From schrick at copper.net  Wed Dec  1 17:16:52 2010
From: schrick at copper.net (Gerd)
Date: Wed, 01 Dec 2010 17:16:52 -0500
Subject: [QCWA] Andy Henderson W8SR, SK
Message-ID: <4CF6C954.8020602@copper.net>

Andrew B. Henderson, W8SR, SK  Chapter 9

Dayton Daily News Death Notice

HENDERSON, Andrew B. age 93, of Kettering, passed away Sunday, November 28,
2010. Born in Morrison, Illinois, Andy graduated from Lane Technical High
School in Chicago, IL and received his BS in Electrical Engineering from the
Armor Institute of Technology (Illinois Institute of Technology). He was a
life-long learner, attending numerous graduate schools including The Ohio
State University, Stevens Institute of Technology, Air Force Institute of
Technology, Washington University, and Wright State University. After
working in New Jersey for Zenith Radio Corp., he came to Dayton, Ohio, to
work for the Army Air Corps at Wright-Patterson AFB for 34 years. He retired
in 1974. While there, he was instrumental in developing many innovative
programs and systems during the early years of radio telemetry and fire
control. Andy was a Registered Professional Engineer in the State of Ohio
for over 60 years. He had a First Class Telephone and Telegraph License and
attained an expert amateur radio license (W8SR). He was an avid amateur
radio enthusiast for over 77 years who helped many children in Dayton obtain
their amateur licenses. Andy was a member of the Institute of Electronic and
Electrical Engineers (IEEE), past president of the IEEE National Aerospace&
Electronics Conference (NAECON), a consultant and volunteer for the City of
Oakwood for over 25 yrs. on the Miami Valley Cable Communication Council,
and logged over 2000 hours as a volunteer at Kettering Memorial Hospital. He
was a Master Mason and member of the John W. Durst Lodge, Dayton, Ohio. He
was preceded in death by his parents Caroline and Washington Clarence
Henderson and sisters Nellie and Ellen Henderson and Grace Lasher, all of
Chicago, IL. Andy is survived by his loving wife of 66 years, Dorothy (nee
Hartinger); daughters Judy (Doug) Bauer of Thomasville, GA, and Barbara
(David) Levy of Naperville, IL; son Doug (Stephanie) Henderson of Dayton,
OH; grandchildren Melanie and Brian Bauer of Thomasville, GA, Claire,
Allison, Elizabeth and Tess Henderson of Dayton, OH; and numerous nieces and
nephews. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, December 1, 2010, at 1:00
P.M. at Routsong Funeral Home, 2100 E. Stroop Rd., Kettering. Visitation
will take place 1 hour prior at the funeral home. Interment will be in
Dayton Memorial Park cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made
in Andy's honor to the charity of your choice. Condolences and other
remembrances may be sent to the family atwww.routsong.com


-- 
Gerd&  Traudl Schrick
4741 Harlou Dr
Dayton Ohio
45432-1618
USA
Schrick at copper.net
WB8IFM


From W8EK at flham.net  Wed Dec  1 17:28:12 2010
From: W8EK at flham.net (Ken Simpson, W8EK)
Date: Wed, 01 Dec 2010 17:28:12 -0500
Subject: [QCWA] Jim McKeever, WD4DPA, SK
Message-ID: <4CF6CBFC.8020401@flham.net>


It is with regret that I notify you of the death of Jim
McKeever, WD4DPA.  Jim was a long time member of Chapter 62
in Ocala, FL.  Actually, he had been a long time member before
I ever arrived in Florida.  He was Treasurer of Chapter 62 for
more years than I would care to count.

Jim, thanks for your service to QCWA and to ham radio.

Here is Jim's obit notice:

OCHLAWAHA, Fla. - James Joseph McKeever, 90, a 35-year resident 
Ocklawaha, Fla., went quietly home to heaven on Nov. 28, 2010, while 
under the loving care of his family.

A devoted husband and father of eight, he was the son of James A. and 
Louise (Dargan) McKeever of Randolph, N.Y.

