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Mon, 11 Aug 2014 11:14:45 -0400
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Tom,

I've worked Scott  a few times over the years, and he seems like a very 
nice guy.

BTW, I saw your re-introduction post when you  got back on the PAQSO 
list.   So you were born in Bethlehem?  A bit presumptuous aren't we? 
Was there a big star by any chance?

73, Steve KW3A

On 8/11/2014 10:23 AM, Tom Behler wrote:
> Steve:
>
> Thanks for complimenting Scott on his software development efforts.
>
> I have done so a number of times via e-mail, but your doing it publicly in
> an unsolicited way brings the important point home even more.
>
> As for Kimberly, well, what can I say aside from I'm sure many agree with
> you on your observation about the wave file voice.  Sure adds a bit of a
> pleasant dimension to contesting.  (smile)
>
> Tom Behler: KB8TYJ
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: For blind ham radio operators [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
> On Behalf Of Steve Forst
> Sent: Monday, August 11, 2014 8:00 AM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: My chat with N3FJP
>
> I was working the MDC QP this weekend and worked N3FJP, first on 40 SSB and
> later on 40 CW, but the call really didn't  register with me.
> N3FJP was operating in the "club" class for the contest, and I heard a
> couple of different ops on40.
>
> Later on, I recognized Scott's voice calling CQ on 75 with no takers, so i
> worked him and  took a moment to thank him for  producing software that is
> reasonably blind friendly.
>
> I told him that while I don't use his software myself, I am aware of quite a
> few blind hams who make use of it  and who appreciate the fact that  the
> software is usable, and that he seems willing to listen when accessibility
> issues are brought to his attention.
>
>    He seemed happy to hear this report.  Of course, i didn't tell him that I
> fell in love with his wife Kimberly the first time I heard her voice on
> those .wav files, but I'll save that for another day.
>
> 73, Steve KW3A
>
>
>

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