[QCWA] QCWA and OOTC

[Bob Roske]

No, OOTC is not a spin off, it was also founded in 1947.  Since we were 
founded in December, they probably predate QCWA.

OOTC has a requirement to be involved in wireless communications 40 years 
ago.  They couldn't have a 'licensed 40 years ago' requirement in 1947 
because in 1907 there was no licensing authority.

See www.ootc.us for more info if you're interested.

The QCWA Board of Directors responded to this idea about 7 years ago and 
there wasn't much interest in pursuing the idea from either group at that 
time.

Some Hams are members of both groups.

Call sign and address changes would make merging the 2 databases a 
nightmare.

73,
Bob Roske, N0UF
OOTC # 4081
QCWA # 26454
QCWA President 2008-'12
QCWA Webmaster 2002-'13
QCWA Database Administrator 2012-'13
 ________________________________
> From: Don Tucker <w7wll at arrl.net>
> To: qcwa at mailman.qth.net
> Sent: Mon, January 7, 2013 1:15:38 PM
> Subject: [QCWA] QCWA and OOTC
>
> I see an ad in the QCWA Journal (Winter 2012) for an Old Old Timers Club? 
> I
> am not familiar with it. Are they a QCWA spinoff? I see their criteria is 
> 40
> years in wireless communications, period. While different than the amateur
> radio requirement of QCWA, it seems the two have a common goal. Why not
> discuss a merge and become one strong organization?
>
> While this may not serve the purists, it would seem a broadening of the
> member base would be in the interests of all.  I know several hams who may
> only have been licensed a short few years, but have been involved in
> wireless communications for more than 40 years, sharp hams and sharp
> technically in wireless communications.
>
> Just a thought as I read all the discussions about how to bolster 
> membership
> (not just QCWA but a lot of similar organizations today).
>
> Don W7WLL
> Lic 1954