Following Bud’s train of thought, but trying to include David’s request (High Res Version)
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On May 3, 2025, at 11:53?AM, Bud Hippisley W2RU - B2X via groups.io <bud.w2ru@...> wrote:
David, et al. —?
Of Linwood’s three layouts, I prefer the one with the 13 stars in the upper left. ?Even without the Virginia seal, there are already two prominent instances of the word “Virginia” on the panel. ?This is a “13 Colonies” event, so I think the 13 stars are more appropriate than the Virginia seal.
While I certainly concur with the thought expressed by your added text, it runs the risk of making the card a little too “busy”, IMO.
As to your earlier questions:
1. ?I have a very nice K2B mug, and need no additional mugs or other “bling". ?Whether those who have not yet earned a mug would feel the same way, I can’t say. ?Would it be (economically) feasible to make mugs available to first-time recipients if they pay for them? ?(I know nothing about the “price vs. quantity” equation for mug-decorating.)
2. ?I support the approach of (e-mailed) digital certificates to be printed out (or not) by each recipient.
3. ?$25 or under from participating operators for supporting the K2B effort, including QSL cards, is fine. ?(And shouldn’t be mandatory.)
Did I miss anything?
Bud, W2RU
? ? I have 3 versions of my original submission. Apologies for possibly (probably) going overboard on this. Full size images are available - smaller sent to save space. Thanks for your indulgence! --
On May 3, 2025, at 5:04 ?AM, Kay N3KN via ??< kayn3kn@...> wrote: ? I like Linwood’s format a lot. 73, Kay N3KN ? On Fri, May 2, 2025 at 11:47 ?PM Linwood Campbell K2LLC via ?<linwoodcampbell= [email protected]> wrote: Couldn’t resist getting a stab at it . . . .? <2025 13 Colonies proposed qsl card.002.jpeg> Linwood, K2LLC
On May 2, 2025, at 10:37 ?PM, George Marzloff K4GM via ?<COUNTRYPOOL2019= [email protected]> wrote: ? It's a winner. I like it.
George K4GM On 5/2/2025 9:51 AM, David Wright K2WPM via??wrote: Let me have any objections / suggestions. I thought it might be nice to get away from battles and warfare. If someone feels artistic, you are welcome to create one and circulate it.
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David, et al. —?
Of Linwood’s three layouts, I prefer the one with the 13 stars in the upper left. ?Even without the Virginia seal, there are already two prominent instances of the word “Virginia” on the panel. ?This is a “13 Colonies” event, so I think the 13 stars are more appropriate than the Virginia seal.
While I certainly concur with the thought expressed by your added text, it runs the risk of making the card a little too “busy”, IMO.
As to your earlier questions:
1. ?I have a very nice K2B mug, and need no additional mugs or other “bling". ?Whether those who have not yet earned a mug would feel the same way, I can’t say. ?Would it be (economically) feasible to make mugs available to first-time recipients if they pay for them? ?(I know nothing about the “price vs. quantity” equation for mug-decorating.)
2. ?I support the approach of (e-mailed) digital certificates to be printed out (or not) by each recipient.
3. ?$25 or under from participating operators for supporting the K2B effort, including QSL cards, is fine. ?(And shouldn’t be mandatory.)
Did I miss anything?
Bud, W2RU
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? I have 3 versions of my original submission. Apologies for possibly (probably) going overboard on this. Full size images are available - smaller sent to save space. Thanks for your indulgence! --
On May 3, 2025, at 5:04 ?AM, Kay N3KN via ??< kayn3kn@...> wrote: ? I like Linwood’s format a lot. 73, Kay N3KN ? On Fri, May 2, 2025 at 11:47 ?PM Linwood Campbell K2LLC via ?<linwoodcampbell= [email protected]> wrote: Couldn’t resist getting a stab at it . . . .? <2025 13 Colonies proposed qsl card.002.jpeg> Linwood, K2LLC
On May 2, 2025, at 10:37 ?PM, George Marzloff K4GM via ?<COUNTRYPOOL2019= [email protected]> wrote: ? It's a winner. I like it.
