Papers and presentations are now being solicited on both the technical and operational aspects of VHF, UHF, and Microwave weak signal amateur radio. Information is available on the Conference Page.
2018
Here are the dates and times for the 2018 Sprints:
| Band | Date | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 50MHz: | Sat-Sun, August 25-26, 2018 | 2300Z Sat Aug 26 to 0300Z Sun Aug 27 |
| 144MHz: | Mon, September 17, 2018 | 7PM to 11PM local time |
| 220MHz: | Tue, September 25, 2018 | 7PM to 11PM local time |
| 432MHz: | Wed, October 3, 2018 | 7PM to 11PM local time |
| Microwave 902MHz and up: | Sat, October 6, 2018 | 8AM to 2PM local time |
The rules are posted here.
The 2018 conference will be in Valdosta, Ga. hosted by the Suwannee Amateur Radio Club and Down East Microwave Inc. The festivities will start on Thursday afternoon April 26th and continue to Sunday Morning, April 29th. The main conference will be held in the Holiday Inn Hotel and Conference Center located only seconds from I-75 in Valdosta Ga.
In order to award those from the southeast division that put forth their best effort in the National competition, a Regional award has been enacted. It has been decided by the Board of Directors of the SVHF Society that the Society will sponsor four “June VHF Contest” ARRL plaques for class winners in the Southeastern Division in the 2017 June VHF contest.
The dates for the 2017 Spring Sprints are announced.
The programs and agenda for the 2017 SVHFS Conference has been posted: Go here to access.
While the conference committee continues to develop the agenda, a preliminary schedule has been posted, and is consistent with the format and agendas from past conferences. The preliminary agenda is available from the top menu or by clicking here.
Stay tuned to this site for updates as they are posted.
The SVHF Society will hold our convention in Charlotte, NC this year on April 28 and 29 at the Doubletree by Hilton Hotel Charlotte Airport, 2600 Yorkmont Road, Charlotte, NC 28201.
The SVHFS is now soliciting papers for the 2017 Conference scheduled for Charlotte, NC on April 28 and April 29, 2017. For information for submitting a paper, please review the guidelines here.
The ARRL is seeking support for the Amateur Radio Parity by asking hams to write to their US Senators. While this letter was written to ARRL members, anyone can write to help support this legislation.