Mound Amateur Radio Assn Hamfest

posted 9/21/14

The MARA group had their 3rd annual hamfest on Saturday, September 20th, 2014

Here's their flyer...

Here's a shot of their marker by the road with the Indian Burial Mound in the background...

Here is the entrance to the park...

The first person we saw was Skip - N2FOE!

Then Skip took a shot of Marian - WD8CJD and Keith - WA8ZWJ!

Here is Gail - KD8CXB! She is an important part of the MARA group's hamfest committee and an IOOK'er!

Here is the MARA - W8DYY ham shack!

One of the operating positions inside...

Another one of the operating positions inside...

There is a third operating position but that photo did not turn out for some reason...

Here's Marian - WD8CJD with Sam - WA8VIW - another IOOK'er! Sam is Gail's OM and they live next door to the Mound Park and, as you can imagine, are very active in the MARA group!

Here's another IOOK'er, Glenn - W8AK talking with Marian with Skip in the background...

Here's Joe - W8GIL

Another look at Sam - WA8VIW at his pickup where he has some goodies on display!

The Miamisburg Mound is a very interesting item that was constructed by Indians around 3 thousand years ago!

Keith and Marian climbed to the top of the Mound. Here's a look at the flea market are from up above.

Here is Sam and Gail's place next door to the park...

Another look at the Mound...

Here's another IOOK'er - Jim - WB8VSU!

A view of the flea market area...

Here's part of Sam's antenna farm...

Here's another part of Sam's antenna farm...

Here's the club's antenna farm...

This banner is proudly displayed inside the club ham shack!

It is my understanding that Keith and Marian missed seeing Fast Eddie - W8ED by just a few minutes!

We had a great time visiting with the gang and hope the event continues to be successful!

Thanks for your great hospitality!