Falconer man honored by CCAFMA
Presenting the Ham of the Year Award to David Thompson of Ross Mills, Falconer, is Terry Roberts, KC2VCO, CCAFMA president.
Noel Guttman, Chautauqua County Director of Emergency Services & Fire Coordinator, gives a power point presentation to members of CCAFMA on drones and how they are used to benefit Police, and protect and save lives.
Kris Gustafson, Chautauqua County Sheriff Deputy, gives a drone demonstration at the Fluvanna Fire Hall for members and spouses of CCAFMA Amateur Radio Club.
Presenting the Ham of the Year Award to David Thompson of Ross Mills, Falconer, is Terry Roberts, KC2VCO, CCAFMA president.
Noel Guttman, Chautauqua County Director of Emergency Services & Fire Coordinator, gives a power point presentation to members of CCAFMA on drones and how they are used to benefit Police, and protect and save lives.
Kris Gustafson, Chautauqua County Sheriff Deputy, gives a drone demonstration at the Fluvanna Fire Hall for members and spouses of CCAFMA Amateur Radio Club.
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FLUVANNA – David Thompson, AB2WL, of Ross Mills, Falconer, was honored recently with the Ham of the Year Award for his service to CCAFMA at the club’s annual harvest banquet at the Fluvanna Fire Hall.
A veteran of the U.S. Air Force, he had been involved in amateur radio for 30 years. He is the club’s technical advisor overseeing maintenance of repeaters at several sites, is chairman of the board, active in RACES (emergency communications) and Pumpkin Patrol.
"His technical skills and willingness to help others is what amateur radio is all about," CCAFMA officials said in a news release.
The dinner also included a presentation on drones and how they are used to help police and first responders by Noel Guttman, Chautauqua County director of emergency services and fire coordinator. Deputy Kris Gustafson also gave a drone demonstration.