February Meeting Report

The meeting started with a short auction of Silent Key items. There were about a dozen lots including an elderly FT-102 HF transceiver, an external VFO and speaker units for the FT-102, two scopes, two AVO multi-meters and two power supplies. A couple of the lots failed to reach their reserves but the rest went for good hammer prices (for the benefit of the family).

The main activity that evening was the “Table Top Sale” where members brought along items no longer wanted to sell. There was plenty of interesting stuff up for grabs, some at very low prices, Andy M0JLY was disposing of several of his home-brew projects several of which were quickly snapped up. Other sellers included Tony G3SNN, Colin G3VTS, Jon G0FJT and Peter G3YJE (apologies to anyone missed). Reports suggest that both sellers and buyers were pleased with the outcome even though some of the tables didn’t empty as well as was hoped. As usual there was lots of chat – it’s great to see members getting together seeking advice, swapping stories and enjoying each others company. Surely that’s what clubs are all about! Finally, many thanks to Colin G3TA for manning the kitchen.