The "Rare Ones" of New Orleans

On Friday, September 18, 2020, Charle’s daughter Katherine, let the Rare Ones of New Orleans and all its Associate Members know her father passed away after battling a long illness. It is with a very heavy heart we send out deepest condolences to Charlie’s Family.

Charlie supported the Rare Ones of New Orleans with his big signal from Regan, Tennessee and with his gentle friendly nature. His love for amateur radio, model airplanes, and painting were just a few of his many interest. I had the pleasure of meeting Charlie at the Huntsville Hamfest and shared a great lunch at the only Cajun restaurant in Huntsville. During that visit Charlie gave me two of his paintings. They were paintings of ducks flying in the wild. I framed both of this paintings and hung them at my fishing and hunting camp in Myrtle Grove, Louisiana. Every time I pass those paintings I think of Charlie and all the great conversations we had on 40 Meters.

He was a good friend to me personally and of all the Rare Ones of New Orleans. He was beloved by all who knew him and will be sorely missed.

As we look up to the heavens above, we salute Charlie with a Big 73 from the Rare Ones of New Orleans.

KC5BCA, Clifton West from Port Neches, Texas and WA7BHC, David Talcot from Lovelock, Nevada became the latest Associate Members of the Rare Ones of New Orleans.

We are very appreciate of both of these fine amateur radio operators for supporting the Rare Ones of New Orleans! Congratulations once again!

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

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.

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

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.

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!