[MVMA] Maker-Faire-2018: Captain's log 2018-08-05-23

[Reuben Meeks]

It was a good Maker-Fair.....
thanks, to Chuck, and Gary....


*Reuben Meeks*,
W8GUC

C. (937) 266-1245


On Sun, Aug 5, 2018 at 10:28 AM, Larry Baker <llbaker4330 at hotmail.com>
wrote:

> Chuck
> glad things went well yes cameras are a big draw.
> other than the heat and humidity I'm sorry to have missed Saturday.
> Getting old is not a problem getting old and having bad health is........
> Last year DARA van operators could not get the FLEX radio to work
> so it does not surprise me other things were not working Saturday.
>
> Larry Baker
> KB8EMD
>
> ------------------------------
> *From:* mvma-bounces at mailman.qth.net <mvma-bounces at mailman.qth.net> on
> behalf of Chuck Gelm <nc8q-mesh at gelm.net>
> *Sent:* Sunday, August 5, 2018 5:46 AM
> *To:* Amateur Radio network using AREDN, HSMM-MESH and other
> configurations
> *Subject:* [MVMA] Maker-Faire-2018: Captain's log 2018-08-05-23
>
> Success Saturday too.
>
> Gary Turner N8SPY was at the MVMA Pavilion and assisted with setup.
> Thank you Gary.
> The equipment was set up and everything worked as planned.
>
> Fred's MiFi device performed flawlessly. The tunnel worked well.
> The WiFi router was activated.
>
> I had four nodes, 917, 2397, 3380, and 5915 MHz mounted with 3 active.
>
> The 48" TV/monitor faced the sidewalk.
>
> The 'mesh-map' screen seemed to draw folks on the sidewalk closer
> better than other display screens. Most seemed to recognize the map
> and would point out their home.
>
> Reuben helped man the booth shortly after the faire opened and stayed
> almost until closing.
> Thank you Reuben.
>
> MVMA 'business' cards were handed out.
> Some visitors left their email address.
>
> I think IP cameras would have been a benefit.
>
> The DARA Truck had some issues setting up. There seemed to be no
> interest in activating AREDNMESH in the DARA Truck. Could have been
> a lack of volunteers and/or time and/or talent. :-(
>
> Chuck
>
>
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