On Saturday, 21 Dec 2024, several members of the CCARC meet at Fishermans Park on Cobb Island to commemorate the first time voice was transmitted over the air on Dec 23rd, 1900.
The temps were a challenge as with the wind chill factor, it was about 17 deg outside.
In attendance was Pam (KB3SWS) and Jeff (KB3SPH), Bob (NW3M, Bill (W8BL), Michelle (N3YRZ), Tom (W3TOM) and Bob (KB3KOW).
Pam and Jeff braved the cold and set up a table and an SSB station, making close to 50 contacts for the 4 hours we were ‘on island.’
Bill set up his digital station and worked FT8, also making about 50 contacts
We were also lucky as Jeff brought his drone along and took several photos with the 15knot winds blowing. He did learn that his antenna is drone proof….
Fishermans Park 
W3TOM waving at the drone 
Cobb Island from the air
Both Bob’s (NW3M and KB3KOW) spent time playing with DATV and conducting several tests with reception of picture NW3M was sending. We consider it a success since KB3KOW was able to go to the parking lot across the bridge and get a clear picture of the fire station flags moving in the wind.