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I
have resided in and around Tyler all of my life. My
wife LaJuana and I now live in the very southeastern corner of Smith
county, about 6 miles from Troup.
We
call our place the "Loose Connection Ranch".
My neighbor back in the 60's was a ham and used to let me set
in at he and his Dad's shack and listen to QSO's. I was
fascinated. Regrettably I never obtained my license though.
That
seed began to sprout last year after 40 years and I decided to get
my Tech license. I Googled ham radio and stumbled upon the TARC
website. After buying and reading the book "Ham Radio for
Dummies" I decided to make contact with someone listed on the
website. Bob Sanford was the guy I called. Bob walked me through the
process and I took my Tech exam in Lufkin in October of 07. Upgraded
to general in Tyler Jan 08. Every minute I have spent at the TARC
functions has been a blast.
I
am thankful to be associated with such a great group of folks at
TARC. I am honored to be allowed to serve as a board member and
the Goundwire editor.
73
Alan Luce - KE5RFR
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