Here are a few photos provided by Ray KE5KHN, taken during the Hurricane Drill while out at the Seguin Westbound IH-10 Rest Stop at the 619 mile marker.
Ray says…
I was the rookie of the bunch and what I learned most, was that I have a lot more to learn regarding antennas, HF, and emergency communications procedures. I really enjoyed the experience and the camaraderie of the fellow HAM operators working together for the same cause.
Saturday afternoon, I shared with my wife my experience and I tried the best I could to explain to her the different facets of the day and about the Navy/Marine MARS communication. I was pleasingly surprised that Sunday at church I overheard her in a conversation with others as she told them about the MARS communication. Normally, her interest in HAM communications is limited to humoring me as I talk about what we do as HAM operators. I was surprised and very proud of her for conversation about HAM operators and the Navy/Marine MARS.
The Learning Journey Continues,
PS: my camera battery died and when I changed it out, I forgot to reset the date, so please ignore the date showing of 2003 in the photos.
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- Lee N5NTG and Gary K5GST installing caution tape around the perimeter
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- Lots of vehicles with ham plates today, able to park up close
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- Our home away from home. Gary K5GST and Lee N5NTg (rt)
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- Our home away from home. Added the flags and caution tape for a homey touch!
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- Radios were set up for 2mtr and HF
