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Cub Scouts present awards
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- Published 06/9/2011
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Dee Dannewitz Wallace KG4VMI came to Virginia from a southeastern Nebraska farming community. She spent her early years being mentored in business, and obtained sponsorship for much traveling in education, for 4-H, and mission trips with the church & others. She received great education at LIFE Bible College and Virginia Tech, and has background in finance, accounting, sales and management. She has always enjoyed spending time outdoors and working with various community groups. After college, Dee moved to Floyd with her son, Christian, to get back to “farm living” and for a closer association with David and Gaynell and LCF Group activities.
In 2007, Dee married her long-time friend, Greg Wallace, who is a native of Floyd County, Virginia. They have their home at “Oak Hill Farm” in Floyd, where they spend free time watching the wildlife and grass grow, and sharpen their artistic and culinary skills. Greg photographs many of the historical buildings and breathtaking sceneries throughout the County.
by The Floyd Press
At a recent meeting of the Floyd Amateur Radio Society, two presentations by local Cub Scouts.
Cub Scout Troop 36 presented Russ Abbey KG4MAV with a thank you photo for telling them about Amateur Radio and for letting them talk to others on the radio. The Cubs were ecstatic to be able to talk to a gentleman in Eastern Michigan right on the shores of Lade Michigan.
The Cub Scouts also recognized Dave Larsen. KK4WW for the use of the Floyd Amateur Radio Station and his help with the Scouts' visit on February 4th. "We are always happt to help the Scouts," said Larsen and Abbey. "They are the next generation of Amateur Radio Operators and Technicians."
Abbey said he is willing to help anyone who wants to learn more about Amateur Radio or Electronics in general. "With the Morse Code on longer required to become a 'Ham', there has been a large influx of new operators. The first license in fairly easy; it's 25 questions covering the rules and very elemental questions about electronics. There are also questions about the frequencies that the Technician can operate in."
The 3 classes of licenses include Technician, General, and Extra. The higher the license the more higher frequencies and privileges the Ham has, also the harder the test.
If you are interested in becoming a Ham or just curios give Russ Abbey a call at 6514072 or by email at kg4mav@gmail.com, or stop by a meeting in suite 9 of the Village Green on the second Saturday of each month at 9 a.m.
Cub Scout Jacob Dowd, son of Jeff Dowd KJ4ZKB presents Russell Abbey KG4MAv with a framed picture of his group's recent visit to N4USA. N4USA id Floyd's community amateur radio station. It is located in suites 8 and 9 of the Village Green and is a service of all Floyd Amateur Radio Society.
