Bill K4WSW, our Membership Chairman, opened the meeting with our traditional guest and member introductions.
Club President John Kludt K4SQC comments on the ARISS contact scheduled for later this year by the team at Mill Springs Academy. A team from NFARL will help them prepare for and execute the contact. MSA is one of ten schools in the country chosen to make contacts with the space station - quite an honor for them, and for us to be able to help them be successful.
Past President John N4TOL comments on upcoming activities.
Field Day Chairman Scott KB4KBS instructs the group on registering for Field Day operating slots and meals.
And now for the main event - a presentation on Ham Radio Deluxe version 6.x.
Neil N4FN provided an overview of the "new" HRD's many features.
Ian KM4IK followed Neil with a live demonstration of a few of the software sute's features.
Captain John prepares for the raffle drawing. Two lucky members will each win a copy of HRD 6.x.
Fred Moore, N4CLA was the first winner ...
Claire KK4JJT helps John draw the second ticket.
Michael Parrott, N4MEP, here being congratulated by Neil, was the second winner .
Congratulations to our winners and a big thank you to our presenters and Claire.
Craig NZ4CW and Fred N4CLA visit after the HRD presentation.
Always happy Steve KS4KJ, our AV guru. Thanks for providing our AV support Steve. Steve is flanked by Michael KK4LJG.