He is survived by the love of his life, his wife of 68 years, Frances 
Merribel (Hitchiner) McKeever; sons: Dennis McKeever (Sharon) of 
Leesburg, Richard McKeever (Ruth) of Ocklawaha, John McKeever of White 
Sulphur Springs, W.Va., and Michael McKeever (Roseann) of Stuart, Fla. 
and daughters: Merri-Lou McKeever (Les Medall) of Rochester, N.Y., and 
Suzanne Fisher (Dave) of Ocoee, Fla.

He was preceded in death by his son, Thomas of Albuquerque, N.M.; 
daughter, Patricia; and his brother, Gerald McKeever of Gowanda, N.Y. 
He leaves behind many nieces, nephews, grandchildren, great-grands and 
great-greats; as well as loving friends too many to mention, 
especially their lifelong fellow adventurers and best friends, Maxine 
and Ken Peterson.

A devoutly spiritual man, he was one of the founders of both Our Lady 
of Victory Catholic church in Frewsburg, and St. Joseph of the Forest 
in Silver Springs. He was a 38-year employee of the U.S. Post Office 
in Jamestown, N.Y., where he was a supervisor for 20 years. After 
moving to Florida from Frewsburg, N.Y., he spent many years as a Meal 
on Wheels volunteer. He was a World War II veteran and an avid ham 
radio operator for decades. A message to them: QCWA member, wd4dpa, is 
now a "silent key." The world has lost a very kind and generous gentle 
man who was much loved and is missed dearly already.

Online condolences may be sent to www.hiers-baxley.com 
<http://www.hiers-baxley.com/>.

Arrangements under the care of Hiers-Baxley Funeral Services, Belleview.


Thanks.

73,

Ken, W8EK

Ken Simpson
E-mail to W8EK at FLHam.net or W8EK at arrl.net
Voice Phone  (352) 732-8400








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From W8EK at flham.net  Thu Dec  2 16:07:14 2010
From: W8EK at flham.net (Ken Simpson, W8EK)
Date: Thu, 02 Dec 2010 16:07:14 -0500
Subject: [QCWA] QCWA at Tampa Bay Hamfest this Saturday
Message-ID: <4CF80A82.80507@flham.net>


Just a reminder that QCWA be at the Tampa Bay Hamfest this
weekend.

December 4 will be the Tampa Bay Hamfest which is held at
Manatee Civic Center, 1 Haben Boulevard, Palmetto, FL 34220.
Information is at http://www.fgcarc.org/
We will have a forum at 12 noon in the Terra Ceia Room.
This is a large hamfest, so please try to attend.

I hope to see many of you there.  This is a good hamfest, so
if you are in the area, you will want to try to attend.

Thanks.

73,

Ken, W8EK

Ken Simpson
National QCWA Director
E-mail to W8EK at FLHam.net or W8EK at arrl.net
Voice Phone  (352) 732-8400






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From w4sv at chapter36.org  Thu Dec  2 17:55:11 2010
From: w4sv at chapter36.org (Stan Vandiver W4SV)
Date: Thu, 02 Dec 2010 16:55:11 -0600
Subject: [QCWA] call lookup help?
In-Reply-To: <4CF2915F.8060604@verizon.net>
References: <1052005096.1317108.1290637113540.JavaMail.root@md05.embarq.synacor.com>
	<4CF2915F.8060604@verizon.net>
Message-ID: <4CF823CF.6080900@chapter36.org>

Hi all,

A friend asks help in finding when he first appeared in the callbooks, 
1960 or 1961 era.  His name is Herbert (Skip) Drew, and his call is 
WA9ADG (probably WN9ADG first).  Please reply direct.  Thanks!

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year to all !

