August 23: Rain or Shine at Blythe Park
The Lake Washington Ham Club is excited to announce our fourth in-person Rain or Shine Net event for 2025 on Saturday, August 23, from 9 AM to 12:30 PM.
Location: Blyth Park, 16950 W Riverside Dr., Bothell, WA
We have reserved the large shelter. There is a playground and access to the Sammamish River. Bathrooms are accessible, and there is plenty of parking.
This is a fantastic opportunity to reconnect with friends and make new acquaintances both in person and over the airwaves. The event is open to everyone, licensed or not. Bring your family, friends, and that new ham in your neighborhood.
Talk-in Frequencies:LWHC Rose Hill Repeaters, K7LWH. (See repeater tab above for all frequencies, offsets and tones). The 11AM Health and Wellness Net will be run live from the park on these linked repeaters.
Radios Not Required! Folks are not required to bring any radio gear in order to have a fun and engaging time at our Rain or Shine events. In fact, you'll find lots of friendly folks who come just for the social aspect, and who enjoy catching up with other hams. Please read below to discover more about our Rain or Shine events.
What Are Rain or Shine Events?
Rain or Shines are a great opportunity for local hams to get together in person and make "eyeball QSOs," sometimes for the very first time! Come out to the park with your radio(s), a project you've been working on, or just yourself. The key is to enjoy our hobby together in the beautiful outdoors, and to strengthen our ham community, one interaction at a time. Lots of helpful mentors attend these events, and for many new hams, this is their first opportunity to get hands-on experience with radio equipment. It's also a great way to introduce our hobby to the public, as passersby will often take a look at our antennas and setups and ask what we are up to!
We have a very friendly and welcoming community here, and there's usually an abundance of donuts and coffee - so don't be a stranger, come on by and say hello!
For any questions about our Rain or Shine events, feel free to contact Mark, N7YD at n7yd@mgg4.com. For information about the Rain or Shine Net, or any of our Nets, contact John, W7JSM, Net Manager, at w7jsm@outlook.com. You can also reach the club leadership at k7lwh@lakewashingtonhamclub.org with any questions or concerns.