Lou:
I was planning to operate CW for at least a bit in October when Michigan's
turn came up again, but as you may remember, other commitments got in the
way and I had to cancel my time slots.
Oh well, it was sure fun operating phone as W1AW/8 last February when I did
it for two hours back then, and I am thankful for the opportunity to have
done so.
73 from Tom Behler: KB8TYJ
-----Original Message-----
From: For blind ham radio operators [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
On Behalf Of Lou Kolb
Sent: Tuesday, December 30, 2014 8:49 AM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Re: ARRL Antenna book
Tom,
My intrepid XYL, Kathy, WB3KRN logged for me using QRZ.com plus I ran my
olympus recorder for the hour so I could proof things later. Good thing I
did because I found a couple callsigns that I had miss-copied in the
excitement. Working phone probably would've been easier on both Kathy and I
but, being a CW guy, i insisted on doing it that way.
Anyway, it was a great experience and a real kick to use the historic W1AW
callsign from my station. i don't currently have a computer in the shack but
I do mean to get scott's package online some day. I want to be
self-sufficient enough to be able to operate CW on field day or any other
contest. Thanks to you and several others on the list for stopping by and
giving me the contact. And Mike, I don't know if you actually called, but
there were a couple stations down in my noise that I just couldn't dig out.
I have a pretty high noise level on 80 which sure didn't help things.73. lou
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----- Original Message -----
From: "Tom Behler" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Monday, December 29, 2014 10:05 PM
Subject: Re: ARRL Antenna book
> Lou:
>
> Who wouldn't be nervous doing W1AW!!
>
> I remember I was a bit shaky at the beginning of my stint too, but
> once I got into it after the first five minutes or so, I was fine.
>
> I'm curious: How did you log your contacts? Did you use N3FJP A C Log?
>
> I also had my XYL, Sue, log for me, because I simply didn't want to
> get hung up somewhere in the process when the pileup got too big.
>
> I suppose now I could do it on my own, but it is still nice to have a
> logger, which I understand many sighted W1AW operators had as well.
>
> P.S. You were a solid 589 here into Central Lower Michigan with my
> Cobra Ultra-lite Senior antenna.
>
> Tom Behler: KB8TYJ
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: For blind ham radio operators
> [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
> On Behalf Of Lou Kolb
> Sent: Monday, December 29, 2014 7:27 PM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Re: ARRL Antenna book
>
> Thanks for the info, Tom. Well, it probably wouldn't be completely
> legal to send him the BARd files since I don't think he is a
> participant, although he could be. He's legally blind. Yeah, it sure
> was a hoot to work you, KW3A, W3IUU and WA9TOP and I'll have to look
> through the log to see who i missed.
>
> I was extremely nervous but calmed down as I got into it. Kath logged
> for me. And yes, its a shame it's about over. I'd like to do it again.
> 73. lou WA3MIX Lou Kolb Voice-over Artist:
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> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Tom Behler" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Monday, December 29, 2014 6:21 PM
> Subject: Re: ARRL Antenna book
>
>
>> Lou:
>>
>> I have what I believe to be the 20th edition of the ARRL Antenna
>> Handbook in PDF format here, and it seems to be accessible with Jaws.
>>
>> I got it from the BARD web site, and I've also played it on myVictor
>> Reader Stream.
>>
>> If your friend wants the book, and can't download from BARD, I can
>> try to figure out a way to send him/her the files if that would help.
>>
>> P.S. It was nice to work you as W1AW/3 a few minutes ago.
>>
>> Now, all I have to do is find Iowa, and I guess that will round out
>> the ARRL Centennial event for me.
>>
>> I'm kind of sad to see it end. I didn't get tons of contacts
>> throughout the year (maybe a couple hundred), but it was sure fun!
>>
>>
>>
>> Tom Behler: KB8TYJ
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: For blind ham radio operators
>> [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
>> On Behalf Of Lou Kolb
>> Sent: Monday, December 29, 2014 4:53 PM
>> To: [log in to unmask]
>> Subject: ARRL Antenna book
>>
>> Does anyone know how accessible the ARRL Antenna Book in electronic
>> form is?
>>
>> I believe its a .pdf and a friend of mine wants to know if Jaws will
>> read it. Thanks. Lou WA3MIX Lou Kolb Voice-over Artist:
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