[Boatanchors] Hamfest Stories

[Walt - WB2VSJ]

Ken,

That was mighty nice of you.  THAT is what really makes a difference.

Walt
WB2VSJ

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[mailto:boatanchors-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Kenneth Grimm
Sent: Monday, December 06, 2010 6:27 PM
To: John Lawson
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Subject: Re: [Boatanchors] Hamfest Stories

Since it is the season to be giving, I'll tell my best hamfest story.  A
couple of years ago at the Berryville, VA hamfest, a young boy of 13, 14 or
so came up to my table and looked at a new 2 mx mobile antenna that I had
listed for $10.  He came back a couple of times and looked at the antenna.
On the third trip he was accompanied by his Mom.  I asked him if he was a
ham.  He said, "No, not yet.  I've been studying for the Technician
license."  I said, "Well, they are giving the exam here today.  Are you
taking it?"  "Yes," he replied, "I've got a transceiver from my parents, but
I still need an antenna."  I then said, "If you pass it, the antenna is
yours."  I put the antenna away and a few hours he came back with a big grin
and said he had passed the exam but was upset to see that the antenna was
gone.  The grin returned when I pulled it out of the back of the van and
gave it to him.  I felt good all the way home.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all on boatanchors.

73,

Ken - K4XL