[Dx-qsl] 9K2F & 9K2USA Cards

Tue, 25 Dec 2001 07:16:36 -0500

     Re: 9K2USA
     Dt: Sept 16th, 2001

     Effective Sept 15th 2001, the Kuwait Amateur Radio Society (KARS), in
     conjunction with the Kuwait Ministry of Communications, has authorized
     the use of the callsign 9K2USA.  All Radio Amateurs of Kuwait will be
     using this single callsign.  NINE KILO TWO UNITED STATES of
     AMERICA will be heard on all bands, all modes being used by all Kuwait
     Amateurs simultaneously.

     As a small token of the sympathy and support for the people of the United
     States from the citizens of Kuwait, and as an expression of deep
     condolence, the callsign will be used until the end of September.

     For the past few days many people have asked me to comment on the
     feeling and mood in Kuwait.  People ask after my safety, and express
     concern for me being here in the Middle East.    It is hard for me to
     describe the genuine outpouring of concern, sympathy and support that is
     shown to me; not only by Kuwaitis, but people of all Asian nationalities.
     People stop me in the street and ask "Are you an
     American?  I just wanted to tell you how sorry I am ..".  At the gas
     station yesterday, I had to argue with the cashier to take my money (after
     he heard my accent) --  Now that would be nice if it happened at home.
     Kuwaiti friends and colleagues in the Kuwait Army call me twice a day (and
     visit me once a day) to check that my wife and I are safe, and that we have

     all the comforts we need.  In a rather unnerving event two days ago, a car
     pulled me over on the freeway.  The driver (a Kuwaiti who spoke
     impeccable English) came over to my car and asked "Are you American?  I
     just wanted to express my horror .."

     Am I safe?  You bet.  The Kuwaitis will make sure of it.  Having a couple
of
     aircraft carriers, and squadrons of fighter jets, and many thousands of US
     troops close by helps too!

     The Kuwait Amateur Radio Society (KARS) will be doing the QSL chores.
     They will put together a common database, and all QSLs will be via
     9K2RA.  The e-mail address for KARS is [email protected].  May I
     suggest that an e-mail to them expressing your personal feeling (good or
     bad) may be appropriate.

     9K2USA is not 'my' callsign.  This callsign is for all people of the
     United States of America, and those of all nationalities who have been
     affected (directly or indirectly) by the tragic events of this past
Tuesday.  I
     will not be posting my 9K2USA QSOs on-line as I do with my other
     'personal' callsigns.

     The actual QSL card to be used for 9K2USA will be chosen by the Kuwait
     Amateur Radio Society.  However, I will post my personal 9K2USA card on
     my website within the next 24 hours.  This is a blank QSL card, and can be
     copied from www.k4cy.com (just click on the 9K2USA link).  While the
     artwork and/or text is not original, I believe it appropriately reflects
the
     situation.

     My personal condolences and best wishes to all,
     Salaam Aleikum,
     Bob, K4CY/9K2ZZ


dxer wrote:

> I didn't heard this either but I will try to confirm it later.
>
> de 9k2hn
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Lee Graves WA7OBH" <[email protected]>
> To: <[email protected]>
> Sent: Monday, December 24, 2001 11:16 PM
> Subject: Re: [Dx-qsl] 9K2F & 9K2USA Cards
>
> > Ray-  I was told that they will qsl automatically through the bureau to
> > anybody who worked them.  Is that true?  Thanks and happy
> holidays.......Lee
> > WA7OBH
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Ray McClure" <[email protected]>
> > To: <[email protected]>
> > Sent: Monday, December 24, 2001 8:26 AM
> > Subject: Re: [Dx-qsl] 9K2F & 9K2USA Cards
> >
> >
> > > All 9K2USA cards go  to 9K2RA, the club call.
> > > This is regardless of the operator you worked.
> > > Merry Christmas !!
> > >
> > > de Ray, W8CNL.
> > > --------------------
> > >
> > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > From: "A.Barbetta Jr N8RKA / AFA1QB" <[email protected]>
> > > To: <[email protected]>
> > > Sent: Monday, December 24, 2001 3:10 AM
> > > Subject: Re: [Dx-qsl] 9K2F & 9K2USA Cards
> > >
> > >
> > > > Hello Hamad,
> > > >    Could you please tell me what the direct information is for the
> > > > 9K2USA  QSL is ...   Thank You   Art N8RKA
> > > >      Happy Holidays to all  .....
> > > >
> > > > dxer wrote:
> > > >
> > > > > Hi,
> > > > >
> > > > >     I have just sent by the bureau more than 800 QSL for 9K2F (IOTA
> > > AS-118
> > > > > Years 1994, 1996, 1999), this means there is no more cards pending
> for
> > > this
> > > > > call.
> > > > >
> > > > >     And about 9K2USA all the direct request are answered and will be
> > > mailed
> > > > > tomorrow. (TNX 9K2TO)
> > > > >
> > > > > Hamad
> > > > >
> > > > > de 9k2hn
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > >
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