196 Exhibitors Welcome HamRadio 2017 Visitors

After travelling from all across Europe, the USA, Japan, Qatar, China, Kuwait, India and for the first time, Djibouti – a small republic in east Africa, 196 exhibitors are presenting their innovations and services at the international amateur radio exhibition in Friedrichshafen, Germany.

The Exhibitor, attending the Ham Radio 2017 from 33 countries have embraced the spirit of the show - “Die Welt zu Gast in Deutschland” – Germany welcomes the world.

“We have a 50 percent increase in exhibitor numbers. The fantasy area has grown especially dramatically.”

— Petra Rathgeber, project leader at Messe Friedrichshafen

The motto also applies to the amateur radio operators world championship that will be held in Germany in the coming year.

At the Maker Faire Bodensee, taking place alongside the Ham Radio, 100 exhibitors will present themselves and offer hobbyists and tinkerers new inspiration.

Attendance Up at Hamvention

This year’s Hamvention Rally saw visitor numbers increase to 29.296, making the 2017 show the most success ever.

Overcoming the challenges of relocation to the Greene County Expo Centre and Fairgrounds, the feedback from attendees has been overall positive. Helping to make the transition a success were 657 volunteers from around the world.

“Whilst there were some teething problems with the new venue, with traffic, weather and parking issues, we were able to resolve most issues before the end of the event”

— Ron Cramer, Hamvention General Chair

There appears to be good will between Greene County, Xenia Township, City of Xenia officials and the Greene County Fairgrounds and Exposition Centre Advisory Board to build upon the successful show to make following events better including possible new attractions.
 

Radio Hams Train for Emergencies

RF Wireless Amateur Radio Club will be participating in Field Day which takes place 24-25 June 2017
 
Lynn Neece WR7G, a member of RF Wireless Amateur Radio Club of Burley, said that while field day is an opportunity for the public to learn about the hobby and how to get started, for members it is also a training exercise for responding to a natural disaster or other emergencies.
 
Members will experience what it is like to operate away from their normal home stations by being part of a simulated emergency that requires setting up under adverse conditions, including the use of emergency power and portable antennas. The exercise will provide a chance to test systems and practice emergency protocols that are necessary when regular communications are disrupted.

Neece said he enjoys the technical side of the hobby and derives satisfaction from knowing that he would be able to help out neighbours in the event of an emergency and reach his family in Pennsylvania.
 
Media Story - http://www.keypennews.com/index.php/component/k2/item/807-ham-radio-operators-train-for-emergencies-to-support-the-public
 
ARRL Field Day - http://www.arrl.org/field-day