Click here to download in WORD format: http://www.LakeBethany.com/aurora/Aurora2010.doc

Click here to download the Snail Mail registration form: http://www.LakeBethany.com/aurora/registration.doc

Please do not wait for a mailed letter… respond with your registration now by either snail mail or PayPal!

PayPal registration instructions:

Open your PayPal account and go to "Send Money"
Address your payment to:  w0uc@arrl.net
In the Subject line, type:  "Aurora <your callsign>"
In the Message area: tell me what you're paying for (see below)

Schedule of payments:

Conference registration only: $5.00 (if you just send $5, I will assume this)
NLRS annual dues only: $5.50  (covers PayPal fees)
Registration and dues:  $10.50
Donation to support the NLRS reflector: whatever else you would like to add

I will assume all your info is the same as previous years;  if not, please include your name and address in the message box.

Aurora ‘10

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pring is here, which means it is time to get ready

for Aurora ‘10! Our 27^th annual gathering will be held on Saturday, May 15^th, with activities starting at 9:00 AM. Bill, KØAWU, has lined up a great program for us, and I am looking forward to what should be a great conference.

This mailing is going out to about 150 active VHFers in the region, which is by no means a complete list. Please pass the information along to others in your area, especially any new hams that might have an interest in VHF.

Great Location!

Aurora ‘10 will again be located in White Bear Lake, just north of St. Paul. Thanks to Curt, KCØFQZ, we will be using the facilities of First Lutheran Church, 4000 Linden Street. It is located on the east side of Highway 61, about 2 miles north of I-694.

Please remember that we are guests here, and help us to leave everything as we found it, inside and out!

Antenna Gain Measurements

This year we will be testing antennas on bands from 2 meters through 24 GHz. This is a great chance to see if your homebrew antenna is really as good as you think it is, or to check out the specs on a commercial antenna. Results from previous years can be found on the NLRS web page. The plan this year is to again hold the antenna testing in the morning. The formal program will run during the afternoon. Be aware that weather conditions in the morning could require an adjustment in the schedule.

VUCC Checking

VUCC checking will be available at Aurora ‘10. Donn, WA2VOI is authorized as a card checker. If you are in the local area, please contact him before a NLRS breakfast and have your cards checked there. Those who can't make the NLRS breakfasts or who are coming from out of town are invited to bring their cards to Aurora ‘10. You MUST contact Donn prior to Aurora so he can set time aside to check your cards. Be sure to have the current forms filled out, cards sorted, fees, and a stamped envelope to forward your application to ARRL.

Central States VHF Conference

Many NLRS members travel to Central States each year. The 2010 Conference will be held near St. Louis, MO, July 22-24. Central States is the major VHF gathering in North America. Take advantage of its close proximity to us this year! More information on the conference is available on the Web at: www.csvhfs.org

Microwave Update

Microwave Update 2008 was held here in Bloomington. The 2010 version will be near Los Angeles, October 21-24. Find more info at: www.MicrowaveUpdate.org

NLRS Reflector

The NLRS e-mail reflector reaches most active VHFers in the region. It is a great way to spread news quickly across the region. Traffic is generally light and will not overwhelm your In-box. If you prefer, you can also receive the same messages in a single daily email in digest form. If you are not subscribed, you may do so from this web page:

http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/nlrs

Join, and keep up to date on the latest news around the region.

At Aurora ‘10 we will again collect money to send to Scott at QTH.net to help him out with his expenses. He provides a wonderful service to us. If you appreciate the Reflector and can’t make it to Aurora ‘10, send a contribution with your NLRS dues and we’ll forward them.

NLRS Dues Due

NLRS annual dues of $5 can be paid with your registration if you haven’t paid them already. The annual dues are unrelated to the $5 fee for Aurora ‘10, which goes to defray the expenses of putting on the conference (a rate unchanged in 26 years, I might add!). There is a spot on the registration form to indicate dues payment, and you can combine dues with your registration fee and I will split them out and pass them to the Treasurer.

