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June 2000 <---Home---| |---Next---> Vol.10 no.6 |
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Happy Summer to all! May it include lots of good weather, perfect vacations, bountiful gardens, and ham projects completed. Talked with Denny, WT8Y, over the weekend. He was enjoying the good weather, but was glad he has learned to carry extra blankets in his camper because the temperature dropped to the low 40's after Saturday's 83. He is visiting local participants in the HF Knucklehead group. Hope you all had a good time. The Rocky Mountain repeater was used to pass traffic on Friday, May 12 and Saturday May 13. KA1OOW called in after surviving 5 foot waves in the BIg Black Rapids and was waiting at the head of Big Rapids with 7 other boats. A 67 year old man, who has done the St. John 9 times, offered to lead them through. Ken wanted his wife to watch them come down through the rapids and said they would be the third canoe. It should take about 7 minutes. Time went by, and after about 20 minutes I heard a somewhat strained and hurried transmission from KA1OOW saying that the kayak had capsized but they had retrieved the paddler. I can visualize Ken hauling his radio out of its dry quarters and making that transmission in rough water. Must have been tricky! Later I found out they had been able to catch the capsized boat, too. |
Congratulations
to N8VJM on his UMFK graduation. With very short notice, we organized a
farewell supper on June 9th for him at Pierette's to wish him well
as he leaves Fort Kent. He has packed up and gone, plans somewhat uncertain
at this time. We will miss him and say thanks to him again
for his many contributions to the club during field days, Can-AM races,
and on the Rocky Mountain Repeater, as well as many projects helping other
hams. Good Luck, Miles.
73,
Address comments, questions, or suggestions
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Next Meeting: Monday, July 10, 6:00 PM Flagg Residence: Contact N1UYA for Directions |
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