Commemorative Air Force

-Special Event Station-


W5CAF


Due to an overwhelming number of volunteer operators, W5CAF special event commemorating the 100 years of flight was huge success. Despite varying conditions, and QRM from numerous QSO parties, 302 contacts were made from the hours of 8:00 am Saturday until 3pm Sunday. Special thanks to all the folks who helped with set-up, & Jim Reid K5KUX for the use of his truck. Thanks to operators; Wayne Reddin WT5M, Roger Rose W5LXS, August Schott K5HCT, C.A. Ross KM5OK, Les Bannon WF5E, Greg Banner N5ATO, Pete Stull WB7AMP, Steve Baker KM5KA, Kelin Jones KD5VOZ, David J Johnson W5NQH, Bob Stevens K9ING, Jay Schwisow KT5E, and Steve Hopkins K5RS. It was nice to see Odessa and Midland working together.

A special QSL card is available to all confirmed contacts of the event. All requests must be accompanied by a Self Addressed Stamped Envelope (SASE) to the following address:

Midland Amateur Radio Club
P.O. Box 4401
Midland, Texas 79704




See the Photo Gallery for Pictures of the Event



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