[OKDXA] HamCom2008

[Jerry Chouinard]

Very fortunate for me.  I'm glad David Woolweaver and Ward Silver were part
of the judging staff.

K5YAA

At 04:16 PM 6/22/2008 -0500, you wrote:
>Ross,
>
>Fortunately, I didn't check Jerry's results.  If I had he likely wouldn't
>have won.  ;-)
>
>Coy
>--
>Coy Day, N5OK
>20685 SW 29
>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.
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > "Tim Duffy K3LR" <K3LR at k3lr.com>
> > Sent by: okdxa-bounces at mailman.qth.net
> > 06/21/2008 10:57 PM
> > Please respond to
> > k3lr at k3lr.com; Please respond to
> > Discussion of OKDXA <okdxa at mailman.qth.net>
> >
> >
> > To
> > "'Discussion of OKDXA'" <okdxa at mailman.qth.net>
> > cc
> >
> > Subject
> > RE: [OKDXA] HamCom2008
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > 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!
> >
> > WAY TO GO JERRY!
> >
> > 73,
> > Tim K3LR
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: okdxa-bounces at mailman.qth.net [mailto:okdxa-bounces at mailman.qth.net]
> > On Behalf Of Jerry Chouinard
> > Sent: Saturday, June 21, 2008 04:26 PM
> > To: Discussion of OKDXA
> > Subject: Re: [OKDXA] HamCom2008
> >
> > 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
> >
> > 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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