Re: [IRCA] [Bulk] SRF-59 Awards Program: Is TWR Bonaire-800 In South America?

[Robert Ross <va3sw@xxxxxxxxxx>]

At 06:06 PM 1/2/2008 -0500, you wrote:


>Hello John, Rob and Others,
>
>      The question has arisen concerning whether TWR-800  is in South 
> America,
>or not.  I realize that honest Ultralight enthusiasts  can have differering
>views on this matter.
>
>      However, in the interest of simplicity and fun,  may I suggest that we
>simply accept the continental boundaries that the ham  radio community has
>developed at the cost of much hair-splitting (possibly one  of the reasons 
>for
>their premature balding, a malady unfortunately not limited  to 
>hams).  The ARRL
>and CQ organizations both clearly recognize that  Bonaire Island is indeed
>part of the South American continent, so my humble  suggestion is that we 
>avoid
>hair-splitting on this issue, in order to preserve  the precious few hairs 
>that
>we currently retain after decades of  DXing.
>
>     In the same vein, Japan is indeed Asia, Turks and Caicos  is indeed 
> North
>America, and if you all will accept my suggestion, I will indeed  be most
>grateful.
>
>     Rob, congratulations on your SRF-59 logging of  TWR-800, truly a
>phenomenal achievement which inspires all of us!  (and  from Canada? WOW!)
>
> 
>
>              73 and Best Wishes,
>
>               Gary DeBock


Hey Guys:

    I'm just having fun loggin' 'em.....If I qualify for some Prestigious 
Award or end up in the SRF-59 Hall of Shame as a result.......then all I 
can say is OLE!!!

It's all just fun anyway......but it is kinda neat that we can break it 
down into something that makes us look like "Great DX'ers!!"!! Only kidding....

Since John is the Originator of the Awards.....and You Gary are the Reason 
that all of this is going on.....I nominate both of you as  the "Official 
Sony SRF-59 Country Awards Committee". You guys hash it out....and let us 
know what the rules are .....I can live with whatever you come up with. 
That's of couse, as long as I don't lose any of my Trophies earned so far!! 
HAHAHHHAA....again...Only kidding....about the trophy Part!!

I know some of the guys with these things have been using them a little 
longer than me....has anyone heard over 100 Stations yet??? I'm sure I can 
break the 100 Mark tonight.....if I put a couple more hours of listening 
in.....we'll see what happens??

Haven't had this much fun since I bought the Radio Shack DX-60 back in 
1975....my first Brand New DX machine!!

Salute.ROB.


Robert S. Ross VA3SW
Box 1003, Stn. B.
London, Ontario
CANADA N6A5K1

Antique/Vintage Radio Enthusiast
Amateur Radio Stations VA3SW/VE3JFC

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