kp4eyt – Heriberto shows off his Dune Buggy!

Heriberto, a good friend and supporter of the Rare Ones’ of New Orleans recently sent us a photo of his dune buggy. In addition to Amateur Radio, Heriberto loves to tear-it-up in his dune buggy in Puerto Rico. All Heriberto needs is a good mobile rig for some real adventurous DX!

k4nov – Erika becomes the 154th Associate Member of the Rare Ones of New Orleans

Erika – k4nov recently earned her Associate Membership into the Rare Ones of New Orleans. She has been a steadfast supporter of the Rare Ones. In the spirt of New Orleans, Erika is always ready to try some of New Orleans finest recipes with her family! Erika lives in the beautiful Shenandoah Valley of Virginia.

Congratulations once again from all the “Rare Ones” of New Orleans!

The Morning Call in New Orleans closes

The Morning Call has ceased doing business in the metro New Orleans Area as of January 20th. The owners are looking to open at another location.  At this time, though, an institution that has been operated in the New Orleans metro area since the 1870 has shuttered. 

For more information, please follow the enclosed link to the nola.com article:

https://www.nola.com/expo/life-and-culture/g66l-2019/01/05fc3c01215275/morning-call-149-years-of-history-in-40-photos.html

Breaking News – New “Rare Ones” Member

Greg Speyrer – k5deu, recently became a “Rare One” of New Orleans Member. Greg is a New Orleans Resident and a Amateur Extra Class Operator. He has many interests in life from amateur radio to scuba diving. In addition, he serves as a volunteer diver with the Audubon Aquarium of the Americas. Greg is also a member of the Jefferson Amateur Radio Club. We all welcome Greg aboard and hope you will meet him on the airways on 40 Meter or in the Shark Tank!

Greg’s complete bio can be viewed at the following link: https://therareones.net/meet-rare-ones/