Great job, Tom.  We need all the new blood we can get. 73,  DE WA3MIX
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "tom behler" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Sunday, April 17, 2011 12:56 PM
Subject: Re: KB8TYJ temporarily off the air again


>    Lou:
>
> We worked Scott (WB2REI) as well.  In fact, he gave us Branch County, 
> which
> we needed.  Scott had a great signal here into West-Central Lower 
> Michigan.
>
> It was a fun contest indeed, and it was sure good to get some new hams on
> the air!
>
> 73 from Tom Behler:  KB8TYJ
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Lou Kolb" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Sunday, April 17, 2011 10:15 AM
> Subject: Re: KB8TYJ temporarily off the air again
>
>
> Looked for you on 40 yesterday, Tom, but didn't find you.  Did work Scott
> though so not a total loss.  Neat little contest.  Glad you reached your
> local goals.  Lou
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "tom behler" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Sunday, April 17, 2011 8:20 AM
> Subject: Re: KB8TYJ temporarily off the air again
>
>
>>    Kevin:
>>
>> Well, we used K 8 O S E for the Osceola County, MI EOC.
>>
>> Sorry we missed you, but we were mainly on 40 and 80 meters, as you would
>> expect.
>>
>> And, I'm happy to report that we broke the standing record for the number
>> of
>> counties contacted.  We contacted 59 Michigan counties, breaking the
>> record
>> of 57 held for the last three years.
>>
>> The Emergency Management Director was not as interested in the number of
>> QSO's as he was in the number of counties across the state that we could
>> contact.  This helps him demonstrate our capabilities when neded.
>>
>> We did make 175 QSO's and scored something like 14 thousand points.
>>
>> We also got a number of new hams on the air for the first time, which was
>> another plus.
>>
>> So, all and all, the day was a success at least from here.
>>
>> Sorry if we missed anyone who tried to contact us. ... As you can 
>> imagine,
>> the pile ups were pretty amazing at times.
>>
>> 73 from Tom Behler: KB8TYJ
>>
>> ----- Original Message ----- 
>> From: "Kevin Nathan" <[log in to unmask]>
>> To: <[log in to unmask]>
>> Sent: Sunday, April 17, 2011 1:56 AM
>> Subject: Re: KB8TYJ temporarily off the air again
>>
>>
>> Hey Tom,
>>
>> What call are you working with in the QSO party?
>>
>> Very 73.
>>
>>
>>
>> Kevin :)
>> Amateur Radio:  K7RX
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: For blind ham radio operators 
>> [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
>> On Behalf Of tom behler
>> Sent: Saturday, April 16, 2011 21:28
>> To: [log in to unmask]
>> Subject: Re: KB8TYJ temporarily off the air again
>>
>>    Oh, Kris, there's no need at all for apologies as far as I'm 
>> concerned.
>>
>> I figured that life was crazy for you for whatever reason, and learning
>> Windows 7 just adds more complexity to things I'm sure.
>>
>> I may face the prospect of learning Windows 7 this summer too, since one
>> of
>> our home PC's is badly in need of replacement.
>>
>> Again, glad to hear you are ok.  That's the main thing!
>>
>> 73 from Tom Behler: Kb8TYJ
>>
>> ----- Original Message ----- 
>> From: "Kris Hickerson" <[log in to unmask]>
>> To: <[log in to unmask]>
>> Sent: Saturday, April 16, 2011 10:09 PM
>> Subject: Re: KB8TYJ temporarily off the air again
>>
>>
>> Tom and All,
>>
>> This has been a crazy ten days or so.  I got a new computer and am
>> switching
>> from XP to Windows 7, but the biggest problem has been getting Outlook
>> purchased, downloaded and finally installed.  Now I just have to learn to
>> use it.  .
>>
>> In addition to all this, I simply haven't been home much.  It seems like
>> I'm
>> constantly on the go and haven't had much time for radio or computer.
>> Hopefully things will slow down this week and I can grasp all the new
>> stuff
>> with the computer and find some time to get back on the radio.
>>
>> Just wanted to let you all know I haven't fallen off the face of the 
>> earth
>>
>>
>>
>> so sorry I missed you, Tom.  Jim told me he talked with you.  I'll try to
>> do
>> better next time.
>> Kris
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: For blind ham radio operators 
>> [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
>> On Behalf Of tom behler
>> Sent: Friday, April 15, 2011 6:52 PM
>> To: [log in to unmask]
>> Subject: Re: KB8TYJ temporarily off the air again
>>
>>    Junior:
>>
>> No, I want to send him to some far-off place where none of us live!
>> (grin)
>>
>> As a quick update here, I went to Radio Shack this evening and bought a
>> 10-foot section of their TV mast, and, if the weather co-operates, a
>> friend
>> is going to come over here on Sunday to see what he can do.
>>
>> As things go, of course, projects like this  always take longer than we
>> think, and there probably will be some complications, so I don't want to
>> guarantee being available for the blind ops net.
>>
>> But, hopefully, by next week-end, this little setback will be behind me.
>>
>> Will keep everyone posted.
>>
>> 73 from Tom Behler: KB8TYJ
>>
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "Junior Lolley" <[log in to unmask]>
>> To: <[log in to unmask]>
>> Sent: Friday, April 15, 2011 5:10 PM
>> Subject: Re: KB8TYJ temporarily off the air again
>>
>>
>> Tom, please don't send Murphy to Florida grin.
>>
>>
>> Junior Lolley KG4itd
>> Liberty County Emergency Coordinator