Author: K5TCO

I received my Technician and General class licenses in October 2021 and Extra in December 2021. Now, I can start learning what all that is about. ;-)

HAM Activity this weekend

JOTA at the Stennis Columbus Lock & Dam from 10am to 1pm

There’s some action for all Hams in Mississippi on Saturday.

North Mississippi

Papa Jack’s Trade Day
Tangle Foot Trail Pavilion
139 West Reynolds St.
Pontotoc, MS
POC: Rob, WJ5K at wj5k@att.net

Central Mississippi

ARRL Day in the Park
Old Trace Park
Ridgeland, MS
POC:  Jim , AK5J, at ak5j@arrl.net

South Mississippi

Deep South ARC 2025 Hamfest
The Grounds
1015 Cody Parkway
Mobile, AL
POC: K4DDL at  251-751 – 2815

All events 9AM to 2 PM

Mississippi’s Walk for Diabetes

Mississippi’s Walk for Diabetes in Columbus, MS, is scheduled for Sunday, October 26, 2025, at the Riverwalk. Registration begins at 1 p.m., and the walk starts at 2 p.m. The event will include a 1-mile or 3-mile walk, a T-shirt contest, food, and kid-friendly activities to raise funds for the Diabetes Foundation of Mississippi (DFM).  

  • Date: Sunday, October 26, 2025
  • Location: The Riverwalk, Columbus, MS
  • Registration: 1:00 p.m.
  • Walk Start Time: 2:00 p.m.
  • Activities: Include a 1-mile or 3-mile walk, T-shirt contest, food, and kid-friendly activities.
  • Purpose: To raise funds and awareness for the Diabetes Foundation of Mississippi (DFM), which supports programs for those living with diabetes.

They have asked us to help them with that as Amateur Radio Operators.

Anyone interested please let Ron or myself know.

Terry K5TCO