[TMRA] SP9/KV8P or TBD: June 6th (eve Eastern)

[Robert Hall]

Correction.  Monday June 6th.  :)

On Mon, May 23, 2016 at 11:34 PM, Robert Hall <rhall987 at robhall.org> wrote:

> Clarification on my Poland operating for those interested in a sched/card.
>
>
> Apparently the Krakow club station is rather low key operating in the
> historic district of downtown Krakow, so antennas and power are limited
> there.  They only have a trapped dipole up currently.  I am looking forward
> to making some new international ham friendships there, however.  :)
>
> Therefore, I plan to operate on *Monday, June 5th* in the late morning
> there (*likely between 4-6pm here in Ohio*) in order to maximize
> propagation to the states *from the contest station/home of Andy SP9KR*
> there about 50 min drive west of Krakow.   (Andy lives only about 20min
> drive from my inlaws, so that makes things easy...)
>
> We will likely be on 20m and/or 17m using a 4 el steppir and amp.  I'll
> likely share the freq via email as we get ready that day. It's not exactly
> a needed entity by any stretch (haha), but a schedule makes it interesting
> for some if propagation will allow for it.  NOTE:  Unfortunately, the time
> of day really won't support the other bands well that day.
>
> *Please let me know if you'd like me to include you on any update emails
> going forward.*  :)
>
> 73 de Rob KV8P
>
> ---------- Forwarded message ----------
> From: Robert Hall <rhall987 at robhall.org>
> Date: Mon, May 23, 2016 at 6:58 PM
> Subject: SP9/KV8P or TBD: June 6th (eve Eastern)
> To: tmra at mailman.qth.net
>
>
> TMRA,
>
> It looks like I'm being invited to come operate the club station in Krakow
> Poland during my family's stay there over the next couple weeks.  I'm
> honored and excited about that.  :)  I'll forward an operating  schedule
> (likely during the evening here in Ohio, on Tuesday, June 6th) when I get
> it, if anyone wants a card from their club station.  I'll attempt to hand
> carry if they are willing.  :)
>
> I'll also be sure to coordinate via internet with someone here back home
> to announce frequencies (likely on 147.27), as well, during my operating
> time. (For changes and specifics).
>
> More to follow.
>
> Rob KV8P
>
> ---------- Forwarded message ----------
> From: "Andrzej - SP9KR" <sp9kr at wp.pl>
> Date: May 23, 2016 6:23 PM
> Subject: Odp: Hello - DE KV8P (from March 5th ARRL DX Contest)
> To: "Robert Hall" <rhall987 at robhall.org>
> Cc:
>
> > Hi There Rob
> >
> > I would be happy to have you operate out at my house.
> >
> > I am writing this letter from Canada now. My wife and I are coming back
> to our home near Krakow June 1.
> >
> > I've also visited my good friend Rick NE8Z in near Ann Arbor in Michigan
> and together with our wifes attended recent Hamvention in Dayton, OH.
> >
> > Left Michigan day before yesterday and we are now in Toronto but
> tomorrow we are driving back to my son who lives in Pembroke, Ontario, near
> Ottawa.
> >
> > I am open to any suggestion you may have to come down and operate my
> station. Station is vell equipped with 4 el steppir.
> >
> > Please give me a phone call to my cell phone in Poland. Number is:
> xxxxxxx
> >
> > Send more information how I can reach you in Poland.
> >
> > I would like to take you to the club station in Krakow. Club is open
> every week Tuesdays.
> >
> > So, looking forward to hear more from you and we make an chedule do see
> each other in Krakow.
> >
> > My home is 35 KM west of Krakow. Takes about 50 min drive from down town
> Krakow.
> >
> >
> >
> > 73 de Andy SP9KR (ex VA3PL)
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > Dnia Poniedziałek, 23 Maja 2016 06:39 Robert Hall <rhall987 at robhall.org>
> napisał(a)
> >>
> >> Hi Andy,
> >>
> >> I spoke with you during the recent ARRL International DX contest on 20
> meter SSB back on March 5th.  That, in itself is fairly un-important.  haha
>  :)
> >>
> >> I'm going to be in the Krakow Poland area visiting my wife's family for
> 2 weeks (village of Kobylany) and wondered if any of the Polish stations
> that I've recently spoken with (yourself came to mind being so close) would
> entertain a guest operator and a few spectators some late morning or early
> afternoon while I am there?  My wife's family has always been curious about
> what Amateur Radio is all about.
> >>
> >> Don't feel obligated, but I also know that some of our newer radio club
> members in the Toledo, Ohio area would absolutely love the chance to work a
> schedule with Poland if you could spare a couple hours at some point during
> my stay there?
> >>
> >> My wife Ania, daughter Kora (3y/o) and I will be there visiting her
> family from Thursday, June 2nd through Thursday June 9th.  We have a
> wedding to attend on Saturday the 4th (her sister's wedding), but are very
> open schedule otherwise.  The best available days for me would be Monday
> the 6th or Tuesday, June 7th, considering wedding stuff earlier, for me.
> >>
> >> Thanks so much for the consideration!  I love the pictures that you
> have online of your station and the antenna array!
> >>
> >> de Rob KV8P
> >> Holland, Ohio (USA)
> >>
> >>
> >
> >
> >
> > 73 de Andrzej SP9KR
> >
> >
>
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