FALLS LAKE AMATEUR RADIO CLUB
Saturday 21 May 1991.
A group of local Amateur Radio operators came together with the intent to form a club with dual goals. First being public assistance, and second to sponsor an annual SwapFest. After motions, lengthy discussions, and votes, Falls Lake Amateur Radio Club emerged.
Public assistance has been, such as, Desert Storm Troops Homecoming, Christmas Parades, Anniversary Celebrations, Missing persons searches, Hallow'een Spook Patrol, Severe Storms, Hurricane and Tornado disasters.
The first SwapFest was held 27 September 1992 with NO CHARGE for admission, tables, parking, dealer or flea market spaces.
Ninth Annual SwapFest, 17 September 2000 continues to be FREE OF CHARGE.
Meet Monthly, 1st Tuesday at 1900 hrs. Waffle & Pancake House, Exit #191 - I85, Butner, NC.
4 COUNTY ARES Members (formerly GRANVILLE CO. ARES), are from FALLS LAKE ARC & GRANVILLE ARS.
GRANVILLE CO. ARES achieved #1 TEAM USA in 1997 SET. AND 4 COUNTY ARES ATTAINED #1 TEAM USA 1999 SET!!
Charter Members
KC4KOO - Robert - Creedmoor KC4RCC - Henry - Butner KC4RDN - Johnny -Creedmoor KC4RQX - Dallas - Butner KC4VMD - David - Durham KC4VSO - Fred - Butner KF4JS - Bob - Durham N4FLW - Irv - Northside N4NCK - Wiley - Butner N4NCT - Lewis - Creedmoor WA4IZG - David -Wake Forest WA4IZL - James -Butner WB4ADE - Jesse - Durham WB4WRU - Bud - Butner
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