[arrl-odv:21855] First BSA Troop DXCC
Hi, all. I just got word from AF6WU, trustee of the KT5BSA club license, that Boy Scouts of America Troop 5 (Los Angeles Section) is the first in the country to qualify for the DX Century Club! To accomplish this, the troop set up portable HF stations at their various campouts and other events, and every one of their two dozen members contributed to working the countries needed to qualify. Travis and his wife, Kjerstin AF6KJ, have done a fine job with these young Hams, providing guidance, encouragement and opportunity to get them active on the air. See you all in Hartford, and safe travels. 73, Marty N6VI
This is a very neat accomplishment, and one I'm sure all of the boys and leaders involved are proud to have done. How novel! Hope this gets some press. 73, Brian N5ZGT From: arrl-odv-bounces@reflector.arrl.org [mailto:arrl-odv-bounces@reflector.arrl.org] On Behalf Of Marty Woll Sent: Wednesday, July 10, 2013 10:26 PM To: arrl-odv Subject: [arrl-odv:21855] First BSA Troop DXCC Hi, all. I just got word from AF6WU, trustee of the KT5BSA club license, that Boy Scouts of America Troop 5 (Los Angeles Section) is the first in the country to qualify for the DX Century Club! To accomplish this, the troop set up portable HF stations at their various campouts and other events, and every one of their two dozen members contributed to working the countries needed to qualify. Travis and his wife, Kjerstin AF6KJ, have done a fine job with these young Hams, providing guidance, encouragement and opportunity to get them active on the air. See you all in Hartford, and safe travels. 73, Marty N6VI
That's neat, Marty, but see http://www.k3bsa.org/ which has Mixed DXCC with 212 countries. There may be differences in the level of youth involvement in the two operations and I wouldn't want to see the achievements of either group sullied by arguments over who is "first." Dave K1ZZ From: arrl-odv-bounces@reflector.arrl.org [mailto:arrl-odv-bounces@reflector.arrl.org] On Behalf Of Marty Woll Sent: Thursday, July 11, 2013 12:26 AM To: arrl-odv Subject: [arrl-odv:21855] First BSA Troop DXCC Hi, all. I just got word from AF6WU, trustee of the KT5BSA club license, that Boy Scouts of America Troop 5 (Los Angeles Section) is the first in the country to qualify for the DX Century Club! To accomplish this, the troop set up portable HF stations at their various campouts and other events, and every one of their two dozen members contributed to working the countries needed to qualify. Travis and his wife, Kjerstin AF6KJ, have done a fine job with these young Hams, providing guidance, encouragement and opportunity to get them active on the air. See you all in Hartford, and safe travels. 73, Marty N6VI
Outstanding! Like Brian stated I hope they get some press on this. 73 David A. Norris, K5UZ Director, Delta Division ARRL - The National Association for Amateur Radio C -----Original Message----- From: arrl-odv-bounces@reflector.arrl.org [mailto:arrl-odv-bounces@reflector.arrl.org] On Behalf Of Marty Woll Sent: Wednesday, July 10, 2013 11:26 PM To: arrl-odv Subject: [arrl-odv:21855] First BSA Troop DXCC Hi, all. I just got word from AF6WU, trustee of the KT5BSA club license, that Boy Scouts of America Troop 5 (Los Angeles Section) is the first in the country to qualify for the DX Century Club! To accomplish this, the troop set up portable HF stations at their various campouts and other events, and every one of their two dozen members contributed to working the countries needed to qualify. Travis and his wife, Kjerstin AF6KJ, have done a fine job with these young Hams, providing guidance, encouragement and opportunity to get them active on the air. See you all in Hartford, and safe travels. 73, Marty N6VI
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Brian Mileshosky -
David A. Norris -
Marty Woll -
Sumner, Dave, K1ZZ