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Transmitting from Lake Constance to the entire world: From Friday to Sunday, June 24-26, 2011, HAM RADIO offers an international platform for telegraphy and Morse code and a meeting place for amateur radio operators from around the world. The theme of the 36th edition of the Amateur Radio Exhibition is "Morse code lives,” putting this technology in the spotlight with everything from Morse code courses for beginners to presentations by telegraphy professionals. Approximately 180 exhibitors provide an overview of their current products. There will also be a Contest University to train amateur radio operators. On Saturday a balloon will be launched carrying an amateur radio transmitter, and it will be possible to establish radio contact with a zeppelin. The 62nd amateur radio conference at Lake Constance also features a comprehensive program of presentations.
In 2011, the 36th HAM RADIO will once again be held in conjunction with HAMtronic, and is the top European event in the sector. In three exhibition halls, amateur radio operators and electronics fans will find exhibitions of technology and equipment, with everything from measuring devices, antennas and electrical technology to hardware, software, electronics and accessories. "Market leaders like boger electronics, Hilberling, Icom Europe, Kenwood Electronics, hofi, Waters & Stanton, Wimo, YAESU, Luso and Conrad Electronic will be on hand along with large and small retailers, hobbyists and inventors,” says project manager Petra Rathgeber. Located into exhibition halls, the HAM flea market offers only used accessories and replacement parts to private individuals.
The German Amateur Radio Club (DARC) will be exhibiting in Foyer West under the motto Morse code lives: "Morse code is as indispensable as ever: Even today there is no other internationally functioning communications technology that works so effortlessly and requires so little energy,” says Stephanie Heine from DARC, the organization behind HAM RADIO. An important aspect of the supporting program is also the 62nd annual Lake Constance conference of DARC e.V., which features a wide range of presentations and meetings. On Saturday a weather balloon will be launched with an amateur radio transmitter and camera on board. Radio contact with a zeppelin will be possible on Friday and Saturday when the airship takes off with an amateur radio station onboard.
The HAM-RALLYE on the weekend will give young people between the ages of eight and 18 an opportunity to log their first amateur radio sessions. Thanks to its attractive supporting program, the HAM campground will lure up-and-coming amateur radio operators on all three trade show days. At training sessions, teachers learn new and interesting ways to convey concepts in the areas of natural sciences and technical instruction.
