[SOC] Old 80 Meter CW Rag Chwe Net and SOC

[Bob Patten]

David Ring wrote:
> 
> Because W9TO had never been invited to FOC, Marvin W4ZMQ came up with
> SOC - the Second Class CW operators club - which still exists today.
> Marvin used to sign his social security number after he sent "Both
> SOC" - like the FOC boys do!
> 
We're in with even more company.  The Czech Republic has had a Second 
Class Operator's Club for several years.  Jan, OK1NR is the president of 
their club.  When he heard of our US based club, he made me an honorary 
memory of the Czech SOC, Number 19, and sent me a handsome homemade 
wooden plaque with "SOC" on the front.  The back is signed by Jan and 
includes my call and #19 membership number.  I've had it for a while, 
but now that I'm reminded, I'll put a scan of the plaque on my website 
probably tomorrow.  If anyone wants the file, I can send it as an e-mail 
attachment.

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73,     Bob Patten, N4BP                Plantation, FL

E-Mail :   n4bp at arrl.net                Website: http://www.qsl.net/n4bp
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