2026 Picnic

THE 55th ANNUAL
7290 TRAFFIC NET PICNIC

October 17, 2026

At KA5AZK and W5BWC QTH
9110 FM 1972
Gilmer, TX 75645

2 Meter Talk in Frequency 146.94 ( - ) 107.2 Tone (UAARC Repeater)  Gilmer, TX
or
7290 Traffic Net

Please watch for more information to be posted closer to the Picnic date.

PLEASE NOTE Pets ARE welcomed.

Shop and Parking

ONE ACRE POND

Stocked with Large Mouth Bass

Bring your fishing poles

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RV PARKING

Self-contained RV Parking is available around the shop on several acres.

Contact:
Jo Ann KA5AZK
jo.1313@proton.me
903-797-2353
for additional details and instructions to camp or park RVs. 

 

MAP-2026
LINK TO GOGGLE MAP

PLEASE BE ADVISED

Gilmer is having Yamboree on this weekend.  While good fun to visit, streets in Gilmer will be closed.

HOTELS

Staybridge Suites

3409 4th St.
Longview, TX 75605
903-212-3800

La Quinta Inns and Suites

908 E. Hawkins Pkwy
Longview, TX 75605
903-242-8877

Hampton Inn and suites

3044 Eastman Rd.
Longview, TX 75605
903-663-8670

Courtyard by Marriott

1125 E. Hawkins Pkwy
Longview. TX 75605
903-230-2700

Hilton Garden Inn

905 E. Hawkins Pkwy
Longview, TX 75605
903-212-3000

Wingate by Wyndahm

615 City Central Way
Longview, TX 75605
903-371-0689

Plenty more Hotels available - see Google.

Above Hotels not checked for pet policy, please do so when making reservations.

2026 7290 TRAFFIC NET PICNIC PROGRAM

Program will be added closer to Picnic time. 

HELP NEEDED
KITCHEN HELP needed for lunch

PLEASE CONTACT JO ANN KA5AZK IF YOU CAN HELP

COFFEE PROVIDED BY THE NET
Soft Drinks and water are being donated.


FRIDAY NIGHT DINNER
October 16, 2026
6 PM
At the

Golden Corral Buffet
114 E. Loop 281
Longview, TX 75605

Meal is "Dutch Treat"

Reservations can be made by contacting Jo Ann KA5AZK by email: jo.1313@proton.me, telephone: 903-797-2353 or on 7290.


LUNCH ON SITE
The Net will again provide sandwich fixing for lunch on Saturday. Several types of lunch meat will be available for you to build a "Dagwood" sandwich if you like, compliments of the net.

 

GENERAL INFORMATION
The Saturday OCT 17 7290 Net will be called at 10 AM from the on-site.

ITEMS TO BRING IF YOU WISH

  • Items for door prizes
  • Lawn chairs (plenty of indoor chairs)
  • Your favorite desert and don't forget our Diabetic members
  • Cards and dominoes will be available for anyone wishing to get games going

BBQ Menu

Dinner will be catered on site by Bodacious BBQ

5 PM Saturday, October 17

BBQ Brisket
Sausage
Beans
Potato Salad
Cole Slaw
Onions, pickles, peppers, bread
Iced Tea
Coffee

Price Per Plate: $15.00

Reservations are now being taken by:
Jim Bomer W5IM
208 FM 3024
Mathis, TX 78368

Please make checks out to Jim Bomer, and include who reservations are for.

 

The 89th East Texas Yamboree will be held the weekend of the picnic and will be open October 14th through 17th. For those coming to the picnic early Friday.  Be aware the Yamboree is a big deal for our small East Texas community. Some Gilmer streets will be closed.
Click on logo to the left for a link to the Yamboree website.