[PVRC] RE: (NC section 10th celebration probably November, NOT October) was [PVRCNC] PVRCNC-East September Report

[Jamey Brookover]

I vote for Jim's presentation on his recent trip and operating from the UK.  It sounds interesting and informative

Jay, NT4D

-----Original Message-----
>From: Jim K4QPL <k4qpl at nc.rr.com>
>Sent: Sep 14, 2006 8:19 AM
>To: w0uce at nc.rr.com, 'Pete Soper' <pete at soper.us>, pvrcnc at mailman.qth.net
>Cc: pvrc at mailman.qth.net
>Subject: Re: [PVRC] RE: (NC section 10th celebration probably November,	NOT October) was	[PVRCNC] PVRCNC-East September Report
>
>I agree with Pete. I just got back, and am snowed under at work. However, I 
>have some pretty cool pix and can make a short presentation on the "Research 
>Triangle of the 1800-1900's" with cable telegraph, Marconi wireless, etc. on 
>the Cornish coast of the UK which I visited. Can also report on operating 
>from GB2LD and hand out QSL's to the select few.
>
>I'll tell you about visiting the site of one of the first rotary beams and 
>show the remains of its unique rotator.
>
>73,
>
>Jim, K4QPL, ex M/K4QPL and guest op GB2LD
>
>----- Original Message ----- 
>From: "J A Ritter" <w0uce at nc.rr.com>
>To: "'Pete Soper'" <pete at soper.us>; <pvrcnc at mailman.qth.net>
>Cc: <pvrc at mailman.qth.net>
>Sent: Thursday, September 14, 2006 12:25 AM
>Subject: [PVRC] RE: (NC section 10th celebration probably November,NOT 
>October) was [PVRCNC] PVRCNC-East September Report
>
>
>Anyone care to step up and volunteer to do a program for the October
>meeting?  I am sure you guys and gals are tired of hearing UCE....  I will
>continue the Paper Contest through the end of the year when my term as
>Program Coordinator is finished.  Brush up on your ham radio trivia - only
>three more prizes left to win.
>
>
>
>Program Ideas:
>
>*         Getting the most out of a SSB Contest
>
>*         Getting the most out of a CW Contest
>
>*         Introduction to RTTY Contesting
>
>*         Contest Operating Position Considerations
>
>*         Just how the heck do you adjust paddles and/or bugs for the right
>feel
>
>*         My two best contest tips "EVERYONE SUBMIT TWO" by e-mail and I
>will compile them for presentation and make handouts.
>
>
>
>Aw come on gang. there is tons of experience and talent - step up, take a
>turn at the PVRC NC EAST Presentation Podium.
>
>
>
>73,
>
>Jack
>
>
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: pvrcnc-bounces at mailman.qth.net [mailto:pvrcnc-bounces at mailman.qth.net]
>On Behalf Of Pete Soper
>Sent: Wednesday, September 13, 2006 11:56 PM
>To: pvrcnc at mailman.qth.net
>Cc: pvrc at mailman.qth.net
>Subject: (NC section 10th celebration probably November, NOT October) was
>[PVRCNC] PVRCNC-East September Report
>
>
>
>A couple of things have happened in the last few days to force me to
>
>request we reconsider October as the target for the 10th anniversary
>
>celebration. I feel bad that we got so close and with preparations going
>
>so well (although we could use more still photos sent to K4QPL at nc.rr.com
>
>and remembrances to W0UCE at nc.rr.com by email as mentioned below).
>
>
>
>With K4QPL in England and my current schedules (linear equation theory
>
>is calling to me from the dining table) I haven't been able to
>
>communicate this properly. But I'll be consulting W0UCE and NX9T as soon
>
>as I can and will get with Jim when he returns. My hope is  that we can
>
>get a volunteer for an alternative program for October and target
>
>Thursday November 2 for the celebration (see my reply to NX9T's notes
>
>below).
>
>
>
>I guess on the bright side this would put the celebration on the other
>
>side of the October contests, as I know folks are in the midst of
>
>serious preparation for some of those tests and might be inconvenienced
>
>by losing a day or more with travel to/from the meeting.
>
>
>
>NX9T at aol.com wrote:
>
>> AD4L: Pete advised that he has a complete Rohn 45 tower system for sale
>(80
>
>> feet).  Although he has missed the recent contests, he remains hopeful for
>the
>
>> future.  He is quite busy these days pursuing a Phd. in mathematics.
>Pete is
>
>> heading up a special PVRCNC 10 year anniversary program for October.
>
>>
>
>>
>
>> W0UCE led the group in reading over a list of suggestions and techniques
>to
>
>> "Combat Fatigue."  Many useful ideas surfaced from the handout and ensuing
>
>
>> discussion.
>
>>
>
>
>
>In my opinion Jack lined up some extraordinarily useful information
>
>related to combating fatigue, and the timing couldn't be better. Perhaps
>
>the October meeting might be best spent following up with other contest
>
>prep material such as an update of AA4NC's excellent advice?
>
>> The October meeting will be a SPECIAL EVENT!  We will be celebrating the
>10th
>
>> anniversary for PVRCNC.  Please try to attend this unique evening on
>October
>
>> 5th, 2006.
>
>>
>
>>  A plea: In preparation for next month's meeting, please forward any fond
>
>> memories, experiences, or observations involving N4AF to Jack, W0UCE.
>Contact
>
>> Jack directly for more information.
>
>>
>
>>
>
>Regards,
>
>Pete AD4L
>
>
>
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