George K4GM On 5/2/2025 9:51 AM, David Wright K2WPM via??wrote: Let me have any objections / suggestions. I thought it might be nice to get away from battles and warfare. If someone feels artistic, you are welcome to create one and circulate it.
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On May 3, 2025, at 9:07?AM, Linwood Campbell K2LLC via groups.io <linwoodcampbell@...> wrote:
I’m guessing you wanted your original text added as opposed to your font style. ? How does this look?
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-- On May 3, 2025, at 8:03?AM, David Wright K2WPM via groups.io <dwright@...> wrote:
Lin, your work is vastly better than mine; can you do one with my text? ? David Wright, K2WPM P.O. Box 596 Melfa VA 23410 ? ? ? ? I have 3 versions of my original submission. Apologies for possibly (probably) going overboard on this. Full size images are available - smaller sent to save space. Thanks for your indulgence! --
On May 3, 2025, at 5:04 ?AM, Kay N3KN via ??< kayn3kn@...> wrote: ? I like Linwood’s format a lot. 73, Kay N3KN ? On Fri, May 2, 2025 at 11:47 ?PM Linwood Campbell K2LLC via ?<linwoodcampbell= [email protected]> wrote: Couldn’t resist getting a stab at it . . . .? <2025 13 Colonies proposed qsl card.002.jpeg> Linwood, K2LLC
On May 2, 2025, at 10:37 ?PM, George Marzloff K4GM via ?<COUNTRYPOOL2019= [email protected]> wrote: ? It's a winner. I like it.
George K4GM On 5/2/2025 9:51 AM, David Wright K2WPM via??wrote: Let me have any objections / suggestions. I thought it might be nice to get away from battles and warfare. If someone feels artistic, you are welcome to create one and circulate it.
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I’m guessing you wanted your original text added as opposed to your font style. ? How does this look?
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On May 3, 2025, at 8:03?AM, David Wright K2WPM via groups.io <dwright@...> wrote:
Lin, your work is vastly better than mine; can you do one with my text? ? David Wright, K2WPM P.O. Box 596 Melfa VA 23410 ? ? ? ? I have 3 versions of my original submission. Apologies for possibly (probably) going overboard on this. Full size images are available - smaller sent to save space. Thanks for your indulgence! --
On May 3, 2025, at 5:04 ?AM, Kay N3KN via ??< kayn3kn@...> wrote: ? I like Linwood’s format a lot. 73, Kay N3KN ? On Fri, May 2, 2025 at 11:47 ?PM Linwood Campbell K2LLC via ?<linwoodcampbell= [email protected]> wrote: Couldn’t resist getting a stab at it . . . .? <2025 13 Colonies proposed qsl card.002.jpeg> Linwood, K2LLC
On May 2, 2025, at 10:37 ?PM, George Marzloff K4GM via ?<COUNTRYPOOL2019= [email protected]> wrote: ? It's a winner. I like it.
George K4GM On 5/2/2025 9:51 AM, David Wright K2WPM via??wrote: Let me have any objections / suggestions. I thought it might be nice to get away from battles and warfare. If someone feels artistic, you are welcome to create one and circulate it.
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Lin, your work is vastly better than mine; can you do one with my text?
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David Wright, K2WPM
P.O. Box 596
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On Behalf Of Linwood Campbell K2LLC via groups.io
Sent: Saturday, May 3, 2025 7:26 AM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Re: [K2B-13Colonies2024] 2025 K2B QSL Card
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I have 3 versions of my original submission. Apologies for possibly (probably) going overboard on this. Full size images are available - smaller sent to save space.
Thanks for your indulgence!
