Floyd County Area Hams Spreading Enthusiasm About Ham Radio July 4th!

Area hams were happy to participate in the Floyd County Merchants’ Association 4th of July festivities. We set up an event station, have some hands-on activity including a fun intro to morse code, and hams were able to talk to event-goers about the excitement and service (to the community) of amateur radio.

Folks enjoying the nice weather, their independence, and some wonderful music at Floyd County Merchants’ Association 4th of July festivities.

Folks enjoying the nice weather, their independence, and some wonderful music at Floyd County Merchants’ Association 4th of July festivities.

Finishing set up of special event station for Floyd County Area Hams/FAIRS booth – U.S. flag flying high!

Don Clemens KE4UGF doing radio checks and making some contacts for his log at special event station, Floyd County Merchants’ Association 4th of July festivities.  Donna Johnson KF4HDX looks on.

Area hams working the Floyd County Area Hams/FAIRS booth:  hoping to spread enthusiasm for amateur radio in the local area.

David Hewitt demonstrates an assembly before onlookers, and the camera.  Great fun on the 4th of July!

David Larsen KK4WW and Tom King W4VZH (Floyd County’s new ARES Emergency Coordinator (EC)) take some refreshment from a tall glass of iced tea while working the radio: special event station at July 4th celebration.