[HIham] Forwarded request for help on Oahu

[Ralph Toyama]

I received the following request for assistance in my e-mail.  Due to 
personal circumstances, I am unable to help this guy myself.  If anyone 
is able to give him a hand, please contact him directly.

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Dear Mr. Toyama,
My name is Jim Phillips KF4TCR.  I also am trustee fro K1TLC (see QRZ 
for more info).  I will be sailing from Honolulu Feb. 13 on the Crystal 
Harmony for 10 days.  Four of those days we will be sailing to and back 
from Fanning Island.  I have asked permission to operate HF from the 
ship. 
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Dear Captain,
My name is James Phillips I will be a passenger on the Crystal Harmony 
4104 sailing 13 Feb 2004.  After reviewing your website and the 
activities offered aboard ship, I noticed the popularity of your 
computer/technology programs. I thought of an activity that I could 
resent that would be most interesting, especially during the four days 
at sea.  I own an electronics manufacturing company and am a licensed 
commercial radio operator.  Semi-retired, I teach a technology and 
communications unit at area schools, scout camps, youth groups, and 
senior centers.  I have been doing this for over ten years.  It's called 
the Technology Learning Center (TLC) and our classes and demonstrations 
are provided at no cost as a contribution to our community. The 
communication portion of program utilizes an Amateur Radio Station 
K1TLC.  K1TLC is FCC licensed station in the amateur radio service for 
the purpose of club and educational activities.  I would be most willing 
to set up a small portable transceiver for the enjoyment and 
articipation of other passengers.  The station is quite simple.  All I 
would need is an electrical outlet and an a regular umbrella table.  FCC
rules require that I have the permission of the ship's captain to 
operate.  The equipment is a Yaesu Ft-840 100 watt transceiver.  It will 
not interfere with any communications or navigation systems on board. 
Based on previous experiences, I am certain that many passengers would 
find the magic of worldwide communication very interesting and 
enjoyable.  It would be my pleasure to provide a few hours of my  
vacation in this pursuit during the four days at sea. If you have any 
questions please call or email me.  800-852-5378  k1tlc@bellsouth.net
  
Thank you.
  
James Phillips

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I haven't received permission yet, but I am hoping I will get it.  If I 
do, I will need a way to get my equipment to Hawaii.  I feel trying to 
take the equipment as baggage will create a problem due to security.  
What I am looking for is someone I can ship the equipment to that could 
also be so kind to bring it to my hotel.  I will be arriving Feb. 12th 
and staying at the Aston Waikiki Beach Hotel (tower) 2570 Kalakaua Ave. 
Honolulu, HI 96815.  If it were possible, I would also like to ship a 
box of books and other teaching supplies for a school on Fanning Island. 
I understand the school is very poor and they could use some help. Maybe 
you or someone you know and trust could help me.  I can be reached via 
email or 800-852-5378.
  
Thank you so much.
  
Jim