[K3CAL] CARA History

[John Mumper]

Guys,

I think the computer screen in the photo may be the Tandy TRS-80 we got to
do packet in the mid 80s. I think the president at the time was John
Caplins (KC3LX), then a Sergent Major in the Army.

We had to remove the repeater from NRL CBD about 1984 or 5 because the Navy
was removing the tower it was on. It was an ex-NOAA unit (GE or Motorola
with tubes) in a large cabinet (I know, I helped move it) we put in my
father-in-law's (Don WB3JKV) basement until we could come up with a new
site. If I recall correctly, it sat there off the air for the better part
of a year. We finally got the MHCC site & moved in there. We started out
with a 50' tower & I climbed that in order to help install another 25'
section & attach guy wires. Don & I were on the tower when Don passed out
from the heat (we were using safety harnesses so he didn't fall). Vince
climbed up from the ground & I came down from the top to rescue him. He
woke up shortly after we got to him & was able to assist in getting him
down. We got an ambulance & her went off to the hospital for awhile to
chill out.

I hope this helps out some.

John / N3EDD

On Sat, Nov 5, 2011 at 12:02 PM, Dennis N3QHC <n3qhc at verizon.net> wrote:

>  Ron,****
>
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> I have some of that information.  The actually start of the club is not in
> any paperwork that I have.  However, the founders are;****
>
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>
> Woody Schwartz /W3ZNW (SK)****
>
> Don Liddy/WB3JKV****
>
> Gail Griner/W3IRE (SK)****
>
> Vince Thrasher/ KB3FS****
>
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>
> Don, Gail, Vince and Woody have told me the history of CARA.  Just wish I
> documented what they said at the time.  There is a chance some may be on
> the HD of an old computer I still have.****
>
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>
> CARA Started cir 1954  ****
>
> CARA located on Naval Base Chesapeake Beach first with old weather radio
> (NOAA) equipment.  Don was Jack’s (AB4FO) boss.  In cir 1972 they had to
> move from Naval Base to Mt. Hope. Woody purchased repeater a newer repeater
> in 1986 (see attached receipt).   I need to find what year the County
> placed the 300’ tower at MHCC which should not be difficult.  We were on a
> 100’ tower prior to the higher tower.  ****
>
> In 1993 I wrote the first club Constitution & By-Laws > using
> Constitutions 8 By-Laws from SPARC, St. Mary’s, Charles ARC, AARC, PG ARC
> and others.****
>
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>
> As far as CARA President’s and you may have better information – this is
> from my memory;****
>
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>
> 1993****
>
> Jack AB4FO ****
>
> 1994****
>
> Bob KF3AA****
>
> 1995****
>
> Dave N3TZO****
>
> 1996****
>
> Don KR3A****
>
> 1997****
>
> Dennis N3QHC ****
>
> 1998****
>
> Dennis N3QHC****
>
> 1999****
>
> Dennis N3QHC****
>
> 2000****
>
> Dennis N3QHC****
>
> 2001****
>
> Dennis N3QHC****
>
> 2002****
>
> Dennis N3QHC****
>
> 2003****
>
> Dennis N3QHC****
>
> 2004****
>
> Dennis N3QHC****
>
> 2005****
>
> Dennis N3QHC****
>
> 2006****
>
> Dennis N3QHC****
>
> 2007****
>
> Dennis N3QHC****
>
> 2008****
>
> Dennis N3QHC****
>
> 2009****
>
> Dennis N3QHC****
>
> 2010****
>
> Dennis N3QHC****
>
> 2011****
>
> Dennis N3QHC****
>
> 2012****
>
> Dave W3PQS****
>
> Not 100% sure but think this is fairly actuate.  I do know the order was
> n3tzo + kr3a + n3qhc.****
>
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> Hope this helps.  I’ll email what more I have when I get the opportunity
> to dig for it.  It is not a lot.  Also, I have several old newsletters.***
> *
>
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>
> 73, Dennis****
>
> ** **
>
> *From:* k3cal-bounces at mailman.qth.net [mailto:
> k3cal-bounces at mailman.qth.net] *On Behalf Of *wa4prr at comcast.net
> *Sent:* Friday, November 04, 2011 7:15 PM
> *To:* K3CAL at mailman.qth.net
> *Subject:* [K3CAL] CARA History****
>
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>
> Hi Everyone:****
>
> ** **
>
> I am about to update the new About_CARA page for the new website.  Does
> anyone have some historical info on the club - its founding, founding
> members, dates, etc.?  If someone could furnish me with a writeup that I
> can post to the website, it would be very helpful.****
>
> ** **
>
> Thanks,  73****
>
> ** **
>
> Ron WA4PRR****
>
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