[WSWSS] Gathering..

[w6omf]

Just talking with a Southern Friend on the Twisted Pair and he made a
comment that he had not seen anything on the December gathering... I've most
probably goofed and just thought I'd sent it along... Sorry about... so here
is what wrote and must have not sent... Damn I hate getting old...



Looking at one of the last two Saturdays in March for the Fresno
Gathering... More Later....



To all of our Amateur Friends:



With the fog settled into the valley, 32 members of SWOT NORCAL Chapter came
in from the mist for our gathering at Bakers Square.  A total of 76
SWOT/WSWSS/family members showed with 65 being Hams and 11 Family.



All the NORCAL SWOT/WSWSS Two meter Net Controls were in attendance, Bill,
KF6BXH, SWOT #3206, Paul, SWOT #2724, KA6CHJ and me SWOT#155.



Our furthest traveler was Larry, K6HLH, SWOT #880 of Lancaster, CA. Our
Youngest member was Zack Selk, KG6HVY SWOT#3356.  Our oldest (well, of those
willing to admit their age) was KE6JNT, Marv, SWOT 3392 at 81 years old.
Well done Marv. Good living.



WSWSS President, Bill Fredson, KD6LTB was in attendance and addressed the
group asking a Conference Chair (WSWSS 2003).  Contact either Paul, KA6CHJ
or Larry, W6OMF if you would like to volunteer. Remember we'll help!
Treasurer, Paul Hammer, KA6CHJ came and presented Certificates for
participation in the WSWSS nets.   The WSWSS 222 Net Control, Bill, WA6QAK,
SWOT#1497 was there, and rallying the 222 operators.



Donators and winners..

We couldn't make it without their help. Thanks from the bottom of our
hearts.



M� - SWOT only

                $150 M� Bucks, won by WB6G, Gary Youngs SWOT#3282

$50 M� Bucks, Won by KA6CHJ, Paul Hammer, and SWOT #2724



SWOT MEMBERS - SWOT only

                3 each 2 Meter HO Loops, Won by WD6CHL, Vern Roberts,
SWOT#1431, KE6JNT, Marv Lemburg, SWOT#3392, and AC6DC, Wil Dees, SWOT#847.



DOOR PRIZES.Licensed Amateurs only, donators and winners



WA6JQV, Bob.

TEMPO 2020 HF rig, 2010 VFO, and Speaker. Won by K7NOM, Bill Janssen,
SWOT#3307



SWOT, SUE, AND LARRY-

                MFJ-1824BB All Band Mag Mount Mobile 25-1300 MHz, Won by
W6HMB, Tom Snyder.



                Communications Waist Pack (Fanny Pack) 5 storage
compartments Won by K6DME, Ruff Gunn, and SWOT #3352



                Digital Multimeter 15 Ranges, won by KD6QDG, Fay Alexander.



KJ6KO, Greg.

2 EA 50ft lengths of 7/8 Hard-line. And one set of connectors, Won by W6PJJ,
Don Righello and W6RWL, Ralph Lucas, SWOT#3412.  A set of connectors was
added to this run by KM6QJ, Travis Selk.



KJ6KO, Greg.

                2 EA in line 5 watt DC to 2200 MHz 30 DB and 2 EA 5 watts in
line variable (in 1db increments Attenuators. Won by KF6KYB, Carla, KC6DFA,
Ernest, KB6WAB, Don, SWOT#3398, and KF6FJL, Darrin, SWOT#3355.





                Mystery prize. (Donation drawing) Donated by Larry and
Sue.Won by KE6TWR, Pete Spencer. The mystery ended up being an IC-720 and
the matching Power Supply, PS-35.



Wonderful gathering hoping to see you all at M� this spring. Larry and Sue

73 Larry, W6OMF-Sue, K6SUE
"Judge a man by his questions rather than his answers."
-- Voltaire