Re: [Swlfest] SWL Fest Field Trip on Sunday 1:00pm - Private tour of 100 beautiful antique Catalin radios

[Kb3gty]

 Thanks for organizing this.  Sorry I couldn't make it, I decided to leave 
early, and it turned out to be a good thing I did.
Jef

On Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at 09:13:38 PM EDT, Ed Cummings 
 wrote:  
 
 On Sunday at 1:00pm, SWL Festers have a rare opportunity to get a 
free private museum tour of a collection of one hundred incredibly 
beautiful antique Catalin radios--in Philadelphia, only a half-hour 
drive from SWL Fest hotel. (Some of us share could share 
transportation, or SEPTA can get you there in less than an hour.)

If you don't know, Catalin is a 1920's thermosetting polymer made in 
brilliant colors that was used by many table radio manufacturers for 
exotic radio cabinets in the 
20'-30's-40's. 
https://www.thekeencollection.org/artworks/categories/11-catalin-radios/

The Keen Collection of Outsider Art is a world-class private museum 
that's not open to the general public.  Its owner, philanthropist 
Victor Keen, is generously allowing SWL Festers to ogle his amazing 
radio collection, which is probably valued in the six figures.  It is 
curated by Victor Keen, who I met in his museum months ago and 
proposed a private tour of his radio collection by our group of 
knowledgeable radio enthusiasts. He was receptive to the idea, and he 
has arranged for one of his staffers, Tom, come in on Sunday to show 
us the collection.

This could be be your once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to see such a 
unique and beautiful radio collection. Photographs ARE 
permitted!  There's other interesting collections of objects in the 
museum you should check out while there (browse the website for more 
info.)  The Keen Collection of Outsider Art is located at 1527 
Brandywine Street, Philadelphia, PA 19130.  Street parking shouldn't 
be a problem on Sunday on Brandywine Street, or on Spring Garden 
Street one block away. There's several inexpensive dining options 
around the corner should any of us want to grab lunch afterwards 
before heading home.

It would be best if everyone can be at the door at 1:00 sharp when 
we'll be welcomed inside, because the door is kept locked for 
security reasons and there'll only be one staffer there to show us 
around. I don't want him to have keep running to the open the locked 
door for stragglers while he's inside showing us the 
collection.  We'll be trusted guests at a private museum that's not 
open to the general public.

If you have any questions, please email me off-list or see me during 
the 'Fest, where I'll make an announcement and show pictures of this 
radio collection on the big screen in the conference room.

I hope you can take advantage of this unique opportunity to see this 
amazing collection of beautiful antique radios. I was astounded when I saw it!

Cheers,

-Ed Cummings

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Re: [Swlfest] History of WWV Tonight

[Kb3gty]

Hello All,

Jeff Jr. here.
Here are the links for the the GoFundMe as well as the news broadcasts for my 
dad.He asked me to handle this side of things.
GoFundMe:https://gofund.me/72374334
Initial WNEP 16 broadcast: Here
Later Fox 56 broadcast: Here

-Original Message-
From: Ed Cummings 
To: Discussion list for the Winter SWL Fest 
Sent: Fri, Mar 3, 2023 11:31 am
Subject: Re: [Swlfest] History of WWV Tonight

Jeff,

What an terrible set of bad circumstances you've experienced in recentyears!  
Not everyone is on Facebook, so would you please post hereon the swlfest list 
the link to the GoFundMe page created by yourdaughter, so we can help?  We'll 
miss you and your excellent loopantenna talks year, but hope things turn around 
for you so we can see younext year.

Best wishes, 

-Ed Cummings



At 10:23 AM 3/3/2023, Kb3gty wrote:


unfortunately I will not beattending this years zoomfest.  I had yet another 
dissaster in mylife my house burnt down on feb. 5th.  i lost most of my 
vintagemusical instrument collection (which was both my retirement and my 
sourceof income) almost all of my (and Charlyne's) radio gear.  Includedin that 
was four new loop antennas that i was planning to bring to thenext live fest.  
If anyone wants more details there are several newsbroadcasts and news articles 
attached to my facebook page along with a gofund me page set up by my daughter. 
 I was, of course underinsured(getting insurance on anything vintage is an 
expensive nightmare), andsettling Charlyne's estate and my medical bills wiped 
me out.  Iwill very much miss "seeing" you all this year' and hope we canget 
together in person again soon.  I hope the fest goes well andeveryone has a 
good time. 

Keep on listening
Jef Eichner/kb3gty
Mr. Loop

P.S.  My son is now handling my email, untill I can get directaccess to it 
again, but the address is still good.  Any one whowants my phone # can email me 
(my son will respond)


-Original Message-
From: Dennis Dura 
To: Discussion list for the Winter SWL Fest
Sent: Fri, Mar 3, 2023 12:24 am
Subject: Re: [Swlfest] History of WWV Tonight

Tonight's broadcast is there in the Live category, so can be watched atyour 
leisure.  Don't know about the rest of the days Ed. 

Dennis


On Fri, Mar 3, 2023, 00:17 Edwrote:
   
  - Thanks Dennis.  Do you know if these WWV FrequencyCelebration lectures 
March 2-4 are being recorded and archivedonline?   
   

