SEA-PAC 2021 Special Events
"Radios at the Beach" Friday, 4 June 7:00pm The beach west of the Shilo |
For those of you in Seaside Friday evening, we invite you down to
the beach west of the Shilo Inn. Some hams will have portable stations
set up. If you have a portable station, bring it along and test the
salt water amplifier effect. Meet other hams and families, and enjoy
the sunset. We will save some sand for you. |
"Wouff Hong Ceremony" Saturday, 5 June 10:30pm Convention Center |
Come join the Royal Order of the Wouff Hong during your 2021
SEA-PAC visit! Note: You must be a licensed amateur radio operator and a member
of the American Radio Relay League.
Not a member? Click HERE
for information on how to join, or visit the ARRL booth during daytime hours
in the Convention Center Lobby.
The Wouff Hong was discovered by "T.O.M.", later
identified as Hiram Percy Maxim (aka The Old Man). Hiram co-founded the American Radio Relay
League and served as the first
President. According to legend,
"T.O.M." heard the Wouff Hong used on an operator who exhibited
advanced "liddish" operating behavior
(translated: really poor operating methods and practices). Intrigued, T.O.M. investigated further and
discovered a live specimen of the
Wouff Hong. He presented same
at an ARRL board meeting. Board
members voted to frame the Wouff Hong
and display it at League Headquarters so it
was available for use on short notice.
Poor operators blanch at the thought of seeing a Wouff Hong, and
usually improve their operating behavior into acceptable ranges. We invite you to attend this rare ceremony in our area during
your SEA-PAC visit. There is no
charge, but we ask that you identify your desire to attend when you register, or notify people
at the registration desk of your
intent so we have enough seats for those who desire to attend |