Welcome to the 2009 ARRL National Convention blog!

If you can't make it to Dayton -- or even if you make the trek -- you can catch all the latest news on this blog. QST Editor Steve Ford, WB8IMY, will once again be blogging about Hamvention. Proving you can indeed go home again, Steve will regale readers with the adventures of staying with his mother at his childhood home in Dayton. For the past few years, thousands of readers have been entertained as Steve has related stories about new gear making its debut at Hamvention, the weather in Dayton and the overall feel of the event -- as well as the ever-popular antics at "Casa de Mi Madre."

We're also pleased to introduce a new blogger for this year's National Convention: ARRL Youth Editor Duncan MacLachlan, KU0DM, will blog from a young ham's perspective. Duncan will explore the Hamvention exhibits, forums and events, giving his first-time take on the Hamvention experience. His perspective is a welcome addition to the ARRL National Convention team.

Check back here often!