Junk in the Trunk 2015

This year's Junk in the Trunk seemed to have more selection than usual. Maybe it was just that I didn't wait until it was almost over to show up this time. Geoff VA3GS knew I was looking for a way to put a wire antenna in the trees and noticed a tennis ball slingshot with an attached fishing reel that I tried out almost as soon as I got it home and had a successful launch on the first attempt.

It was good to get see some of the club members who we haven't seen since Field Day or the AGM. Here's a quick video of the merchandise.



The smooth fast motion was, as you might have guessed if you watched all the way to the end, courtesy of Microsoft Hyperlapse, which is available as a no-cost trial until October 1, 2015. Click on the picture below to see some more photos of the event.



It was a beautiful day to get together, find some of those items we were looking for, and to talk about ham radio.

"Junk in the Trunk" this Weekend

The annual junk in the trunk sale is happening in Newmarket on Saturday, August 22nd from 7:30 until Noon and features free admission for prospective buyers. There's usually a good turnout of vendors and besides being able to pick up some odds and ends you might need it's an opportunity to say hello to some the hams you haven't seen since Field Day or the Annual General Meeting.

Details about the event can be found in the RAC Event database.