6th Annual TECHCON – 2020

TECHCON – the ARRL West Central Florida Section Technical Conference

TECHCON 2020 is successfully concluded. Thanks to all who participated!!

FRIDAY AFTERNOON SEMINAR
INTRODUCTION TO INTERNET OF THINGS
By Jon Pellant W1JP – ARRL Technical Specialist

DATE: Friday February 21, 2020

TIME: Installation of Software and Preparation: 12:00 P.M. – 12:45 P.M.

Seminar: 1:00 P.M. – 5:00 P.M.

PLACE: Charlotte County EOC The EOC is being provided courtesy of Charlotte County Emergency Management. The ARRL West Central Florida Section is thankful to Charlotte County Emergency Management for the use of the EOC for TECHCON.

TALKIN: 146.745 MHz or 444.975 MHz – W4XE/R – PL 136.5 Hz.

INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO PREPARE FOR THE FRIDAY AFTERNOON SEMINAR:

Link to the Google Docs TECCON IoT Seminar: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1E4Uq_I982zX8nCaXWU5Pby5Ho-nWYuUx5QwQSk3s21A/edit?usp=sharing
In this document are the list of parts, if you wish to do the lab portion of this seminar. Also posted here are the instructions on how to prepare for the IoT seminar. This document will be updated as need. You will wish to order the parts ASAP.

FRIDAY EVENING SOCIAL

DATE: Friday February 21, 2020

TIME: 6:00 P.M. – 9:00 P.M.

PLACE: Golden Corral Buffet & Grill, 1451 Tamiami Trail, Punta Gorda, FL 33950

TALKIN: To Be Announced

This is simply a social dinner for anyone who wants to show up and talk technology.
Family and friends are also invited to come as well.

SATURDAY MAIN SESSION

DATE: Saturday February 22, 2020

TIME: Welcome and Check In (Coffee and Doughnuts) – 8:00 A.M.,
Conference Opening – 8:45 A.M., and Presentations begin – 9:00 A.M.

PLACE: Charlotte County Emergency Operations Center.

TALKIN: To Be Announced

The facility is being provided courtesy of Charlotte County Emergency Management.

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

If you are planning on attending or speaking at the conference please fill out the online registration form. Click here for online conference registration form.