Juniper Valley Radio Club Announces Hamfest Lineup

By WBØRUR, on the scene

TRUTH OR CONSEQUENCES, New Mexico – A local group of radio experimenters and tinkerers known as the “Juniper Valley Amateur Radio Club” has announced the organization’s hamfest plans for the upcoming season.

“We’re going to begin the season big and finish even bigger!” says club president Mortimer Booker, who had been in charge of the radio club since 1974. The club has 12 active members.

“On April 13, we’ll start the day with the ‘Grand Slam’ breakfast at Denny’s. Then we’ll head over to Petaluma for the big Ham-Spectacular! Afterwards, we’ll stop at Golden Corral for lunch. Last year, club member Jerry Davis got his Extra ticket over there. We won’t have anyone testing this year, though, since Bob (Thompson) moved into the care center.”

In late May, the JVARC will travel to nearby Santa Fe for the famous “Native American Art Show and Hamfest” on the historic town square. While strolling through the ancient adobe downtown buildings, patrons can select from a fine variety of colorful handmade scarves, locally produced rugs and renovated Hallicrafters gear. Lunch will include beans, rice and Indian tortillas from Jim’s Quick Foods at 2384 Metro Street.

“We’ve got a real treat for August,” says Booker. “The club will travel via rail to the radio swap meet-up in Pueblo. We’re working out details, but we think we’ll be able to operate a special event station from the “Cliff Dwellers 3-D Diorama” set up at the Three Pines Shopping Mall. It should be a blast!”

For more information on joining the Juniper Valley Amateur Radio Club on their hamfest travels, call club President Mortimer Booker or contact “Golden Years Travel Agency” in downtown Truth or Consequences. Ask for information on travel package number 78-A.

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