Gary Stock WF5Y aka Grumpy”
The local ham store he operated, Grumpy Shop, was closed at the end of September 2014.
Some of his inventory was purchased by Mark Lacey W5TXR, who is considering opening a new Ham Store up in New Braunfels (time period unknown).
As of 09/28/2014, San Antonio does NOT have a local Ham Radio store.
K5STX | 
General Ham Radio, Ham Club, New Hams, Skywarn, Special Event Station | 
11 29th, 2014| 
No Comments »Friday December 5th 6:00 p.m. to Saturday December 6th 6:00 p.m. We still have multiple slots open for this event.
Especially 10:00 p.m. Friday to 6 p.m. Saturday. All license classes invited to participate.
Contact Louis – K5STX at k5stx@k5stx.net or by phone: 830-305-2889
Saturday, December 6th, will feature the 10k race (new event), while Sunday, December 7th, will feature the normal bicycle tour, full marathon and half marathon races that the Ham Radio operators in San Antonio have long supported.
Due to the increased need for our services, we are especially looking for hams who are willing to work the timer clocks on both days. The 10k Race route overlaps the top part of the marathon route to a certain extent.
View the full route maps here.
Assignments will be made mostly on a first come, first serve basis, with preference given to those who have worked a location in the past, or living nearby, etc. Some assignments may require the volunteer to synchronize multiple clocks, such as one for the 1/2 marathon and one for the full marathon that are within a block or so of each other. If we get lots of volunteers, that will reduce the need for double assignments.
Please contact Lee N5NTG to volunteer via email info@sanantoniohams.org or text message (210-771-7075). Remember to provide your name, callsign, contact info and which events you are available to help with. Please let Lee know if your radio can do both 2 meter and 440 UHF, or just 2 meter because we’re looking at using some alternative repeater frequencies to possibly minimize interference from idiots. Most locations will work fine with just an HT, but the southern most positions may need higher power. If you have a preference or special need, please include that information.
Don’t forget that the clocks will need to be picked up on Friday evening. Once you get your assignment, please take time to locate your physical location during daylight hours, because trying to find your way in before sunrise can sometimes be a real challenge. Roads will be getting closed off hours prior to the start of the race, starting at the north end and working down south.