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On May 3, 2025, at 5:04?AM, Kay N3KN via groups.io <kayn3kn@...> wrote:
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I like Linwood’s format a lot. 73, Kay N3KN
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On Fri, May 2, 2025 at 11:47?PM Linwood Campbell K2LLC via
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Couldn’t resist getting a stab at it . . . .?
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Linwood, K2LLC
On May 2, 2025, at 10:37?PM, George Marzloff K4GM via
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It's a winner. I like it.
George K4GM
On 5/2/2025 9:51 AM, David Wright K2WPM via wrote:
Let me have any objections / suggestions.
I thought it might be nice to get away from battles and warfare.
If someone feels artistic, you are welcome to create one and circulate it.
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George- Price-Right Communications
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I have 3 versions of my original submission. Apologies for possibly (probably) going overboard on this. Full size images are available - smaller sent to save space.
Thanks for your indulgence!
’73 and Blue Skies,
Linwood, K2LLC
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On May 3, 2025, at 5:04?AM, Kay N3KN via groups.io <kayn3kn@...> wrote:
I like Linwood’s format a lot. 73, Kay N3KN On Fri, May 2, 2025 at 11:47?PM Linwood Campbell K2LLC via <linwoodcampbell= [email protected]> wrote: Couldn’t resist getting a stab at it . . . .?
<2025 13 Colonies proposed qsl card.002.jpeg>
Linwood, K2LLC On May 2, 2025, at 10:37?PM, George Marzloff K4GM via <COUNTRYPOOL2019= [email protected]> wrote:
It's a winner. I like it.
George K4GM
On 5/2/2025 9:51 AM, David Wright K2WPM
via wrote:
Let me have any objections / suggestions.
I thought it might be nice to get away from battles and
warfare.
If someone feels artistic, you are welcome to create one and
circulate it.
Thanks,
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David, K2WPM
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I like Linwood’s format a lot. 73, Kay N3KN On Fri, May 2, 2025 at 11:47?PM Linwood Campbell K2LLC via <linwoodcampbell= [email protected]> wrote:
Couldn’t resist getting a stab at it . . . .?
Linwood, K2LLC On May 2, 2025, at 10:37?PM, George Marzloff K4GM via <COUNTRYPOOL2019= [email protected]> wrote:
It's a winner. I like it.
George K4GM
On 5/2/2025 9:51 AM, David Wright K2WPM
via wrote:
Let me have any objections / suggestions.
I thought it might be nice to get away from battles and
warfare.
If someone feels artistic, you are welcome to create one and
circulate it.
Thanks,
?
David, K2WPM
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On 5/2/2025 11:46 PM, Linwood Campbell K2LLC via groups.io wrote: Couldn’t resist getting a stab at it . . . .
2025 13 Colonies proposed qsl card.002.jpeg I like this one A LOT! 73, mike N4CF
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On May 2, 2025, at 10:37?PM, George Marzloff K4GM via groups.io <COUNTRYPOOL2019@...> wrote:
It's a winner. I like it.
George K4GM
On 5/2/2025 9:51 AM, David Wright K2WPM
via groups.io wrote:
Let me have any objections / suggestions.
I thought it might be nice to get away from battles and
warfare.
If someone feels artistic, you are welcome to create one and
circulate it.
Thanks,
?
David, K2WPM
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540-617-1177
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It's a winner. I like it.
George K4GM
On 5/2/2025 9:51 AM, David Wright K2WPM
via groups.io wrote:
Let me have any objections / suggestions.
I thought it might be nice to get away from battles and
warfare.
If someone feels artistic, you are welcome to create one and
circulate it.
Thanks,
?
David, K2WPM
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I agree with Carole
Bob ka3ocs
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On May 2, 2025, at 9:14?AM, Carole Alexander KG4DTM via groups.io <carolealex@...> wrote:
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David,
I would be happy to contribute $25 or whatever is needed.? It's a great event and I think people like the certificates.? So count me in however we get people excited and appreciate 13 colonies, our country and ham radio.
carole
KG4DTM
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David:
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I am very happy to contribute to help defray the cost of the event.? Regarding your other questions, I’m not familiar enough with most of the issues you mention to recommend any approach.? If you put together
a plan that you are comfortable with then I will commit to contributing on the order of $50 to help get the job done in addition to my on-air efforts. ?The bling is nice, but I will still operate if there isn’t any.
