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[VHFcontesting] Re: [DCMicrowave] Microwave_Activity_Days

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Subject: [VHFcontesting] Re: [DCMicrowave] Microwave_Activity_Days
From: W3HMS@aol.com (W3HMS@aol.com)
Date: Thu Jun 19 16:44:28 2003
Hi Bill.....a great formula...please add to your Web site...es now to work!

73, John W3HMS
29 Oct 02

In a message dated 10/29/2002 8:00:10 AM Eastern Standard Time, w3iy@fcc.net 
writes:


> Just a few more thoughts about activity.  I know we all have 
> opinions about this subject, but we each need to choose a 
> method, and try to execute.  Here's my thoughts, after hearing
> K1TEOs great talk.
> 
> 1.  Try to infiltrate local HF/repeater clubs, and demonstrate
>      the activities we do, and the fun we have.
> 2.  Try to make some QSOs on repeaters, and share your
>      experiences on microwaving with interested parties.
> 3.  Try especially hard to convince some 706/FT-100 guys
>      to put up some horizontal antennas.
> 4.  Mazke sure that you have some sort of local 2m/432
>     SSB net in mind, so you can tell new-comers where
>      to find some weekly activity.
> 5..  If you have no local nets, consider starting one.
> 6.  Learn more about in-range nets on 2/222/432 SSB nets,
>      and try to drop in once-in-a-while to say hello.
> 7.  Try to organize a few demos at local hamfests.
> 8.  Consider hosting a get-together to help others with
>      projects, white box conversions, etc.
> 9.  Donate/loan out some spare antennas/equipment.
> 10. Make sure you keep in touch with each other, and
>      keep track of local operations.
> 11. Consider hooking up with your local boy scout
>       chapter, and offer some help.  They have existing
>       merit-badge programs, and you could help out.
> 12. Share you ideas/shortcuts, parts sources, contacts
>       with others.
> 13. Try to keep your stuff working, and test it often.
> 14. Consider adding a band...it may give you a rebirth
>       of satisfaction, and new sense of accomplishment.
> 15. Consider roving for a change of scenery.
> 16. Use the internet more to share thoughts/experiences.
> 17. Always think POSITIVE.
> 18. Keep trying items 1-17.
> 
> Back to work...73,
> Bill W3IY
> 
> 
> 
> _______________________________________________



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