VE Testing 10-16-2022

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The CDARC hosted a Digital Training event on Saturday February 5th at the Agave Mexican Restaurant in Cleveland, Texas.  Terry KG5ENK and Robert N5BSB provided the training.  There was a full line of popular Yaesu digital radios, a working WiresX node, and several PI-Star MMDVM hotspots built by Ron KI5GNL on hand.  Robert and Terry gave an awesome presentation and answered questions.   The goal was to help hams new to digital or with no digital experience   understand some of the different terminologies and technology that makes up digital modes.  Ron KI5GNL and Wes W5WES were in attendance from the EARS group. 

The Eastside Amateur Radio Service participated in the 2022 winter field day this year.  We set up at Bayland Park next to the boat ramp.  It was a gorgeous day and propagation was very good for HF.  Most of us stayed all night and it was a little on the cold side but we were prepared for the conditions.  We operated as 3O meaning we had 3 stations set up outdoors.  We actually had 5 stations set up.  We are still tabulating our total contacts for the event.  We had plenty of hot coffee, snacks, and great fellowship both on the air and in person.