  - -Ed   
   
   

  - At 05:36 PM 3/2/2023, Dennis Dura wrote:   
   
   
   


  - Join the WWV Amateur Radio Club, the National Instituteof Standards and 
Technology (NIST), the Fort Collins Museum of Discovery(FCMoD), and the HamSCI 
for two excellent lectures to be live streamed onMarch 2, 2023 at 5:00PM 
Mountain Std Time ( UTC):   

  - The History of WWV Frequency Broadcasts - Glenn Nelson, WWV 
Staff,National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)   

  - WWV as a Beacon for Citizen Science - Dr. David Kazdan and 
RachelBoedicker - Case Western Reserve University/HamSCI  Aidan Montare -NIST 
Boulder/HamSCI   
   

  - The event will be streamed via the Northern Colorado ARC 
YouTubechannel:  https://www.youtube.com/NCARC½  . Follow and choose the LIVE 
link, sit back, and enjoy! (Note:½   The lectures may not start exactly at the 
top of thehour - so be prepared to 'stand by' until the speakers take 
thestage.)   
   

  - The lectures are being presented as part of Tune In: The WWVFrequency 
Celebration, being held on March 2-4 at the Fort Collins Museumof Discovery, 
408 Mason Ct, Fort Collins, Colorado, and throughout themonth of March on the 
ham radio airwaves.   
   

  - Additional details on the activities from Fort Collins, as well 
asannouncement of a week long on-the-air event featuring the WW0WWVcallsign, 
can be found here:https://wwvarc.org/WWVFrequencyCelebration   
   

  - This information is also available at theHamSCIwebsite .   

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Re: [Swlfest] History of WWV Tonight

[Kb3gty]

unfortunately I will not be attending this years zoomfest.  I had yet another 
dissaster in my life my house burnt down on feb. 5th.  i lost most of my 
vintage musical instrument collection (which was both my retirement and my 
source of income) almost all of my (and Charlyne's) radio gear.  Included in 
that was four new loop antennas that i was planning to bring to the next live 
fest.  If anyone wants more details there are several news broadcasts and news 
articles attached to my facebook page along with a go fund me page set up by my 
daughter.  I was, of course underinsured (getting insurance on anything vintage 
is an expensive nightmare), and settling Charlyne's estate and my medical bills 
wiped me out.  I will very much miss "seeing" you all this year' and hope we 
can get together in person again soon.  I hope the fest goes well and everyone 
has a good time.
Keep on listeningJef Eichner/kb3gtyMr. Loop
P.S.  My son is now handling my email, untill I can get direct access to it 
again, but the address is still good.  Any one who wants my phone # can email 
me (my son will respond)


-Original Message-
From: Dennis Dura 
To: Discussion list for the Winter SWL Fest 
Sent: Fri, Mar 3, 2023 12:24 am
Subject: Re: [Swlfest] History of WWV Tonight

Tonight's broadcast is there in the Live category, so can be watched at your 
leisure.  Don't know about the rest of the days Ed. 
Dennis

On Fri, Mar 3, 2023, 00:17 Ed  wrote:

Thanks Dennis.  Do you know if these WWV FrequencyCelebration lectures March 
2-4 are being recorded and archivedonline?

-Ed


At 05:36 PM 3/2/2023, Dennis Dura wrote:



Join the WWV Amateur Radio Club,the National Institute of Standards and 
Technology (NIST), the FortCollins Museum of Discovery (FCMoD), and the HamSCI 
for two excellentlectures to be live streamed on March 2, 2023 at 5:00PM 
Mountain Std Time( UTC):
The History of WWV Frequency Broadcasts - Glenn Nelson, WWV Staff,National 
Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)
WWV as a Beacon for Citizen Science - Dr. David Kazdan and RachelBoedicker - 
Case Western Reserve University/HamSCI  Aidan Montare -NIST Boulder/HamSCI

The event will be streamed via the Northern Colorado ARC YouTubechannel:  
https://www.youtube.com/NCARC½  . Follow and choose the LIVE link, sit back, 
and enjoy! (Note:½   The lectures may not start exactly at the top of thehour - 
so be prepared to 'stand by' until the speakers take thestage.)

The lectures are being presented as part of Tune In: The WWV 
FrequencyCelebration, being held on March 2-4 at the Fort Collins Museum 
ofDiscovery, 408 Mason Ct, Fort Collins, Colorado, and throughout the monthof 
March on the ham radio airwaves.

Additional details on the activities from Fort Collins, as well asannouncement 
of a week long on-the-air event featuring the WW0WWVcallsign, can be found 
here:https://wwvarc.org/WWVFrequencyCelebration

This information is also available at theHamSCIwebsite .
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Re: [Swlfest] Important Update to Next Week's 34th Winter SWL Fest Schedule!

[Kb3gty]

 Sorry but lack of regular email  ment that I missed the registration cutoff, 
so I won't be able to join you this year.  I also figured out why I haven't 
been getting the newsletter.  My membership expired but it was only 2 months 
after Charlene died and I was still dealing with the most pressing issues.  
Hope to see everyone in person next year.
EnjoyJef

On Saturday, February 20, 2021, 12:31:02 PM EST, John Figliozzi 
 wrote:  
 
 Please note that there are important updates to the schedule you’ll want to 
know— including news of a virtual hospitality suite(s), some changes to the 
line-up planned for David Goren’s “Shortwave Shindig in Exile” and an added 
session to celebrate the Fest and the life of Bob Brown, who passed on this 
month and was one of the “Gang of Three” founders of this now 34 year tradition.