73,
Stan W4SV


From schrick at copper.net  Sat Dec  4 09:01:57 2010
From: schrick at copper.net (Gerd)
Date: Sat, 04 Dec 2010 09:01:57 -0500
Subject: [QCWA] Maury, W8SEM, SK
Message-ID: <4CFA49D5.3000406@copper.net>

*News Death Notice*

CROW, Maurice H. age 92, passed away peacefully at Bethany Village in 
Centerville, Ohio on December 2, 2010. He was born on August 18, 1918 in 
Zion, Illinois. Mr. Crow is survived by his loving wife of 68 years, 
Sylvia Evelyn (Lenharr) Crow, 2 daughters; Marian Posson and husband, 
Channing, of Huber Heights, Ohio and Linda Koudelka and husband, Brent 
of Silver Spring, Maryland, as well as 5 grandchildren, Diane Rohan 
(Nicholas), Linda Rechtin (Jason), David Posson, Patricia Cotter 
(Patrick) and Robert Koudelka (Mindi). Mr. Crow had 4 great 
grandchildren: William and Tate Rechtin, Nadia and Leia Koudelka. He was 
preceded in death by his parents, Andrew and Bertha Crow and one brother 
Harold Crow. Mr. Crow was a 1936 graduate of Hamilton High School in 
Hamilton, Ohio. He joined the U.S. Army in March 1941 with the 107th 
Mechanized Cavalry Regiment and trained at Fort Riley Kansas. After 
Pearl Harbor the regiment deployed to Fort Ord, California with 500 
horses. He trained with General Patton's Third Army in the Mohave Desert 
in the summer of 1942. He then was transferred to the Signal Corps for 6 
months of Radio Training at Davis, California. In March of 1945, he was 
assigned to the 69th Infantry Division in Belgium as a radio operator 
through the end of WWII. He was discharged from the Army on November 10, 
1945 and returned to Dayton, Ohio. After the war, Mr. Crow worked at 
Wright Patterson AFB as an aircraft electrician until his retirement in 
June 1977. He worked on many aircraft modification programs including 
the C130 gunship for Vietnam and the Pave Low Helicopter. Mr. Crow was 
an active Amateur Radio Operator (HAM) for 72 years beginning in July 
1938. His call sign was *W8SEM*. He was a member of QCWA and ARRL. Mr. 
Crow was a member of Belmont United Methodist Church. Funeral services 
will be held on Monday, December 6, 2010 at 1:00 P.M. at TOBIAS FUNERAL 
HOME - FAR HILLS CHAPEL, 5471 Far Hills Avenue, Dayton, Ohio, with 
internment at David's Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home 
from 3:00 - 5:00 P.M., on Sunday, December 5, 2010 at the funeral home. 
In lieu of flowers, donations to Belmont United Methodist Church would 
be appreciated. Condolences may be made at www.tobiasfuneralhome.com 
<http://www.tobiasfuneralhome.com>

Published in the Dayton Daily News from 12/3/2010 - 12/4/2010

-- 
Gerd&  Traudl Schrick
4741 Harlou Dr
Dayton Ohio
45432-1618
USA
Schrick at copper.net
WB8IFM


From WA2ARS at aol.com  Tue Dec  7 07:44:54 2010
From: WA2ARS at aol.com (WA2ARS at aol.com)
Date: Tue, 7 Dec 2010 07:44:54 EST
Subject: [QCWA] QCWA Orlando Fl Citrus Chapter #45 MeetingThursday December
	9th
Message-ID: <2b385.286729d6.3a2f8646@aol.com>

WE'RE MOVING
 
Citrus Chapter #45 Orlando FL. will be meeting 1:30PM-3:30PM Thursday 
December 9that the Golden Corral, 5535 S.Kirkman Rd.Orlando Fl.32819.  
 
Take I-4 West toward Tampa,to Exit 75B merge onto 435 N/S Kirkman Rd.
Golden Corral is on right.
                                                      OR
West Colonial Hwy 50 to Kirkman Rd (Hwy435)5.2 miles U-Turn Major 
Blvd.Golden Corral on right
 
 
Anyone in the area is welcome and encouraged to attend. YLs and XYLs are 
also welcome.

Please attend if you can.

