posted 9/21/2013
This is the second year for the Mound Amateur Radio Association swap meet!
Here's their flyer...
The Mound Park is named after an old Indian burial
mound. More on that later.
Here's the antenna farm for the W8DYY, MARA station.
Here's their club house.
This is Gail - KD8CXB. She is also an IOOK VP.
Here's another IOOK VP - Sam - WA8VIW!
IOOK VP Jim - WB8VSU and his friend, Beamer!
Wynn - W6CDR
Glenn - W8AK
Here's the Mound. This is a well known landmark of
the area.
Some information about the Miamisburg Mound
I believe Sam told me there are 117 steps up to the
top. I didn't count them!
This is a new Mound Labs Museum across the street from the
Mound Park.
Jim and Beamer on top of the Mound
Here's a look at Sam and Gail's place next to the park.
Jim - WB8VSU, Beamer and Keith - WA8ZWJ
Some of the park grounds...
The flea market area. Plenty of room for more
vendors.
Some of the flea market vendors...
Sam is talking with one of the vendors.
Back inside the MARA club house, here is one of the
operating stations.
Some folks visiting and relaxing a bit.
Gail is serving lunch! Sloppy Joe's and with
it! Come and get it!
A couple of fellows visiting at a couple more operating
positions in the club house.
This is the Mound club's banner!
Our visit to the MARA Swap was a fun one! I highly recommend stopping in next year for a fun time!
Best wishes to all and thanks to the MARA for their hospitality!
Respectfully submitted, Keith - WA8ZWJ
