the unique opportunity to communicate and share ideas with friends from all over the globe. Today in a world with so many ways to communicate none can compare to Amateur Radio. As Amateurs we really can make a difference in understanding and celebrating our cultural differences. Each year we see more and more of our International friends attending so I ask you join me in making all of them feel welcome. Hamvention is a great time to see old friends but this year would be a great time to meet new Hams and discover a new aspect to the hobby. Be sure to attend one of the many forums taking place all weekend. Our web site (http://www.hamvention.org) has a great deal of information regarding activities and related events on Hamvention weekend.

I want to thank all the hundreds of volunteers that really make this event possible. We, as the Dayton Amateur Radio Association, have no paid staff or directors. We do contract for associated services such as building use, equipment rentals, buses, special security and other various items. I am deeply grateful for the tens of thousands of hours all of these volunteers have donated to pull this event together. We work hard to maintain a balance in our collaborative efforts. I am also proud of the fact that much of our proceeds go to bolstering Amateur Radio in many different ways.

I certainly extend a welcome and thanks to the many exhibitors who attend and put in countless hours in preparation, travel, set up and tear down time. To our thousands of visitors whether you are a first time visitor or a seasoned veteran who has seen the highs and lows over the years thank you for attending and being the integral part of this great event. As I travel throughout the US and Internationally I always enjoy hearing the stories of Dayton. I certainly hope the story you tell about your Hamvention experience will be a good one this year!

73’s,
Michael Kalter W8CI
General Chairman

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NEW Hamvention® Souvenir

New this year DARA's BSA Venturing Crew 73 will be offering “DAYTON HAMVENTION® 2012” souvenir lanyards. We also have Red-White-Blue striped or Royal Blue lanyards. With your lanyards we will be laminating your ticket. Make sure you get to our table in the Main Lobby of HARA Arena.

Thank you for your support of our Amateur Radio Youth Scouting group.

Dayton Hamvention® Emergency Communications Unit Display

Does your organization have an EmComm vehicle for display at Hamvention? Here's More Information

Ham Radio Class
Held right at Hamvention®! Attend Class and get your Amateur Radio Technician Class license by the end of the day!
Click Here for more information.

Congratulations Dayton Hamvention® 2012 Award Winners:

S. Suri, VU2MY, Joel Hallas, W1ZR, Steven Betza, WZ2V and Deutsche Amateur Radio Club (DARC)

Read The Press Release in PDF Format

Dayton Hamvention® 2011 Balloon Launch Images

Pre-Launch High-Resolution - 1,000' High-Resolution - 3,000' High Resolution - 7,000' High-Resolution - 10,000' High-Resolution - Burst Height High-Resolution

Want to see the balloon launch this year? Be sure to attend the balloon launch forum!

Hamvention® Videos
Experience the Sights and Sounds of Hamvention®!

Interested in learning more about the Hamvention® experience?
Check out this collection of Hamvention® resources on the internet.

Email exhibits@hamvention.org for exhibits questions.
Email fleamarket@hamvention.org for flea market questions.
Email forums@hamvention.org for forum questions.
Email media@hamvention.org for media questions.
Email tickets@hamvention.org for tickets questions.
Email info@hamvention.org with any other questions!