Can you spot anyone you know?  Hambash was held last Saturday at the Ararat Shrine in Kansas City. A good number of hams from NW Missouri were in attendance. A good time was had by all.

Go to www.ponyexpresshamfest.webs.com for more info!

The Pony Express hamfest was an overwhelming success.  I don't have attendance or table numbers at this time, but can say that attendance of both vendors and patrons was much better than last year.  We tested for individuals, with two of them upgrading.  One of the upgrades was Brian, KC0YEJ who is now an Extra.  

It seems to me that the true test of any hamfest is how much fun you have at the event, and this year didn't disappoint.

A very heartfelt thanks is deserved by Tom, WA0RTU for his very hard work on this years event.

Also, planning has already begun an next year's event.  More details will follow shortly.

I ran into a small snag when I went to order the kits the price had gone up to $65.00 per kit. I went ahead and ordered 4, two of which will be used at the hamfest as door prizes. I thought what we could do was a mentoring day with the other 3 kits. I think it will work out well to have those that have never built a kit work with someone that has and learn how to do it and work together as a team. I should get them late in the week and have them there Saturday. We will have 3 to build and I think 3 or 4 person teams would work well. I would like to see a good turnout to help and as this is the last meeting before the hamfest we have a lot to discuss. Looking forward to seeing everyone there Saturday. There is a lot going on this month and I hope we can all be a part of it. Good dx'ing

George, NJ0Z