All this  information is on the Fest website - www.swlfest.com


Richard Cuff
John Figliozzi
34th Winter SWL Fest Co-Chairs


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Re: [Swlfest] First Draft: 2021 34th Annual Winter SWL Fest Program

[Kb3gty]

 Thanks Ed
Unfortunately cancer forced me to retire from two such organizations. However, 
a friend  who has been trying to attend for the last several years says he can 
take off work those two days and we may be able to attend from his place, so I 
might make it this year.
JEF

On Thursday, January 21, 2021, 08:25:38 PM EST, Ed Cummings 
 wrote:  
 
 Jef, we'll really miss you and your loopy presentation thisyear.  And of 
course, we all miss Charlyne.  

Your comment about being unable to participate in this year's SWLFest(because 
your internet connectivity is unreliable and sporadic) made mewant to share a 
solution that too few here know about--even on thisSWLFest discussion list that 
includes many knowledgeable radiocommunications enthusiasts.

Unlimited wireless high-speed accounts are available at very low cost 
to501(c)(3) organizations that apply for it through a specialprogram.  So if 
you have an affiliation with a 501(c)(3)organization, and are willing to 
facilitate their participation in thisprogram, then you can probably get this 
deal, too.  (I don't thinkNASWA is a 501(c)(3) but maybe I'm wrong.)

Over the past decade I've helped several 501(c)(3) organizations qualifyfor 
this low-cost wireless internet service.  At least one of themhas a user on 
this SWLFest mailing list.  The service uses theSprint/T-Mobile 4G LTE Band 41 
spectrum (2496-2690 GHz) which the FCC hadlong ago allocated to the 
Instructional Television Fixed Service (akaEducational Broadcast Service).   
For over a decade it's beenused for wireless internet service via low-cost 
dedicated 4G LTE WiFi'hotspot' devices.

Through a special FCC-approved 20-year agreement between some of theoriginal 
ITFS/EBS licensees of Band 41 spectrum andClear>Sprint>T-Mobile, this spectrum 
must be shared with thoselicensees by providing unlimited wireless internet 
accounts--which arethen shared by participating 501(c)(3) organizations with 
their staff,members, volunteers, and the people they serve.  

As a volunteer for a 501(c)(3) nonprofit charitable organization, I usethis 
service and routinely get 80 Mbps download speeds through an InseegoMIFI 8000 
LTE modem/bridge/router (your mileage may vary.)  Therequired Sprint/T-Mobile 
Band 41 (2.5 GHz) network only exists in certaingeographical areas, so it's 
unlikely to work in rural and some otherareas.  

The ITFS/EBS licensees charge participating 501(c)(3) "DirectUsers" an annual 
admin fee of $120 for each of line of service,which can then be provided at 
cost (or more) by each 501(c)(3) to theirstaff, members, volunteers, and people 
they serve.  The required LTEmodem/bridge/WiFi routers costs less than $100 or 
less than $200,depending on the model and features.  The bottom line is 
thatunlimited internet connectivity $10/month is a remarkably good 
deal,especially if you can carry around with you as a high-speed WiFi 
mobilehotspot.  I just got off a flawless Zoom conference on my laptopusing 
this internet connection.

If anyone on the SWLFest discussion list is interested, I can help pointyou in 
the right direction.  But here's a link to a consortium ofITFS/EBS licensees 
called Voqal that offers these accounts and therequisite modem/bridge/router 
equipment to 501(c)(3) nonprofits. While this may all sound to good to be true, 
it's no scam--it's a cleverrepurposing of a defunct FCC service that allocated 
2.5 GHz spectrum foreducational purposes.  They just don't advertise it.  
https://mobilecitizen.org/about/overview/

-Ed


At 09:51 AM 1/19/2021, Kb3gty wrote:


This is the first I've heardabout the fest this year.  I haven't gotten a 
newsletter since Nov.,and my access to the internet is unreliable, and 
sporadic.  Becauseof the internet issue its not likely that I'll be able to 
join you thisyear.  I hope it goes well, and will look forward to nextyear.

Jet
Mr loop
Kb3gty


On Saturday, January 16, 2021, 03:21:51 PM EST, John 
Figliozzi wrote: 


The answer is yes, Sheldon.  Still figuring out where it will bestfit in.

John

> On Jan 16, 2021, at 11:15 AM, Sheldon Harveywrote:
> 
> Hi, John.  Thanks for the draft schedule.
> 
> Do you still want to have me do the "In Memoriam"segment?
> 
> Sheldon Harvey
> Greenfield Park, Quebec
> 
> Enjoy birds and birdwatching?
>http://www.birdprotectionquebec.org
> 
> 
> On Saturday, January 16, 2021, 1:10:21 a.m. EST, John 
> Figliozziwrote:
> 
> 
> As stated previously, COVID-19 has forced cancellation of anin-person Fest.  
> But undaunted (well, mostly…) the Fest sshall go onwith a “virtualâ€� 
> event, courtesy of the Internet and the ZOOMplatform.  Interested?  
> Consultwww.swlfest.comfor registration instructions and further particulars.  
> Here’s theprogram schedule:
> 
> 
> 2021 34th “VIRTUAL� WINTER SWL FEST PROGRAM
> 
> All sessions except the “Shindig� nominally one-hour but may runlonge

Re: [Swlfest] First Draft: 2021 34th Annual Winter SWL Fest Program

[Kb3gty]

 This is the first I've heard about the fest this year.  I haven't gotten a 
newsletter since Nov., and my access to the internet is unreliable, and 
sporadic.  Because of the internet issue its not likely that I'll be able to 
join you this year.  I hope it goes well, and will look forward to next year.
JetMr loopKb3gty

On Saturday, January 16, 2021, 03:21:51 PM EST, John Figliozzi 
 wrote:  
 
 The answer is yes, Sheldon.  Still figuring out where it will best fit in.

