[Fourlanders] Fwd: FW: CQ CQ de W4GR GARS TechFest January 13, 2007

[Brian McCarthy]

Jim suggested I forward this to the list. Up until now, the list settings
have filtered all messages with attachments, including mime encoded
messages. For the moment, I have turned off the filtering. I hope this will
not be a problem for anyone.

The list is still and will remain filtered to only allow members to post.
This should keep things to a dull roar.

About the subject of the message, GARS TechFest - I am not that interested
in doing it and I do not think it would be very fruitful. We did a setup on
the grounds of the Lawrenceville hamfest a couple of years back. We did not
recruit hordes of people there. There will be fewer people at TechFest than
were at the hamfest. Unless there is a specific request from a few operators
that have been "on-the-fence" about joining us on the mountain, I will not
be at TechFest.

Any other thoughts?

Brian
NX9O


---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: Jim Worsham <wa4kxy at bellsouth.net>
Date: Dec 23, 2006 4:19 AM
Subject: FW: CQ CQ de W4GR GARS TechFest January 13, 2007
To: nx9o at arrl.net

 I want to put this on the Fourlanders reflector but it will not go for some
reason.  Can you post it?  I want to see if there is any interest in our
participating.  Thanks.

73
Jim, W4KXY

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*From:* Norman M. Schklar [mailto:Norman M. Schklar]
*Sent:* Friday, December 22, 2006 6:45 PM
*To:* w4kxy at arrl.net
*Subject:* CQ CQ de W4GR GARS TechFest January 13, 2007

 *CQ CQ de W4GR W4GR*



  Go Ahead, Mark you calendar!

Saturday January 13th, 2007

*It's GARS TechFest Time
*We'll be at the *St Marguerite D'Youville Church
*85 Gloster Rd NW,
Lawrenceville, GA 30044.
Just off Highway 29 SW of Lawrenceville
(directions<http://www.mapquest.com/maps/map.adp?country=US&countryid=US&addtohistory=&searchtab=address&searchtype=address&address=85+Gloster+Rd+NW&city=&state=&zipcode=30044&search=++Search++>)




The idea of *TechFest* was first tested 9 years ago when Kevin Berry, KF4RMA
expressed interest in an event who's primary function was to expose members
of the community to the many facets of Amateur Radio. Unlike Field day, this
is not a contest or race. It is a chance to experience parts of our hobby
that we might never have seen. It's a chance to hear the truth about radios
and antennas, without the flashy spin that a salesperson might put on it. It
is an event that encourages the free exchange of ideas and knowledge.
Watch the *GARS Web Site <http://www.gars.org>* for the latest information
on this year's *TechFest*.  TechFest is an inside event, so unless there is
some really strange weather, it should take off as scheduled.



This year we are adding a Tail Gate event from 8:00 till 10:00, and the ARRL
has listed us as an official hamfest.  See our ad in the January QST.  The
space will be free.  There is a large parking lot, and we'll have tailgating
space available starting about 7:30am.  No overnight parking.



If you have a special interest in some mode of amateur radio or science and
would like to share your equipment and experiences with the community,
please send a note to Ray
ki4grj at sback.org<ki4grj at sback.org?subject=TechFest%20Request>or David
ka4kkf at arrl.org  to arrange for a free table to showcase your
demonstration.  Tables are free, but somewhat limited, so go ahead and
reserve a table.  This is also a good time for our Elmer's to show up and
share some tales and experiences of HAM radio.



Entries for the Chili Cookoff should be in place before 10:30.  Bring your
best shot in a crock pot, and we'll provide electricity to keep it warm.
Judging will be around 11:15.  Judges decision is final.



We are encouraging local groups of Amateur Radio Operators and persons
interested in the sciences and technologies which are often intertwined with
Amateur Radio, digital design, circuit design or electronic kits, to
participate.

We'll do setup around 9:00 and start the inside events at 10:00.
Serve lunch along with the Great GARS Chili around noon.

We will be demonstrating fellowship, HF, VHF, UHF, QRP, digital
communications, CW, antennas, portable operations, PCB drawing, Satellite
Communications, electronic gadgets, Club and Ham Services, our association
with the ARRL, Gwinnett ARES Emergency Response Vehicle and great free lunch
with chili and hamburgers.

Be sure to invite your non-ham friends.  This should be a great family
experience and a time for some of our younger citizens to become interested
in the Magic of Amateur Radio.  Please share this information with your club
or organization.

If you should have questions or comments, please contact Ray or David, or
send me a note.

Norm Schklar, WA4ZXV
President, Gwinnett Amateur Radio Society
Phone: 770-840-9664
Email: wa4zxv at wa4zxv.com

TechFest Brochure<http://gars.org/sharedborder/Event_Archive/2007/Tech_Fest/TechFestBrochure2007cPwith%20logo.pdf><http://www.gars.org/Tech_Fest/TechFestBrochure2007cwithlogo.pdf>

<http://www.gars.org/Tech_Fest/TechFestBrochure2007cwithlogo.pdf>
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