[Qcwa] Re: 10 GHz presentation at CH 9

[Robert Cumming]

Gerd et al

Keep up the good work!

Its great to see another VHF+ enthusiast in our illustrious group (QCWA 
that is).  There are those in the amateur community that label us as 
non-innovative, DX chasing, Brass pounding bunch of curmudgeons.  I 
personally can lay claim to being 2 of the above, but I still try to be 
innovative.

As a past President of Chapter 45 and current President of the Orlando 
Amateur Radio Club, I try to insist that programs are presented at our club 
meetings try to inspire members, young and old to explore new aspects of 
our great hobby.  To that end I even pushed for, and presented  a program 
in basic VHF/UHF operating at the QCWA Convention hosted by Chapter 45 here 
in the Orlando area a few weeks ago.  What surprised me was the number of 
attendees.  I was gladdened by the large number who, seemed interested in 
learning about the "Weak Signal" aspect of VHF+ operating.  Comments were 
all positive (at least to me).  Many stayed after the presentation to ask 
questions (especially since the free Wine and Cheese Party followed my 
scheduled time slot in a different part of the hotel) and provide great 
feedback to me.

Congratulations to one of our great group who continues to "Push the 
Envelope"  of our hobby.  The old adage of "use it or lose it" applies to 
our VHF+ frequencies.  10GHz is a band that few operate but will be in high 
demand soon by commercial interests and deserves all the attention it can 
get.  I'm working to get 10 GHz added to the current VHF+setup here (as 
soon as I can figure where to add the dish and transverter on the present 
tower).

VRY 73
Bob Cumming
W2BZY
QRV 160M-13Cm (3Cm coming soon)
from EL98hr

At 11:35 PM 11/9/2002 -0500, you wrote:
>Lunch at 11:30 , Meeting at 12:00 at the MCL Cafeteria, 4485 Far Hills Av 
>in Kettering OH
>
>Topic:  The Magic of the 10 GHz Band,  by Gerd, WB8IFM  ( includes a Table 
>Top Demo)
>
>Cu there!   Vy 73,  Gerd, WB8IFM, Pres Ch 9.
>
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