John

> On Jan 16, 2021, at 11:15 AM, Sheldon Harvey  wrote:
> 
> Hi, John.  Thanks for the draft schedule.
> 
> Do you still want to have me do the "In Memoriam" segment?
> 
> Sheldon Harvey
> Greenfield Park, Quebec
> 
> Enjoy birds and birdwatching?
> http://www.birdprotectionquebec.org
> 
> 
> On Saturday, January 16, 2021, 1:10:21 a.m. EST, John Figliozzi 
>  wrote:
> 
> 
> As stated previously, COVID-19 has forced cancellation of an in-person Fest.  
> But undaunted (well, mostly…) the Fest shall go on with a “virtual” event, 
> courtesy of the Internet and the ZOOM platform.  Interested?  Consult 
> www.swlfest.com for registration instructions and further particulars.  
> Here’s the program schedule:
> 
> 
> 2021 34th “VIRTUAL” WINTER SWL FEST PROGRAM
> 
> All sessions except the “Shindig” nominally one-hour but may run longer or 
> shorter at the option of the presenter.
> 
> This schedule, accurate as of January 16th, is subject to change.
> 
> 
> Friday February 26th, 2021
> 
> 
> 1800 UTC / 1300 EST / 1000 PST / 1900 CET / 0500 (Sat.) AEDT
> 
> The Well-Equipped Scannist - A Scanner For Every Purpose – Tom Swisher
> 
> . . . and the gadgets, doohickeys and trinkets to enhance your scanning 
> pleasure.  
> 
> 
> 2000 UTC / 1500 EST / 1200 PST / 2100 CET / 0700 (Sat.) AEDT
> 
> Easy Antennas for SWLs Who Want to Become HF Hams – Skip Arey
> 
> Communicating is just as much fun as listening. Can your shortwave receiving 
> wires do the job or should you be rethinking your station's antennas?  Uncle 
> Skip will show you how to get on the air without mortgaging your house to do 
> it.
> 
> 
> 2300 UTC / 1800 EST / 1500 PST /  (Sat.) CET / 1000 (Sat.) AEDT
> 
> The Annual Free Radio Forum – Larry Will
> 
> Including:
> 
> -- News, FCC actions or lack thereof
> 
> -- Shortwave free radio year in review
> 
> -- Everyone's still doing the 6850-6980 area
> 
> -- …But! There's been a noticeable diversity in frequency use because of 
> lousy DX
> 
> -- …Noticeably in the 4000-4100 KHz and 5100-5200 KHz areas
> 
> -- Most active stations
> 
> -- Gallery of interesting QSLs and SSTVs from the past year
> 
> -- Medium wave free radio, the world above 1700
> 
> -- North American Pirate Radio Hall of Fame inductees for 2021
> 
> -- Resources for the free radio listener
> 
> -- archive.org
> 
> -- swlpost.com
> 
> -- hfunderground
> 
> -- free radio network
> 
> -- Free Radio Weekly (25 years!)
> 
> Preparations are underway to simulcast this forum on WBCQ 6160 kHz. Watch 
> this space!
> 
> 
> Saturday, February 27th, 2021
> 
> 
> 0100 UTC / 2000 (Fri.) EST / 1700 (Fri.) PST / 0200 CET / 1200 AEDT
> 
> The Shortwave Shindig in Exile – David Goren
> 
> From a secret location, David’s annual freeform celebration of the medium. 
> This time it shapes up like this:
> 
> 0100 – Shortwave-related music videos, a look at the recent Brooklyn Pirate 
> Radio Sound Map update, and a review of radio-related bits and bobs from the 
> past year.
> 0200 – Live on WRMI! (frequencies TBA) - with music, Meet the Archivist w/ 
> Thomas Witherspoon and other special features.
> 0300 – A Replay of “Shortwaves/Long Distance” - the 2017 two-hour broadcast 
> featuring the top submissions to NASWA’s and Wave Farm’s call for 
> shortwave-related music and sound compositions.
> 
> 
> 1800 UTC / 1300 EST / 1000 PST / 1900 CET / 0500 (Sun.) AEDT
> 
> QRP General Coverage Transceivers: Bridge Between Transmitting and Listening 
> – Thomas Witherspoon
> We've seen an amazing array of full-featured general-coverage QRP 
> transceivers hit the market in the past few years--during the doldrums of the 
> solar cycle, no less. These rigs provide SWLs and even DXers a means to 
> easily escape RFI and to experiment with portable listening posts. We'll take 
> a look at a number of QRP general-coverage transceivers I consider to be 
> truly worthy, with a particular focus on the innovative Icom IC-705.
> 
> 
> 2000 UTC / 1500 EST / 1200 PST / 2100 CET / 0700 (Sun.) AEDT
> 
> Mr. Robinson’s Neighborhood…er, Basement – Dan Robinson
> 
> Premium Receivers In A Time of Plummeting Shortwave
> With All India Radio GOS in English all but gone from shortwave and Brazil 
> shifting to DRM,
> among other depressing developments, Dan takes a look at the used receiver 
> market in 2021, including premium receivers, and discusses the Japanese Buyee 
> site.
> 
> 
> 2300 UTC / 1800 EST / 1500 PST /  (Sun.) CET / 1000 (Sun.) AEDT
> The Addictive Quality of Curiosity - Mark 

