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Photos from the K4NV tower work day now in the Photo Album Section |
6/30/2008
New Photos added to the Web Site in the Photo Album Section: BOD/SH Meeting, Greensboro Hamfest and Rinehart's See these tabs for all the action |
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New Web links have been add to the Country Uncle Web Links page |
7's Everywhere
Seems 7's are breaking out all over the place. Icom 7700 and 7800's that is - with new units being put on the air almost weekly. As always some sound real good and SOME well... Loud and Clear but with just a little hummmm... |
The Web Master has been a little lax in his duties but will get caught up over the next few weeks.
New Photos in the Photo Album - See Jack's Tower Erection
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2007 WWSA DX Results
N4DA takes 6th place World Wide in the Worked all South America CW Contest. See Contest Page for more details
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New CONTEST and the First Winner Announced
Please check out the winner of a new contest - Shack Of The Month - it was a tough call but we think you will agree that this the winner hands down. I think the 911 Sign says about all you need to know. Results in the Contest Section.
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Country Uncle Mobile Works Christmas Island
KE4PK/5 worked the Christmas Island Station VK9XHZ on July 20th 2008 at 1220 Zulu - from his Motor home mobile - we are unaware of any other station working the Christmas Island station MOBILE. Congratulations to Tony, another fine Country Uncle Operator. |
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A SHOCKING Reality
Well as the old saying goes - fool me once shame on me wool me twice shame on... Well at least two Country Uncles have decide to lean a lesson from Van's (KW4CC) recent bout with an act of God - Lightning. The Country Uncle Chaplin was hit a few weeks ago by lightning at his home station doing extensive damage to his equipment.
Now one could write and entire story on the relationship between an act of God (a Lightning Strike at Van's house) befalling the Country Uncle Chaplin - but that is a story for another day. Still one does have to question just how close the Chaplin is to...?
However, the good news is that Van decided that surge protection may be in order and he and Joe (W4JSM) have each "Invested" in some additional station protection in the form of an APC UPS. This revelation came to the two of them after the last Country Uncle Board of Directors meeting at which time "The Lord" Milton N4DA suggested possibly some additional protection may be in order for both Van and Joe.
We wish the Country Uncle Chaplin well with his new equipment installation.
It should be noted that after the lightning strike incident several Country Uncles have question the credentials of the Chaplin. More when available. |
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Country Uncles DX Club holds first
Stockholders/Board of Directors Meeting
6/30/2008
While not all Board of Directors (BOD) and Stockholders (SH) where present, enough were there for a quorum. It is a common misunderstanding that the BOD runs a company. As everyone knows the BOD only can function at the pleasure of the SH's. The BOD is elected and directed by the SH's. In addition the SH's have the total power to fire the BOD at a moments notice - and of course history is full of instants where that has happened. Complete Pictures are in the Photo Album under the "BOD Meeting" tab. In the picture below see if you can pick out the Stockholder and the BOD member and holds the true power - I think you will find it easy to do |
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| Jackie and Van at the Stockholder/Board of Directors Meeting |
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6/27/2008
A Country Uncle Work day
at Jack's place
Some folks just know how to put up a tower -
some need to just stay on the ground. |
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| Joe X looking it over |
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Official Country Uncle Logo
Courtesy of Milton Lord - N4DA |
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| Country Uncle Logo |
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New Photos
There are two new photo tabs in the Photo Album, one from a recent Club Luncheon the Friday before Dalton and the other group from a past work day. Thanks to Sid K4JAN for providing us the Photos.
Also some additional shots from Jim of his new operating position have been added in the K4JRS station review - updated.
Operating Excellence Recognized
This next item would normally be in the DX section - but I think that the Country Uncle DX Club always wants to recognized achievement, hard work and particularly improvement in operating skills by one of our esteem members. This next graphic says it all, very little additional can be said:
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| 20 out of 22 Band Slots... |
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| Yes, Joe is to be commended - CW, RTTY and Phone - 20 out of 22 Band slots - W4JSM has made some significant communication skill improvements down at the Sparta Station. |
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Dalton HamFest
Cold... But a lot of Fun!
Photos in the Photo Album under "Dalton '07" |
| From the room reservations to the Dinner he hosted at the Dalton Elks club Friday night everything was first class. Thank You James! It almost makes me wish that we had not charge all the rooms and the Elks club dinner to James' credit card. I am sure once the bills come rolling in and James realizes what we have done he would appreciate you reiterating again how much you appreciated his very gracious hospitality in Dalton... Guess we might need to make other arrangements next year as I doubt we could run this scam by James again? |
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It is Hard to Hide Class! When you are traveling to a distant place it is always great to have one of the locals help make your stay more comfortable. James Jordan W4FLP made all of us that attended the Dalton HamFest feel right at home. |
It is Rumored
The Editor has learned that one of the Country Uncles made a serious investment in CW equipment at the Dalton HamFest. Well a code reader and memory keyer anyway. Stand by for high speed CW to be on the air soon. |
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Country Uncle - QRP?
See DX Worked Tab
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After what has seemed like a long time we have had a
BIG ERECTION
at Van's house 2/10/2008
(see all the photos by clicking the photo album section - Van's Erection 2/10/2008) |
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| Step back I do not know how big this baby is going to get |
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| What happens at Van's stays at Van's.... No additonal comments necessary |
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The Country Uncle DX Club
Remote Location Facility
is about ready for action... |
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| Remote Country Uncle Club House |
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| The Country Uncle DX Club is very excited to be ready to put this rare DX location on the air very soon. Grid Squares are being checked. Antennas are being engineered. QSL Managers being selected. DXCC status is being reviewed in anticipation of this very remote and rare location going on the air very soon. One can only imagine the pileups that will result. |
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New Country Uncle Motto
Once in a while someone comes up with something that is simply brilliant - once again Milton Lord, N4DA, has come up with a gem. We have now adopted an new Country Uncle DX Club Motto -
Together... Yes we can!
This simple motto says just about everything that the Country Uncle DX club stands for. Thanks to Milton again for this perfect turn of a phrase. |
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4 Square Up at KW4CC
Nov 10th 2007 - It was a very long day - the smell of Ben Gay filled the air as the Country Uncles worked tirelessly to Erect the 4 Square antenna farm at Van KW4CC's QTH. The day ended with a bunch of very tired Uncles and even more sore muscles, but it has been rumored that sleep that was not lacking Saturday night. On Air testing has been delayed pending receipt of the controller. See the compete photo layout in the Photos section "Erection 11/10/07" |
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| Milton What do you think? |
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| One Down... Only 3 to Go |
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Web Site to Check out
Every wonder exactly which direction to point that new antenna - how to figure magnetic north, true north, declination all of them play a part in aiming that new Beverage. There is a web site that will graphically help you be accurate. Check out http://andrew-gray.com/dist/ take some time and play around with ti - We think you will find this site a valuable tool. |
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K4NV to operate from NQ4I
in the upcoming CQWW SSB Contest October 27 and 28. See Contest Section for additional Details |
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| K4NV to operate from NQ4I |
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| How Many Country Uncles does it take to change a tire? |
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| More than you might think! |
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Country Uncles Travel in Style
Thanks to N4DA Milton Lord who has been graciously extending complimentary transportation via his Lear Jet 45 to members of the Country Uncle DX Club. Several hamfest outings have been planned in the future as well. Nothing like going in style - Thanks to Milton from all the Country Uncles.
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| N4DA's Plane |
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4 Square Site work Commences at KW4CC's
A number of Country Uncles attend the ceremony - See 3778 News for more details |
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| Site Work at KW4CC's |
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