“Another very enjoyable Field Day”
“Another very enjoyable Field Day” is the simplest way to describe our 2016 Field Day. While the report is still being compiled, we can say this was one of our most successful Field Day events ever. The food was wonderful, thanks to Sharon and Mike Pardue, N8WHB. We had an astounding 31 total participants, including operators and visitors! And this was our first opportunity to show off our new PRC flag made by Tom Pechnik, AC8EH. The easy to read flag waved proudly above our FD site on the fiberglass antenna mask. Thanks, Tom, for your handiwork. I’m sure the club will get many years service out of your beautiful work.
We operated on HF using the venerable old segmented dipole and on 6 meters with a 3 element portable beam. Both antennas were great choices for the occasion.
Many people took photos and when they’re all in we’ll post them here for you to enjoy.
Picnic July 11th
Hope that you and your family have a good and safe Independence Day this July 4th. Of course, we will not have a meeting but next week we will have our 1st picnic.
Time to get out the picnic basket! Our 1st club picnic will be Monday, July 11th. Talk it up among your friends and let’s have fun. The location will be the Day park pavilion we’ve used for several years. See directions below. There’s road work being done on Pleasant Valley Road but there shouldn’t be any problem getting into the park.
Of course, our picnic is open to everyone. The club will provide the fire. Bring whatever you would like to cook on the grill and your refreshment. Alcohol is not permitted in the park. In the past, some folks have brought dessert and other snacks and dishes to share — which is always appreciated, but not required. While rare, fast food wrappers have been seen at the picnics. The Pavilion has electrical outlets that can be used for food warmers, coffee maker, lighting, etc.
The Pavilion shelter is behind the swimming pool at Day Park, just east of Tri-C. We will gather about 5:30 pm and will try to listen to the 145.410 repeater in case you get lost.
We’re hoping that all of our new members will be there and give us all a chance to meet them in a totally different environment. It will be great fun! See you there.
Directions: From Ridge and Pleasant Valley, the location of our regular meetings, go West on Pleasant Valley Road past York Road. You’ll pass the entrance to Cuyahoga Community College, then a U-shaped road that goes to the park ball fields. Turn right (north) when at the park sign at Sesquicentennial Drive. We’ll be in the large shelter called the Pavilion, which is behind the swimming pool.
FM net changes
Many thanks to Kelly Heidenreich, KE8AXL for her service as NCO. Kelly, who did a wonderful job and is very personable on the air, as in person, has found it necessary to step down from the role. We welcome Kelly back any time she is again available. Not skipping a beat Mike Peters, KD8ZMN stepped up for the slot. Mike, a regular on the 10 meter net as well as the FM nets will do a great job, I’m sure. Please join Mike for his initial net, July 19th.
Recent QST back-issues appreciated
I’ve been contacted by a new ARRL member who would appreciate recent back issues of QST. If you can help, please let me know or bring them to a meeting.
Hal Rogers, K8CMD
President, Communications Director