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Interested in the full spectrum of vintage HF SSB/AM radio rig restoration, electron tubes, homebrew rig construction and even SDR? Looking for just a good old-fashioned summertime hamfest/boneyard? Or an XYL-sanctioned opportunity to visit New Orleans and the National World War II Museum? Beginning on July 19th,a full two-days of technical and homebrew equipment seminars await you, coupled with an exciting hamfest hosted by the Ozone Amateur Radio Club to trade and hunt for radio treasures. Do you have a new tube or solid-state rig in the works? Get it finished and tell us all about it! Lots of enthusiasts would welcome hearing your design ideas, construction insight and past experiences. By sharing ideas, this is how we can make this wonderful hobby a bit more fulfilling for old experimenters and newcomers alike. Worried about South Louisiana's summer heat? Don't fret - this indoor hamfest is fully airconditioned as are our symposium's meeting rooms at the Slidell LaQuinta host hotel. Like the great outdoors? The fest's John Slidell Park site has plenty of room for outdoor tailgating, too! Enjoy good food? Past W9DYV events have routinely knocked the cover off the ball when it comes to night-time cuisine and libations -- electronic creativity requires proper nutrition! Getting here is a snap, too - Slidell is at the intersection of Interstate Highways 10, 12 and 59. What could be easier? Save the dates, send your presentation topics to us now, and keep those soldering irons hot! Check this web[age and the Ozone Amateur Radio Club ( www.w5sla.net ) websites as event information, presentation schedules and hotel registration information will be posted soon. Hamfest Hotel is LaQuinta Inn & Suites, 126 Holiday Blvd., Slidell, LA. For reservations call 985-649-2170 and mention 'Hamfest' so we get a tabulation on room nights. The number of booked room nights reduces the conference room cost ... down to $0 with sufficient bookings. Thank you! Symposium Schedule - FREE to attend! The 5th (2017) annual CE Boatanchor ...