Mort Cohen WA2ARS
Treasurer, QCWA Citrus Ch.#45

E-Mail __WA2ARS at aol.com_ (mailto:_WA2ARS at aol.com) 

From w4vz at bellsouth.net  Wed Dec 15 10:50:33 2010
From: w4vz at bellsouth.net (Arthur R. Rauch)
Date: Wed, 15 Dec 2010 10:50:33 -0500
Subject: [QCWA] Chapter 12 Meeting Notice
Message-ID: <2C1FFC6A976B4FABAAFA34D5D816347D@arthur9252b9ef>

The next regular monthly meeting of  The Andy Clark Chapter  #12 QCWA will be on Saturday December 18th at 11:45
This will be our Holiday party with Pizza ,Christmas Cookies, Coffee, Cake ect.
Location -Home of W4SQG Harry and Audrey Pilafian
9940 SW 60th Street Miami FL
Happy Holidays See you there.
Art Rauch W4VZ

Secretary

From valerwin at att.net  Wed Dec 22 14:18:42 2010
From: valerwin at att.net (Val Erwin)
Date: Wed, 22 Dec 2010 11:18:42 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [QCWA] Happy Holidays From THE QCWA
Message-ID: <411212.76308.qm@web180301.mail.gq1.yahoo.com>

The Officers and Directors of the Quarter Century Wireless Association would like to take this opportunity to ?wish both our Members, prospective members and their families a?happy holiday season.?
?
While working on your list of New Year resolutions such as dropping a few pounds, purchasing that new Godzilla HF amp, etc., don't fail to add to the list that you will recruit a minimum of one new QCWA Member in the coming year. 
?
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from your: QCWA Officers,?and Directors.......

From thirsch at ameritech.net  Thu Dec 23 12:57:24 2010
From: thirsch at ameritech.net (thirsch at ameritech.net)
Date: Thu, 23 Dec 2010 12:57:24 -0500
Subject: [QCWA] Celebrate Tax Law Extension
Message-ID: <4D138D84.8050000@ameritech.net>


ATTENTION QCWA MEMBERS:

Some recent changes have been made to depreciation and estate tax laws 
as a result of the Tax
Relief Act of 2010. The QCWA Finance Committee wanted to be sure you are 
aware of these new
changes in the event they can benefit you, or your company. The Estate 
Tax law/*was*/ extended,
but will be in debate during 2011.....Watch the 2011 congressional 
debates on the Estate Tax
portion of their debates, as bequests to QCWA may be affected.  Please 
see the depreciation
changes outlined below.

/*Depreciation Highlights:*/

    * *Section 179 deduction is $500,000 for 2010 and 2011*
    * *100% bonus depreciation available September 9, 2010 - December
      31, 2011*
    * *50% bonus**depreciation available for 2012*

The Tax Relief, Unemployment Insurance Reauthorization and Job Creation 
Act of 2010 has been
passed by Congress and signed by the President. This bill contains 
several tax provisions that are
advantageous for individuals and companies, and the Estate Tax changes 
are important to QCWA
members and QCWA.

The tax provisions listed above, in the highlights, are described in 
more detail below:

*Section 179:*

*The Section 179 deduction is $500,000 for tax years beginning in 2010 
and 2011.*

    * These limits were established by prior law and remain in effect.
          o A section 179 deduction is available for both new and used
            equipment purchases.
          o The cap where this benefit begins to phase out is $2,000,000.**

*Bonus Depreciation:*

    * For qualifying property purchased and placed in service between
      September 9, 2010 and
    * December 31, 2011, the original user/purchaser will be allowed
      /bonus depreciation/ equal
    * to 100% of the tax basis/cost. /note:/ Trade-ins and their book
      values may affect taxes.
    * In general, qualifying property includes MACRS property with a
      recovery period of 20 years
    * or less, computers, software, and certain leasehold improvements.
    * 50% bonus appreciation applies to assets placed in service from
      January 1, 2008 -
    * September 8, 2010 and from January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2012.
    * Bonus depreciation is not available on /*used*/ equipment.
      However, major repairs/reconditioning
    * of machines which are capitalized would qualify for the additional
      first year depreciation.
      *
      *

*The Committee strongly recommends you consult with your tax advisor* to 
see how these tax saving
opportunities from Section 179, bonus depreciation, and estate tax 
extensions may apply in your situation.
In the event that the depreciation rules give you tax relief and 
additional 'disposable' income, the QCWA
operating budget would benefit from your/tax-deductible/ contribution. 
The Estate Tax provisions are at
least temporarily extended, and should also be contemplated when 
arranging your bequests. Please
consider adding QCWA to your annual contributions,  and add to your list 
of bequests..........


