On Dec 23rd, 2020, members of the CCARC met at The Old Fisherman’s Park on Cobb Island to hold a special event to commemorate the testing conducted by Reginald Fessenden, who, in 1900, conducted the first successful transmission of voice over radio.
The weather turned out to be very supportive of the activity with clear skies and temps in the mid 50’s.
We had two stations on the air. Bill (W8BL) set up a 20 meter vertical using a trailer hitch mount and Bob (NW3M) set up a 40 meter vertical using a tripod and extendable mast system.
Charles, AA3WS, also set up a small ‘hamfest’ of items including those from the estate of SK Art, AA3RT.
By the end of the event, only 8 contacts made, but an excellent event none the less. Keeping COVID restrictions in place, it was an excellent opportunity to meet up with other club members face to face and catch up. BZ to Michelle, N3YRZ, for the coordination in getting the event set up.