[RSM] "Cary" in the contests

[Jack Parker]

Hello, Art:

I was not able to get on for the NAQP CW but did manage 20 Qs in the SSB 
version and used "Cary" in the exchange. Yes, I did have a few repeats 
but that may have been the result of running 50 watts to a 
ground-mounted mobile antenna as much as any other factor. I hope to 
have our RTTY set-up completed soon and wil use "Cary" in the four 
remaining NAQP events for 2026. Activity may be limited but I'll be on 
as much as possible.

I failed to advise Claude, VE2FK, of the change for his pre-fill list 
but will do so for future NAQPs.

On 1/20/2026 11:40 AM, Art Boyars wrote:
> Thank you, those op's who have helped memorialize VE4EA(SK) in NAQP.  I
> don't know if you plan to continue, but I will use "Cary" for eleven
> months, which conforms with one of our mourning practices (explanation
> available on request).  After that, I'll have to re-train them for "Art".
>
> In the NAQPs I got asked for a lot of repeats, especially on SSB.
> Apparently, "Cary" is as hard to convey on 'phone as is "Art".  Also, I
> noticed many times that the other guy hesitated for a moment while he fixed
> "Art" from an out-of-date pre-fill file.  Well, I warned them. :>)
>
> On SSB I explained the change to a few friends.  Of course,many of the
> regulars already knew.
>
> Quoting from my report on 3830scores.com:
>
> One Ontario op [VE3KTB], hearing the name "Cary", remarked on the sadness
> of Cary's passing.
>
>
> Sad, yes, but hearing that from Pierre made me feel that it was worth the
> effort.
>
> Now, to see if I can muster the energy, enthusiasm, and family patience to
> have fun in CQ160 CW this weekend.  (I haven't told my wife yet.)
>
> 73, Art K3KU/VE4VTR
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-- 
73,

Jack, VA4JP/K0JP