From ron.k3pid at sbcglobal.net  Fri Dec 24 14:43:46 2010
From: ron.k3pid at sbcglobal.net (Ron.K3PID)
Date: Fri, 24 Dec 2010 13:43:46 -0600
Subject: [QCWA] Thanks & Merry Christmas
Message-ID: <0D77DA91787C40739DB701CB685A1F3C@cyclops>

Thanks to a great group of folks willing to help a fellow enthusiast whenever they can and Merry Christmas to all.

73 K3PID

This eMail has been scanned by McAfee? 
and found to be virus free!


From fred at wb4aej.com  Fri Dec 24 22:08:33 2010
From: fred at wb4aej.com (Fred Atkinson, WB4AEJ)
Date: Fri, 24 Dec 2010 20:08:33 -0700
Subject: [QCWA] Merry Christmas
Message-ID: <20101225030819.5C3178078948@mailman.qth.net>


	Merry Christmas to all amateur radio operators world wide.

	I hope the joy of the season is had by all.

	73,



					Fred, WB4AEJ 


From ve3jx at sympatico.ca  Sun Dec 26 22:45:36 2010
From: ve3jx at sympatico.ca (Dave - VE3JX)
Date: Sun, 26 Dec 2010 22:45:36 -0500
Subject: [QCWA] January WorldRadio magazine now online
Message-ID: <BLU0-SMTP93303C93D9A518305FBF683000@phx.gbl>

Greetings all,

The January 2011 issue of WorldRadio online magazine is live and posted free and 
available for downloading at: http://www.worldradiomagazine.com/

  This issue contains the QCWA column among many other things.

Enjoy!

Cheers,

Dave Hayes VE3JX
WRO QCWA Columnist


From valerwin at att.net  Mon Dec 27 00:04:10 2010
From: valerwin at att.net (Val Erwin)
Date: Sun, 26 Dec 2010 21:04:10 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [QCWA] January WorldRadio Magazine article
Message-ID: <29157.42698.qm@web180310.mail.gq1.yahoo.com>


























Howdy Dave.....
?
I trust that you and yours had a great Holiday.
?
Dave, you have done it again!.........Congratulations on the well written article in the January issue of WorldRadio Magazine entitled: "Thoughts On the QCWA, HF & Condo Living".
?
The article is?especially appropriate in that many of our Members for years have become "antenna spoiled". They purchased homes back in the 50-80's when outside antenna restrictions were relatively uncommon. Now,?as they decide to downsize? and move to a smaller home or perhaps even move to a condo, townhouse, or even an assisted living accommodation, they are suddenly shocked to learn that their ability to legally erect an outside antenna?threatens their very hobby!
?
Dave, as you pointed out, in such living environments, one must resort to a stealth-type antenna as an obvious first choice. I also am a firm believer in QSONET / CQ 100. Some?hams periodically have told me that "CQ 100 is not real ham radio because?RF is not being utilized for the transmission, etc"? Dave,?I have always agreed with that type comment?but qualified that statement with the following: "If you were living in a location that would not permit the erection of any type of antenna, would you rather quit ham radio or operate on CQ 100 and continue to interface with your ham peers?........The answer that I always get is "Yes". As I travel about the country attending hamfests on behalf of the QCWA, I also find that operation on QSONET / CQ 100 from my?hotel room to be a very relaxing way to end the day. One can find out more about this mode of operation by going to: www.qsonet.com
?
Dave, for clarification, after one accesses the WorldRadio Magazine at http://www.worldradiomagazine.com/?, it might be confusing for some of our Members on how to proceed to find your/other articles............The "secret" is to merely left-click on the front magazine cover and then one can either?scroll through that issue of WorldRadio?or save it to a file in your computer. Personally, I prefer to save all issues on my computer so I can read at my leisure.
?
Dave, again great article and hope to see you at the QCWA Convention in Rhode Island in 2011.
?
Best regards,
?
Val Erwin 
W5PUT

