The Federal Governments Auxiliary Communications (AUXCOMM) Course Returns to the Dayton Hamvention in 2023
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency’s (CISA) nationally recognized AUXCOMM course returns to the Dayton Hamvention this year. This free course will be held the three days prior to Hamvention from May 16 th – May 18 th , 2023, at a location near Wright State University in Dayton, Ohio. There are only 30 slots available for this course, so you should submit your application now. Attendees will be taken on a first come first served basis. To apply, please send a copy of your FEMA issued course completion certificates for Independent Study courses IS-100, IS-200, IS-700, IS-800 and a copy of your active FCC issued amateur radio Technician’s license, or higher, by 1 May 2023.
Please submit a copy of all required prerequisites, or any questions you may have, to the following email address:
TrainingRequest@commscollabcenter.com
ATTN:Jolene Hollingshead
CONTEST SUPER SUITE at the HOPE HOTEL 10823 Chidlaw Rd A Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio 45433
Wednesday night
7:00 PM Contest Super Suite at the Hope Hotel hosted by the Mad River Radio Club (MRRC), Frankford Radio Club (FRC) North Coast Contesters (NCC), and Kansas City DX Club (KCDXC).
7:00 PM to 9:00 PM Dayton Contest University 2023 Registration at the Hope Hotel http://contestuniversity.com
10:30 PM Pizza Party at the Hope Hotel sponsored by Dayton Contest University 2023. http://www.contestsupersuite.com
THURSDAY DAY MAY 18
CONTEST UNIVERSITY at the HOPE HOTEL 10823 Chidlaw Rd A Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio 45433
7:00 AM Dayton Contest University 2023 Registration opens at the Hope Hotel. Must sign up in advance – http://www.contestuniversity.com.
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Dayton Contest University 2023 at the Hope Hotel.
Thursday, May 18, 6:00 PM
D-STAR Meet and Greet
Marion’s Piazza
1320 N. Fairfield Rd
Beavercreek, OH
– Thursday night
7:00 PM Contest Super Suite at the Hope Hotel hosted by the Mad River Radio Club (MRRC), Frankford Radio Club (FRC) North Coast Contesters (NCC), and Kansas City DX Club (KCDXC).
10:30 PM Pizza Party at the Hope Hotel sponsored by the Society of Midwest Contesters (SMC). http://www.contestsupersuite.com
Youth Social Hour – Friday and Saturday, 12 noon
Youth on the Air booth 4303
A social gathering for all youth will take place from 12 noon to 1 pm on both Friday and Saturday of Hamvention. All interested youth (age 25 and under) are invited for snacks, freebies, and eyeball QSOs.
Open house at DARA Clubhouse: 6-8 p.m. 6619 Bellefontaine Road, Huber Heights.
– Friday night
7:00 PM Contest Super Suite at the Hope Hotel hosted by the Mad River Radio Club (MRRC), Frankford Radio Club (FRC) North Coast Contesters (NCC), and Kansas City DX Club (KCDXC).
11:00 PM Pizza Party at the Hope Hotel sponsored by the Potomac Valley Radio Club (PVRC). http://www.contestsupersuite.com
FRIDAY NIGHT
TOPBAND DINNER at the HOPE HOTEL 10823 Chidlaw Rd A Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio 45433
7:00 PM 32nd Annual Top Band Dinner at the Hope Hotel. Speaker is Jon Zaimes, AA1K. Tickets in advance from http://www.topbanddinner.com
5:30 SouthWest Ohio DX Association (SWODXA) – University of Dayton Marriott Hotel, cash bar at 5:30, dinner 7:00. For more information and to order dinner tickets, visit WWW.SWODXAEVENTS.ORG.
Youth Social Hour – Friday and Saturday, 12 noon
Youth on the Air booth 4303
A social gathering for all youth will take place from 12 noon to 1 pm on both Friday and Saturday of Hamvention. All interested youth (age 25 and under) are invited for snacks, freebies, and eyeball QSOs.
Open house at DARA Clubhouse, 6-8 p.m., 6619 Bellefontaine Road, Huber Heights.
SATURDAY NIGHT MAY 20
CONTEST DINNER at the HOPE HOTEL 10823 Chidlaw Rd A Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio 45433
6:30 PM 29th Annual Dayton Contest Dinner hosted by North Coast Contesters at the Hope Hotel. Master of Ceremonies is John Dorr, K1AR. Dinner speaker is Bryant Rascoll, KG5HVO. 2023 CQ Contest Hall of Fame Inductions. Many contest operators from around the world attend this event. If you enjoy radio contesting, you do not want to miss the Contest Dinner. Space is limited. Details and tickets in advance are available at http://www.contestdinner.com
7:00 PM Contest Super Suite at the Hope Hotel hosted by The Mad River Radio Club (MRRC), Frankford Radio Club (FRC) North Coast Contesters (NCC), and Kansas City DX Club (KCDXC).
11:00 PM Pizza Party at the Hope Hotel sponsored by the Yankee Clipper Contest Club (YCCC). http://www.contestsupersuite.com
CONTACT FOR ALL OF THESE EVENTS IS TERI GRIZER, K8MNJ and TIM DUFFY, K3LR
8:00 PM to 12:00 AM Kansas City DX Club CW Pileup Competition at the Hope Hotel.