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A Story of Ham Radio Camaraderie: Fran Kelly KC1NDQ

Discussion in 'Amateur Radio News' started by W1DED, May 24, 2023.

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  1. W1DED

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    Fran Kelly’s story is a familiar one to many ham radio operators. Encouraged by his friends, licensed at 15 years old, mentored by an electrical engineering professor, scraping together equipment for a home station, a lifelong career defined by his love of electronics, and then setting radio aside as life’s demand took over. And like so many others, a worldwide pandemic provided the welcome push to get Fran, KC1NDQ, back into ham radio. Today, Fran’s relationship with ham radio is defined by his relationship with other hams; the shared camaraderie that represents one of the finest aspects of the hobby.
     
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  2. KQ1V

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    Well done OM!
     
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  3. WC1N

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    Great leader in our club up here near Boston. WC1N
     
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  4. W1IZT

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    Frank and I share a similar interest in POTA but he is at a much higher level than me. Always look forward to hunting him on POTA. W1IZT
     
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  5. N3PEM

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    I ran into Fran in Rhode Island during a POTA activation, where we happend to be activating the same park. Really cool and nice dude. I look forward to seeing him again sometime.
     
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  6. YD3ATP

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    best regard
     
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  7. KI5VIG

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    Fran was one of my first HF QSOs and my very first POTA contact. 73 Fran!
     
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  8. K9ICP

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    Enjoy operating Fran through his POTA Operations. He always has a good signal. Thanks Fran!
     
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  9. W1WV

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    Hi Fran, its Denis from Station 1 (1990-2004). I had no idea you were a ham! Glad you're back on the air. 73 es hope to work you.
     
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  10. K1CWB

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    Nicely done. I enjoy working many of the locals when they're out activating. Sounds like a great group of folks at the Pilgrim Amateur Wireless Association.
     
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  11. K5DGR

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    In the log 42 times.
    Thanks for all contacts and until the next one de K5DGR
     
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  12. SO5CAL

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    In the log 7 times.
    Good Job Fran. Thanks for nice all contacts.
    73 Arek SO5CAL
     
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