From the Newsletter history archives... Vintage Equipment From  the August '86 newsletter (entitled "Lenoir Amateur Radio Club" -after it was adopted as the official newsletter of the LARC but before it was renamed as the "News and Views"), it was  noted  that the Saturday morning "Breakfast Club", that function that originally sparked the formation of the LARC, was being discontinued  due to lack of attendance.  The Breakfast Club, originally attended by 12-14 club members, had dropped to an average of only 2 to 3!  (See what happens when you don't support an activity of the club??  Don't leave for others to carry on...or a favorite activity [or even the club itself] can wither on the vine!   -Ed.)
(Each month, a brief spotlight will appear here on equipment you may have seen at hamfest swap tables.  This month it is the Heathkit DX-35 Transmitter ).
What better way to get your feet wet in ham radio than to build your first transmitter from a kit and start making contacts!!  The Heathkit DX-35 transmitter was a 35-watt rig, often paired with a Hallicrafters S -38C receiver or similar, for the newly-licensed Novice back in the 50's.  Costing only $49.95 new, they can still be found on hamfest tables today for about the same price!  Look for a clean one. They are still useful for backup!!
Spotlight on Greg Branch, KI4GZD















Spotlight on Jerry Gragg, KF4PJL Greg was first exposed to Ham Radio in 1992 thru a long time friend (Chris, KD4VWV) and obtained his license in 2004. Attending the Shelby & Elkin Hamfests since the late 80's, he purchased his first rig, a Kenwood TH-F6A handie-talkie. Greg's main areas of interest lie in club activities, contesting,  and public-service work.  He has lived in Morganton all his life and is employed with Caldwell County as a Computer Systems Administrator.  Greg is active on the local 2-meter repeaters and is also serving as an Assistant Emegency Coordinator (Asst. EC) for Caldwell County. Interested in antenna designs, portable operations, ARES, and other public service activities, Jerry received his Tech license in 1997 after learning of ham radio through a friend & co-worker (Gary Shumate, SK).  Taking his exam after attending a class at the Library, he attended his first hamfest in Charlotte and later purchased a Standard 2m handie-talkie. He soon added an  Alinco DR-150 2m mobile rig and his present equipment allows operation on 2m, 6m, & 440.  Born & raised in Caldwell County, Jerry is employed with Lamar Outdoor Advertising as an Erector/Constructor. Pg 3
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