A big “thank you” to all who helped with the Smithfield Downtown Market setup this past Saturday, especially to John, KA1UGM, for coordinating the event with the Town of Smithfield.   This being our second time setting up in a couple of weeks, things went a little easier and faster.  Also we noticed the turnout for the Market was larger this time.  We had a number of people stop by who were interested in Ham Radio and our Club.   We were able to operate VHF and UHF using our repeaters and we also had a Winlink digital station set up to demonstrate that mode.  We’re thinking about doing this again next year at the Market which starts on late Springtime.

Last Saturday Market participants:

Robert, KQ4BET
Don, WB8SGC
Steve, KZ4AT
Taylor, KR4DOW
John, KA1UGM
Lyle, N4ACK
Dick, W4RBH
Randy, WB4KZI

WTRA members set up multiple radio stations at the Smithfield Farmers Market to promote amateur radio and demonstrate emergency communications.

by Butch Moore

WTRA was on hand for the dedication of the new Jamestown Ferry, the Powhatan. WTRA operated a “special event” station to commemorate the event. Thanks to John Jacobs, KA1UGM and Stu Tyler, WA4JUO for organizing this event.

by Butch Moore

WTRA Radio Club members activated W4T on Tangier Island for the 2019 Virginia QSO Party.  Operators for the event were Glen KA7HBH, Stu WA4JUO, Greg N4DIR, and Dave KK4PVE.  Congratulations on a very successful activation!