Post Fest Update

I would like to thank everyone who helped to make Fredfest a huge success and a big thanks to those who volunteered their time to help things run smoothly. Your contributions are much appreciated. We had a great turnout and a lot of gear changed hands over the course of the morning. On the testing side we added two new hams and had five who upgraded. We are looking forward to doing this again next year.

In other news, the club has decided to upgrade the 448.425 repeater in the very near future. We will be putting in one of the Yaesu System Fusion repeaters. This will give us C4FM and WiRES-X capacities and should help us connect to the world in new ways.

73

Brian AB3RW

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Fred Fest Update

Due to the overwhelming request for tailgating tables at next Saturday’s
Fredfest, we’ve decided to take email reservations (much like a restaurant).
Since space is limited, just email me your request for how many tables you
want ($20 for two, and $5 for each additional with a maximum of four) and we
will hold your tables until 0730 on Saturday. Tables are approx. 8′ long.
The doors open at 0700 for tailgaters, so the earlier you queue up, the
better your selection.
We’ll take reservations until 1800 on Friday. Email me with your request at
ljfish1@comcast.net.

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Fred Fest

Fred Fest is fast approaching so here are all of the details inquiring minds need to know.

Venue – Everything is set for the use of the Social Hall at
Independent Hose (where we normally meet) from 0630-1200 on Sat., 3/19.
Tables will already be set up from the night before by St. Thomas More
Academy’s bingo games. However, we may have to stack and redeploy the chairs
they use, so we need 4-6 helpers at 0630 and 1230 to help with this.

Sellers – Can begin purchasing their tables at 0630
and start setting up at 0700. The club treasurer should give each tailgater
a receipt for however many tables they purchase. We’ll be selling them for
$20 for 2 tables, and $5 for each additional table. If a FARC member has an
item or two to sell, he can use the club table. But if he has more, he
should purchase his own table(s). Two or more members can always go in
together on table purchase.

Food – The folks with St. Thomas More Academy have agreed
to man their bingo food table and provide coffee and other drinks,
donuts/bagels in the AM and then hot dogs around lunch. What they sell will
benefit their charities.

Raffle – We will be selling chances ($1 for 1, $2 for 3, $5
for 10) for ARRL gift certificates and other prizes. All volunteers will
receive 3 chances. Drawings will be every hour.

VE Testing – Free exam session for Tech, General and Extra class starting at 9:00.

Talk-in – will be on 146.580 simplex.

This will be the premier event in Frederick so don’t miss out.

Hope to see you there

73

Brian AB3RW

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Meeting Canceled

Due to the current weather conditions I think we need to cancel tonight’s meeting. Everyone stay home, stay safe and we will get ready for our fest next month.

 

73

Brian

AB3RW

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