Hodgepodge – MCWA

Doug Mather KD9PK operating QRP from Sahuarita, AZ using the world's largest discone antenna (80' high)

A man wearing a black hat and glasses is sitting at an outdoor wooden table. He is holding a microphone and appears to be operating radio equipment, with a circular antenna structure in the background. The setting is an open area with some fencing and structures visible in the distance.

World's largest discone located in Sahuarita, AZ

The world's largest discone is located in Sahuarita, AZ, stands 80 feet high, with an SWR of 2.1:1 or better from 5 - 30 MHz.

Phil W1EME and JoAnne K9JKM getting a selfie with the engineering model of the Fox-1 cubesat. The coiled wire on the front is the 2M quarter-wave whip that will open up once deployed in space. — in Xenia, Ohio. (05/21/2018)

JoAnne K9KJM showing off a model of the Fox-1 cubesat at Xenia.

K9JKM setting up an unattended satellite telemetry receiving station that will track four AMSAT cubesats - 12/03/2018

Commemorating 40 years of MCWA - 09/04/2018 --- Photo by Ken Farver KB9I

Happy 40th anniversary MCWA!

Breakfast at Kim & Patty's, February 1, 2020.. Twenty-four attendees.

A group of people are gathered at a long table in a restaurant with decorated walls and ceiling. The room features various flags and framed photographs. The individuals appear to be enjoying a meal and conversation.

Dave K9AT arrives first at Kim and Patty's for the February 1, 2020 breakfast..

A person sits at a long table in an empty restaurant, giving two thumbs up. The table is set with menus, cutlery, and a condiment holder containing various sauces and spread packets. The walls of the restaurant are adorned with numerous framed photos. The background reveals more tables and large windows providing a view outside.