Re: [Swlfest] Fwd: Bill Cole

[Kb3gty]

I want to thank everyone for their condolences and well wishes.  I have shared 
them with my family and they appreciate them too.
Thanks againJefKb3gty


-Original Message-
From: tankgirl 
To: Discussion list for the Winter SWL Fest 
Sent: Mon, May 25, 2020 07:26 PM
Subject: Re: [Swlfest] Fwd: Bill Cole


So sorry Jef, big hugs dear. Janice


Sent from my Samsung Galaxy smartphone.
 Original message From: Kb3gty  Date: 5/25/20 
16:09 (GMT-05:00) To: swlfest@hard-core-dx.com Subject: Re: [Swlfest] Fwd: Bill 
Cole 
It is my sad duty to tell you that charlyne eichner (kb3gyq) died of kidney 
failure on wed may 20th.  She had been in the nursing home since mid Jan but 
was not getting better.  She missed last years fest because I had cancer but 
was determined to get there this year.  I stopped to see her on the way home 
from the fest and gave her this years fest shirt and she got to see this years 
pictures.  Unfortunately the lock down occurred a week later and that was the 
last time I was able to see her until she wound up in hospice.  She was only in 
hospice a few days before she died.JefKb3gty


-Original Message-
From: Ed Cummings 
To: swlfest 
Sent: Wed, May 6, 2020 07:16 PM
Subject: Re: [Swlfest] Fwd: Bill Cole


Sad indeed.  We can honor the memory of our latefriends in the SWLfest 
community by getting newer (and perhaps younger)acquaintances to come to future 
SWLfests.  The SWLfest communityisn't sustainable unless we do this.  

Over the past several years I've brought new people to everySWLfest.  We can 
all try to do the same, and we'll be richer forit.  Plus, our friends will 
appreciate our welcoming them into thisamazing community.

-Ed Cummings


At 06:51 PM 5/6/2020, Eric A. Cottrell wrote:


Hello,

Another sad piece of news. Unfortunately I think Sheldon's list will getlonger 
each year as we all get older.

I hope the fest will not fall victim to Covid-19 and we can find a way 
tocontinue it safely into the future.

73 Eric

On Wed 5/6/2020 2:01 PM, Richard Cuff wrote:

 From Ed Muro...Bill was aregular at the Fest and always had a laugh
and a smile, proudly wearing whatever tin hats / matching shirtswere
the theme for the Scum at the banquet each year.

RC

---

It is with heavy heart and great sadness that I post this sad news
that Frederick "Bill" Cole (N2CSA) entered Eternal Rest on May4, 2020
at home with his family. Bill was a loving husband, father, and
grandfather.

*A Lifelong radio hobbyist, one of the founding fathers of theScanner
Scum, Bill was a member of the Cape May County Amateur Radio Cluband
the Cape May County RACES. His services will be greatly missed bythe
Club and RACES.

Bill was an Army veteran who served in the Panama Canal Zone.

Bill enjoyed Civil War Reenactments and he was an avid shooter who
shared his love of shooting with his grandchildren.

He will be missed by all.
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Re: [Swlfest] Fwd: Bill Cole

[Kb3gty]

It is my sad duty to tell you that charlyne eichner (kb3gyq) died of kidney 
failure on wed may 20th.  She had been in the nursing home since mid Jan but 
was not getting better.  She missed last years fest because I had cancer but 
was determined to get there this year.  I stopped to see her on the way home 
from the fest and gave her this years fest shirt and she got to see this years 
pictures.  Unfortunately the lock down occurred a week later and that was the 
last time I was able to see her until she wound up in hospice.  She was only in 
hospice a few days before she died.JefKb3gty


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From: Ed Cummings 
To: swlfest 
Sent: Wed, May 6, 2020 07:16 PM
Subject: Re: [Swlfest] Fwd: Bill Cole


Sad indeed.  We can honor the memory of our latefriends in the SWLfest 
community by getting newer (and perhaps younger)acquaintances to come to future 
SWLfests.  The SWLfest communityisn't sustainable unless we do this.  

Over the past several years I've brought new people to everySWLfest.  We can 
all try to do the same, and we'll be richer forit.  Plus, our friends will 
appreciate our welcoming them into thisamazing community.

-Ed Cummings


At 06:51 PM 5/6/2020, Eric A. Cottrell wrote:


Hello,

Another sad piece of news. Unfortunately I think Sheldon's list will getlonger 
each year as we all get older.

I hope the fest will not fall victim to Covid-19 and we can find a way 
tocontinue it safely into the future.

73 Eric

On Wed 5/6/2020 2:01 PM, Richard Cuff wrote:

 From Ed Muro...Bill was aregular at the Fest and always had a laugh
and a smile, proudly wearing whatever tin hats / matching shirtswere
the theme for the Scum at the banquet each year.

RC

---

It is with heavy heart and great sadness that I post this sad news
that Frederick "Bill" Cole (N2CSA) entered Eternal Rest on May4, 2020
at home with his family. Bill was a loving husband, father, and
grandfather.

*A Lifelong radio hobbyist, one of the founding fathers of theScanner
Scum, Bill was a member of the Cape May County Amateur Radio Cluband
the Cape May County RACES. His services will be greatly missed bythe
Club and RACES.

