Mike's Summary of Dayton 2016:
BMHA Forum Hamvention 2016 another success
We had another successful BMHA Forum at the Dayton Hamvention in 2016. Our attendance was over 60 and we had two bicycles on display.
Our main speaker was planned to be Jeff Slattery, N8SUZ, and unfortunately he had a serious medical issue in the family at the last minute. Jeff is the communications director for the Great Ohio Bicycle Adventure (GOBA) and was able to send me his presentation. I presented his material so all were able to see what the Ham's do for GOBA each year. It is a major effort on the part of the Ham's on the GOBA team along with local support along the way. Jeff and his team should be congratulated on the job they do each year.
Keith Miller, KE9KM, brought his bicycle and demonstrated his mobile setup he is working on for a week trip he planning to ride this summer. Keith has a count he had custom made for his Elecraft KX3 and will now modify for his new Elecraft KX2. He talked and demostrated his grounding and antenna system.
We had another bicycle setup from Steve, D'Amico, KC8QVO. Steve has a VHF/UHF radio along with antenna and solar power to charge batteries. He had a number of interested parties.
We may have several of our attendees indicate they might be interested in being on the program for next year. The Hamvention Program Chariman has indicated to me that we can have a forum on Sunday almost every year we want.
All had a good time and good trip home, maybe again next year.
BMHA Forum Chairman
Mike, Nickolaus, NF0N
Dayton BMHA 2016 Forum -- Announcement and Bike Ride
"Our 26th Annual BMHA Forum at Hamvention"
Date: May 22, 2016
Time: 9:15 - 11:30
Location: Forum Room 5
The Bicycle Mobile Hams of America got its start in 1989 when a QST article by Hartley Alley, NA0A asked hams who operate their radios while bicycle-mobile to get together and form a group. BMHA hosts a website along with the BMHA Yahoo Groups forum.
We are all set for the forum at the Dayton Hamvention. We once again have two of the best forum speakers and I think you will enjoy attending once again. Over the years we have had great topics that interest all and this year is no exception. Here are the details as they will appear in the Hamvention program:
Bicycle Mobile Hams of America (The 25th Annual BMHA forum at Hamvention)
Program details
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Sunday May 22, 2016 09:15 - 11:30
Bicycle Mobile Hams of America (The 26th Annual BMHA forum at Hamvention)
Moderator: Mike Nickolaus, NF0N
Bicycle Mobile Hams of America got its start in1989 when a QST article by Hartley Alley, NA0A asked hams who operate their radios while bicycle-mobile to get together and form a group. BMHA hosts a website along with the BMHA Yahoo Groups forum.
Jeff Slattery: N8SUZ GOBA Communications Director
The Great Ohio Bicycle Adventure is the largest bicycle tour in the country with communications support provided entirely by ham radio. Participants bike 50-60 miles per day during the third week in June. Jeff Slattery, N8SUZ, has been GOBA Communications Director for 16 years. He will provide an overview of how a new communications plan is developed for touring a different area of Ohio each year along with a review of on-tour communications operations. GOBA will be in southwest Ohio for 2016.
Keith Miller: KA9RSL
A design project for a bicycle mount for the Elecraft KX3. Keith will have the bike, radio and antenna on display. The presentation will include photos and description of the building process.
We plan to have bicycle mobile displays and demonstrations of each will be conducted.
Mike Nickolaus, NF0N
BMHA Forum Moderator
We plan to have bicycle mobile displays and demonstrations of each will be conducted.
Our forum will be in Room 5 on Sunday May 22, 2016 from 9:15 - 11:30 AM.
Room 5 is large so bring your bicycles and displays.
We are adding to an excellent program that we are sure you will enjoy. If anyone has a topic they would like to present, let me know and we will add to the program schedule.
Plans are forming for the annual BMHA bicycle ride, more to follow.
Hope to meet all of you at the BMHA Forum in May.
Mike, NF0N
Hamvention Bike Ride 2016
Details will follow
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