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Last update to this web site
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Trade Day in Macon
To paraphrase Darth Vader: I feel a disturbance in the Force, it is strong in this one. In fact, that disturbance was so strong it was felt from Macon all the way to Dalton. There were more Pro III's, other equipment and cash changing hands so quickly that no one could keep up without a score card. In fact, Pro III's seem to be multiplying before our eyes. See more photo's in the Photo Album under "JoeX Visit".
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Bird Flu
It seems to be a problem at Country Uncle shacks these days - be very careful - get the cure
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Country Uncle Mounted Calvary attends the Dayton '09 Hamfest
See additional photos in the photo album
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Two Country Uncle's
(K4NV & N4DA)
Participate in the CQWW 160 Meter Contest - see the Contest Tab for more information
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New Weather tools have been added to the "WX" tab - including a new sub tab for Atlanta weather - take a look
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Important Notice
It has been reported that what was thought to have been a serious tragedy at the Sykes Taylor, K4MST, QTH has been averted. All is well that ends well - which is great news!
But one word of caution - don't let your pet take a nap around Sykes or the pet may be declared as passing on to that great antenna farm in the sky prematurely!
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New WX (Weather) page is up and under construction
The new WX page is being worked on - soon you will be able to see live weather RADAR on the SE and get other useful Weather related information here on the Country Uncle web site.
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Tony "PK" KE4PK
Back on the air and doing well after Knee replacement surgery - Photos in the "KE4PK" Tab in the Photo Album.
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Country Uncles make a service call to Jerry's (W4RLP) QTH. See W4RNL tab in the Photo Album.
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Photo Contest Winner - Rex K4JBJ
Rex had the fist entry with all three correct answers. See the Photo Contest tab for more information. Rex has been shipped a pair of Sennheiser HD485 headphones for his station
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Solar Data now available on the DX Information Page
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Photos from the Stone Mountain HamFest have been added in the Photo Album under St Mtn '08 (thanks to Rex K4JBJ)
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Dennis -
K 4 N V
will once again be operating from the mega/super contest station NQ4I in the October 25th and 26th CQ World Wide SSB contest. Dennis will be one of 3 operators for the NQ4I 20 meter contest station. Visit the NQ4I web site at www.nq4i.com
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Photos from the K4NV tower work day now in the Photo Album Section
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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
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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...
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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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News, Events
and Articles
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JoeX IS HOME
6/24/09
Your Prayers and Thoughts have done their job and JoeX is home from the rehab hospital. He still has some rehab work to do to be 100% so continue to keep Joe in your Thoughts and Prayers. Can't wait to hear JoeX on 3778!
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SPY Report
Apparently according to a reliable source - Two country Uncles Van KW4CC and Joe W4JSM have secured two highly sophisticated scooters to use at the Dayton Hamvention...
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More Prose from the
Country Uncle
Poet Laureate
Tony "PK" KE4PK
This time concerning the rash of trading that has been going on...
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Spring Time on 3.778
or
The Uncles having a feeding (trade) Frenzy
It seems that Jordan came down to trade with Joe,
Little did he know that the deal would not go.
He had brought a Yaesu 2000, "Pristine", You know.
He was to receive for it, a "Like New" ICOM Pro!
During lunch it seems that things went amuck
when Joe found out that he could get a 7800 and save some bucks.
Joe suddenly backed out of the Yaesu 2000 deal,
and traded with Van for an ICOM 7800 at a STEAL.
Jordan was left out of the trading scene,
the thought of loosing that trade almost made him turn green.
He had intentions of owning that "Like New" PRO,
but his downfall was trying to trade with Joe!
Joe has a 7800 and Van had a Pro and Joe's money,
and Van says that "Like New" ICOM PRO is really a honey.
Jordan went home and whined about the deal to Marie,
She said "That's OK baby, it wasn't meant to be".
Tony KE4PK ©2009 all rights reserved
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The Country Uncle Poet Laureate
has again Penned
Some Prose, this time
around 3778
Once again we have turned to the
Country Uncle Poet Laureate
Tony "PK" KE4PK to bring perspective,
realization and insight to our
world with some prose.
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3.778 AND ALL IS GREAT
IT SEEMS LIKE EVERYONE IS HAVING FUN
AND ALL ARE CONCERNED WITH THEIR GUNS.
SHOTGUNS AND RIFLES AND HANDGUNS OF ALL SORT
HAPPEN TO BE THE LATEST SPORT.
THERE'S TALK OF A BIG SHOTGUN GATHERING I HEAR
AND TALK OF CLAY TARGETS FLYING THROUGH THE AIR.
THE UNCLES ALWAYS HAVE FUN WHEN THEY GATHER AND MEET,
BUT IT TAKES LOADED GUNS TO SHOOT TRAP AND SKEET!
THE THOUGHT OF THESE SENIORS ALL WITH A LOADED GUN,
IS ENOUGH TO MAKE MOST PEOPLE TREMBLE AND RUN!
MAYBE WE NEED TO SKIP THE SKEET AND THE TRAP,
AND JUST GO TO LUNCH AND THEN MAYBE A NAP!
Tony KE4PK ©2009 all rights reserved
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The Country Uncles award their most prestigious recognition award of the year, "HAM of the Year" to:
Milton Lord N4DA
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The Country Uncles are proud
to award the
"Ham of the Year"
to
Milton Lord, N4DA
Milton continues to have a very strong presence in the Ham radio world, a friend to all and a honest and open member of the Country Uncles. A Ham that is always willing to help others and share his own trials and tribulations along life's super highway.
Congratulations to Milton!