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73, and thanks for all you do for this fun event!
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Rick
N1RM
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I wanted to let everyone know that Ken, KU2US, the founder and boss of 13 Colonies, has retired due to health issues.? He appointed a successor, Tony N4ATJ.? I had hoped he would leave it to the colony-managers to carry on the show but
that's not happening.? We have a Zoom call tomorrow (Friday May 2) evening to discuss the Special Event going forward.?
I've been told -- in addition to the huge investment of time and expense I already make -- I am asked to pay for 1,000 QSL cards, costing about $150, this year.
In the past, Ken paid for these -- I understand from the monies he netted on certificate fulfillment ($5 solicited, actual cost of certificates and postage $2, leaving a net of about $4,500 a year on 1,500 certificates sent out;? some
of this revenue was used to pay for QSLs).? (I also assume Ken donated his own funds to this event, which is why I usually sent him $25 or $50).
Two other colony managers told me they get donations to pay for their QSLs.? Any idea who I would solicit?? Should I ask K2B ops for small contributions?? I've always been happy to invest my own funds (a) as annual donation to Ken to
help him cover costs, (b) to pay to have full-color certificates printed and mailed to K2B ops, (c) for mugs for top 5 ops, for Ken and for Rhonda our QSL manager, and (d) occasional bling (except that Steve KO4ENU has contributed very generously in the bling
department!).? Also thank K2B ops for sending me occasional extra monies (thanks Carol, KG4DTM and others).? But last year I invested over $300 -- starting to sound like real money!
May I solicit K2B ops input/consensus opinion:
1.? Should we have a rule that all K2B ops contribute $5 to $10 each to defray these expenses?
2.? If not, does anyone know where/how I could solicit donation of a small sum annually to defray costs.
3.? Would you prefer I not send the hard copy certificates -- instead I could do digital ones?? (that saves maybe $100)
4.? Should I not buy mugs for top ops? (that saves about $120)
5.? If I don't have expenses #3 and #4, I can buy the QSL cards.
6.? This also means no more bling.
Also, anyone who has not already contacted me, but who would like to participate in K2B this year, please contact me by email.
P.S.,? Did you see that the 13 Colonies wannabe guy is having a special event July 1 - 13, 2025 celebrating America's 250th birthday (which isn't until 2026 by my math)?
That will really help to confuse everyone!
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Here's a suggestion.... I think it would look less crowded if the three documents were "stairstepped" partial views, instead of each being the whole thing. I've attached an example. You could increase the horizontal spacing to better-fill the card, but this shows my general idea.
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I like it. 73, Kay N3KN On Fri, May 2, 2025 at 9:52?AM David Wright K2WPM via <dwright= [email protected]> wrote:
Let me have any objections / suggestions.
I thought it might be nice to get away from battles and warfare.
If someone feels artistic, you are welcome to create one and circulate it.
Thanks,
?
David, K2WPM
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Let me have any objections / suggestions.
I thought it might be nice to get away from battles and warfare.
If someone feels artistic, you are welcome to create one and circulate it.
Thanks,
?
David, K2WPM
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David,
I would be happy to contribute $25 or whatever is needed.? It's a great event and I think people like the certificates.? So count me in however we get people excited and appreciate 13 colonies, our country and ham radio.
carole
KG4DTM
Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone
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David:
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I am very happy to contribute to help defray the cost of the event.? Regarding your other questions, I’m not familiar enough with most of the issues you mention to recommend any approach.? If you put together
a plan that you are comfortable with then I will commit to contributing on the order of $50 to help get the job done in addition to my on-air efforts. ?The bling is nice, but I will still operate if there isn’t any.
