Lowell:
Working contests is something I have really gotten into recently, as you and
others on the list already know.
Obviously, I am always trying to beat my last record number of contacts in a
given event, but it's the fun of it all that's most important.
At least you've now got your logging software working, so next year, that
part of it should be pretty much figured out.
As for interruptions, I know exactly what you mean. Despite my best
efforts, there have been many contests that I have wanted to play more in,
but other commitments and interruptions have had a way of interfering. So,
I have come to enjoy what I can and call it good.
Our new RV is a stand-alone travel trailer that is listed as a 31-foot unit.
However, in reality, it actually is 34 feet long.
Since we no longer have the truck cab in the front, all of the space is
living space, which makes for lots more room, including a room I can use for
a ham shack that also contains bunk beds for when the grandkids visit.
We do miss the mobility that we enjoyed with the drivable RV, but, overall,
we are very happy with our decision on the new unit. It simply was the most
practical thing for us to do, given our changing life situation and its
limitations.
Tom Behler: KB8TYJ
-----Original Message-----
From: For blind ham radio operators [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
On Behalf Of Lowell Miller
Sent: Tuesday, August 26, 2014 2:57 PM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Re: Ohio QSO Party Today!
Hello Tom,
I'm sorry it has taken me so long to reply to your email. I had a little
problem with my computer but now it is working again!
Well, I made only 65 Ohio QSO Party contacts.
Not a very good record, but I had several interruptions during the afternoon
and evening.
The main thing is that I had a lot of fun doing it!
You had a great signal down here as well.
How are you liking your new RV? I just have wondered how large a trailer
did you get?
I don't mean to be nosy but I really enjoy camping. We use to have a
trailer for many years and I sure do miss it. All three of our children
have RV units and occasionally we get to visit them when they are camping.
Camping is in my blood!
Best 73.
Lowell W8QIY (W8D)
----- Original Message -----
From: "Tom Behler" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Sunday, August 24, 2014 4:05 PM
Subject: Re: Ohio QSO Party Today!
> Lowell:
>
> How many contacts did you end up making?
>
> You sure had a great signal into my portable location at the RV
> yesterday afternoon!
>
> Tom Behler: KB8TYJ
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: For blind ham radio operators
> [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
> On Behalf Of Lowell Miller
> Sent: Sunday, August 24, 2014 1:25 PM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Re: Ohio QSO Party Today!
>
> Well Doug, Leon was my neighbor living about 500 FT. from my QTH!
> I have known him for about 16 years; in fact, he and I served on the
> local transit committee.
> He passed away about 4 weeks ago with cancer. I'm very sorry to have
> to give you this bad news.
> He was well loved and appreciated in this community!
> He just had changed his call to a new vanity call a month or so before
> he died; and right now, i can't remember it.
> What a small world that you should know my neighbor!
> Best 73.
> Oh yes, I did have a good time with the QSO party.
> Lowell W8QIY (W8D)
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Doug Payne" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Sunday, August 24, 2014 12:11 AM
> Subject: Re: Ohio QSO Party Today!
>
>
>> HI Lowell,
>>
>> I hope you had a blast today. Too bad we weren't able to connect.
>>
>> BTW, I went to college with another blind ham from Greenville....Do
>> you know Leon Harshbarger? I don't remember his call.
>>
>> --Doug, AC7T
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: For blind ham radio operators
>> [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
>> On Behalf Of Lowell Miller
>> Sent: Saturday, August 23, 2014 1:40 PM
>> To: [log in to unmask]
>> Subject: Re: Ohio QSO Party Today!
>>
>> No Doug, I will not be operating any CW. I would be glad to work you
>> if you hear my 100 watts.
>> I am just 35 miles northwest of Dayton as you probably already know.
>> Thanks for the response!
>> 73
>> Lowell W8QIY
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "Doug Payne" <[log in to unmask]>
>> To: <[log in to unmask]>
>> Sent: Saturday, August 23, 2014 11:15 AM
>> Subject: Re: Ohio QSO Party Today!
>>
>>
>>> Hi Lowell,
>>>
>>> I'll look for you. I am originally from Dayton, and I enjoy making
>>> QSOs with folks in my home state. Will you be operating CW as well?
>>> I'm in the Seattle area now, so making contact on 40m will be tough
>>> until this evening.
>>>
>>> BTW I tried responding off-list, but I couldn't determine your
>>> e-mmail address.
>>>
>>> Have fun in the contest, Lowell.
>>>
>>> --Doug, AC7T
>>>
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: For blind ham radio operators
>>> [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
>>> On Behalf Of Lowell Miller
>>> Sent: Saturday, August 23, 2014 7:12 AM
>>> To: [log in to unmask]
>>> Subject: Ohio QSO Party Today!
>>>
>>> Hello All,
>>> I will be working the QSO party today and would like to hear from
>>> any of = you!
>>> I will be on 40 mtrs most of the time around 7.2. I will be using
>>> the = call of W8D, chosen because I am in Darke County.
>>> I know I will not win anything but I have a lot of fun!
>>> Thanks to all!
>>> Lowell W8D - W8QIY
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