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🗓️ Roundtable Summary – July 10, 2025

Host: Chuck, NA3CW
Repeater: W3GMS – 146.985 MHz (PL 100 Hz, Tone Squelch 94.8 Hz)
Topic: “What is your favorite season and why? And what are your favorite summertime activities?”

🌤 General Discussion Highlights:

  • Favorite Seasons:
    The overwhelming favorites were spring and fall due to mild temperatures, reduced humidity, and comfortable outdoor conditions. Only a few expressed fondness for summer or winter.
  • Common Themes:
    • Disdain for hot, humid summers.
    • Enjoyment of seasonal transitions, especially when related to hobbies like radio, gardening, or travel.
    • Strong nostalgia for activities tied to youth or family traditions.
  • Activities Mentioned:
    • 🚲 Biking, hiking, trail walking
    • 📡 Antenna projects and tower work
    • 🎣 Fishing, especially during striper runs
    • 🪵 Woodworking and shop time
    • 🐎 Horse riding and animal care
    • 🥫 Canning seasonal harvests
    • 🎸 Playing instruments (guitar, CW key)
    • 🧹 Cleaning and organizing shack/parts
    • 🏕️ Camping and QRP operating
    • 📻 Field Day, VHF contests, Hamfests

🔧 Technical & Personal Updates:

  • Ron (WA3VEE):
    Shared photos from Field Day and offered biking invitations to fellow hams. Planning woodshop projects for fall and hoping to expand into 160m.
  • Joe (W3GMS):
    Winter fan and deep into organizing radio parts inventory with 150+ bins. Ongoing mentoring with Luke and working on tower progress.
  • Luke (KC3SCY):
    Focused on CW proficiency and helping build riser assemblies with Joe.
  • John (WA3KFT):
    Over 50 years licensed, still active in VHF contests and hamfests. Prefers paper QSL cards and analog methods.
  • Wayne (KC3SQI):
    Enjoying fishing and antenna experimentation. Battling HVAC interference on 10 meters.
  • Jim (AF3Z):
    Enjoys hiking, sailing, and especially ragchewing in CW. Talked about shedding clutter, Goodwill runs, and field day reflections.
  • Mike (W3MFB):
    Loves autumn for harvest season, cooking, and cooler air. Reminisced about eBay sales of fine china and appreciating life’s small joys.
  • CR (W8CRW):
    Highlighted the comfort of spring and fall. Prefers working outside without needing AC or heat.
  • Scott (W3KZG):
    Enjoys garage work, woodworking, and plane spotting with his dog on the deck.
  • Jeff (W3JAM):
    Discussed trails, biking, and English-style horseback riding. Torn between spring and fall due to mid-Atlantic heat.
  • Adam (KB3ZUV):
    Reflected on past summer enjoyment but now prefers cooler months for radio and horse activities.

📝 Closing Notes:

  • Hamfests & Cleanouts:
    Several members are gearing up for local hamfests and shared their ongoing struggles with radio clutter.
  • Repeater Etiquette Reminder:
    Use max power during intermod, pause before speaking, and stay under the 3-minute timer.
  • Round 2 Summary:
    Most operators elaborated further on the seasonal reflections, with added anecdotes about home improvement, life changes, and evolving ham habits.
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