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| Milton N4DA CU HAM of the Year |
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Pictures from the Award Ceremony are in the Photo Section under the "Milton Award" Tab.
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IMPORTANT NOTICE:
The results of the Country Uncle Fall Contest are posted - Click on the sub Tab (Fall Contest Results) under the Contest tab for all the files and a list of the winners. Congratulations to all the winners!
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The Butler Georgia Gun Store Run
So what do Amateur Radio Operators and Guns have in Common? And just as important what do Sykes and Barbara have in common with Joe M. Well, the first question is open for discussion and conjecture - but the answer to the second question is simple - Lemon Poppy-Seed Muffins? There may be more of a story there than we know. See the "Guns" tab in the Photo section for more details...
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Country Uncles have a very successful DX outing with lots of contacts with the TS7C DXpedition. See the "DX INFO" Tab for more information.
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See the "Contest" tab for some Updates and News
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Dolly under the knife at KE4PK
Seems Tony is not the only one having a bit of surgery at his QTH. See the Photo Album "KE4PK" tab for a better view of the latest surgery on Dolly.
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The Country Uncle Poet Laureate has penned another Masterpiece
Tony (I now have two Bionic Knees) KE4PK has been busy during his recent time off.
FALL IS HERE
FALL HAS ARRIVED, THE WEATHER IS COOL,
THE DAYS ARE SHORTER AND KIDS ARE BACK IN SCHOOL.
THE UNCLES ARE ALL BUSY DOING THEIR CONTEST THING,
AND 80 METERS DIES OUT EARLY IN THE EVENING.
I DECIDED THAT SINCE IT WAS EARLY IN THE FALL
I WOULD GET A NEW KNEE AND HAVE IT INSTALLED.
THEY SENT ME DOWN TO GOO OL' ST. JO
TO REPAIR MY PROBLEM CLEAR TO MY TOE.
THEY TOOK ALL OF MY CLOTHES AND DRESSED ME IN A GOWN,
AND WARNED ME ABOUT SITTING DOWN (BREEZY).
THEY LOADED ME ONTO A TRAVELING GURNEY,
AND WENT DOWN THE HALL, NOT MUCH OF A JOURNEY.
IT WASN'T VERY LONG, AND MY LEGS WERE NUMB
AND THE MEDS IN MY IV MADE ME FEEL KINDA DUMB.
MY SURGEON LOOKED DOWN AND SAID "ARE YOU READY OL' MAN?"
I SAID "I GUESS SO, DO THE BEST THAT YOU CAN."
THEY HUNG UP A SHEET SO THAT I COULDN'T SEE,
AND I COULD HEAR HIM BANGING AND WHACKING ON MY KNEE.
IT DIDN'T TAKE LONG AND THE DOCTOR WAS DONE,
HE PEEPED OVER THE SHEET AND SAID "NOW YOU'VE GOT ANOTHER NEW ONE."
I EASED OFF TO SLEEP AND WHEN I CAME TO
THEY SAID I HAD A COUPLE OF THINGS TO DO.
"YOU'VE GOTTA' MOVE YOUR FOOT AND WIGGLE YOUR TOE.
AND THEN OFF TO YOUR ROOM YOU WILL GO."
THAT'S ALL THERE IS TO GETTING A NEW KNEE,
I SURE AM GLAD I HAD THE SURGERY.
TC KE4PK
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2008 Fall Classic
Country Uncle
Contest Details
The Country Uncle Fall Classic Contest is about half over and there are some clear leaders. However, none seem to want others to know of their point standing so all we can say is good luck to all. I am sure Milton is really looking forward to checking all the logs in January. The contest runs October 1st 2008 till December 31st 2008.
Yes it is a
Contest - Country Uncle Style
See the Contest Tab on this web site for all the details and to download you on "Official Rules" guide
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The Country Uncles attend Huntsville Hamfest....
While the editor could attempt to provide detailed coverage of the Van shopping trip (I am sure it will be a while before all the details are released - to steal a phrase - what happens in Huntsville stays in Huntsville), birthday party and the events at the Huntsville HamFest (it seems Thursday Nights will not be fun any more) - I think the essence of the Huntsville trip for the Country Uncles has been captured in a poem by Tony KE4PK.
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HUNTSVILLE
Tony KE4PK
TO A HAMFEST THE UNCLES OF THE COUNTRY DID GO,
THEY ALL HAD TO SEE THE BIG HUNTSVILLE SHOW.
UNCLE VAN HAD A BIRTHDAY WHILE HE WAS THERE
AND THEY WANTED TO BUY HIM SOMETHING TO WEAR.
IT SEEMS THAT THE STORE WAS OUT OF HIS SIZE,
BUT THERE WERE LOTS OF THINGS TO GIVE HIM A RISE.
THE THINGS THEY SHOPPED FOR COULD POSSIBLY BE FUN,
BUT THE UNCLES OF THE COUNTRY DIDN'T EVEN BUY ONE.
INSTEAD THEY CHOSE TO LOOK AT RADIO GEAR,
IN LIEU OF THE Weird AND STRANGE THINGS TO WEAR.
THE UNCLES BOUGHT WIRE, AMPS, AND RADIO JUNK,
AND LOADED ALL THEIR GOODIES INTO THEIR TRUNK,
LATER THAT EVENING ON 3.778,
THEY ALL RAVED ABOUT HOW THE HAMFEST WAS GREAT.
IT SEEMS THAT THE UNCLES ALL HAD A GOOD TIME,
SO, WITH THAT, I'LL END THIS TACKY LITTLE RHYME.
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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 fool me twice shame on... Well at least two Country Uncles have decide to learn 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"
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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.
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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 it - 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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| See More Photo's in the Album |
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