Bill was an Army veteran who served in the Panama Canal Zone.

Bill enjoyed Civil War Reenactments and he was an avid shooter who
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Re: [Swlfest] DoubleTree Online Room Reservation

[Kb3gty]

Will do.  I'll probably send in a paper registration.  Charlyne won't be coming 
this year. She wound up back in the hospital and just got transfered to a 
nursing home today.  Also I had a problem booking a hotel room again, it seems 
they have us listed as the American shortwave association, and had no idea who 
naswa is.  
Jet


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To: Discussion list for the Winter SWL Fest 
Sent: Tue, Jan 14, 2020 05:37 PM
Subject: Re: [Swlfest] DoubleTree Online Room Reservation


Yes. Please do.

Sent from my iPhone

On Jan 14, 2020, at 2:10 PM, Kb3gty  wrote:



Dumb question.
Do I still have to register for the fest since I'm one of the presenters.  I 
don't remember 
Jet


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To: Discussion list for the Winter SWL Fest 
Sent: Mon, Jan 13, 2020 01:25 PM
Subject: Re: [Swlfest] DoubleTree Online Room Reservation


Thanks to all who got back to me.  The hotel has made the necessary
adjustments in the records so we now have the rooms properly credited
to our group.

If anyone has made a reservation but not using the group rate please
let me know via e-mail if you haven't already done so -- so we can get
proper credit.

Thanks again!

RC

On Fri, Dec 20, 2019 at 10:04 PM Ian  wrote:
>
> John/Rich,
>
> Tonight, using the SWL Group Code on the Double Tree website 
> https://doubletree3.hilton.com, instead of the expected $125 per night rate 
> my choices were Quick Book Flexible Rates that included
> TWO ROOM SUITE WITH TWO DOUBLE BEDS, DELUXE ROOM FEATURING KING BED, or TWO 
> ROOM SUITE WITH KING SIZED BED for $109 and
> TWO ROOM SUITE LOCATED AT END OF HALLWAY or TWO ROOM SUITE LOCATED ON A HIGH 
> FLOOR for $123.
>
> Maybe the SWL Group Code is not being applied.
>
>
> Ian Millett
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Re: [Swlfest] DoubleTree Online Room Reservation

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Dumb question.
Do I still have to register for the fest since I'm one of the presenters.  I 
don't remember 
Jet


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To: Discussion list for the Winter SWL Fest 
Sent: Mon, Jan 13, 2020 01:25 PM
Subject: Re: [Swlfest] DoubleTree Online Room Reservation


Thanks to all who got back to me.  The hotel has made the necessary
adjustments in the records so we now have the rooms properly credited
to our group.

If anyone has made a reservation but not using the group rate please
let me know via e-mail if you haven't already done so -- so we can get
proper credit.

Thanks again!

RC

On Fri, Dec 20, 2019 at 10:04 PM Ian  wrote:
>
> John/Rich,
>
> Tonight, using the SWL Group Code on the Double Tree website 
> https://doubletree3.hilton.com, instead of the expected $125 per night rate 
> my choices were Quick Book Flexible Rates that included
> TWO ROOM SUITE WITH TWO DOUBLE BEDS, DELUXE ROOM FEATURING KING BED, or TWO 
> ROOM SUITE WITH KING SIZED BED for $109 and
> TWO ROOM SUITE LOCATED AT END OF HALLWAY or TWO ROOM SUITE LOCATED ON A HIGH 
> FLOOR for $123.
>
> Maybe the SWL Group Code is not being applied.
>
>
> Ian Millett
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Re: [Swlfest] Casting Call for the 2020 Winter SWL Fest (First Notice!)

[Kb3gty]

Thank you, see you at the feet
JetKb3gty


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From: John Figliozzi 
To: Discussion list for the Winter SWL Fest ; 
tankgirl 
Sent: Wed, Dec 4, 2019 01:48 PM
Subject: Re: [Swlfest] Casting Call for the 2020 Winter SWL Fest (First Notice!)


OK, you’re in!  