NLRS Breakfasts

The popular NLRS breakfasts draw about 20 people each month. A schedule of breakfast dates for the remainder of the year is attached, usually the second Saturday of the month. Even months are at the Old Country Buffet in Roseville, odd months in Richfield. People generally gather around 8:15-8:30 AM and disperse around 10:00. All are welcome, whether you want to eat or not!

Tentative Schedule for Aurora ‘10

0900 - 1200 Antenna range, 2m – 24 GHz (WX permitting)

1200 - 1300 LUNCH BREAK (on your own)

1300 - 1730 Talks & NLRS meeting. Presentations are expected to include:

 
Flex 1500 and 5000 (WØVB)
WØAUS UHF Contest Operations (NØHJZ)

Microwave MeterOlogy (WAØRSE)
10/24 GHz RRV Beacon Observations (VE4MA)
Producing a MultiMedia Intro to VHF Ops (KØMHC)
SoftRock Updates (KØAWU)

NLRS Business Meeting

Aurora ‘10 also serves as the annual business meeting for the club. The tentative agenda is:

Call to Order
 Reading of the clubs preamble
 Reading of last year’s meeting minutes
Treasurers, Committee, and Other Reports
 Treasurer’s report
 Assistance to Silent Keys
 NLRS website and reflector
 Sunday night nets
 ARRL VUAC update
Old Business
 
New Business
 CSVHFS Conference 
 Club News
Open business
 Club donations
 Other open business
Awards Presentation
 NLRS 2009 Rovermania Limited Rover Awards
 Wesslund Award
Adjourn

NLRS VHF ACTIVITY NETS

1296.1 Sunday Apr-Dec 7:45pm

432.120 Sunday Weekly 8:00pm

222.120 Sunday Weekly 8:15pm

50.175 Sunday Weekly 8:30pm

144.250 Sunday Weekly 9:00pm

Badger Contesters Net

144.250 Wed Weekly 7:30pm

Net control: KC9BQA in EN63ao

144.240 Wed Weekly 7:00pm

Net control: WB9LYH in EN54cl

NLRS Club Dues

After the Aurora registration date, please send any dues directly to the NLRS Treasurer:

Glen Overby, KCØIYT

5649 126^th St W

Apple Valley, MN 55124

VHF & Up Events

April 28 432 Sprint

May 1 902 & Up Sprint

May 1-2 SBMS 2GHz & Up Contest

May 8 NLRS breakfast - Richfield

May 8 6M Sprint

May 15 Aurora ‘10

June 5 NLRS breakfast - Roseville

June 12-14 ARRL June VHF QSO Party

June 26-27 ARRL Field Day

July 10 NLRS breakfast – Richfield

July 17-18 CQWW VHF Contest

July 22-24 Central States VHF Conference

Aug 7-8 ARRL UHF Contest & Rovermania!

Aug 14 NLRS breakfast - Roseville

Aug 21-22 ARRL 10GHz & Up Contest

Sept 4 NLRS breakfast - Richfield

Sept 12-13 ARRL September VHF QSO Party

Sept 18-19 ARRL 10GHz & Up Contest

Oct 9 NLRS breakfast - Roseville

Oct 21-24 Microwave Update

Nov 13 NLRS breakfast - Richfield

Dec 11 NLRS breakfast - Roseville

To Aurora '10: I-694 to Hwy 61, north on 61 to County Road F. Turn right on Cty F, and immediately right again on Linden. Enter from the large parking lot on the east side of First Lutheran.

Please send your registration by May 6^th to:

Paul Husby (PLEASE pre-register! It helps us plan for

1700 Ridgewood La S the number of people attending, and saves

Roseville, MN 55113-5624 everyone time at the conference. Thanks!)

After the registration date, please send dues directly to the NLRS Treasurer.

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Conference fee: ($5.00) ______

NLRS dues: ($5.00) ______ (Please make checks payable to NLRS)

Donation to QTH.NET: ______

Total enclosed: ______

Name _________________________________________ Call __________________

Address ________________________________________ Phone _______________

City ________________________________________ State _____ Zip __________

E-mail address: _______________________________________________________

ARRL member? ___Yes ___No (for NLRS affiliated club status)