[HCRA] Coffee and Radios with the FCARC

[Ken, KD1KU]

The following is hosted by our friends to the north, The Franklin County 
Amateur Radio Club.
If anybody from the HCRA is interested the FCARC is hosting the 
following Coffee and Radios event, details are below.
Not just in attending, but helping some new hams play FM simplex over 
vast distances. Instead of just using repeaters.
Shelburne Falls is less than 45 minutes from the greater Springfield area.

73,
--Brad  W1BCC


      Coffee and Radios - Apex Orchards, Shelburne MA

By:
     Brad Councilman W1BCC

When:
     Sunday, August 15th, 2021
     10:00am to 12:00pm
     (UTC-04:00) Eastern Time - New York (EDT)

Where:
     Apex Orchards - 225 Peckville Rd, Shelburne Falls, MA

Organizer:
     Brad Councilman, W1BCC bc at councilman.com <bc at councilman.com> - 
413-773-0670

Description:
     Apex Orchards affords spectacular views from the West side of the 
Connecticut River. Outstanding peaches!   West County Cider is just 
across the road.

     At 930 feet above sea level, it's an excellent VHF / UHF location.  
HF equipment is welcome, but note the opportunity to hang wire antennas 
is limited.The club (AC1L) will be operating GOTA stations on VHF, UHF 
and HF.   For talk in: Leyden Repeater 146.985 MHz  136.5/+

Donuts and coffee provided.  Bring a chair and a small folding table if 
you have one.
Experiment with antennas.  Program new repeaters into your transceiver.
There will be a free table.  Bring your stuff to swap, give away, or sell.
If you make a purchase from Apex Orchards or West County Cider, please 
let them know you're with the event.  No discount, but free goodwill.

Hope to see you there!

73, Ken - KD1KU