[SEDXC] Fw: 9K2USA

[Nancy Draheim]

This was sent to me via the National Capitol DX Assoc. and I thought it
would be of interest to our group also.

73, Nancy NK4U

----- Original Message -----
From: "MacLeo" <leob@erols.com>
To: "NCDXA" <NCDXA@ncdxa.org>
Sent: Sunday, September 16, 2001 9:16 AM
Subject: 9K2USA


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> Thought this was worth passing on to the whole group.
> 73 - Leo - W3LEO & MM0LEO
> =================================================
>
> Re: 9K2USA
> Dt: Sept 16th, 2001
>
> Effective Sept 15th 2001, the Kuwait Amateur Radio Society (KARS), in
> conjunction with the Kuwait Ministry of Communications, has authorized
> the use of the callsign 9K2USA.  All Radio Amateurs of Kuwait will be
> using this single callsign.  NINE KILO TWO UNITED STATES of AMERICA will
> be heard on all bands, all modes being used by all Kuwait Amateurs
> simultaneously.
>
> As a small token of the sympathy and support for the people of the
> United States from the citizens of Kuwait, and as an expression of deep
> condolence, the callsign will be used until the end of September.
>
> For the past few days many people have asked me to comment on the
> feeling and mood in Kuwait.  People ask after my safety, and express
> concern for me being here in the Middle East.
> It is hard for me to describe the genuine outpouring of concern,
> sympathy and support that is shown to me; not only by Kuwaitis, but
> people of all Asian nationalities.  People stop me in the street and ask
> "Are you an American?  I just wanted to tell you how sorry I am ..".  At
> the gas station yesterday, I had to argue with the cashier to take my
> money (after he heard my accent) --  Now that would be nice if it
> happened at home.  Kuwaiti friends and colleagues in the Kuwait Army
> call me twice a day (and visit me once a day) to check that my wife and
> I are safe, and that we have all the comforts we need.  In a rather
> unnerving event two days ago, a car pulled me over on the freeway.  The
> driver (a Kuwaiti who spoke impeccable English) came over to my car and
> asked "Are you American?  I just wanted to express my horror .."
>
> Am I safe?  You bet.  The Kuwaitis will make sure of it.  Having a
> couple of aircraft carriers, and squadrons of fighter jets, and many
> thousands of US troops close by helps too!
>
> The Kuwait Amateur Radio Society (KARS) will be doing the QSL chores.
> They will put together a common database, and all QSLs will be via
> 9K2RA.  The e-mail address for KARS is 9K2RA@KARS.ORG.  May I suggest
> that an e-mail to them expressing your personal feeling (good or bad)
> may be appropriate.
>
> 9K2USA is not 'my' callsign.  This callsign is for all people of the
> United States of America, and those of all nationalities who have been
> affected (directly or indirectly) by the tragic events of this past
> Tuesday.  I will not be posting my 9K2USA QSOs on-line as I do with my
> other 'personal' callsigns.
>
> The actual QSL card to be used for 9K2USA will be chosen by the Kuwait
> Amateur Radio Society.  However, I will post my personal 9K2USA card on
> my website within the next 24 hours.  This is a blank QSL card, and can
> be copied from www.k4cy.com (just click on the 9K2USA link).  While the
> artwork and/or text is not original, I believe it appropriately reflects
> the situation.
>
> My personal condolences and best wishes to all,
> Salaam Aleikum,
> Bob, K4CY/9K2ZZ
>