Radio Amateurs Gather to Support the Hamburger Factory
/Poway Amateur Radio Society rallied to support the Hamburger Factory restaurant on Saturday 2nd May 2020, holding a take-out food rally in the parking lot
The restaurant has hosted the weekly PARS Saturday breakfast for over 30 years. At the meetings, ham radio operators discuss technologies, radio communications procedures and plan to support the local community during declared emergencies.
Vice President Charlie Ristorcelli NN3V said appreciating the financial challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic, the members decided to hold a take-out rally that followed all personal protective guidelines to give the restaurant’s employees business and support.
After receiving their food, the plan was to eat in the parking lot and converse via their vehicle’s ham radios.
According to Ristorcelli, of the 45 PARS members, 32 participated, resulting in “good business and $325 in tips for the employees.”
