Chicken Fat Operators - QRQcw2024-03-28T09:55:38Zhttp://qrqcwnet.ning.com/forum/topics/1993813:Topic:881?commentId=1993813%3AComment%3A3441&feed=yes&xn_auth=noMike
Could I cite this write…tag:qrqcwnet.ning.com,2010-03-09:1993813:Comment:46082010-03-09T03:43:55.000ZJoehttp://qrqcwnet.ning.com/profile/Joe
Mike<br />
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Could I cite this write up describing the Chicken Fat Operators in an article I am writing for QST?<br />
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Joe KH6/W3GW
Mike<br />
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Could I cite this write up describing the Chicken Fat Operators in an article I am writing for QST?<br />
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Joe KH6/W3GW Ah yeah, CFO, watch a bunch t…tag:qrqcwnet.ning.com,2009-09-12:1993813:Comment:34412009-09-12T00:20:21.000ZThom Davishttp://qrqcwnet.ning.com/profile/ThomDavis
Ah yeah, CFO, watch a bunch they were! Mike points out many of the same things I remember, and thanks Mike for bringing those fond memories back. I joined in the early 80's and I was also a member in poor standing, #86 I believe. Many a fun night was spent down on 7030 with W9TO and the gang. Cluckin' away, and having a great laugh, those guys cracked me up.<br />
My future wife at the time, and I, attended the 1st and 2nd Cluck In down at the Dayton Hamvention in 81 and 82. We had a great time, such…
Ah yeah, CFO, watch a bunch they were! Mike points out many of the same things I remember, and thanks Mike for bringing those fond memories back. I joined in the early 80's and I was also a member in poor standing, #86 I believe. Many a fun night was spent down on 7030 with W9TO and the gang. Cluckin' away, and having a great laugh, those guys cracked me up.<br />
My future wife at the time, and I, attended the 1st and 2nd Cluck In down at the Dayton Hamvention in 81 and 82. We had a great time, such a fun bunch. But eventually I got married and Ham Radio took a back seat to a lot of things, houses, moves, kids, jobs,<br />
you name it.<br />
I miss those QSO's though. Hope my CFO certificate comes through ok. I am glad to hear the Chicken…tag:qrqcwnet.ning.com,2009-05-25:1993813:Comment:29012009-05-25T20:24:23.000ZJoehttp://qrqcwnet.ning.com/profile/Joe
I am glad to hear the Chicken Fat Operators are gearing up for action again. I sent Ben, N6SL, a copy of your note as he is member #441!<br />
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Last night, Sunday, 23May09 at 1900 HST( or 24May09 at 0500Z) on 7033 khz, I heard what sounded like a QRQ group operating at speeds of 50 to 60 wpm. They were weak and I couldn't get the calls but I got some of the conversation. I hope conditions improve enough to allow me to join in soon. We need more sunspots out here on Maui!<br />
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Joe KH6/W3GW
I am glad to hear the Chicken Fat Operators are gearing up for action again. I sent Ben, N6SL, a copy of your note as he is member #441!<br />
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Last night, Sunday, 23May09 at 1900 HST( or 24May09 at 0500Z) on 7033 khz, I heard what sounded like a QRQ group operating at speeds of 50 to 60 wpm. They were weak and I couldn't get the calls but I got some of the conversation. I hope conditions improve enough to allow me to join in soon. We need more sunspots out here on Maui!<br />
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Joe KH6/W3GW Here is the new CFO WEBSITE:…tag:qrqcwnet.ning.com,2009-05-24:1993813:Comment:28822009-05-24T23:09:27.000ZChuck aa0hwhttp://qrqcwnet.ning.com/profile/chase
<b>Here is the new CFO WEBSITE:</b><br />
<a href="http://groups.google.com/group/Chicken-Fat-Operators-Club?pli=1">http://groups.google.com/group/Chicken-Fat-Operators-Club?pli=1</a><br />
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<b>Here is the CFO SKED website page where you can login and see where other CFO'ers are listening or operating on the<br />
HF bands:</b><br />
<a href="http://www.obriensweb.com/cfosked/cfosked.php">http://www.obriensweb.com/cfosked/cfosked.php</a><br />
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Here is a picture of my original CFO membership certificate:…
<b>Here is the new CFO WEBSITE:</b><br />
<a href="http://groups.google.com/group/Chicken-Fat-Operators-Club?pli=1">http://groups.google.com/group/Chicken-Fat-Operators-Club?pli=1</a><br />
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<b>Here is the CFO SKED website page where you can login and see where other CFO'ers are listening or operating on the<br />
HF bands:</b><br />
<a href="http://www.obriensweb.com/cfosked/cfosked.php">http://www.obriensweb.com/cfosked/cfosked.php</a><br />
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Here is a picture of my original CFO membership certificate:<br />
<p style="text-align: left;"><img src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3127147019?profile=original" alt="" width="849" height="640"/></p> here is a little CFO music wh…tag:qrqcwnet.ning.com,2009-01-06:1993813:Comment:20932009-01-06T23:40:25.000ZChuck aa0hwhttp://qrqcwnet.ning.com/profile/chase
here is a little CFO music while you browse this article