?
73, and thanks for all you do for this fun event!
?
Rick
N1RM
?
?
I wanted to let everyone know that Ken, KU2US, the founder and boss of 13 Colonies, has retired due to health issues.? He appointed a successor, Tony N4ATJ.? I had hoped he would leave it to the colony-managers to carry on the show but
that's not happening.? We have a Zoom call tomorrow (Friday May 2) evening to discuss the Special Event going forward.?
I've been told -- in addition to the huge investment of time and expense I already make -- I am asked to pay for 1,000 QSL cards, costing about $150, this year.
In the past, Ken paid for these -- I understand from the monies he netted on certificate fulfillment ($5 solicited, actual cost of certificates and postage $2, leaving a net of about $4,500 a year on 1,500 certificates sent out;? some
of this revenue was used to pay for QSLs).? (I also assume Ken donated his own funds to this event, which is why I usually sent him $25 or $50).
Two other colony managers told me they get donations to pay for their QSLs.? Any idea who I would solicit?? Should I ask K2B ops for small contributions?? I've always been happy to invest my own funds (a) as annual donation to Ken to
help him cover costs, (b) to pay to have full-color certificates printed and mailed to K2B ops, (c) for mugs for top 5 ops, for Ken and for Rhonda our QSL manager, and (d) occasional bling (except that Steve KO4ENU has contributed very generously in the bling
department!).? Also thank K2B ops for sending me occasional extra monies (thanks Carol, KG4DTM and others).? But last year I invested over $300 -- starting to sound like real money!
May I solicit K2B ops input/consensus opinion:
1.? Should we have a rule that all K2B ops contribute $5 to $10 each to defray these expenses?
2.? If not, does anyone know where/how I could solicit donation of a small sum annually to defray costs.
3.? Would you prefer I not send the hard copy certificates -- instead I could do digital ones?? (that saves maybe $100)
4.? Should I not buy mugs for top ops? (that saves about $120)
5.? If I don't have expenses #3 and #4, I can buy the QSL cards.
6.? This also means no more bling.
Also, anyone who has not already contacted me, but who would like to participate in K2B this year, please contact me by email.
P.S.,? Did you see that the 13 Colonies wannabe guy is having a special event July 1 - 13, 2025 celebrating America's 250th birthday (which isn't until 2026 by my math)?
That will really help to confuse everyone!
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David:
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I am very happy to contribute to help defray the cost of the event.? Regarding your other questions, I’m not familiar enough with most of the issues you mention to recommend any approach.? If you put together
a plan that you are comfortable with then I will commit to contributing on the order of $50 to help get the job done in addition to my on-air efforts. ?The bling is nice, but I will still operate if there isn’t any.
?
73, and thanks for all you do for this fun event!
?
Rick
N1RM
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From: [email protected] <[email protected]>
On Behalf Of David Wright K2WPM via groups.io
Sent: Thursday, May 01, 2025 9:31 AM
To: [email protected]
Subject: [K2B-13Colonies2024] 2025 Update
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I wanted to let everyone know that Ken, KU2US, the founder and boss of 13 Colonies, has retired due to health issues.? He appointed a successor, Tony N4ATJ.? I had hoped he would leave it to the colony-managers to carry on the show but
that's not happening.? We have a Zoom call tomorrow (Friday May 2) evening to discuss the Special Event going forward.?
I've been told -- in addition to the huge investment of time and expense I already make -- I am asked to pay for 1,000 QSL cards, costing about $150, this year.
In the past, Ken paid for these -- I understand from the monies he netted on certificate fulfillment ($5 solicited, actual cost of certificates and postage $2, leaving a net of about $4,500 a year on 1,500 certificates sent out;? some of
this revenue was used to pay for QSLs).? (I also assume Ken donated his own funds to this event, which is why I usually sent him $25 or $50).
