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