[nrv-hams] 2018 Field Day Success!

[Carter Craigie]

What an excellent report, Cam! You’re “good people!”
73,
Carter, N3AO

On Sun, Jun 24, 2018 at 9:17 PM Cam Coble <cam at doubleclickdata.com> wrote:

> Just wanted to send out a quick message to thank everyone for participating
> in our 2018 Field Day this weekend!
> I'll be posting information about the contacts and points we made later, so
> stay tuned...
>
> The food was great, the conditions were good, and the fellowship was
> outstanding!
>
> We had good participation in searching for rogue transmitters, and learned
> a little about the equipment needed.
>
> The Radio Rummage was a success! Between donations (thank you all) and
> selling some of the club equipment not in use, we collected over $100 for
> the club. The best part is that we got some gear out of the closets and
> attics, and into the hands of hams that can make use of the equipment at a
> price that doesn't hurt! Can we call this one the first ANNUAL Radio
> Rummage?
>
> The weather was good, even with a couple of short rain showers, and the
> nighttime temps were perfect. Thanks to those that stayed out there all
> night to protect the equipment and make contacts throughout!
>
> Thanks to all that donated use of their radios and equipment. It's always
> nice to see new and old hams using different equipment. It raises all of
> our skill levels and helps us learn more about what's available!
>
> If you didn't come... well... you missed out. Mark you calendar for next
> year now (June 22-23 2019). Go ahead.... we'll wait....
> ...
> ...
> ...
>
> Anyways, that's enough from me as I'm ready for bed. I'm plum tuckered ;)
>
> 73 and good propagation to you all!
>
> --
> Cam - W4XXV
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Carter, N3AO
Blacksburg, VA