Amelia Earhart -- SPARK-Con Keynote Speaker

     When the name Amelia Earhart is mentioned to anyone familiar with aviation, the name conjures up the story of the historic Amelia Mary Earhart (1897-1937*) who went missing in July of 1937 someplace in the South Pacific Ocean as she attempted to fly around the world.

     But there is another Amelia Earhart, this time Amelia Rose Earhart, who also has a story to tell about flying around the world.  That story was heard by those who attended the ARRL Midwest Convention Banquet in Sedelia, MO, on Friday evening, Oct 10.  The meal at the Banquet was good, the company of fellow hams was great, however it was the keynote speaker that made the banquet special.

Ameila Rose Earhart addressed a full house at the ARRL Midwest Convention Banquet.  KSØJD photo.

     The modern-day Amelia Earhart told her story of some the challenges and trials she faced in her life, well before her flight around the world—turbulence as she called it.

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Solar Shines at Field Day Before Clouds Prevail

Howard Cripe (N0AZ) mans his solar-powered digital station just inside the Peg Barn

       Approaching showers forced members of the Santa Fe Trail Amateur Radio Club to begin the tear-down process a couple of hours early during Field Day 2025, but by then Howard Cripe, NØAZ, had already managed to rack up 20 important contacts - count 'em - using his solar-powered digital station located in the Peg Barn at Ensor Park and Museum in Olathe. Pictures from the event may be viewed in the Club Picture Album under the Field Day folder.

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