We had a total of 8 CW QSOs and 334 SSB QSOs, for a grand total of 342 QSOs. The total points scored (counting bonus points) was 1200. The 100+ degree temperatures and the unsettling job situation with TI's sale of the Memory Group to Micron Technology took it's toll on enthusiasm for Field Day this year. Thankfully, the story appears to have a "happier ending" for the Memory folks, so maybe next year..... Bob, Jim, Bill G., & Lawson will all be ex-TI'ers (retired or bridged) at next year's FD, so maybe we will be back in the swing. Thanks to all who participated this year, and a big welcome to Doug KC5VYZ, who operated the Novice/Technician station.

73 til next year... de Lawson (N5ATT).

Congratulations to the whole W5TI Field Day Team!

^ The new W5TI Field Day banner flies proudly over the site.

^ Jeff (future HAM) and father Jim (KA9QHR) pose in front of the new W5TI Field Day banner.

^ Bob (W5XC) poses with the new W5TI Field Day banner.

^ Doug (KC5VYZ) and Bob (W5XC) work the Novice/Tech and 6-Meter stations, respectively. Bill (KA9IKK) stands by with the watermelon life preserver, just in case Doug & Bob need a sugar transfusion.

^ Gail (KC5QDQ) and Bob (W5XC) Wolters make a nice team on 6-meters. Doug (KC5VYZ) hides behind the fan...

^ Bob (W5XC) and Bill (KA9IKK) check out the Butternut for proper position in the pond.

^ Harvey (WA5PAJ) is getting serious about this single-operator SSB operation and logging.

^ Doug (KC5VYZ) and Bill (KA9IKK) keep the Novice and 6-Meter stations in operation.

^ Gail (KC5QDQ) shows daughter-in-law Machelle and son Ward how to work 6-Meters.

Hope you enjoyed our field day photos. See you for '99 field day. 73 de N5ATT.

8/26/98