[OMIK] OMIK Digest, Vol 94, Issue 2

Sun Aug 2 08:01:02 EDT 2026

Tell her to visit the Huntsville Hamfest, 8/21-22. OMIK will have a table outside of the exhibition hall. 

There will be OMIK members present including myself, who will be more than happy to assist.  

73 W5BXE Richard 
(501) 258-5850 text/voice

> On Aug 2, 2026, at 3:18 AM, Jesse Alexander via OMIK <omik at mailman.qth.net> wrote:
> 
> She's in Alabama.
> 
> TNX ES 73,
> Jesse Alexander, WB2IFS/3
> OMIK Amateur Radio Association, Inc.
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>>   1. Re: new ham experience with racism (Courtney Smith)
>>   2. Re: new ham experience with racism (Lloyd Mitchell KO4L)
>>   3. I'll be at the Berryville Hamfest today. Anyone else?
>>      (Jesse Alexander)
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>> Message: 1
>> Date: Sat, 1 Aug 2026 21:48:32 +0000
>> From: Courtney Smith <court_smith at hotmail.com>
>> To: OMIK Amateur Radio Association <OMIK at mailman.qth.net>
>> Subject: Re: [OMIK] new ham experience with racism
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>> Any chance there is a friendly local club near her?  They may be able to
>> help her evaluate different gear and possibly have a member willing to loan
>> gear.  From there she can order online from a reputable dealer of her
>> choice.
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>> From: omik-bounces at mailman.qth.net <omik-bounces at mailman.qth.net> on
>> behalf of Jesse Alexander via OMIK <omik at mailman.qth.net>
>> Sent: Saturday, 01 August 2026 08:35:53
>> To: OMIK Amateur Radio Association <OMIK at mailman.qth.net>
>> Subject: [OMIK] new ham experience with racism
>> 
>> Hey folx
>> I've been chatting with a new ham who has been confronting racism and
>> sexism when attempting to purchase gear in person. What would y'all
>> recommend?
>> Of course, I've recommended that she join OMIK.  ?
>> 
>> I recall that OMIK has good relationships with some friendly amateur radio
>> suppliers.  What are those suppliers?
>> 
>> TNX ES 73,
>> Jesse Alexander, WB2IFS/3
>> OMIK Amateur Radio Association, Inc.
>> SKYWARN #PG116
>> https://linktr.ee/wb2ifs
>> QTH: FM18ns
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>> Message: 2
>> Date: Sat, 1 Aug 2026 19:06:26 -0400
>> From: Lloyd Mitchell KO4L <lmitchell at gmail.com>
>> To: Courtney Smith <court_smith at hotmail.com>
>> Cc: OMIK Amateur Radio Association <OMIK at mailman.qth.net>
>> Subject: Re: [OMIK] new ham experience with racism
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>> Jesse without giving too much away which state are they located
>> 
>> Lloyd M Mitchell KO4L
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>> On Sat, Aug 1, 2026, 5:48?PM Courtney Smith via OMIK <omik at mailman.qth.net
>>> 
>> wrote:
>> 
>>> Any chance there is a friendly local club near her?  They may be able to
>>> help her evaluate different gear and possibly have a member willing to
>> loan
>>> gear.  From there she can order online from a reputable dealer of her
>>> choice.
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> Get Outlook for Android<https://aka.ms/AAb9ysg>
>>> ________________________________
>>> From: omik-bounces at mailman.qth.net <omik-bounces at mailman.qth.net> on
>>> behalf of Jesse Alexander via OMIK <omik at mailman.qth.net>
>>> Sent: Saturday, 01 August 2026 08:35:53
>>> To: OMIK Amateur Radio Association <OMIK at mailman.qth.net>
>>> Subject: [OMIK] new ham experience with racism
>>> 
>>> Hey folx
>>> I've been chatting with a new ham who has been confronting racism and
>>> sexism when attempting to purchase gear in person. What would y'all
>>> recommend?
>>> Of course, I've recommended that she join OMIK.  ?
>>> 
>>> I recall that OMIK has good relationships with some friendly amateur
>> radio
>>> suppliers.  What are those suppliers?
>>> 
>>> TNX ES 73,
>>> Jesse Alexander, WB2IFS/3
>>> OMIK Amateur Radio Association, Inc.
>>> SKYWARN #PG116
>>> https://linktr.ee/wb2ifs
>>> QTH: FM18ns
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>> Message: 3
>> Date: Sun, 2 Aug 2026 04:08:59 -0400
>> From: Jesse Alexander <wb2ifs at gmail.com>
>> To: OMIK Amateur Radio Association <OMIK at mailman.qth.net>
>> Subject: [OMIK] I'll be at the Berryville Hamfest today. Anyone else?
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>> I'll be at the Berryville Hamfest. Is anyone else planning to be there?
>> 
>> https://svarc.us/hamfest/
>> 
>> TNX ES 73,
>> Jesse Alexander, WB2IFS/3
>> OMIK Amateur Radio Association, Inc.
>> SKYWARN #PG116
>> https://linktr.ee/wb2ifs
>> QTH: FM18ns
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