We had a bumper crop of amateur radio operators and friends this past weekend at Hayner’s. We even had a few from the RPI club along with some of their friends. We discussed lots of topics ranging from Meshtastic nodes to corn on the cob. (As expected, too, the corn from the produce truck at […]

Since we didn’t meet up last Sunday, we absolutely must have a social gathering of the hams this coming Sunday. The chosen venue is Hayner’s Ice Cream and Country Store, located in Clifton Park (well, probably Halfmoon). Everything starts at 1:00pm. Two things to know about Hayner’s. First, there will be a vegetable truck in

We haven’t been there in a while, so it seems like a good idea we gather at Jumpin’ Jacks for the next ham get-together. Jumpin Jacks is located at 5 Schonowee Ave, Scotia, NY 12302. If you don’t know where it is, it is very easy to find; just follow NYS 5 out of Schenectady

It is time yet again for the traditional gathering of the hams. Wynantskill is the selected target town, and the delightful place known as Little Big Fatz is the selected establishment. As always, this is all scheduled to begin at 1:00pm on Sunday, 07/14/2024 The address for Little Big Fatz is 158 Main Ave, Wynantskill.

Do you know what “rolling ice cream” is all about? If not, it is about time you did. Luckily for you, the very next Sunday gathering of the ham will be at a place called Icy Point…and Icy Point does that rolling ice cream thing. All the hams will be there, even the ones that

Memorial Day weekend. Another excellent time for ice cream and hams gathering for direct interpersonal contact. The weather will be marvelous. Lickety Split is the selected venue. Lickety Split is located at 593 Columbia Turnpike in East Greenbush. (Some of us know Columbia Turnpike better as Routes 9 and 20.) It is just west of

Yes, yes, I know. May 12 is Mother’s Day. Still, think of the possibilities of why an ice cream social on Mother’s Day is an absolutely splendid idea. If you are a mother, well, you certainly deserve ice cream. If not, be creative coming up with your very own reasons. On Sunday, May 12, 2024,

Ok, the last attempt to have a gathering at Singlecut in Clifton Park got rudely superseded by an ice storm. That was about a month ago, and the clean-up from the storm still continues. Nonetheless, since it was such a glorious choice for a ham get-together venue, we have got to give it a second

This event met with the wrath of Mother Nature. A poorly-timed ice storm, forced the cancellation of the get-together. Both the January and the February wintertime Ham Socials were brilliant successes. Now it is March and only sorta spring, so let’s do it again!! The outdoor ice cream places are beginning to open after our

The January Ham Social was a brilliant success, but that was in January, and now it is February. Time to do it again!! It is still winter time, so the outdoor ice cream socials of summers past just will not due. However, as proved in January, we can have a successful gathering indoors. How about