[OKDXA] HamCom2008

[Coy Day]

Ross,

Fortunately, I didn't check Jerry's results.  If I had he likely wouldn't
have won.  ;-)

Coy
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Coy Day, N5OK
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Union City, OK 73090
405-483-5632

RHunt at tulsacc.edu wrote:
> Figuring there was no chance for this novice on copying unintellible CW
> code,
> I left too soon to get the results. I know Coy was a judge. (was there any
> collusion
> there?)  That's the least we could expect from our multi-talented Prez.
> Congrats pal. Let us know what you think about the key. I picked up a
> flyer
> of his. Looks like a dandy gadget.
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> Big congrats to Jerry. He beat the three time WRTC gold medal champ (N5TJ)
> to take the top prize for the CW pile up contest. A VERY nice CW key!
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> WAY TO GO JERRY!
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> 73,
> Tim K3LR
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> -----Original Message-----
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> On Behalf Of Jerry Chouinard
> Sent: Saturday, June 21, 2008 04:26 PM
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> All this and a card sorter K5YAA won the CW Pile Up contest on Friday
> evening.
> Beat a bunch of Texas ops who just thought they knew how to copy CW!
> Was good to see all who attended.  Thanks for the review Ross.
>
> K5YAA
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> At 03:36 PM 6/21/2008 -0500, you wrote:
>>Fellows:
>>
>>
>>It's Monday June 16, 2008 and i'm reflecting on the experiences
>>at HamCom. Basically it's on a par with the Dayton experiences.
>>The Lone Star DX Association guys kept a Handle on the card
>>checking chores. I offered to lend a hand 4 times and they had
>>it under control. Can't believe our turncoat DivMgr. Caught him
>>wearing a LSDXA shirt. Had an eyeball with SgtOkie. Kept Judy
>>company while Coy updated us on the League happenings. I'll bug
>>'em for a foto or two of the impressive ARRL panel at the ARRL
>>forum. Maybe Gene will find room for it. I was impressed.
>>Interesting to note Coy and the panel took questions on any and
>>all unasked questions heartofore. Gotta admire our DivMgr's
>>honesty with our issues. Methinks we got the attention
>>from the FCC on the BPL Fiasco. That was expensive. Missed K5KC
>>& W5LC. See ya guys next year. Next year i'll take notes on who
>>else of your ol' pals you will likely encounter. yo K5XA. Anyone
>>remember Derrick Electronics in Broken Arrow late 70's or
>>thereabouts? Yep, K5LAD Jim Pickett & Gloria. Interesting to
>>note ya hafta attend the gatherings to keep in touch. Can't beat
>>HamCom for that aspect.
>>
>>Was hoping Alan would make it. DX Banquet was worth the $36 if
>>nothing else but the help yourself to whatever or as much as you
>>can eat. Buffet style. 200+ attendees. Sat with Dave NE5S and
>>other dignitaries. Eric Scace K3NA has a cababilty to tell it
>>like what's to do on a DXpedition. (a record setter) Eric is a
>>great and accomplished speaker. Kinda like our own Tim Duffy.
>>Forgive me. Go figure on 28 hour schedules, unending chores on
>>setup and checking on antenna aiming, smelling the lamb chops on
>>the barby and not making it in time for the feast. (heartbreaker)
>>K5YAA was recognized as a league manager. (W5QSL buro, etc.) wish
>>I had half his energy. Maybe Carol and Mark do all the work?
>>
>>We lost the most influential YL DXer to date. Nellie XE1CI succombed
>>to pancreatic cancer after a decade fighting it. Have a jpeg of us
>>from a Dayton gettogether. She & Jody VP5JM were inseperable. So I
>>hugged both of 'em. (Known VP5JM for a decade+ and she is the
>>licensing authority for VP5) Anyone recall W2MIG's gathering on
>>14.165 mornings? NOT a DX net. Just a few DXers yakkin'. RIP Ed.
>>
>>QRT @ 3 p.m.  CST time. CST Saturday June 21, 2008
>>
>>Ross K5RH
>>secy/treas OKDXA
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