04/26/2024

The 2024 ARRL National Convention, hosted by Dayton Hamvention¿, is just a
month away, and the convention program guide is now available at
www.arrl.org/expo[1]. The ARRL Events app is also ready to use, encouraging
everyone planning to attend to preview all of the Hamvention exhibits, forums,
and related activities.

Download the free ARRL Events[2] app, or access the content from an internet
browser[3]. The app is offered in partnership with Hamvention, and it contains
Hamvention's full program and live updates, so attendees can browse and
schedule forums, find affiliated events, and preview the extensive list of
exhibitors. During the event, attendees can use many of the app's other
features to follow the hourly prize drawings organized by the Dayton Hamvention
Prize Committee and browse building and site maps.  

The MyProfile icon in the app allows users to add their name, call sign, email
address, and any additional information they would like to share with other
Hamvention attendees. Additionally, the MyBadge icon displays a QR code of your
event badge that can be scanned by another attendee or exhibitor using the Scan
Badge icon to instantly share contact information with other hams at the event.
The app is available for Apple and Android smart devices. You can also access
the web browser version, which is optimized for nearly any browser or mobile
device.  

Use the app to preview many of the informative presentations planned by
Hamvention and ARRL that cover a variety of topics and interests to help grow
your skills as a radio amateur -- no matter where you are in your journey.  

Young hams and young newcomers to amateur radio are reminded to register for
the 2024 ARRL Youth Rally, which will be held on Saturday during the
convention. While Hamvention offers free tickets for youths aged 12 through
high school, advance registration for the Youth Rally ($20) includes a tee
shirt to wear on Saturday, a badge, a lanyard, and a reusable tote bag.
Register[4] for the Youth Rally now (11 to 21 years of age).  

Hamvention and the 2024 ARRL National Convention is May 17 - 19 at the Greene
County Fairgrounds and Expo Center, in Xenia, Ohio. In the lead-up to the
convention, the venue has finished making improvements to the flea market area.
The walking paths have been topped with gravel and rolled to make the paths
smooth and safe.  

Complete information about this year's event can be found on the Hamvention[5]
website, Facebook page[6], and at www.arrl.org/expo[7].

[1] https://www.arrl.org/expo
[2] http://www.tripbuildermedia.com/apps/arrl
[3] https://www.tripbuilder.net/html5/arrl
[4] https://form.jotform.com/240775423915157
[5] https://hamvention.org/
[6] https://www.facebook.com/Hamvention/
[7] https://www.arrl.org/expo

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