Program:  Optimizing your signal Presented by: Bob Heil, K9EID Dr. Bob Heil, K9EID, is our guest speaker for the August 19th meeting of SEDXC.  Bob founded Heil Sound in 1966, and since that time has been an innovator in the field of amateur radio, manufacturing microphones and satellite dishes for broadcasters and live sound engineers. According to his bio on www.qrz.com, Bob was first licensed in 1956 and, from that time, used Amateur Radio as the foundation for his many careers.  His shack includes rigs from Collins, Drake, and Heathkit�all rigs that he continues to use.  In addition, he has several newer rigs that he uses to design his Parametric Receive Audio System (PRAS). Bob is also a sound and radio engineer most well-known for creating the template for modern rock sound systems that included unique touring sound systems for bands such as The Grateful Dead and The Who.  He has won multiple awards and honors, and in 2007 he became the first manufacturer to be invited to exhibit at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.  In 2014, Bob Heil was awarded an honorary doctoral degree in Music and Technology from the University of Missouri.