[IRCA] Happy 10 Year Annivarsary of Organized ULR DXing………….

[Robert Ross <va3sw@xxxxxxxxxx>]

Hi Guys:

Yes,  Gary is the only Captain the "Canadian Ultralight DX Team" has ever had!! His early efforts, along with John's earned him that Designation. If John were still here he would be a Co-Captain!! I hope you still wear that Hat with pride Gary!!

Man, hard to believe it's been 10 years now……..but when I look in the Mirror, I can better grasp it!! HAHHAHAHA…..

Although I have wandered off into the Wasteland of SDRs and Wellbrook Loops, I still have a great affection for ULR DXing……Little Radios Rule!!

Yes, Gary…I'm sure you and I are totally responsible for jacking up the Prices on the SONY T-615 ULRs……..You say you bought 3, and I still have 4 of them. 2 of mine are almost worn out from many hours of use, but I still have 2 NEW in the BOX Models which I kept as backups should the other two ever kick the bucket!!

Allen continues to lead the pack out there on the East Coast, and has proven there are No Limitations as to what can be heard, given the right conditions and an Ideal Location! They should run a Longwire between Newfoundland and Oregon….so you guys can exchange receptions with each other!!! That's about the only thing you haven't done!

So…..Congratulations to the ULTRALIGHT DX group on it's 10th Anniversary…..and to all the DXers who had a role in getting it off the ground, and to all the Dxers who have had FUN with ULRs ever since!!

73….ROB VA3SW

Robert S. Ross
London, Ontario CANADA

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On 2017-11-16, at 2:35 AM, d1028gary@xxxxxxxxxxx wrote:

> Thanks Colin, 
> 
> But to be honest, the real movers behind the early Ultralight radio boom were you (providing DXer.Ca support to the new group), Rob Ross (receiving 300 stations on an SRF-59 in 30 days) and Allen Willie (running wild in transoceanic DX with his SRF-37M model). The "center of gravity" of the early Ultralight movement was always somewhat north of the border. I even received a "Team Canada" ball cap from Rob for being the "Captain" of the Canadian Ultralight team in 2008 :-) 
> 
> Gary 
> 
>> Hi Guy, 
>> 
>> 
>> In the 10-year history of the Ultralight DXing group (with this month 
>> being the anniversary of the original SRF-59 receptions of 594-JOAK, 
>> 747-JOIB and 972-HLCA, that kicked off the craze in 2007) the only pricey 
>> exception to the $100 limit was the Sony SRF-T615, which was originally $95 
>> U.S. before the booming Ultralight group stampeded to buy it, raising up 
>> the price to around $165 (are you listening, Rob?). Of course I'm as guilty 
>> as anyone, buying 3 of the models, one of which was given to John Bryant as 
>> a gift. Because the original price was $95 U.S., though, it has always 
>> retained its "approved" status, despite the price going into the 
>> stratosphere (if not the ionosphere). 
>> 
>> Gary 
>> 
>> 
>> - 
> 

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