The April club meeting started in the traditional way, with introductions and a question: What is your favorite radio to use? Responses ranged from “my first radio” to “the radio that works” to radios known for their excellence. Among the meeting highlights was the EmComm report given by Barbara KC1SSY. She and several other EAWA members and friends participated in an emergency exercise that simulated radio responses to hurricane damage. The exercise, named “Angry Moose,” involved the local receiving and sending of precise information across 4 counties.
We also had several people bring in books, magazines, and lots of small equipment items for the Lend and Learn Library.
Jeff KA1DBE reviewed the plans for the upcoming ham radio symposium to be held Saturday, April 18th, from Noon to 4:00, titled, “Focused Communications: Choosing the Best Tools” (see details here). The event includes 5 presentations, numerous information tables, a 50/50 raffle and door prizes, and light refreshments. All proceeds go the facility, Meadow View Apartments. The symposium has been well-publicized in the local press and the ARRL Letter, as well as through many regional nets. Jeff requested that all presenters and those helping with set-up be on site at 10:00am. It would also be a great help to have volunteers to assist with the clean-up afterward.
Barbara KC1SSY and Matt KC1VLH reviewed the plans for our EmComm operations for the Sea of Blue Walk/5K/10K (see website) on Saturday, April 25. There will be 6 communications stations, staffed by EAWA members and friends, ready to relay information to the Net Control. Everyone involved in the EmComm operations should be at the Neighborhood House in Northeast Harbor at 7:30am for an organizational meeting. The walk starts at 9:30 and the races at 10:00. Any hams who would like to observe the process are welcomed to attend.
We are never without things to plan and activate! On the horizon we have the New England QSO Party on May 2 and 3, the Maine-Wide POTA Day on May 16, and of course, Field Day on the weekend of June 27 and 28. As the weather gets nicer it’s time to get all your gear prepped, your calendar filled, and most of, get on the radio!
Written by Marion, W1GRL
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