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.
<br><br>The list is still and will remain filtered to only allow members to post. This should keep things to a dull roar.<br><br>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.
<br><br>Any other thoughts?<br><br>Brian<br>NX9O<br><br><br>---------- Forwarded message ----------<br><span class="gmail_quote">From: <b class="gmail_sendername">Jim Worsham</b> <<a href="mailto:wa4kxy@bellsouth.net">
wa4kxy@bellsouth.net</a>><br>Date: Dec 23, 2006 4:19 AM<br>Subject: FW: CQ CQ de W4GR GARS TechFest January 13, 2007<br>To: <a href="mailto:nx9o@arrl.net">nx9o@arrl.net</a><br><br></span>
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<div dir="ltr" align="left"><span><font size="2">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.</font></span></div>
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<div dir="ltr" align="left"><span><font size="2">73</font></span></div>
<div dir="ltr" align="left"><span><font size="2">Jim,
W4KXY</font></span></div><br>
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<font size="2"><b>From:</b> Norman M. Schklar [mailto:<a href="mailto:Norman" target="_blank" onclick="return top.js.OpenExtLink(window,event,this)">Norman</a> M. Schklar]
<br><b>Sent:</b> Friday, December 22, 2006 6:45 PM<br><b>To:</b>
<a href="mailto:w4kxy@arrl.net" target="_blank" onclick="return top.js.OpenExtLink(window,event,this)">w4kxy@arrl.net</a><br><b>Subject:</b> CQ CQ de W4GR GARS TechFest January 13,
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<p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;" align="left"><strong>CQ CQ de W4GR
W4GR</strong></p>
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you calendar!</p>
<p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;" align="center">Saturday January
13<sup>th</sup>, 2007</p>
<p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;" align="center"><strong><font size="5"><span>It's GARS TechFest Time
</span><br></font></strong>We'll be at the <strong><b><font color="#272750"><span style="color: rgb(39, 39, 80);">St Marguerite D'Youville
Church<br></span></font></b></strong>85 Gloster Rd NW, <br>Lawrenceville,
GA 30044. <br>Just off Highway 29 SW of Lawrenceville (<a title="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++" style="color: blue; text-decoration: underline;" href="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++" target="_blank" onclick="return top.js.OpenExtLink(window,event,this)">
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<p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">The idea of <b><span style="font-weight: bold;">TechFest</span></b> 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
<b><span style="font-weight: bold;"><a href="http://www.gars.org" target="_blank" onclick="return top.js.OpenExtLink(window,event,this)">GARS Web
Site</a></span></b> for the latest information on this year's <b><span style="font-weight: bold;">TechFest</span></b>. TechFest is an inside
event, so unless there is some really strange weather, it should take off
as scheduled. </p>
<p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"> </p>
<p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">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.</p>
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<p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">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 <a title="mailto:ray.back@earthlink.net" style="color: blue; text-decoration: underline;" href="mailto:ki4grj@sback.org?subject=TechFest%20Request" target="_blank" onclick="return top.js.OpenExtLink(window,event,this)">
ki4grj@sback.org</a> or David <a href="mailto:ka4kkf@arrl.org" target="_blank" onclick="return top.js.OpenExtLink(window,event,this)">ka4kkf@arrl.org</a> 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. </p>
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<p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">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.</p>
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<p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">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. </p>
<p>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. </p>
<p>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.</p>
<p>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.</p>
<p>If you should have questions or comments,
please contact Ray or David, or send me a note.</p>
<p>Norm Schklar, WA4ZXV<br>President, Gwinnett
Amateur Radio Society<br>Phone: 770-840-9664<br>Email: <a href="mailto:wa4zxv@wa4zxv.com" target="_blank" onclick="return top.js.OpenExtLink(window,event,this)">wa4zxv@wa4zxv.com</a></p>
<p><a href="http://gars.org/sharedborder/Event_Archive/2007/Tech_Fest/TechFestBrochure2007cPwith%20logo.pdf" target="_blank" onclick="return top.js.OpenExtLink(window,event,this)">TechFest
Brochure</a><a href="http://www.gars.org/Tech_Fest/TechFestBrochure2007cwithlogo.pdf" target="_blank" onclick="return top.js.OpenExtLink(window,event,this)"></a></p>
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