Kevin:
We actually had thought of going on 20 meters, but everyone was having a
blast on 40, and our EMD wanted us to work as many counties as possible.
I understand that there were a number of Michigan stations on 20 though, so
you should have heard at least some activity from our neck of the woods.
Have a good cross-country net this afternoon! I may try to listen, but, of
course, won't be able to transmit.
However, there's always next week-end!
73 from Tom Behler: KB8TYJ
----- Original Message -----
From: "Kevin Nathan" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Sunday, April 17, 2011 11:28 AM
Subject: Re: KB8TYJ temporarily off the air again
Way to go Tom! Sounds like you all had a very successful effort. I'm sorry
I wouldn't have heard you out here though. Take care and 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: Sunday, April 17, 2011 05:21
To: [log in to unmask]
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
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