SPECIAL EVENTS

Every year there are public events that give us an opportunity to set up an operating station and demonstrate Amateur Radio. TEARA has operated special event stations commemorating the birthplace/birthday of Actress Ava Gardner (born in Smithfield), at the famous Spivey's Corner Holler'n Contest, an event on Bear Wallow Mountain to bring in the "Changing of the Leaves" and/or ARRL VHF/UHF contests, and the Ham and Yam Festival in Smithfield.

The Bear Wallow Mountain Expedition in 1995

The Bear Wallow Mountain Expedition in 1996

The Ham & Yam Festival in 2003/2004

The Relay for Life Station in 2005

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