[NJARC] DVRA to Explore History of the "Pole Farm"

[Alex Magoun]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 

CONTACT: 
Gary Wilson, K2GW
Program Director

Delaware Valley Radio Association

Tel: 609-890-3370 (Home)

k2gw at arrl.net


 DVRA to Explore History of the "Pole Farm" 


TRENTON, NJ - April 26, 2010    The May 12th meeting of the Delaware Valley
Radio Association will feature a talk on the history of the Lawrenceville
AT&T shortwave radio station that was located at what is now part of Mercer
County Park Northwest.  Developed to facilitate international radio
communication, the facility was known to local residents as the "pole farm"
due to the numerous wooden antenna supports that appeared to be growing from
the ground.  Dennis Waters of the Lawrence Historical Society will be making
the presentation.

 

The public is invited to attend. The DVRA meets the second Wednesday of each
month at 7:30 PM at Our Lady of Good Counsel Church, 137 West Upper Ferry
Road, West Trenton, NJ.  The church is located one-quarter mile west of the
intersection of routes 634 and 579, and is just south of Mercer County
Airport.

 

With over fifty active members and a fully equipped radio station, the
Delaware Valley Radio Association is one of the nation's oldest radio clubs,
having been founded in 1930.  Persons interested in learning more about
wireless, electronic technology, or Amateur Radio are encouraged to visit
the club's website at www.w2zq.com <http://www.w2zq.com/>  or attend any
regular meeting of the club.  

 

 For more information, contact Gary Wilson at 609-890-3370.