Well, Microwave Update is again upon us. This year's conference is being sponsored by the so called "Bedlam Microwave Society" in Phoenix, Arizona. The conference dates are October 4th through 6th. The following is the hotel information: Ramada Hotel Camelback/Phoenix 502 West Camelback Road Phoenix, Arizona 85013 Toll Free: 1-800-688-2021 Direct: (602) 264-9290 FAX: (602) 264-3068 Room rates for the conference are $ 62.00 per night for singles and $ 72.00 for doubles. The Hotel also provides free airport transportation. As in previous years, the technical presentations will be held throughout the day on both Friday and Saturday with Sunday left open to plan next year's conference and for extemporaneous discussions. With the 95 update as a model, there will be surplus tours conducted on Thursday starting at 9:30 AM. Phoenix isn't likely to compare with the Dallas area in terms of the quantity or quality of "junk" but occasionally there are some goodies that can be unearthed if one is enterprising enough. I wouldn't hold my breath for any "free lunches" as provided last year by Tucker Electronics however. The largest surplus dealer in the Phoenix area is MHz Electronics and if they were to provide anyone with a "Free Lunch" you would know well in advance simply by listening to your local meteorologist .... I believe the announcement would be that "Hell Has Indeed Frozen"!! Along with the traditional noise figure measurements we are planning dish feed-horn gain and pattern measurement workshop for those interested in optimizing their dish feeds. We will have equipment set up through 26 GHz and with advanced notice, measurements through 110 GHz are possible. A precision, NRAO calibrated solid state noise source for 24.192 GHz (WR-42 wave-guide) will be available for noise figure measurements on that band. Kent, WA5VJB has been appointed the official auction person and there will be an equipment auction Saturday afternoon. Kent is a "Member at large" of the Bedlam Microwave Society! Prize drawings will be held at various times between the technical sessions on both Friday and Saturday. The ARRL has again graciously offered to publish the conference proceedings. Any technical information you can provide for 902 MHz and above would be greatly appreciated for inclusion and you don't have to make a formal presentation at the conference in order to have your paper published. Articles of any length are being solicited. The ARRL prefer that the papers be camera ready (printed on a laser jet printer if possible) with a 1 inch margin at the bottom and 3/4 inch margins on the top and sides. Photographs should be labeled but not permanently attached to the paper. Please contact WA7CJO if you can contribute. The ARRL cutoff date is September 3rd. On Thursday night there will be a tour and X-Band EME demonstration at WA7CJO's QTH and earlier, a tour of W7GBI's station is planned. Other times over the weekend are also feasible. Be advised that you enter WA7CJO's premises at your own risk and that "Ye Who Go Beyond This Point Abandon All Hope". Although there is no formally planned spouse program for the conference, there are numerous places and activities to occupy the day. One of the nearby shopping centers, The Biltmore Fashion Center for example, sports stores from "Gucci's" to "The Sharper Image"... so be sure to bring your credit cards! It will be helpful if you register for the conference as soon as possible. The early registration (prior to September 22nd ) cost is $ 40.00 and $ 45.00 thereafter. Please send cheques and registration information to: Jim Vogler, WA7CJO 2540 E. Heatherbrae Dr. Phoenix, AZ 85016 (602) 954-0541 Voice/FAX The weather in October should be tolerable to those not acclimated to our summer blast-furnace temperatures. Things are shaping up rather well as far as speakers are concerned also, with several presentations planed for 24 GHz and 47 GHz equipment. So far the speaker's list consists of many of the usual "Who's Who's in North American Microwave" types as well as those same types from Japan, Europe, and Australia as well. Looking forward to seeing everyone in early October. Jim Vogler, WA7CJO REGISTRATION FORM MICROWAVE UPDATE 1996 OCTOBER 4th and 5th PHOENIX, ARIZONA Name: _________________________________________Call: _________________ Address:_________________________________ _________________________________ City: _________________________________ State: _________________________________Zip: ______________________ Telephone:_________________________________ My spouse will accompany me: Yes _____ No _____ Name:____________________ I plan to attend the Thursday October 3rd Surplus Tour: Yes ___ No ___ I plan to have my own transportation for the tour: Yes ___ No ___ I plan to bring an LNA or Converter for Noise Figure Testing for the following Frequencies: 902 _____ 1296 _____ 2304 _____ 3456 _____ 5760 _____ 10368 _____ 24192 _____ I will donate a door prize: Yes _____ No _____ I will donate a prize for the auction: Yes _____ No _____ I plan to bring items for the Friday and Saturday night Flee Market: Yes _____ No _____ Conference Fee (if received prior to September 22nd)$40.00 $ __________ Conference Fee (after September 22nd) $45.00 $ __________ Extra copy of proceedings Quantity: _____ @ $ 10.00 Each = $ __________ Total $ __________ Please mail to: Jim Vogler, WA7CJO 2540 E. Heatherbrae Dr. Phoenix, AZ., 86016
For info contact: Jim, WA7CJO
Comments: Rein, W6/PA0ZN