And The Field Day Winners Are

Left to right Patrick, Christy KM4CUI, Ernie, Olivia KM4CUJ, and Peggy. Luck may have played a roll in their success, but anyone who has taken the Tech exam will tell you that it is mostly hard work and persistence.

Left to right Peggy, Glen KM4CUH, Ernie, and Patrick. Congratulations on getting your Tech Glen. There was another new ham who left before the pictures were taken. She is Debra Leahy, KM4CUG.

The Sky Is The Limit

Gabby just prior to takeoff 

One of our own is the recipient of an FAA approved Private Pilot Training Scholarship sponsored by Tail Wheels Flight School, Lakeland Linder Airport. After completing her training, Gabby plans to join the Women in Aviation, International Fraternity.

Field Day This Weekend!

This is a last minute reminder about Field Day. Yes, we know it is all about radio work, but there are other issues that must be addressed.

 Actually only two” eating and having a great time.

Just so you know, you are encouraged to bring a beverage and a dish to pass. Water, hots, beef, and burgers will be provided.

Times for the meals are as follows:
    Saturday @ 11:00 AM, lunch
    Saturday @ 6:00 PM, dinner- be sure to bring the family!
    Sunday @ 6:00 AM, breakfast

Dress appropriately. Be sure to wear a smile. ๐Ÿ™‚

Smooth Sailing For All Candidates!

Left to right: Richard Grubb-W8duk, Doug Herbert-KM4BYQ, Peggy Lang, Glenn Culler, Wilson Rry-KM4BYS, Mike Shreve- KK4UGD, and Randy Wildman.

After reviewing the test results,  Rich introduced Fred who covered a battery of details in preparation for the upcoming Field Day Ofensive.

After Fred, Don demonstrated how to measure rainfall with the official CoCorah rain gauge.

Finally, we had no less than two birthdays this month. Please note, that only Glen was willing to share his age. On the rare occasions when Al shares his age, it is rumored that he prefers the Juperian calendar.

Field Day Marshal Fred addresses the troops before Operation Field Day 2014.

 Singing in the rain Don (“Kelly”) demonstrates how to read a rain gauge. Hat is optional. ๐Ÿ™‚

Now that’s what I call a cake! We may be amatures when it comes to radio, but when it comes to eating, we are professionals all.

Al has been know to tell Marge and others that after someone put a hex on him he believes he is only 4B years old. Sounds evasive to me. ๐Ÿ™‚

Post Field Day BBQ

Monday, July 7th Meeting  will be a BBQ
  Catered by Jimbo’s 

     Bring a dessert tp share.
        Field day images by Bill and Rich
Start Time:     6:00 PM
Surprise drawing: 7:00 PM


Purchase your tickets at the meeting, field day, or contact Rich at 813-240-5614, and pay at the door. The deadline for contacting him is Friday, July 4th.


Testing on the 7th will begin at 5:00 instead of 5:30.

May Is All About Weather

Neither lightning nor tornado can stop these two new hams, pictured here with the usual suspects. Please welcome  Bob Doherty KM4BAO next to Peggy, and Glen “SPARKS” Goodale KM4BAP to the left of Chet.

We owe another big thank you to Dan Noah – WX4DAN for his outstanding SkyWarn presentation. For those interested in the weather, and I know all of us are, here are a couple links that you may find useful:
National Weather Service Forecast, Tampa Bay Area, FL and
 Facebook

The new SKYWARN Team. Congratulations to everyone. 

You made my day, whoever you are. ๐Ÿ™‚

March For Babies 2014

LARC’s three governing values are Service, Comradery, and Knowledge. Activities like the March For Babies is just one of the many ways we literally, walk the talk. As in past years, LARC was there to provide communication support during the March Of Dimes Walk For Babies.

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Tuesday Breakfast Club

The Tuesday Breakfast Club is not an official club function, but most of its members are also LARC  members. We meet every Tuesday, 9:00 AM at the Brunch Box, 725 East Memorial. (Most come a few minutes early.) The food is good, and the conversation is about as diverse as you can imagine. While the men talk men talk, the women talk …? Well, I can’t really say, but I would have to assume it is very supportive of their spouses hobby. ๐Ÿ™‚

Oh, and just in case you are wondering. Yes, we would love to see you there.