[SEDXC] Uncovered some SEDXC History Yesterday

[John Harden]

I was first licensed in June of 1959 as KN4JAG here in Atlanta. In July 
of 1959 I upgraded to a General class license by taking the test at the 
old Atlanta National Building on Whitehall St., SW. It was intimidating 
for a 15 year old to go down there where the 13 WPM code test was given 
with a tape machine and the theory was on vacuum tubes.

I first worked John (K4BAI) about that time as he had a big signal on 40 
meters on 40 meters AM. He ran a pair of 100 TH's I believe it was. That 
same year I met K4TEA on 10 meters AM in December. Naturally I began 
working DX immediately and was forever hooked.

By the fall of 1960 I was running a Viking Valiant and using a Hornet 
tribander and on my way to the DXCC award. The calls I remember most 
(DXers) were:

K4TEA, K4TKM, K4BAI, W4MCM (SK and later W4HR), W4TO (Buck Joyner, SK, 
and the biggest signal in Atlanta), K4RPK (SK), W4SSU (SK),
W4DXI (SK), W4BYU (SK), W4BFR (SK), W4SKO (SK), W4JII (SK), W4HYW (SK), 
W4EJN (SK), W4BBR (SK), K4TJL (SK), W4KR (SK), K4BVD (now W6OAT), K4TWK 
(SK, and later K4KG), W4YWX (Now N4PN), & K4FPZ.

73,

John W4NU



     On 2/19/2012 11:38 AM, Michael Almeter wrote:
> Hello Folks, 
>      I was lucky enough to uncover a piece of SEDXC history yesterday while helping out a non ham buddy of mine. I have an friend who owns the former home of Bill Harp, K4LFC. In helping clean out the house yesterday in preparation for some new renters coming in, they asked me to take a look at some of the amateur radio things Bill left behind. 
>     What I found was of interest to me - old log books, tons of QSLs, and other assorted ham information. Some interesting stuff to look over. This is what really got me - I have the original club roster and bank balance book of the SEDXC from 1958-1969. 
>       In 1958, dues were $2, and at the end of the year, the club had $74.04 in the bank. I recognize a few calls out of this book, most are SK's, but one in particular sticks out - John, K4BAI. John has been paying dues to the SEDXC since 1960. WOW! Way to go John!
>       I have not found any more things from the SEDXC, but if I find any, I'll be sure to let you all know. 
>      
> 73,
> Mike
> W4MJA
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