From ve3jx at sympatico.ca  Mon Dec 27 11:45:30 2010
From: ve3jx at sympatico.ca (Dave - VE3JX)
Date: Mon, 27 Dec 2010 11:45:30 -0500
Subject: [QCWA] January WorldRadio Magazine article
In-Reply-To: <29157.42698.qm@web180310.mail.gq1.yahoo.com>
References: <29157.42698.qm@web180310.mail.gq1.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <BLU0-SMTP595C97D07793260AE752E683000@phx.gbl>

Thank you very much Val.

I feel the same as you do re: CQ-100, etc.  That's why I included it in my article.  After all, while RF is the main component of our hobby, there are other things associated with it as well.  For example, for many it is CW they love as a mode.  They can continue to enjoy that aspect of the hobby in a simulated fashion.  It's not RF, true, but it is better than nothing at all, for sure.

Have a great day Val.

Cheers,

Dave VE3JX.

  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Val Erwin 
  To: Dave - VE3JX 
  Cc: QCWA Reflector 
  Sent: Monday, December 27, 2010 12:04 AM
  Subject: January WorldRadio Magazine article


                                Howdy Dave.....

                                I trust that you and yours had a great Holiday.

                                Dave, you have done it again!.........Congratulations on the well written article in the January issue of WorldRadio Magazine entitled: "Thoughts On the QCWA, HF & Condo Living".

                                The article is especially appropriate in that many of our Members for years have become "antenna spoiled". They purchased homes back in the 50-80's when outside antenna restrictions were relatively uncommon. Now, as they decide to downsize  and move to a smaller home or perhaps even move to a condo, townhouse, or even an assisted living accommodation, they are suddenly shocked to learn that their ability to legally erect an outside antenna threatens their very hobby!

                                Dave, as you pointed out, in such living environments, one must resort to a stealth-type antenna as an obvious first choice. I also am a firm believer in QSONET / CQ 100. Some hams periodically have told me that "CQ 100 is not real ham radio because RF is not being utilized for the transmission, etc"  Dave, I have always agreed with that type comment but qualified that statement with the following: "If you were living in a location that would not permit the erection of any type of antenna, would you rather quit ham radio or operate on CQ 100 and continue to interface with your ham peers?........The answer that I always get is "Yes". As I travel about the country attending hamfests on behalf of the QCWA, I also find that operation on QSONET / CQ 100 from my hotel room to be a very relaxing way to end the day. One can find out more about this mode of operation by going to: www.qsonet.com

                                Dave, for clarification, after one accesses the WorldRadio Magazine at http://www.worldradiomagazine.com/ , it might be confusing for some of our Members on how to proceed to find your/other articles............The "secret" is to merely left-click on the front magazine cover and then one can either scroll through that issue of WorldRadio or save it to a file in your computer. Personally, I prefer to save all issues on my computer so I can read at my leisure.

                                Dave, again great article and hope to see you at the QCWA Convention in Rhode Island in 2011.

                                Best regards,

                                Val Erwin 
                                W5PUT 
                               
                         
                   
             
       

From wa9jmo at wi.net  Mon Dec 27 20:22:39 2010
From: wa9jmo at wi.net (Larry McCalvy)
Date: Mon, 27 Dec 2010 19:22:39 -0600
Subject: [QCWA] QCWA Winter Journal
References: <BLU0-SMTP93303C93D9A518305FBF683000@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <77A3DCB2695846A2A6236944863E5C88@McCalvyToy>

Good Evening All,

If anyone is interested, your Journal, it is in the mail. I received my QCWA 
Winter Journal in today's mail.

And I would like to wish each of you and your families a most Happy and 
Healthy New Year.

73,

Larry McCalvy, WA9JMO 


From ve3jx at sympatico.ca  Wed Dec 29 11:33:36 2010
From: ve3jx at sympatico.ca (Dave - VE3JX)
Date: Wed, 29 Dec 2010 11:33:36 -0500
Subject: [QCWA] Time is Running Out!
Message-ID: <BLU0-SMTP82FC4F53029E6A5ACC4B7883020@phx.gbl>

Greetings all,

Time is running out for the "old" Life Membership fees.  You can see the clock
tick down to the deadline on QCWA's website.

