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[CQ-Contest] Re: Memories of W4AN

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Subject: [CQ-Contest] Re: Memories of W4AN
From: Tad Danley <tdanley@sbcglobal.net>
Reply-to: tdanley@sbcglobal.net
Date: Wed, 07 Apr 2004 06:24:03 -0500
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Although I was never a big gun, and haven't done much contesting lately, Bill was a good guy to me, too. Back in the early-mid 1990s when I was living in Atlanta I had the incredible good fortune to come in contact with Bill as I was getting started in contesting. He was very helpful to me as I set about to build a *very* modest station (single radio, 100 watts, single wire 25' off the ground) and try computer logging for the first time.

Bill gave me great help with the computer setup for NA and cw keying interface for my IC-765, but the best operating advice he ever gave me was simple and direct -- "stay in the chair!" Bill inspired me to set a personal goal for my second CQWW ... not an easy contest for a relatively new contest operator with a low power station in Georgia ... and I did. I achieved that goal, it was incredibly rewarding and I was hooked forever on contesting. Bill was there to help me several times after that, whether on the local 2 meter repeater or via e-mail, but I'll never forget that first conversation!

I've been blessed with several great mentors and coaches in ham radio in general and contesting in particular. Thank you K4EA, K4RF, W4WA, K5AND and W4AN.

RIP Bill,

--
Tad Danley, K3TD


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