[QCWA] history question

[Carole]

With the advent of more women in ham radio, please let's not forget the use of the term, "ELMIRA" as well.
73 to all,
Carole Perry WB2MGP 

-----Original Message-----
>From: Lew M <n2rq at optonline.net>
>Sent: Nov 6, 2015 8:41 PM
>To: qcwa at mailman.qth.net
>Subject: [QCWA] history question
>
>What is the origin of the term "Elmer" for a mentor in amateur radio?
>
>Thanks
>
>73, Lew
>n2rq at arrl.net
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