[ARRL-OK] Mooreland 599!

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Thanks to all the Mooreland-Woodward folk for a great time at their Hamfest 
this past weekend.

Good discussion of Amateur Radio activity in the OK section.  And a fun QLF 
to "boot."  Sure seemed some of the code sent in the qlf contest topped some 
(including mine) CW heard on the air.  The winner and the most appropriate 
prize awarded therein will have to be learned from the "hams" of northwest 
OK.   

John Turner, KA7GLA, Section EC, discussed jackets being prepared to 
highlight the emergency service communication being provided by our section 
Amateur Radio operators.  Nice lookin' attire.  Eddie Manley, KD5JGB, of 
Ponca City gave an overview of Congressional legislation and made available 
samples of letter to use in writing congress.  It was also mentioned that 
effort is underway to submit proposed PRB-1 legislation to our state 
legislature.  

Gary Gerber, KB0HH, discussed his stay in North Texas to assist in the 
recovery associated with the Colombia disaster.  A very interesting 
presentation revealing the arduous task, difficult conditions and blending of 
Amateur Radio with other volunteers and service agencies.

A sojourn to northwest OK would be incomplete without a trip to the NW5OK 
shack.....how about Amateur Radio facility!  Quite a robust station with 
public service capability dripping from the ceiling.  Groceries at the 
Hamfest? Yes,  including donuts a plenty ready early in the day and sloppy 
joes just suited for always hungry hams by lunch time.  

Great Gathering.

73, John Thomason-WB5SYT
OK Section Manager
WB5SYT@ARRL.ORG


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