[South Florida DX Association] K4LQ, N4TO, W4IR, W4AI

[Bill Marx]

More Info on some old friends.
-Bill W2CQ

 Sunday afternoon update on the above:
> 
> 
> Fred, K4LQ called a few minutes ago.  He was in
> the Satellite Beach area trying to locate a generator.
> 
> He relates that all phones and power is down within
> approx 70 miles of Sebring.  Of course, those who have wells
> also are without a water source.
> 
> Fred says that there are NO electrical generators anywhere!!!
> Not surprising with the large swath that Charley took and
> the resultant damage to the power distribution system.
> 
> Unfortunately, I do not have a generator myself
> nor do I know of anyone that I am a close enough friend to 
> borrow one for Fred's use.
> 
> Note: could have used one myself Friday night as we lost
> power from 10 PM to 10 AM on Saturday.
> 
> Fred checked up on W4AI and John had several trees
> that fell across the lane to his place and which, unfortunately,
> took the input power lines with them.  But, he did survive
> the blow ok.
> 
> Joe lost several trees (and his antennas) but does have
> a small generator that he is using to power his refrigerator, etc.
> Vic also has a generator and has visitor(s) from his motorcycle
> club that lived in a mobile home and moved in with Vic for
> safety reasons.  As mentioned before, Vic also lost a 
> bunch of trees; 80 meter four square; an element or two
> from various yagis, etc.  Fred said a small tree blew down
> on Vic's garage but no real damage.
> 
> Fred's multi band quad has a few wires broken; his 80M vertical
> is in a "S" shape; 6 meter beam wrecked when a tree fell on
> it; 40M beam is seemingly OK.  No towers lost at Vic's or
> Fred's place.
> 
> Fred said he will lose his frozen food as, obviously, power
> will not be restored for several days from latest reports. Plus,
> he will have to haul water for household use.
> 
> I tried calling Terry/Karen (N4TB/W4JA) but their phone
> is also not working so have no idea how they fared.
> 
> Fred did say that as soon as the phones were back in service,
> he would give me a call with updates.  Otherwise, no
> real way to contact any of these guys except driving down
> there.  That is a 150 mile one way trip for me so I will QRX
> for Fred's call.
> 
> GL to all from "Lucky Dale."
> 
> 73/Dale/W4QM