As of January 1st, 2011, the formula for Life Memberships increases from 15x the
annual rate, to 20x the yearly fee.

For US (&  Canada), the Life Membership with all publications is going to go
from $375 to $500.

For International members (including Canada), the Life Membership wthout
publications will rise from $150 to $200.

So, if you're thinking of a Life Membership, NOW (i.e. before New Year's Day) is
the time to step up to the plate!

Call Chuck at 508-405-1930 and he can take your credit card information.  If you
can't get him, try mailing a money order and be sure to have the envelope
postmarked before the end of the year.  Your local post office will usually
oblige you in this.

For those QCWA members who also belong to the Old Old Timers Club (OOTC), all
their rates are going up as of Jan 1st.  For example, their Life Membership rate
of $175 will increase to $250, and non-US amateurs will start to pay more.

Just look at the above current rates for QCWA & OOTC as a "BOXING WEEK SALE".
When the week is over, the "sale" prices are GONE!!!

Cheers,

Dave Hayes VE3JX


From RonF404 at aol.com  Wed Dec 29 13:26:34 2010
From: RonF404 at aol.com (RonF404 at aol.com)
Date: Wed, 29 Dec 2010 13:26:34 EST
Subject: [QCWA] Life Membership
Message-ID: <5db6.1c952f95.3a4cd75a@aol.com>

VE3JX writes:

For those QCWA members who also belong to the Old Old  Timers Club (OOTC), 
all
their rates are going up as of Jan 1st.  For  example, their Life 
Membership rate
of $175 will increase to $250, and non-US  amateurs will start to pay more.


I am a Life Member of QCWA but I'm  not eligible for OOTC membership until 
2012!  Sometimes you just can't  win...
 
Ron Fish, KX1W
QCWA #29983
 
Join the QCWA group on Linked In.



From groach at storm.ca  Wed Dec 29 13:50:51 2010
From: groach at storm.ca (George/Frances)
Date: Wed, 29 Dec 2010 13:50:51 -0500
Subject: [QCWA] January WorldRadio Magazine article
In-Reply-To: <BLU0-SMTP595C97D07793260AE752E683000@phx.gbl>
References: <29157.42698.qm@web180310.mail.gq1.yahoo.com>
	<BLU0-SMTP595C97D07793260AE752E683000@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <28fd2fc1cc7a7cee6b54262155330b8d.squirrel@home.storm.ca>

Hi Dave....... I enjoyed your article. QCWA has been active
on QsoNet/CQ-100 for about two years now, for the reasons you
and Val discuss in your e-mail. The Chapter relations committee
approved the addition of CQ-100 to the QCWA Qso Parties two
years ago and several certificates have been issued to
participants. The Fred Hammond Chapter in Toronto (CH73)had
been holding weekly meetings on QsoNet for a year and this
has developed into a weekly QCWA net on QsoNet Frequency
14.347 (same frequency as the HF ssb net)at 11am EST on
Fridays. My logs for the last three weeks show representation
from 11 Chapters,several members at large, and  7 foreign
countries.
QsoNet supports CW and digital modes, and I have weekly
contacts on cw. While I am still very active on HF (64 yrs)
I have great phone and cw chats with amateurs all over the
world-many who do not have antennae or rigs.
Thanks for taking the time to develop the article in WorldRadio.
I hope it brings our members to try this method of contacting
each other and further enjoying amateur radio.