Two other colony managers told me they get donations to pay for their QSLs.? Any idea who I would solicit?? Should I ask K2B ops for small contributions?? I've always been happy to invest my own funds (a) as annual donation to Ken to help
him cover costs, (b) to pay to have full-color certificates printed and mailed to K2B ops, (c) for mugs for top 5 ops, for Ken and for Rhonda our QSL manager, and (d) occasional bling (except that Steve KO4ENU has contributed very generously in the bling department!).?
Also thank K2B ops for sending me occasional extra monies (thanks Carol, KG4DTM and others).? But last year I invested over $300 -- starting to sound like real money!
May I solicit K2B ops input/consensus opinion:
1.? Should we have a rule that all K2B ops contribute $5 to $10 each to defray these expenses?
2.? If not, does anyone know where/how I could solicit donation of a small sum annually to defray costs.
3.? Would you prefer I not send the hard copy certificates -- instead I could do digital ones?? (that saves maybe $100)
4.? Should I not buy mugs for top ops? (that saves about $120)
5.? If I don't have expenses #3 and #4, I can buy the QSL cards.
6.? This also means no more bling.
Also, anyone who has not already contacted me, but who would like to participate in K2B this year, please contact me by email.
P.S.,? Did you see that the 13 Colonies wannabe guy is having a special event July 1 - 13, 2025 celebrating America's 250th birthday (which isn't until 2026 by my math)?
That will really help to confuse everyone!
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Dave,
I've read all the comments up to this time and offer my two cents:
Contributions? of $10-$25 or so would be A-OK on this end.? Please
do not make mandatory for the reasons Kay mentioned.
Ask those who want QSLs to pay something.? Maybe try asking for a
donation this year to see how much comes in.?? No digital QSLs,
please.?
Digital certificates are fine.? Easy to print these days using photo
paper. No need to spend for hard copies especially with the new
postal rates. Ugh!!
Delete the mugs.? If we want one, we can order on our own.
I'll sniff around Hamvention this year looking for some company
which might offer to help with the cost of QSLs.??? If I strike oil,
I'll let you know.
73, George K4GM
On 5/1/2025 9:31 AM, David Wright K2WPM
via groups.io wrote:
I wanted to let everyone know that Ken, KU2US, the founder
and boss of 13 Colonies, has retired due to health issues.? He
appointed a successor, Tony N4ATJ.? I had hoped he would leave
it to the colony-managers to carry on the show but that's not
happening.? We have a Zoom call tomorrow (Friday May 2) evening
to discuss the Special Event going forward.?
?
I've been told -- in addition to the huge investment of time
and expense I already make -- I am asked to pay for 1,000 QSL
cards, costing about $150, this year.
?
In the past, Ken paid for these -- I understand from the
monies he netted on certificate fulfillment ($5 solicited,
actual cost of certificates and postage $2, leaving a net of
about $4,500 a year on 1,500 certificates sent out;? some of
this revenue was used to pay for QSLs).? (I also assume Ken
donated his own funds to this event, which is why I usually sent
him $25 or $50).
?
Two other colony managers told me they get donations to pay
for their QSLs.? Any idea who I would solicit?? Should I ask K2B
ops for small contributions?? I've always been happy to invest
my own funds (a) as annual donation to Ken to help him cover
costs, (b) to pay to have full-color certificates printed and
mailed to K2B ops, (c) for mugs for top 5 ops, for Ken and for
Rhonda our QSL manager, and (d) occasional bling (except that
Steve KO4ENU has contributed very generously in the bling
department!).? Also thank K2B ops for sending me occasional
extra monies (thanks Carol, KG4DTM and others).? But last year I
invested over $300 -- starting to sound like real money!
?
May I solicit K2B ops input/consensus opinion:
?
1.? Should we have a rule that all K2B ops contribute $5 to
$10 each to defray these expenses?
2.? If not, does anyone know where/how I could solicit
donation of a small sum annually to defray costs.
