Great Falls Swapfest

[K7MT]

GM , what a beautiful day out there this morning.Had a great morning walk. Now for a nice bicycle ride..

Does anyone have information on the Swapfest in Great Falls on the 23rd of April

Starting time, location, any talk in freqs.

I will QST it on the Montana Traffic net if I can get the informaion please !!!

Cheers Bill

[N7YO]

HI Bill, The 2nd annual Spring Thaw in Great Falls is this Saturday April 23rd Beginning at 9am.
The event is being held at the:

Disaster & Emergency Services of Cascade County
521 1st Avenue Northwest (Enter from 6th ST NW)
(formerly the Weed and Mosquito Management Complex)

Free Tailgate sales
For $5 you get Lunch and a Prize drawing ticket
See you there!

[K7MT]

GM Jim and hi to Wanda !!!

Thanks for the information and I will post it on Montana Ham Radio Facebook page and announce it on the Montana Traffic Net this next week. I look forward seeing the Great Falls gang this Saturday.

Cheers Bill K7MT

[N7YO]

I forgot to mention that Talk-in will be on the 146.74 repeater and on 146.52 simplex!

Thanks,

[K7MT]

Ok Jim,

I will add that to the post.

Cheers Bill

[KA2ODP/7]

A few extra bits of information:

-The swap meet hours are 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM. There is no charge to attend or to sell your stuff. Bring your own folding table or drop your tailgate. The swap meet area will be outside, in front of the garage doors (but not blocking the garage doors).

-A representative from the National Weather Service (NWS) will give a presentation on the Skywarn program and weather spotting. The presentation is scheduled to start at 11:00 AM in the conference room (where we have our monthly meetings).

-A demonstration table will be set up for those who might be interested in learning more about Amateur Radio. If you know someone who is not a ham, but is thinking about it, this would be a good introduction.

-Lunch will be available for purchase starting around 11:00 AM. A package deal of 2 hot dogs, small bag o' chips, and 1 soda pop for $5.00.

-The ticket draw for the prize will be held at 12:45 PM. You must be present to win!

[K7MT]

Thanks Bruce,

I will put that on the Montana Ham Radio Facebook page. Good info.

Bill K7MT

[N7YO]

Hi Bill,

How did the video turn out? If you get a chance please find a way to share these with us. Possibly on the Great Falls Area Amateur Radio Club Facebook page, and then put a link here for everyone.

Thanks!