On a beautiful autumn morning EAWA members and friends gathered at Lamoine State Park (US-2393) for a Parks-On-The-Air activation. Across the morning, six stations were active, each with its own unique radio equipment and antennas. Several members stopped by, and six visitors came to learn more about ham radio.
While the event was scheduled for three hours, there were hams set up well before the starting time and several who stayed long after. John KQ1P (top left) set up a CW station, as did Jeff KA1DBE. Both stations were solar powered. In the top right, Joan W1DLC is learning about Jeff’s radio from the 1980s.Matt KC1VLH set up an SSB station (top left), which became a frequently visited site. Rob W8HAP and Joan W1DLC spent some time there (top right). Joan also set up an SSB station, as seen in the bottom left. She was joined by Elias who is studying for his Technician license. In the bottom right photo, Matt was describing his equipment go-boxes to a visitor and Bob AB1EP.In the top photos, Stan W1BOY set up the smallest CW station. In the bottom photos, a friend of the EAWA, Douglas K1GC, also operated CW on several radios.It was great to have time to operate and time to chat! Rob W8HAP (top left) and Chuck AC1BS (bottom left) moved from station to station with words of encouragement. In the top right Stan introduced visitors to the world of ham radio. As seen in the bottom right photo, conversations were plentiful!
The club POTA is slowly becoming a fall tradition. It’s a great way to spend some time together, learn about different equipment, and introduce visitors to ham radio. Perhaps we’ll see you next year?
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