AMSAT at Dayton 2008

The 2008 Dayton Hamvention will be held this year on 16 - 18 May 2008. This is the 57th year of the Dayton Hamvention, sponsored by DARA (Dayton Amateur Radio Association).

As has been the case for the many years Hamvention will be at the Hara Arena Complex on the north side of Dayton. Further information on Hamvention 2008, including advance ticket sales and motel accommodations, can be found at www.hamvention.org.

AMSAT will again occupy the same booths 444-448 plus a new booth 449, right across from the ARRL area. It is anticipated that the attendance for Hamvention will be larger in 2008 than in previous years. Make your reservations early for all AMSAT activities!

AMSAT Activities at Dayton
AMSAT has a number of great activities planned during Hamvention. There will be a number of new offerings at the AMSAT booth as well as Specials, follow this link for Booth Activities. Information about the Thursday Pizza party and the AMSAT/TAPR Banquet  can be found at this link AMSAT Activities 2008  .

AMSAT Forum
The AMSAT Forum will be Saturday morning May 17 in Forum Room 5 from 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM. Additional information at the Dayton Forum 2008 link below.

AMSAT/TAPR Banquet
The second annual AMSAT/TAPR Banquet will be Friday night May 16. The price for the Banquet is $25. Reservations are required. Follow the Dayton Banquet 2008 link below for reservation and additional information.

AMSAT Hotel
AMSAT has a limited block of rooms reserved at the Hampton Inn in Fairborn, OH. Please contact Martha at the AMSAT office for room price and availability during Hamvention. Priority for rooms will be given to those volunteering to work in the AMSAT booth for multiple 2 hour shifts during Hamvention. The phone number for the AMSAT office is 301-589-6062. Other hotels in the immediate area of the Hampton Inn include the Fairfield Inn, Ramada Inn, Fairborn Holiday Inn, Red Roof Inn and the Homewood Suites if additional accommodations are needed.

Updated: 02 May, 08

Dayton Banquet 2008

Dayton Booth 2008

Dayton Directions

Dayton Forum 2008

Dayton Hotel 2008