🗓️ Roundtable Summary – July 10, 2025Host: Chuck, NA3CW Repeater: W3GMS – 146.985 MHz (PL 100 Hz, Tone Squelch 94.8 Hz) Topic: “What is your favorite season and why? And what are your favorite summertime activities?”🌤 General Discussion Highlights:Favorite Seasons: The overwhelming favorites were spring and fall due to mild temperatures, reduced humidity, and comfortable outdoor conditions. Only a few expressed fondness for summer or winter.Common Themes:Disdain for hot, humid summers.Enjoyment of seasonal transitions, especially when related to hobbies like radio, gardening, or travel.Strong nostalgia for activities tied to youth or family traditions.Activities Mentioned:🚲 Biking, hiking, trail walking📡 Antenna projects and tower work🎣 Fishing, especially during striper runs🪵 Woodworking and shop time🐎 Horse riding and animal care🥫 Canning seasonal harvests🎸 Playing instruments (guitar, CW key)🧹 Cleaning and organizing shack/parts🏕️ Camping and QRP operating📻 Field Day, VHF contests, Hamfests🔧 Technical & Personal Updates:Ron (WA3VEE): Shared photos from Field Day and offered biking invitations to fellow hams. Planning woodshop projects for fall and hoping to expand into 160m.Joe (W3GMS): Winter fan and deep into organizing radio parts inventory with 150+ bins. Ongoing mentoring with Luke and working on tower progress.Luke (KC3SCY): Focused on CW proficiency and helping build riser assemblies with Joe.John (WA3KFT): Over 50 years licensed, still active in VHF contests and hamfests. Prefers paper QSL cards and analog methods.Wayne (KC3SQI): Enjoying fishing and antenna experimentation. Battling HVAC interference on 10 meters.Jim (AF3Z): Enjoys hiking, sailing, and especially ragchewing in CW. Talked about shedding clutter, Goodwill runs, and field day reflections.Mike (W3MFB): Loves autumn for harvest season, cooking, and cooler air. Reminisced about eBay sales of fine china and appreciating life’s small joys.CR (W8CRW): Highlighted the comfort of spring and fall. Prefers working outside without needing AC or heat.Scott (W3KZG): Enjoys garage work, woodworking, and plane spotting with his dog on the deck.Jeff (W3JAM): Discussed trails, biking, and English-style horseback riding. Torn between spring and fall due to mid-Atlantic heat.Adam (KB3ZUV): Reflected on past summer enjoyment but now prefers cooler months for radio and horse activities.📝 Closing Notes:Hamfests & Cleanouts: Several members are gearing up for local hamfests and shared their ongoing struggles with radio clutter.Repeater Etiquette Reminder: Use max power during intermod, pause before speaking, and stay under the 3-minute timer.Round 2 Summary: Most operators elaborated further on the seasonal reflections, with added anecdotes about home improvement, life changes, and evolving ham habits.

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