here is a little CFO music while you browse this article Hi Chuck,
Thanks for posting…tag:qrqcwnet.ning.com,2009-01-06:1993813:Comment:20912009-01-06T23:39:36.000ZMikehttp://qrqcwnet.ning.com/profile/Mike
Hi Chuck,<br />
Thanks for posting the letter. The lighthearted nature of it is exactly what I remember the group being very good at. I take it you didn't receive the full color customized membership certificate? Must have been discontinued cuz it was a whole lot of work for Stan and Doris. You probably know, the image shown on the web page that Joe linked at the beginning of this thread is pretty much how the certificate looked.<br />
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Thanks for the memories,<br />
<br />
Mike W8MW
Hi Chuck,<br />
Thanks for posting the letter. The lighthearted nature of it is exactly what I remember the group being very good at. I take it you didn't receive the full color customized membership certificate? Must have been discontinued cuz it was a whole lot of work for Stan and Doris. You probably know, the image shown on the web page that Joe linked at the beginning of this thread is pretty much how the certificate looked.<br />
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Thanks for the memories,<br />
<br />
Mike W8MW Here is the letter I got in t…tag:qrqcwnet.ning.com,2009-01-06:1993813:Comment:20872009-01-06T23:15:00.000ZChuck aa0hwhttp://qrqcwnet.ning.com/profile/chase
Here is the letter I got in the mail when I joined the group @1995<br />
CFO # 967<br />
<i>see attached PDF file</i>
Here is the letter I got in the mail when I joined the group @1995<br />
CFO # 967<br />
<i>see attached PDF file</i> Yes Joe, I am taking a break…tag:qrqcwnet.ning.com,2008-12-15:1993813:Comment:19472008-12-15T00:44:22.000ZMikehttp://qrqcwnet.ning.com/profile/Mike
Yes Joe, I am taking a break while living in a not so HF-friendly location. Congrats on your upcoming retirement!<br />
73 Mike
Yes Joe, I am taking a break while living in a not so HF-friendly location. Congrats on your upcoming retirement!<br />
73 Mike Too bad you are off the air,…tag:qrqcwnet.ning.com,2008-12-12:1993813:Comment:19032008-12-12T02:25:24.000ZJoehttp://qrqcwnet.ning.com/profile/Joe
Too bad you are off the air, Mike. Is it an antenna problem? I can't put up an outside antenna due to community association rules so I wrapped a loop under the eve of the roof of my two story wood house and brought the ends in through the shack window. The loop works surprisingly well on all bands, 80 through 10, with the help of my tuner. I hope to set up some QRQ skeds with some of the folks I have met through this site. Just a few more sunspots are needed to get across to the mainland with a…
Too bad you are off the air, Mike. Is it an antenna problem? I can't put up an outside antenna due to community association rules so I wrapped a loop under the eve of the roof of my two story wood house and brought the ends in through the shack window. The loop works surprisingly well on all bands, 80 through 10, with the help of my tuner. I hope to set up some QRQ skeds with some of the folks I have met through this site. Just a few more sunspots are needed to get across to the mainland with a good enough signal to make QRQ enjoyable. There will be more time to devote to hamming when I retire as a Cardiologist in Feb09<br />
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Joe KH6/W3GW. Hi Joe,
Wow, you sure did ha…tag:qrqcwnet.ning.com,2008-12-11:1993813:Comment:19012008-12-11T17:45:25.000ZMikehttp://qrqcwnet.ning.com/profile/Mike
Hi Joe,<br />
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Wow, you sure did have your hands full in the 60's and 70's. What area of medicine did you pursue ... and are you still at it? I worked in radio & television broadcasting and later as a consultant before retiring recently.<br />
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Have fun with your QRQ pursuits. I remember Omni D's as generating some of the finest high speed CW.<br />
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Those of us who enjoy this are a strange (that's a given) and shrinking (in more ways than one) special interest group. One thing we did way back then and is…
Hi Joe,<br />
<br />
Wow, you sure did have your hands full in the 60's and 70's. What area of medicine did you pursue ... and are you still at it? I worked in radio & television broadcasting and later as a consultant before retiring recently.<br />
<br />
Have fun with your QRQ pursuits. I remember Omni D's as generating some of the finest high speed CW.<br />
<br />
Those of us who enjoy this are a strange (that's a given) and shrinking (in more ways than one) special interest group. One thing we did way back then and is probably even more necessary today ... when we run into a good operator, try to arrange an ongoing schedule. I found it very rewarding to be in regular QSO with fellow enthusiasts. Amazing how genuine friendships can result from these esoteric pulse streams most people would consider highly inhuman.<br />
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Sorry I can't join you Joe but am off the air for the forseeable future.<br />
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Aloha Mike W8MW