AES Superfest
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The 16th Annual AES Superfest!
Location: (AES) 5710 W. Good Hope Road • Milwaukee,WI
Hours: Friday,April 9th – 2:00 P.M.to 6:00 P.M. • Saturday,April 10th – 8:30 A.M. to3:00 P.M.

ARRL Sanctioned Hamfest • FREE Parking & Admission • Manufacturer Representatives • Clubs & Organizations • Forums V.E. Testing • Gordon West • QSLCard Checking • Fox Hunt • Talk-in • Hot Food & Drink for Purchase
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ACTIVIES & FORUMS

FRIDAY (April 9th) 2:30 P.M – 6:00 P.M. SUPERFEST OPEN

SATURDAY (April 10th)
8:30 A.M – 11:15 A.M.
V.E.TESTING – Bring a form of ID (driver’s license O.K.),the Original & Photocopy
of your Ham license (if applicable) and any CSCE. (Last exam at 11:00 A.M.)

8:30 A.M. – NOON
DXCC, WAS, VUCC & WAC QSL CARD CHECKING
Courtesy of Ron Gorski,N9AU (Greater Milwaukee DX Association) with an assist
from Carl Luetzelschwab,K9LA and XYL- Vickey,AE9YL.

9:30 – 10:30 A.M.
2 METER FOX HUNT
Starting from the fox hunter’s booth, there will be several very QRP 2 meter transmit-
ters hidden on the property that can be tracked on foot. Bring your HT or DF’er!

SATURDAY FORUMS
8:45 – 9:30 A.M. (Open)

9:40 – 10:25 A.M
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AN UP DATE ON CYCLE 24 – HOW’S IT DOING? WHAT TO EXPECT
Carl Luetzelschwab, K9LA (Who is Carl, K9LA?)
The current cycle started a bit sluggish but has recently been showing signs of increas-
ing activity. Is it just behind schedule? Are the numbers going to skyrocket or will
they be lower than anticipated? What's in store for the DX'er and low banders? Carl
has some answers and presents it in an entertaining manner. Don’t miss it!

10:35 – 11:20 A.M.

GROUNDING TECHNIQUES FOR IMPROVED PERFORMANCE & SAFETY
Emmett Hohensee,WØQH (Chief engineer,Radiowavz,Inc.)
No matter what the antenna – with proper grounding your signals will be stronger and
for the small investment, you’ll be a lot safer. Emmett discusses his research and first
hand experiences in creating an effective ground system.

11:30 A.M.– 12:15 P.M.

PROPAGATION PLANNING FOR DXPEDITIONS
Carl Luetzelschwab,K9LA, (Who is Carl, K9LA?)
Expanding on this cycle 24 update and information on his own personal DX efforts
and ham radio experiences,Carl discusses looking ahead and planning for a produc-
tive portable operation or DXpedition – the locations,bands and hours of operation
for best results,MUF issues,geomagnetic field activity issues,and low band issues.

1:35 – 2:45 P.M.

WEATHER
Michael Fish (Meteorologist,WTMJ-TV Milwaukee)
Back by popular demand with more on dangerous weather conditions (lightning),
storm spotting and safety. A a “video tour” of the WTMJ-TV weather faculties with
Mike,behind the scenes explaining the forecasting tools (computers,radar,weather data,
etc.) he uses to prepare his on the air presentations. Additional scenes with Mike in
action on the weather set shows how it all comes together

1:35 – 2:45 P.M.
GORDON WEST SHOW
Gordo traditionally does a Superfest show with lots of funny stuff. Don’t miss it!
Talk-in: N9LKH (145.130/144.530, PL 127.3 Hz) and KC9LKZ (MADOG UHF D-STAR) 442.46875 +

Free Parking.
If the AES lot is full please use theElks Lodge lot just across the street,to the east •

Food Concession by BSA,Troop 205


Prize Drawings each 1⁄2 hour
• Grand Prize Drawing,Saturday 2:45 P.M.(Must be present for 1/2 hour drawings,but not for Grand Prize)

Specials / Instant Coupons: If you can’t make it to Superfest, call 1-800-558-0411 or check our Website
(www.aesham.com) during show hours for the Specials or Instant Coupons that are in effect for Superfest.