DAREDX

So this past Sunday, I convinced some of the local radio amateur luminaries to come on down to Cabot Square and have a little public talk and discussion forum.  I thought it would give a little insight into what I am doing here in the park from a perspective that isn’t from a direct art angle.  All of the guys that came down to talk have been into amateur radio for a long time, and have plenty to share.  (you can see their details on the “events” page)

Now sadly, no one showed up, it was the first blustery day here after allot of very warm weather, the Als were playing on a Sunday afternoon, Picnik Electronic was in full swing, and many other things might have contributed to the lack of attendees.  Admittedly, I was feeling a little beat at first, but in fact we spent the entire time talking amongst ourselves and I had a chance to get to know the speakers and their perspectives much more intimately.  John Grow (second from right above) even worked a few contacts on 20 meters.  Francois Daigneault graciously agreed to allow me to post his ‘practice talk’ which he edited together from several takes, so all is not lost for you all out there that didn’t make it.  The guys were very friendly, and we had nice talks ranging from the technical (RF ground) to the esoteric (Why be a ham?)  I think we all walked away with a new perspective that we might not have had before the day started, so in that way, the day wasn’t a failure at all.

Pictured above from left to right is: Jean-Francois (dare-dare board member), John Grow VE2EQL, Daniel Lamoureux VE2KA, Francois Daigneault VA2AAY, Tanya Das Neves (and the little tail belongs to one of our pooches, Floyd) John’s wife Susanne (also a ham) is hiding behind Jean Francois, but she toughed out the chilly day too.

Without further ado,  here is Francois’ talk:

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