jaf

> On Dec 2, 2019, at 1:09 PM, tankgirl  wrote:
> 
> Im in, wanted to do something different a "YL,my life in the radio hobby"
> 
> 
> 
> Sent from my Samsung Galaxy smartphone.
> 
>  Original message 
> From: John Figliozzi 
> Date: 12/1/19 12:19 (GMT-05:00)
> To: Discussion list for the Winter SWL Fest , 
> *NASWA , ODXA yg , 
> "" , Shortwave programming 
> discussion , Internet radio discussion 
> 
> Subject: [Swlfest] Casting Call for the 2020 Winter SWL Fest (First Notice!)
> 
> One celebration is over (Thanksgiving), so it’s time to turn our attention to
> the next great celebration.  No, not Hanukah.  No, not Christmas.
> 
> The 33rd Annual Winter SWL Fest!  
> 
> Once again, we invite one and all to be a part of the Winter SWL Fest
> February 27 - 29, 2020 at the Doubletree Guest Suites in fashionable 
> Plymouth Meeting, Pennsylvania.  
> 
> Also again, due to popular demand, we have kept the extra half day, 
> opening the event on Thursday afternoon and continuing through all of 
> Friday and Saturday. Details and background info, as well as regular 
> updates, are and will be at .
> 
> One of the centerpieces of the Fest weekend is our line-up of informative 
> and entertaining forums.  How do we get them?  These excellent sessions 
> are put together and presented by you and people just like you—those in
> our wonderful obsession  with a deep and abiding interest in radio and a 
> willingness to share their experiences, knowledge and know how.
> 
> So, how about it?  Have you a topic that you think Fest participants  
> will find interesting and would be willing to present?  Tell us about it. If
> you’ve already contacted us, chances are we have your e-mail on file.
> However, chances are also that we don’t.  (I turned 66 this year, so don’t 
> you dare trust my memory!) Even if you have run something by us in the 
> year since Fest 32, please re-contact and remind us at this time just to 
> make sure.  (Chip Arey and Mark Fahey… this doesn’t apply to you.)
> 
> As usual, your role will be to lead a one hour session forum.  That means  
> preparing about a half-hour presentation that leaves plenty of time  
> for audience questions and interaction.  It can be anything from a 
> serious (or comic) lecture (or both) to a multimedia extravaganza.
> Your choice!
> 
> And as a gesture of appreciation (and perhaps some measure of small  
> compensation for your efforts), the Fest will comp your registration  
> fee if your proposal is accepted by the Organizing Committee (which 
> consists of Rich Cuff, yours truly and Geoff Peterson, the now sadly out
> of work sidekick to Craig Ferguson on CBS’s Late Late Show. (It really is 
> a shame how he was just abandoned entirely by Craig when he departed
> the show.  If you can believe it, Geoff is just a skeleton of his former 
> self.)  
> 
> We are seeking your help in fashioning a balanced and diverse line-up of 
> topics
> and speakers.
> 
> Make your suggestion/proposal to John Figliozzi at     
> If you have any questions, we'll be happy to discuss them with you. And 
> even if you've never led a forum before, don't hesitate.  We've learned 
> that people tend to unfairly and inaccurately minimize their own abilities.  
> We know you'll  be great...but you have to  let us in on what you're 
> thinking!  
> We promise a quick turnaround on your proposal once we are able to 
> survey the field.
> 
> Be a part of the 2019 Winter SWL Fest program!
> 
> 73 and 88 to the Ladies (with due apologies to Ian McFarland)
> John Figliozzi
> Richard Cuff
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[Kb3gty]

One of the presentations I was looking forward to was skips on portable 
operating, since I do mostly portable ops.  And today in the mail comes the new 
issue of QST, with an article on portable ops by uncle skip, I guess I won't 
miss it after all.  Hope everyones having a great time, charlyne and I are 
thinking of you, we wish you safe traveling home.
Jef eichnerKb3gtyMr. Loop
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[Swlfest] Missing the fest

[Kb3gty]

Sorry I wont be at the fest this year, but for those who don't yet know, I have 
cancer.  The operation has been delayed and not yet rescheduled.  I am 
currently at the hospital waiting for charlyne, who is having a kidney stone 
removed.  Hope you all have a great time, and god willing we'll see you next 
year.
Mr. LoopJet eichnerKb3gty

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Re: [Swlfest] Casting Call for the 2019 Winter SWL Fest (Second Notice!)

[Kb3gty]

John
I don't know if you got my first email or not, but I now have to withdraw my 
offer.  I won't be able to be at winterfest this year.  I have cancer of the 
esophagus, and I.m scheduled for a major operation in late January.This 
information can be shared with the membership.
Take careJef


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; ODXA yg ;  
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; Internet radio discussion 

Sent: Wed, Dec 12, 2018 03:47 PM
Subject: [Swlfest] Casting Call for the 2019 Winter SWL Fest (Second Notice!)


The announcement is reprised below.  As you know, due to popular demand we 
extended the Fest an additional half day.  As of this writing, we still have 7 
or 8 speaking slots open.  If you are interested in presenting and either 
haven’t up to now or have been just thinking about it, here’s your chance.  We 
look forward to your input and proposals.

John

---

Every year I put this out and think I’m actually getting a jump on the previous 
year.  And every year, it turns out that first notice gets published right 
around the same time — mid November.  This year in the northeast U.S., it 
appears that winter has already arrived.  Half a foot of new snow in Saratoga 
County New York says so.  So, let’s get right to it!

Anyway, once again, we invite one and all to be a part of the Winter SWL Fest!  
Edition 2019 will take place on 
February 28 - March 2 at the Doubletree Guest Suites in fashionable 
Plymouth Meeting, Pennsylvania.  

This will be the 32nd such annual gathering and due to popular demand
we have kept the extra half day, opening the event on Thursday 
afternoon and continuing through all of Friday and Saturday. Details and
background info, as well as regular updates, are at .

One of the centerpieces of the Fest weekend is our line-up of informative 
and entertaining forums.  How do we get them? These  excellent sessions 
are put together and presented by you and people just like you—people 
with a deep and abiding interest in radio and a willingness to share
their experiences, knowledge and know how.

So, how about it?  Have you a topic that you think Fest participants  
will find interesting and would be willing to present?  Tell us about it. If
you’ve already contacted us, chances are we have your e-mail on file.
However, chances are also that we don’t.  (I turned 65 this year, so don’t you 
dare trust my memory!) Even if you have runs something by us in the year since 
Fest 3, please re-contact and remind us at
this time just to make sure.

As usual, your role will be to lead a one hour session forum.  That means  
preparing about a half-hour presentation that leaves plenty of time  
for audience questions and interaction.  It can be anything from a 
serious (or comic) lecture (or both) to a multimedia extravaganza.
Your choice!