George Roach  VE3BNO
QCWA Events Manager






> Thank you very much Val.
>
> I feel the same as you do re: CQ-100, etc.  That's why I included it in my
> article.  After all, while RF is the main component of our hobby, there
> are other things associated with it as well.  For example, for many it is
> CW they love as a mode.  They can continue to enjoy that aspect of the
> hobby in a simulated fashion.  It's not RF, true, but it is better than
> nothing at all, for sure.
>
> Have a great day Val.
>
> Cheers,
>
> Dave VE3JX.
>
>   ----- Original Message -----
>   From: Val Erwin
>   To: Dave - VE3JX
>   Cc: QCWA Reflector
>   Sent: Monday, December 27, 2010 12:04 AM
>   Subject: January WorldRadio Magazine article
>
>
>                                 Howdy Dave.....
>
>                                 I trust that you and yours had a great
> Holiday.
>
>                                 Dave, you have done it
> again!.........Congratulations on the well
> written article in the January issue of
> WorldRadio Magazine entitled: "Thoughts On
> the QCWA, HF & Condo Living".
>
>                                 The article is especially appropriate in
> that many of our Members for years have
> become "antenna spoiled". They purchased
> homes back in the 50-80's when outside
> antenna restrictions were relatively
> uncommon. Now, as they decide to downsize
> and move to a smaller home or perhaps even
> move to a condo, townhouse, or even an
> assisted living accommodation, they are
> suddenly shocked to learn that their
> ability to legally erect an outside
> antenna threatens their very hobby!
>
>                                 Dave, as you pointed out, in such living
> environments, one must resort to a
> stealth-type antenna as an obvious first
> choice. I also am a firm believer in
> QSONET / CQ 100. Some hams periodically
> have told me that "CQ 100 is not real ham
> radio because RF is not being utilized for
> the transmission, etc"  Dave, I have
> always agreed with that type comment but
> qualified that statement with the
> following: "If you were living in a
> location that would not permit the
> erection of any type of antenna, would you
> rather quit ham radio or operate on CQ 100
> and continue to interface with your ham
> peers?........The answer that I always get
> is "Yes". As I travel about the country
> attending hamfests on behalf of the QCWA,
> I also find that operation on QSONET / CQ
> 100 from my hotel room to be a very
> relaxing way to end the day. One can find
> out more about this mode of operation by
> going to: www.qsonet.com
>
>                                 Dave, for clarification, after one
> accesses the WorldRadio Magazine at
> http://www.worldradiomagazine.com/ , it
> might be confusing for some of our Members
> on how to proceed to find your/other
> articles............The "secret" is to
> merely left-click on the front magazine
> cover and then one can either scroll
> through that issue of WorldRadio or save
> it to a file in your computer. Personally,
> I prefer to save all issues on my computer
> so I can read at my leisure.
>
>                                 Dave, again great article and hope to see
> you at the QCWA Convention in Rhode Island
> in 2011.
>
>                                 Best regards,
>
>                                 Val Erwin
>                                 W5PUT
>
>
>
>
>
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From schrick at copper.net  Fri Dec 31 11:04:53 2010
From: schrick at copper.net (Gerd)
Date: Fri, 31 Dec 2010 11:04:53 -0500
Subject: [QCWA] Hamvention Banquet
Message-ID: <4D1DFF25.1090807@copper.net>

/Announcement for the Hamvention QCWA Banquet/

*Hamvention 2011*

QCWA Banquet Fri 20 May 7:30 PM

Holiday Inn, Dayton Airport ... Your Hamvention HQ
NW corner of N. Main St. and I-70. (Engelwood)

Presentation: "My Life as an Artist"
by Richard Black

Register with Jerry Ragland, WA8BOB
409 Park Av. Franklin, OH, 45005-3550
Tel (937) 746-5857
Include check for $25 per person.

Happy New Year! (cu in Dayton in May!)
 From Chapter 9 (SW-Ohio)

-- 
Gerd&  Traudl Schrick
4741 Harlou Dr
Dayton Ohio
45432-1618
USA
Schrick at copper.net
WB8IFM


From jangus at suddenlink.net  Fri Dec 31 15:15:03 2010
From: jangus at suddenlink.net (Jeffrey Angus)
Date: Fri, 31 Dec 2010 14:15:03 -0600
Subject: [QCWA] [GreenKeys] Straight Key Night
Message-ID: <4D1E39C7.90201@suddenlink.net>

Y'all do remember how to send code without a computer right?

Good luck and happy hunting.

Jeff-1.0
wa6fwi