3.? Would you prefer I not send the hard copy certificates --
instead I could do digital ones?? (that saves maybe $100)
4.? Should I not buy mugs for top ops? (that saves about
$120)
5.? If I don't have expenses #3 and #4, I can buy the QSL
cards.
6.? This also means no more bling.
?
Thoughts?
?
Also, anyone who has not already contacted me, but who would
like to participate in K2B this year, please contact me by
email.
?
Thanks,
?
David, K2WPM
?
P.S.,? Did you see that the 13 Colonies wannabe guy is having
a special event July 1 - 13, 2025 celebrating America's 250th
birthday (which isn't until 2026 by my math)?
That will really help to confuse everyone!
?
?
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107B East Davis St.
Culpeper, VA 22701
540-617-1177
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Thanks Ian.
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David, K2WPM
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From: [email protected] <[email protected]>
On Behalf Of Ian Callahan KN4TBG via groups.io
Sent: Thursday, May 1, 2025 6:36 PM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Re: [K2B-13Colonies2024] 2025 Update
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Good Evening,?
I can send some money, no problem, hopefully you take venmo.
4. I dont need another mug, already out of room, but the thought is definitely appreciated.
6. No problem, I do it for the fun and enjoy talking to all the Hams.
Like to sign up for this year also.
Ian KN4TBG
On May 1, 2025, at 17:52, Steve (KS1G) via groups.io <ks1g04@...> wrote:
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David:
1. Happy to contribute to defray QSL expenses.? Let me know where to send funds by mail or Zelle.
I'd like to keep cards,the annual themes are fun and I've been developing a collection over the years, and hope my grandsons will appreciate for at least a moment grandpas' cool postcards, although I realistically expect my wife or kids
will eventually trash them.??
2. I'm also OK with digital certificates.? ALL the ARISS SSTV events for example now use them. I can print out on color printer and fancy paper for the notebook with the QSL cards.
3. Don't need more mugs (although I do appreciate the K2B mugs we've been doing and happy to pay full cost if I order one) and bling; if they continue, it should be at no cost to the 13 Colonies organizer(s).
Looking forward to putting K2B on sats again this year.
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On Thu, May 1, 2025 at 9:31?AM David Wright K2WPM via
<dwright=[email protected]> wrote:
I wanted to let everyone know that Ken, KU2US, the founder and boss of 13 Colonies, has retired due to health issues.? He appointed a successor, Tony N4ATJ.? I had hoped he would leave it to the colony-managers to carry on the show but
that's not happening.? We have a Zoom call tomorrow (Friday May 2) evening to discuss the Special Event going forward.?
I've been told -- in addition to the huge investment of time and expense I already make -- I am asked to pay for 1,000 QSL cards, costing about $150, this year.
In the past, Ken paid for these -- I understand from the monies he netted on certificate fulfillment ($5 solicited, actual cost of certificates and postage $2, leaving a net of about $4,500 a year on 1,500 certificates sent out;? some of
this revenue was used to pay for QSLs).? (I also assume Ken donated his own funds to this event, which is why I usually sent him $25 or $50).
Two other colony managers told me they get donations to pay for their QSLs.? Any idea who I would solicit?? Should I ask K2B ops for small contributions?? I've always been happy to invest my own funds (a) as annual donation to Ken to help
him cover costs, (b) to pay to have full-color certificates printed and mailed to K2B ops, (c) for mugs for top 5 ops, for Ken and for Rhonda our QSL manager, and (d) occasional bling (except that Steve KO4ENU has contributed very generously in the bling department!).?
Also thank K2B ops for sending me occasional extra monies (thanks Carol, KG4DTM and others).? But last year I invested over $300 -- starting to sound like real money!
May I solicit K2B ops input/consensus opinion:
1.? Should we have a rule that all K2B ops contribute $5 to $10 each to defray these expenses?
2.? If not, does anyone know where/how I could solicit donation of a small sum annually to defray costs.