And as a gesture of appreciation (and perhaps some measure of small  
compensation for your efforts), the Fest will comp your registration  
fee if your proposal is accepted by the Organizing Committee (which 
consists of Rich Cuff, yours truly and that Magic 8 Ball we found in Rich’s 
attic when looking for old Fest printed programs and giveaways.  Hey… it worked 
last year!)  

We are seeking your help in fashioning a balanced and diverse line-up of topics
and speakers.

Make your suggestion/proposal to John Figliozzi at     
If you have any questions, we'll be happy to discuss them with you. And 
even if you've never led a forum before, don't hesitate.  We've learned 
that people tend to unfairly and inaccurately minimize their own abilities.  
We know you'll  be great...but you have to  let us in on what you're thinking!  
We promise a quick turnaround on your proposal once we are able to 
survey the field.

Be a part of the 2019 Winter SWL Fest program!

73 and 88 to the Ladies (with due apologies to Ian McFarland)
John Figliozzi
Richard Cuff
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Re: [Swlfest] HF loop

[Kb3gty]

Sorry Bob. I don't have any extras, and not enough time to put one together.
See you at the fest

Jet
Kb3gty


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Subject: [Swlfest] HF loop


Still have a need for an antenna. If you have an extra, or want to upgrade, 
please shoot me an email. See you in the lounge.


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Re: [Swlfest] First Casting Call for the 2018 Winter SWL Fest

[Kb3gty]

Thanks for the forward, I never got the original

Jef


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-Original Message-
From: Ed Cummings 
To: Discussion list for the Winter SWL Fest 
Sent: Wed, Nov 15, 2017 05:57 PM
Subject: Re: [Swlfest] First Casting Call for the 2018 Winter SWL Fest





Sal,


It behooves all of us to forward John's email message to anyone we think
would give a good presentation at next year's SWLfest, along with a
solicitation and encouragement for them to do so.


Sometimes this requires gentle prodding and hand-holding, with an
explanation that the SWLfest is an informal, fun event that warmly
welcomes new speakers and attendees.


I've been doing this for several years which has brought several good
speakers to the SWLfest--some of who had never heard of the SWLfest but
who are now regular 'festers.  


John and Rich need ALL of us to help bring in good speakers and new
attendees for the SWLfest to survive and thrive.  We will ALL
benefit from this.  It's really up to all of us.


Typically, John and Rich receive more talk submissions than there's time
to present, so they have to vet them all and pick the best ones each
year--which is a lot of work.


I've already reached out to some new people about speaking at next year's
SWLfest.  I hope you do the same!


Best,


-Ed Cummings





At 05:14 PM 11/15/2017, Sal Fili wrote:


John:


I would say that the fact that I received this email is a pretty good
clue that you have my email address on file.


On the other hand, if you don't have someone's email on file, then how
are they supposed to receive this message and respond to your request to
provide their email address?


So either you have my email address and therefore I received this message
so there is no need to respond with my email address, or you don't have
my email address and I never receive this message and do not know you
need my email address, which will net you zero additional email addresses
for your records.


Unless of course there is someone in this mailing loop who knows of a
like minded individual whose email address they believe you don't have,
but they do, and forwards this message to them.


But, you neglected to ask your readers to do that.


Just sayin'
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On Wednesday,
November 15, 2017, 4:58:56 PM EST, John Figliozzi
jfigl...@nycap.rr.com> wrote: 




Yes, it’s (already!) that time of the year again.


We invite one and all to be a part of the 2018 Winter SWL Fest on 

March 1, 2 and 3 at the Doubletree Guest Suites in fashionable 

Plymouth Meeting, Pennsylvania. That's just 105 days away as I type
this.  


This will be the 31st such annual gathering and due to popular
demand

we have added an extra half day, opening the event on Thursday 

afternoon and continuing through all of Friday and Saturday. Details
and

background info from
www.swlfest.com
>.


One of the centerpieces of the Fest weekend is our line-up of informative


and entertaining forums.  How do we get them? These  excellent
sessions 

are put together and presented by you and people just like you—people


with a deep and abiding interesst in radio and a willingness to share
what 

they've experienced, learned and know.


So, how about it?  Have you a topic that you think Fest
participants  

will find interesting and would be willing to present?  Tell us
about it. If

you’ve already contacted us, chances are we have your e-mail on
file.

However, chances are also that we don’t.  So, please re-contact us
at

this time just to make sure.


Your role will be to lead a one hour session forum.  That
means  

preparing about a half-hour presentation that leaves plenty of time 


for audience questions and interaction.  It cLOGNULL
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serious (or comic) lecture (or both) to a multimedia extravaganza.

Your choice!


And as a gesture of appreciation (and perhaps some measure of small 


compensation for your efforts), the Fest will comp your
registration  

fee if your proposal is accepted by the Organizing Committee (which 

consists of Rich Cuff, yours truly and a Magic 8 Ball we found in
Rich’s 

attic when looking for old Fest printed programs and giveaways.  We
are

seeking your help in fashioning a balanced and diverse line-up of
topics

and speakers.


Make your suggestion/proposal to John Figliozzi at
jfigl...@nycap.rr.com
>

If you have any questions, we'll be happy to discuss them with you. And


even if you've never led a forum before, don't hesitate.  We've
learned 

that people tend to unfairly and inaccurately minimize their own
abilities.  

We know you'll  be great...but you have to  let us in on what
you're thinking!  

We promise a quick