[CQ-Contest] K4OJ and the FQP

[Ellen White, W1YL]

As I wrie this:



K4OJ Memorial FQP Counter
38 DAYS, 17 HOURS




Check the FL QSO Party link on the web site to keep track.  73.


W1YL/4 "ln




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----- Original Message -----
From: "Thomas Smith" <kk4ta at adelphia.net>
To: <cq-contest at contesting.com>
Sent: Tuesday, March 16, 2004 5:37 PM
Subject: [CQ-Contest] K4OJ and the FQP


> Jim White, K4OJ, did a great job of promoting the Florida QSO Party.  The
> way he would sneak in references to the FQP in other threads, use humor,
and
> pound the date home relentlessly to the point of irritating some folks,
was
> something I looked forward to this time of year.  No one has jumped in to
> promote the party because apparently no one feels up to the task.  It is
as
> if there is a great reluctance to promote the FQP out of respect to Jim.
>
> Well, he would want this party to be promoted at this time.  It is up to
> those who loved and respected him to take it over.  Individually we may
not
> do as well, but collectively we can approach it.  So, to break the ice, in
> case anyone has forgotten, there are only 38 days left until the Florida
QSO
> Party, April 24 and 25, 2004.
>
> Spread the word.
>
> Tom, KK4TA
> Proud member of the FCG
> Sponsor of the Florida QSO Party
>
> OJ
>
>
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