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6. How and when do I ship my materials?
How:

Inbound Freight:

• Check out the weight of your exhibit. Lightweight designs save on shipping and drayage.
  
• Remove old shipping labels and attach clean labels with your company name and booth number clearly marked.
  
• Be sure to attach a rider to your insurance policy from the time your exhibit and product leave your possession until it is returned. Your company is responsible for your exhibit and product.
  
• Shrink-wrap all your cartons onto a skid to avoid any special handling charges. Be sure to securely pack and tape your boxes.
  
• Ship prepaid and keep an inventory and the PRO numbers of all your shipments.
  
• Alert GES if you are shipping less than you initially estimated. This will not only save you money, but also expedite the move-in process for you and other exhibitors.
  
• If delivering to the advance warehouse, confirm delivery with both GES and your shipping company.
• Make sure that all shipments are accompanied with a certified weight certificate.

Outbound Freight:

• Make return shipping arrangements in advance.
  
• Prepare and pack labels for your outbound shipment prior to the show.
  
• Avoid forced shipments on the outbound. Contract only with carriers familiar with the tradeshow industry.

When:

1. Ship in advance to the warehouse. Shipments to the warehouse can arrive August 14 - September 13, 2006.
   
2. Schedule your shipment to arrive during the published hours for freight receipt at the warehouse to avoid unnecessary surcharges.
   
3. Shipments may ONLY arrive at the Hilton Anatole on Tuesday, September 19 from 7:00am - 4:30pm and Wednesday, September 20 from 8:00 - 10:00am.
   
4. For on-site deliveries, expect at least a 3-hour wait for your materials to be unloaded from the time your truck checks in at the marshalling yard.
   
5. Check-in to the on straight time.

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7. What are my rights as an exhibitor regarding freight handling?
As an employee of the exhibiting company you have the right to hand carry some materials to your booth. Provided the following rules are adhered to:

• Must use specified access doors, may use main entrance into exhibit hall.
  
• May not use freight/dock doors.
  
• No material handling equipment may be used (i.e. carts, dollies, etc.)
  
• Materials must be able to be carried by one person.

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8. What are my rights as an exhibitor regarding labor?
As an employee of the exhibiting company you have the right to install and dismantle your own booth, as follows:

• May unpack, pack and arrange merchandise & product within exhibit
  
• Opening of cartons containing your products
  
• Performance, testing, maintenance or repairs of your products
  
• May set up and take down "pop-up" displays.
  
• Technical work to machines, such as balancing, programming, cleaning.
  
• Clean and wipe down products and display merchandise & parts of exhibit not installed by other union labor

To exercise these rights you must be a full-time company employee of the exhibiting company with positive identification such as medical card or payroll stub. This rule prohibits the utilization of workers hired from a non-union agency or company. Click here for more information.

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9. What is the maximum booth height?
The maximum height varies by hall due to different ceiling heights in the halls. Please refer to the chart below. Click here for a more complete guide of rules and restrictions.

Important:
Please be considerate of others when designing your booth; every exhibitor has the right to be visible!

If you are concerned in any way about meeting booth structure guidelines for your booth type or would like to request permission to construct your booth outside the stated guidelines, you must complete the Booth Variance Request Form and submit a schematic/drawing of your booth for review by August 25, 2006. If you need further assistance, please call NAB Show Management at (877) 622-3947 or (202) 595-2051.

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10. What are the regulations for hanging signs?
Hanging signs are NOT permitted at The NAB Radio Show 2006.

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11. Who can I contact to design my booth?
GES has the capabilities to design a custom booth developed to meet your specific goals and requirements. You may choose a custom designed booth or to save money you may choose to rent a standard or deluxe hardwall unit. Refer to your exhibitor manual for additional details. Or you can contact GES at gese&d@ges.com or call GES at (866) 481.9722 to speak with a GES Account Executive.

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12. What is an EAC?
Exhibitor Appointed Contractors (EACs) are independent contractors hired by exhibiting
companies. These are companies that are signatory to the local unions. They can include labor building your booth, booth supervisors, booth designers, independent display companies, delivery personnel, technicians, Manufacturing Reps, etc. An EAC will only be granted access to the show floor if NAB has received the EAC Work Authorization Form AND a valid Certificate of Insurance. There will be no exceptions.

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13. What hotels can I stay at and which ones offer shuttle services to the show?
NAB housing is ready to assist you and your company with making hotel reservations for the Radio Show. It is strongly recommended that you reserve rooms immediately to ensure the best chance of receiving the hotel and rate of your choice. Special rates are available at the Hilton Anatole (headquarters), Hilton Garden Inn Dallas Market Center or the Sheraton Suites Market Center including pre- and post show rates. While rooms are reserved on a first-come, first-serve basis, you must reserve your room by August 16, 2006 to receive the discounted show rates.

No shuttle service is available for this show.

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14. How do I sign up for exhibitor parking?
Exhibitors do not need to sign up for parking. Parking is available at the hotel for $15 per day and $24 for overnight parking. These fees do include in and out privileges, however non-hotel guests must show the daily receipts each time they return to park. Lots 2 and 3 are closest to the Chantilly Ballroom.

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15. How many exhibitor badges do I get with my booth?
Only employees of exhibiting companies and their spouses may register as Exhibitors. VIP Exhibit Passes are not intended for booth personnel registration. Exhibiting companies receive 8 complimentary exhibitor registrations for every 100 sq. ft. of exhibit space. Click here to register your booth personnel now. (You will need your exhibitor ID and password).

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16. What are session passes and how do I get them?
Session Passes are available on-site only at Exhibitor Registration and are distributed to one representative from your company. All exhibiting companies, except subleasors, receive 2 Session Passes. Session passes allow an exhibitor access to attend educational sessions throughout the show. (Passes do not include breakfasts, luncheon or the NAB Marconi Radio Awards and Dinner. If you wish to attend the Radio Luncheon or the Marconi Awards & Dinner, you will need to purchase a separate ticket for each of those events. Tickets are not available to the breakfasts.) These passes are interchangeable amongst your booth personnel. To attend a session, each individual will need to show their Exhibitor badge and a Session Pass.

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17. Who has access to the show floor and when?
Access to the show is determined on your registration.