3.? Would you prefer I not send the hard copy certificates -- instead I could do digital ones?? (that saves maybe $100)
4.? Should I not buy mugs for top ops? (that saves about $120)
5.? If I don't have expenses #3 and #4, I can buy the QSL cards.
6.? This also means no more bling.
Also, anyone who has not already contacted me, but who would like to participate in K2B this year, please contact me by email.
P.S.,? Did you see that the 13 Colonies wannabe guy is having a special event July 1 - 13, 2025 celebrating America's 250th birthday (which isn't until 2026 by my math)?
That will really help to confuse everyone!
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Thanks Birdman, appreciated.
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David, K2WPM
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Sent: Thursday, May 1, 2025 5:52 PM
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Subject: Re: [K2B-13Colonies2024] 2025 Update
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David:
1. Happy to contribute to defray QSL expenses.? Let me know where to send funds by mail or Zelle.
I'd like to keep cards,the annual themes are fun and I've been developing a collection over the years, and hope my grandsons will appreciate for at least a moment grandpas' cool postcards, although I realistically expect my wife or kids
will eventually trash them.??
2. I'm also OK with digital certificates.? ALL the ARISS SSTV events for example now use them. I can print out on color printer and fancy paper for the notebook with the QSL cards.
3. Don't need more mugs (although I do appreciate the K2B mugs we've been doing and happy to pay full cost if I order one) and bling; if they continue, it should be at no cost to the 13 Colonies organizer(s).
Looking forward to putting K2B on sats again this year.
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On Thu, May 1, 2025 at 9:31?AM David Wright K2WPM via
<dwright=[email protected]> wrote:
I wanted to let everyone know that Ken, KU2US, the founder and boss of 13 Colonies, has retired due to health issues.? He appointed a successor, Tony N4ATJ.? I had hoped he would leave it to the colony-managers to carry on the show but
that's not happening.? We have a Zoom call tomorrow (Friday May 2) evening to discuss the Special Event going forward.?
I've been told -- in addition to the huge investment of time and expense I already make -- I am asked to pay for 1,000 QSL cards, costing about $150, this year.
In the past, Ken paid for these -- I understand from the monies he netted on certificate fulfillment ($5 solicited, actual cost of certificates and postage $2, leaving a net of about $4,500 a year on 1,500 certificates sent out;? some of
this revenue was used to pay for QSLs).? (I also assume Ken donated his own funds to this event, which is why I usually sent him $25 or $50).
Two other colony managers told me they get donations to pay for their QSLs.? Any idea who I would solicit?? Should I ask K2B ops for small contributions?? I've always been happy to invest my own funds (a) as annual donation to Ken to help
him cover costs, (b) to pay to have full-color certificates printed and mailed to K2B ops, (c) for mugs for top 5 ops, for Ken and for Rhonda our QSL manager, and (d) occasional bling (except that Steve KO4ENU has contributed very generously in the bling department!).?
Also thank K2B ops for sending me occasional extra monies (thanks Carol, KG4DTM and others).? But last year I invested over $300 -- starting to sound like real money!
May I solicit K2B ops input/consensus opinion:
1.? Should we have a rule that all K2B ops contribute $5 to $10 each to defray these expenses?
2.? If not, does anyone know where/how I could solicit donation of a small sum annually to defray costs.
3.? Would you prefer I not send the hard copy certificates -- instead I could do digital ones?? (that saves maybe $100)
4.? Should I not buy mugs for top ops? (that saves about $120)
5.? If I don't have expenses #3 and #4, I can buy the QSL cards.
6.? This also means no more bling.
Also, anyone who has not already contacted me, but who would like to participate in K2B this year, please contact me by email.
P.S.,? Did you see that the 13 Colonies wannabe guy is having a special event July 1 - 13, 2025 celebrating America's 250th birthday (which isn't until 2026 by my math)?
That will really help to confuse everyone!
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