12/18/2019

ARRL Lifelong Learning Manager Kris Bickell, K1BIC, will be the keynote speaker at Ham Radio University 2020 (HRU 2020[1]). The annual event, now in its 21st year, will take place on Saturday, January 4, in the Hillwood Commons Student Center at Long Island University-Post, 720 Northern Boulevard, Brookville, New York. HRU 2020 is billed as, "A day of education to share ideas, experiences, knowledge, and fellowship among amateur radio operators." Doors open at 7:30 AM. A Newcomer's Meeting and HRU Orientation, geared toward first-time visitors, gets under way at 8:30 AM. Thirty forums[2] are on the schedule, ranging from typical HF antennas, ham radio logging programs, satellite operation, and more. Hands-on workshops will cover such topics as cables and connectors and electronic test equipment. Admission is free, although a $5 donation is suggested. Special event station W2HRU[3] will be on the air. Amateur Radio license examinations will be given starting at 1:30 PM. Food and refreshments will be available.


[1] http://hamradiouniversity.org/
[2] http://hamradiouniversity.org/forums/
[3] http://hamradiouniversity.org/#SpecEvent

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