Every now and then, there’s a news story that catches my eye about a club providing some kind of public service outside the normal channels. In this instance, it’s a special event sponsored by the Hudson River Radio Relay to raise funds for the preservation of the historic Bannerman Castle, which sits on an island in the Hudson River. Hams who contact the club’s special event stations will be sent a certificate along with information on how to contribute to the fundraiser.

I don’t know what your club is planning for Field Day, but I’m planning a smallish operation with some friends from my club here in Ann Arbor. To help you publicize your Field Day, here are some tips and resources from Bob, NQ1R, at the ARRL….

Last weekend, on the spur of the moment, my wife and I decided to head “up north” as we say here in Michigan. In this case, up north meant visiting Port Austin, MI, which is at the very tip of of Michigan’s Thumb. (If you don’t know where the Thumb is, take a quick look at a Michigan map, and you’ll get the picture.) Part of the plan was to do a short activation of the Pointe aux Barque Lighthouse.