Howard Eads, K9HSE, is Associate Member #208 with the Rare Ones of New Orleans
Howard, K9HSE, has worked hard to make all 6 contacts with the Rare Ones of New Orleans to achieve his Associate Membership. Howard resides in Charleston, IL and is quite the amateur radio operator. We always love Howard checking in with the Rare Ones.
Congrats once again Howard from the Rare Ones of New Orleans
K5KBG, Ken from Stonewall, Louisiana is Associate Member 207
The Rare Ones of New Orleans wish to congratulate Ken – K5KBG on becoming Associate Member 207 with the Rare Ones of New Orleans. Ken resides in Stonewall, Louisiana and has a great station. He recently started amateur satellite communications and loves to scuba dive!
Congratulations again from the Rare Ones of New Orleans.
WD4ERM – Ken from Quitman, Ga. becomes the 205th Associate Rare Ones’ of New Orleans Member!
Ken, WD4ERM, is the 205th Associate Member of the Rare Ones’ of New Orleans. Ken was licensed in April of 1977 and a ARRL Life Member since 1979! He is also an avid CW Operator and loves chewing the rag with the Rare Ones’ in New Orleans. Take a look at his QRZ page and the fabulous work he has done on his Super Mini-Loop Antenna. When you’re not hearing Ken on the bands, you may find him trapping those pesky Possums in his yard.
Congratulations again from the “Rare Ones” of New Orleans!
73, Scott – W5PLT
Rare One’s of New Orleans participating in the Louisiana Purchase Special Event on April 27, 2020
On April 27, 2020, the Rare One’s of New Orleans will be participating in the Louisiana Purchase Special Event from 1900 to 2100 CST.
When checking in with the Rare One’s of New Orleans with Big John – N5DHB, also log a contact with W5L – Louisiana Purchase Special Event for the same time. It’s that easy!
If you want a QSL Card confirming your contact with W5L, please send a SASE with your card and one dollar ($1.00) to:
NELARC 111 Eagle Lake Drive West Monroe, LA 71291
For additional information on the Louisiana Purchase Special Event, please lookup the callsign W5L on www.qrz.com.
KD9GCN joins a growing list of Associate Members of the Rare One’s of New Orleans
Mike, KD9GCN, is a strong supporter the Rare One’s of New Orleans. Mike is from Cedarburg, WI and always has a great signal to New Orleans – Just look at his station on QRZ!
Congratulations once again from the Rare One’s!
KB0MPV becomes Associate Member 194!
Congratulations are in order for Mike Callahan for becoming Associate Member 194 of the Rare Ones’ of New Orleans. Mike is from Rush City, MN and is an avid fisherman and hunter! Of course, living in Minnesota, the Land of 10,000 Lakes is hard not to be an avid fisherman. We appreciate Mike’s support of the Rare Ones’ of New Orleans and welcome him as an Associate Member. One of these days, Mike will have to make is down to Louisiana, the Sportsman’s Paradise, for a little hunting and fishing – cajun style!
2020 Mardi Gras Schedule
If you happen to be in New Orleans during Mardi Gras, the 2020 schedule of Parades and interesting events can be found at the following link:
KG2PY – Norm, from Ellington, N.Y. is Associate Member #191
The “Rare Ones” of New Orleans congratulates Norm – kg2py for becoming Associate Member 191. Norm is a steadfast supporter of the “Rare Ones” of New Orleans. He has a great signal from N.Y. every night!
NZ0G – Garry Received a New Certificate
Best said in Garry’s own words: I received my first certificate in April 2017. Certificate #5. My first contact was with K5NQ on April 1, 2017. I check in with the “Rare Ones” as often as I can. There are only four of the original nine left. Thanks Big John, Frank, Louis and Capt. Scott for keeping the “Rare Ones” on the air. Thanks for my new certificate.
73,
NZ0G Garry