[Elecraft] cruise line

[Gary Harrison]

On 4/21/2011 9:41 AM, Bill Harris wrote:
> Will QCWA publish an updated list of cruise lines that will 
> accommodate amateur radio operation?
> I started cruising with Royal Caribbean and prefer to stay with them 
> for the "Sea Line Miles" that  I have accumulated.
> I'm not sure if Royal Carib. would accommodate ham operation as my 
> operation on every cruise has been clandestine. "Don't ask, Don't 
> tell." event.
>  I have several, humorous,  stories to tell about  operating right 
> under their noses with my K2.. They thought I was a short wave 
> "listener" that also enjoyed flying kite's. 
> http://tracking.technodesignip.com/?action=count&projectid=642&contentid=6576&referrer=-&urlaction=r...
> Thanks for the input on Holland American.
>
> BillHarris-w7kxb
>

Hi Bill,

I have to admit that I did not have much to do with the QCWA cruises.  I 
was President of QCWA when the first cruise occurred in 2001.  That 
cruise involved 250 people on the Westerdam.  We set up stations on a 
back deck.  Carolyn, WB0OUM and I experienced our first cruise at that 
time!  I do know that the QCWA arrangements were made by Larry McCalvy, 
WA9JMO.  He worked with Holland America and the ship's Captain to get 
permission to operate on board.  I think there was a QRP station 
operated from a state room during the cruise.  We have had 3 cruises and 
lots of good experiences with Holland America.  The ship even provide 
assistance in setting up the equipment.

More info if desired off the reflector.

73,
Gary Harrison, K0BC
QCWA Director