Subject: Exploring the Future of Amateur Radio Balloons: Join Us at the Expo

Dear Friend,


The QSO Today Virtual Ham Expo is proud to announce a panel discussion on March 25, 2023, at 12:00 PM PDT titled "The Future of Amateur Radio Balloons in the Current Era."


The discussion will be moderated by Eric Guth 4Z1UG and will explore the current state of amateur radio balloons in light of recent events, including the United States Air Force's decision to shoot down unidentified objects in American airspace.


The panel will feature some of the most prominent figures in the field of amateur radio ballooning, including experts in the technology and enthusiasts who have used it to pursue their interests. The discussion will cover a wide range of topics, including the history of amateur radio balloons, the challenges faced by balloonists today, and the future of the technology in an era where the skies are becoming increasingly crowded.


According to Eric Guth 4Z1UG, the moderator of the discussion, "The future of amateur radio balloons is a topic of great importance to the amateur radio community, especially in light of recent events. We need to discuss how we can continue to pursue our interests in the face of new challenges and restrictions, and explore new avenues for innovation and growth in the field."


The QSO Today Virtual Ham Expo is a leading online event for the amateur radio community, bringing together enthusiasts, experts, and manufacturers from around the world. The Expo features a wide range of presentations, exhibits, and interactive sessions, covering topics from radio technology to emergency communications and everything in between.


This year's event promises to be the most exciting yet, with a lineup of speakers and panelists that is sure to inform and inspire. Registration for the Expo is open now, and attendees can sign up for the panel discussion on "The Future of Amateur Radio Balloons in the Current Era" as part of their ticket.


For more information on the QSO Today Virtual Ham Expo and to register for the event, please visit https://www.qsotodayhamexpo.com.

This the almost final list of riveting presentations coming to the Expo:

  1. Panel Discussion: The Future of Amateur Radio Balloons in the Current Era, where the United States Air Force (USAF) has started shooting down unidentified objects in American airspace.

  2. 10 Meter Band Fun For All

  3. 20 Things I've Learned While Curating the Digital Library of Amateur Radio & Communications

  4. An Introduction and Overview of Ham Radio Digital Modes

  5. Become a Magnet Club for Newcomers to Our Hobby

  6. Build a Simple Station and GOTA (Get On The Air!)

  7. Can Learning Morse Code Be More Fun and Easier with Music? The MorseBass Project

  8. CQ DX Marathon Program- A DX Program for Everybody

  9. Creating a Radio Go-Kit That's Right for YOU

  10. Creating Your first Ham Radio Workbench

  11. Exploring Satellite Telemetry with the CubeSat Simulator

  12. Getting Started in the CQ WAZ (Worked All Zones) Awards

  13. Ham Radio Workbench Podcast

  14. Having fun with activities on a geo-stationay satellite QO-100

  15. How Beginners can use the FT-8 Digital Mode with Success

  16. How to be a Successful Ham Operator With Cheaper Older Equipment, even in an HOA!

  17. How to beg, borrow, buy and operate an old fashioned Novice CW Rig for 80, 40, and 15

  18. How to Build An AI-powered Transcription Bot for FM Transmissions

  19. How to Build and Operate a QRP Earth-Moon-Earth Radio Station

  20. How To Build Simple Wire Antennas for 15M to 2M & 70cm.,

  21. How to build the “Optimum” Magnetic Loop Antenna Using Unusual and Inexpensive Materials

  22. How to Build The Radio Rocket

  23. How to Build Your First Amateur Radio Station

  24. How to Choose Coaxial Cable for Beginners

  25. How to Get More Hams On Air

  26. How to Install Ham Station Grounding and Lightning Protection

  27. How to Operate SOTA and POTA When Traveling Abroad

  28. How to use the Open Source Repeater-START software to find the local repeaters in your area to get on the air

  29. HT's Across America - Updated

  30. Introduction to Amateur Television

  31. Introduction to Ham Nets 101

  32. Microwave Rain-Scatter Communications, An Introduction

  33. Opening Presentation - Technician License - What are the Possibilities

  34. QRP Operating on the Microwave Bands - Frequencies, Equipment, and Propagation

  35. Ribbit, a free digital mode every (new) Ham should try!

  36. Satellite Tracking using Astronomy Telescope Mounts

  37. SDR Rover Kit: The Next Generation Setup for Amateur Radio Contesting

  38. Solar Powered Portable Operations

  39. We all GOTA-ed.... So what happened? What worked and what didn't? A wrap up...

  40. What is uSDX and how it got me on the air!

  41. What’s new with Amateur Radio on the International Space Station