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Ham Radio Rodeo
The 2025 edition of Ham Radio Rodeo came to Brownwood/Paddock Square on April 26 this year. Member Kym (KQ4ZOA)
organized this year's event which featured everything from straight-key code to FT8 to FM on multiple bands and several different rigs. Thanks to the dozen
members who assisted with set up, operation and tear down.
Even The Villages Daily Sun stopped by to see what was going on with all of the antennas and friendly people in yellow shirts and provided a nice write up. Click here to read it! A big thank you to Kym KQ4ZOA who did such an amazing job leading the effort this year to showcase amateur radio and The Villages Amateur Radio Club! The date is not yet set for 2026 Check back later for signup information! Ham Radio Rodeo 2024Saturday, April 20, 2024 - Brownwood Square Some early fog burned off and dozens of TVARC members enjoyed a sunny day as we installed antennas, set up two radios and solved problems as they occurred. Overcoming minor obstacles is part of doing radio in the field, and our clubmates proved, once again, that they are up to the task. Then we set about doing what we individually enjoy doing. Some members operated the radios (FT8 on one and SSB/CW on the other) while sharing with others what they were doing. Some members who enjoy being ambassadors for ham radio and TVARC did so at our ambassador table, around the square and on the stage. And some members simply enjoyed the fellowship of being with each other talking radio. At least one newly-licensed ham made his first contact on SSB! Congratulations, Rush! Club president George Briggs remarked "In my opinion this was one of the best shows that we have put on at either square. Many thanks to everyone who participated, and special thanks to Mike Regan, KM4ZTE, for organizing this year's Radio Rodeo." |
 
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