Hi Paul,
Again thanks for the nice comments about the AWA net this past Sunday. We had 33 AM check-in's and it was great to hear the diversity of gear that folks were using. Dave, KA2J is the normal NCS but due to a family gathering I offered to pick up NCS duties in his absence.
Yes, Bruce Kelly, Bill Fizette and others from the AWA were instrumental in talking to James Millen before he became an SK about the future life of his personal transmitter. Our well know friend Bob Raide, W2ZM was the technical brains behind the operation to get the transmitter on the air and working in fine style. The AWA would normally use it in the AM QSO party but this year it won't be on the air. The reason is, AWA is building a new museum campus at a new location. So things are somewhat in flux while the move is occurring but I am sure next year, the Millen rig will be on with all its glory!
This year there will be 2 flagship stations. W2AN and W1HRX which is James Millen old call. W1HRX will be manned by Jim Hanlon-W8KGI who is located out in Sandia Park, NM. The duties at W2AN this year will be split between various AWA members at various locations. I will be using the call, W2AN on 160M Saturday evening. Jim Hanlon using W1HRX will be operating a National NTX-30 transmitter on 20-40 and 75 meters.
Speaking of the new Museum Campus, here is a link which gives an idea of what it will look like:
http://174.133.191.12/~antiquew/our-museums/imagine/museum-design/Hope to work a lot of you during the AWA AM QSO party!
Regards,
Joe, W3GMS
