April is a wonderful time of year to visit Texas; the Bluebonnets and Indian Paintbrush decorate our highways, the weather is mild, the fishing auspicious, and the “All Texas Shop Hop” is going on!
Sewists can visit a couple of Shop Hop participating stores, as well as set up their stations in a devoted rally space with an adjoining kitchen and, down the hall, bathrooms (no showers). We’ve tried to think of everything so that you can just focus on packing up your trailer, your sewing machine, and your favorite sewing necessities. We provide the tables, ironing boards/irons, some project supplies, information sessions, and most meals.
Preliminary Sewing Agenda:
“Fisherpersons” among you will enjoy a fully guided fishing trip on Monday, April 28th. The lakes around Hillsboro are widely known for fantastic striped bass fishing, and we will be fishing the best time of year for catching stripers. Although personal fishing is open any day of the event, the solar lunar tables, April 28th will be a four-star day for fishing! Participants will only need to bring snacks, drinks and of course a Texas Fishing License.
Preliminary Fishing Agenda:
Meals Provided:
Other:
Thursday evening: BYOB and Potluck
Lunch on your own Friday, April 25th
As always, BYOB Happy Hours every day around 5
Booking Information:
Full hook-up sites on concrete included in fee--no need to contact NTAC
Check-in Thursday, April 24th and check-out Tuesday, April 29th (additional nights on either end of the rally are available at $30 per night--contact hosts to reserve)
Total Cost per double: $695.00
Total Cost per single: $435.00
Deposit due upon registration: $125.00, balance due February 1, 2025.
The rally will be limited to 24 rigs; when full, we will begin a waitlist.
Hosts:
Anna and David Brandon, region9wbcci@gmail.com, (214) 460-0420
Randy and Dawn Truesdell, truesdelltea@gmail.com, (806) 632-7704
Co-Hosts: Pam Beckwith and Denise Morrow
Tentative Event Schedule
Join us for an Amateur Radio (Ham) Rally at NTAC with a little something for everyone! We will have a review targeted to help you pass your exam, a swap meet, discussion about antennas, FT8, tours, and lots of fun!
Thursday, May 15, 2025
• 4:00 PM – Happy Hour
• 5:30 PM – Ham Themed Potluck – Hamburgers, Ham Sliders, Smoked Ham, etc.(Bring a dish to share)
• 6:30 PM – Ham Jam – Bring your musical instruments and let’s jam!!
Friday, May 16, 2025
• 7:00 AM – Morning Net
• 9:00 AM – 12:00 – Technician or General Review TBD
• 10:00 AM – Handheld Radio Demo
• 1:00 PM – Get-On-The-Air Talk
• 3:00 PM – First Radio Demo
• 4:00 PM – Happy Hour
• 6:30 PM – Ham Jam – Bring your musical instruments and let’s jam!!
Saturday, May 17, 2025
• 7:00 AM – Morning Net
• 9:00 AM – Amateur Radio Exam
• 11:00 AM – Swap Meet
• 3:00 PM – Open House
-Ham Shack – Residents of NTAC open their radio rooms.
-NTAC Open House – Residents of NTAC open their homes for tours.
• 5:30 PM – Banquet
• 6:30 PM – Ham Jam – Bring your musical instruments and let’s jam!!
Sunday, May 18, 2025
• 8:00 AM – Coffee and Kolache
Cost & Registration: Rally Cost is $150 (includes Terraport fees) for one person | $200 (includes fees) for 2 people.
You must obtain an FCC Registration Number (FRN) from the FCC prior to the exam. There is no cost to obtain an FRN.
--The exam fee is $15.00, cash preferred, payable when you take the exam. The VE will inform you whether you passed or failed the exam and submit your exam to the FCC.
--When the applicant pays $35 to the FCC, a license is issued via email.
--For more information, visit the ARRL website: https://www.arrl.org/what-to-bring-to-an-examsession.
To register for the Rally, please call the NTAC Office at 254.582.5566.
Anyone expecting to take their first Amateur Radio license (Technician Class) at this event must read this entire manual to study for the 35-quesdon Technician Class license exam.
ARRL Ham Radio License Manual 5th Edition
If you’re taking a General or Extra Class exam, these manuals are also available from ARRL:
ARRL General Class License Manual 10th Edition
ARRL Extra Class License Manual 12th Edition
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