ARRL Santa Barbara Section (SB) Section Manager Robert E. Griffin, K6YR 1436 Johnson Ave Sn Luis Obisp, CA 93401-3734 805-543-3346 k6yr@arrl.org Section Links Hamfests Affiliated Clubs Ham Radio Classes Other sections Southwestern Division

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Monthly Summary for July 2009

Only Days Away!

2009 ARRL Southwestern Division Convention - Santa Barbara - August 15


This year's Southwestern Division Convention will be at the Earl Warren
Showgrounds, on the north side of the 101 freeway in western Santa Barbara on
Saturday, August 15, from 08:00 to 17:00 (swapmeet setup begins 06:00).
Convention specifics, including registration and hotel information, are at <
http://www.sbarc.org >. Both mail-in and on-line registration are provided.


Speakers include Dr. Kate Hutton, KD6HTN, of the Caltech Seismology
Department. ARRL General Consul Chris Imlay, W3KD, will discuss antenna
issues. Attorney Len Shafer, WA6QHD, who has represented Amateur Radio's
interests in the Palmdale litigation will also be present. QSL card checking
for DXCC and WAS awards will be available. The ARRL forum will discuss recent
happenings, and be a chance to express your thoughts on ARRL policies.