The Northeastern Indiana Amateur Radio Association (NIARA) introduced Amateur Radio to the public, at the Noble County Fairgounds on October 14th.
The Boy Scouts of America from several counties from North East Indiana had gathered for a Scout Camporee. Many scouts and parents toured the educational trailer offered by NIARA. They were taught the basics of Amateur Radio by Jeff, KB9QG, with the assistance of Dave, KC9YY, Ken, KD9HMS, Jeffrey AD9CP.
The NIARA set up two HF antennas and one VHF/UHF antenna for demonstration purposes. Dave, KC9YY, made HF contacts throughout the day to show the groups how HF worked, and the wonders of communications through Amateur Radio. The NIARA educational trailer was a perfect facility to use because it rained throughout the day and guests stayed dry and warm during the learning sessions.
Approximately one hundred scouts and parents visited the NIARA educational trailer during the day.
The NIARA educational trailer is also available to be used during natural disasters for communications.
