What was the initial issue that caused someone to get off of the list, Tom? I didn't read all of the messages as I thought it was a simple unsubscribe question. Write directly if you wish. 73 Boob Martin [log in to unmask] EchoLink Node - 55127 Please visit http://www.wan-leatonks.net. ----- Original Message ----- From: "tom behler" <[log in to unmask]> To: <[log in to unmask]> Sent: Monday, December 13, 2010 7:16 AM Subject: Re: Getting Off Of The Blind Hams List? > Kris: > > I couldn't agree with you more about this great group. > > Sure, we have our little issues and disagreements at times, but isn't that > normal among friends? > > The folks on this list have been with me during the fun times, and not so > fun times, and that has meant a great deal to me. > > And, I like the list's tolerance for occasional "off topic" posts. There > are many knowledgeable people among us, and it is only natural to try to > tap > into that wisdom when needed. > > I made a few contacts in the 10-meter contest, but due to antenna issues, > I > decided to play it safe and not push my luck. My best contact was with > HK1R > from Colombia. He's in all the contests and had a booming 10-meter signal > in here, even with a questionable antenna. > > I sure hope I get my antenna situation resolved here in time for the North > American QSO Party contests in January. Those are two of my favorite ham > radio events! > > 73 from Tom Behler: KB8TYJ > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Kris Hickerson" <[log in to unmask]> > To: <[log in to unmask]> > Sent: Sunday, December 12, 2010 9:59 PM > Subject: Re: Getting Off Of The Blind Hams List? > > > I don't want to leave, because I'm afraid I'll miss something, hi hi. > > I think we really have a fun group. And, I really do learn a lot. > > Tom, I listened around several times on 10 meters today and heard > absolutely > nothing--not even a weak signal. This seems strange to me, but we, too, > were having a lot of wind and some snow so perhaps that had something to > do > with it. > > 73 > Kris