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On Nov. 5, 2022, the Tupelo ARC hosted  their annual Papa Jack's Trade Day.  It was held downtown under the pavilion at the Farmer's Depot from 8 AM until 12 Noon. No fee for attending, and no fee for tables makes this a highly cost-effective hamfest.  Basically, since they also provide doughnuts and coffee, all you're out for the trip is a little gas money.  Saturday was a little chilly and windy, and there was a steady rain all morning.  But, thanks to the great pavilion, the event was dry and (if you remembered to bring a jacket) very comfy....

At the request of W5XX, Malcolm Keown, Mississippi Section Manager, the Magnolia Amateur Radio Club hosted the 2022 ARRL Statewide Meeting on October 15.  The meeting was held in the pavilion at McKee Park, Starkville, MS, with about 75 people in attendance. 8 AM until 11:30 AM was coffee, doughnuts, and tailgating.  Lunch was served at 11:30, and it consisted of homemade soup, chili, and similar offerings provided by MagARC members.  W5XX conducted the business meeting at 1:00 PM. Just prior to lunch, the Magnolia ARC and Lowndes County ARB made a joint presentation to K5FLU, Martin Jue of Starkville. ...

The Cullman hamfest has been a staple of the north Alabama radio community for many years.  In years past, the hamfest was held in the city civic center, which was torn down several years ago.  Supposedly the city was going to build a new civic center, but that effort seems to be slow getting started. The 2022 hamfest was held in Building #1 at the Cullman Fairgrounds.  It is a large, metal building with no air conditioning, and the hamfest was held in July.  In Alabama.  Normally, that would sound like a really bad idea (temps were hovering around 90...