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[Blazin Brad]

Thanks Jim,

I will give John a call...

Stay Safe,
Brad


On 12/11/2024 18:52, James Simpson wrote:
> To all,
>
> I was the tower installer for the Dayton VA. That said I have not 
> actively participated with much of anything since we completed the 
> initial install. Other Work related project just keep coming.
> Since we are in Florida 5 months per year it would be best to find 
> another ham to run the show there.
> John Mathis, WA5FAC (540) 797-1070 is on  staff at the Dayton VA and 
> should still be available to assist.
>
> Sent from my iPhone
> Jim Simpson, KF8J
> 937-478-0996
>
>> On Dec 11, 2024, at 5:52 AM, Chuck Gelm NC8Q <nc8q-aredn at gelm.net> wrote:
>>
>> 
>> On 12/10/24 23:55, Blazin Brad wrote:
>>> I am walking into this cold and ignorant. *According to the VA 
>>> volunteer services the VA Ham Club members moved on* after the 
>>> plandemic.  I have no idea who Jim Simpson is or if he is even in 
>>> this thread.
>>>
>>> The presentation last Thursday (DARA) by Chuck stirred the pot for 
>>> more information.   If Simpson is available it would probably be 
>>> better if he took the lead.  In the meantime I can look up the 
>>> physician that checks in on it once a month and see what needs to be 
>>> done. Maybe get some pictures next time I am out there.  Inside and out.
>>>
>>> Stay Safe,
>>> Brad
>>>
>>>
>>> On 12/10/2024 16:25, Jim Bacher, WB8VSU wrote:
>>>> Brad, if I recall correctly DARA put in the radio equipment and 
>>>> tower. I seem to recall Jim Simpson was involved with the install.  Jim
>>>>
>>>> On December 10, 2024 1:12:11 PM Blazin Brad <blazinbrad at att.net> wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> Follow-up to the follow-up which I thought I sent to DARA.
>>>>>
>>>>> *I just talked with the VA Emergency coordinator.*  He just 
>>>>> started the process of *looking for some HAM volunteers to run the 
>>>>> VAMC Ham Club shack* thing. Currently one of the doctors goes in 
>>>>> the shack once a month to check the equipment.  The shack has been 
>>>>> idle since 2019, volunteer wise.  The coordinator did say the High 
>>>>> Frequency antenna need a mast clamp replaced.
>>
>> Hi, Brad:
>>
>> So, it is not known to me who the 'VA Emergency coordinator' is.
>> Apparently, Jim Simpson KF8J is not the 'VA Emergency coordinator'.
>>
>> I visited a VAMC Ham Club once during the activity of the tower install.
>> At that time It seemed to me that its mission was more a diversion 
>> for VA patients than an emergency communications command center.
>>
>> I hope these posts about the Veterans Administration Medical Center 
>> Ham Club will produce some information
>> about its mission and leadership over the next few months.
>>
>> 73, Chuck
>> Is the VA Ham Club radio room in this picture?
>> <0.png>
>>

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