[QCWA] QCWA and OOTC

[Don Tucker]

Tnx Bob, and tnx to the few online and many offline inputs I received, some 
obviously having some very deep understanding of both organizations, some 
also very passionate, pro and con.

It is patently clear that a few feel that one or the other organizations may 
be 'polluted' (my term) if merged. While I recognize that the QCWA was 
formed by six amateurs back in '47, so the OOTC was (as I read it) also 
formed by amateurs. I guess I saw 'Quarter Century Wireless Association' as 
a name a little more broad in scope, like that of the OOTC, which is why I 
raised the issue. Didn't see the words 'amateur radio only' embedded in the 
name.

In any case, I wish more of the 6000 members would express their views on 
topics (any) within the scope of the QCWA, it seems that only a few, very 
few, do. Kinda reminds me of how we deal with issues nationally. Surely more 
input would help the Officers and Directors in carrying out their duties.

In any case, I respect those concerns and opinions voiced and will not take 
this issue further.

Thanks to the Directors and Officers of QCWA for giving me a place to raise 
questions, pass information and voice concerns. It is more than many other 
organizations do.

Carry on!

Don W7WLL
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Bob Roske" <broske at hutchtel.net>
To: <qcwa at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Tuesday, January 08, 2013 7:00 AM
Subject: Re: [QCWA] QCWA and OOTC


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

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