Call for
Amateur Radio Speakers

The QSO Today Virtual Ham Expo, coming March 13th and 14th, is calling for international speakers on any amateur radio subject.  Please click on the button to submit an application ==========>

Background: 
The QSO Today Virtual Ham Expo is a virtual event.  Presentations are "semi-live" video playback during the Expo with live Q&A following. 

Presentations should meet the following criteria: 
  • Recorded video - does not have to be a PowerPoint screen share
  • 20 to 25 minute presentation with time for live Q&A at the end
  • Collateral material in PDF format

Topics include, but not limited to: 
  • How To - anything in ham radio
  • Antennas
  • HF operating, contesting, DXing, DXpeditions
  • Ham radio on a budget
  • Ham radio history
  • Satellite and space communications
  • EME - Moon Bounce
  • VHF and Above
  • Digital Modes
  • QRP
  • Field operations
  • Homebrewing - including refurbishing old gear, building new gear, kit building
  • Mobile and portable operation
  • Software Defined Radio
  • Voice over the Internet
  • Test equipment and repair
  • Emergency operating and public service
  • Ham club activities that build membership

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is the deadline for speaker application submissions? 
A:  December 1st, 2020 is the deadline. 

Q:  How are these presentations made in a virtual expo? 
A:  The presentations are pre-recorded and mounted on the virtual platform to start in a pre-defined time slot. Once the playback ends, the viewers are asked to click on a link to go to the live and moderated Q&A.  As a speaker you will be in a Zoom room with a moderator to field your questions submitted by text chat by the audience. 

Q: Can I reuse a presentation that I made someplace else? 
A:  While we would prefer original and new content, a streamlined and updated version on our template is acceptable.  We will not re-use any presentations made in the last Expo. 

Q: How long should I make my presentation?
A: The short answer is 20 to 25 minutes.  However, unlike an "in-person expo", it is easy for the audience to move on if they are not satisfied with the presentation.  So we suggest using the same lecture style as a TED Talk.  Focus on a single, valuable, insight or lesson that you learned and support it with your presentation. 

Q: Will I be given a branded template to use for my presentation? 
A: Yes, we will require that you use our opening and closing slides for your presentation.  If you are doing a PowerPoint slides, then we will supply a branded template for your presentation.  

Q: Do I have to make a typical PowerPoint presentation? 
A:  No - this is a video platform.  Some of our best presentations were scripted video demonstrations.  Do them outside, on the tower, in the basement, in the field.  Be creative. 

Q: Will you take presentations from International Amateurs in languages other than English?  
A: Yes, while the primary language is English, we will accept presentations in foreign languages.