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<div dir="ltr" data-setdir="false">Yes, sad news indeed. I never went but always wanted to.</div><div dir="ltr" data-setdir="false"><br></div><div dir="ltr" data-setdir="false">Don AA5AU</div><div><br></div>
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On Wednesday, December 23, 2020, 10:40:28 AM CST, <marsh@ka5m.net> wrote:
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Sad news.</p><p class="ydpba93a3bcyiv4030453395MsoNormal"> </p><p class="ydpba93a3bcyiv4030453395MsoNormal">Marsh</p><p class="ydpba93a3bcyiv4030453395MsoNormal"> </p><p class="ydpba93a3bcyiv4030453395MsoNormal"> </p><div><div style="border:none;border-top:solid #E1E1E1 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in;"><p class="ydpba93a3bcyiv4030453395MsoNormal"><b>From:</b> Ham-Com, Inc <info@hamcom.org> <br><b>Sent:</b> Wednesday, December 23, 2020 9:24 AM<br><b>To:</b> marsh@ka5m.net<br><b>Subject:</b> Ham-Com Last Call</p></div></div><p class="ydpba93a3bcyiv4030453395MsoNormal"> </p><div align="center"><table class="ydpba93a3bcyiv4030453395MsoNormalTable" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" width="100%" style="width:100.0%;border-collapse:collapse;"><tbody><tr><td width="100%" valign="top" style="width:100.0%;padding:0in 0in 0in 0in;"><div align="center"><table class="ydpba93a3bcyiv4030453395MsoNormalTable" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" width="100%" style="width:100.0%;border-collapse:collapse;"><tbody><tr><td valign="top" style="background:#F7F7F7;padding:40.5pt 0in 40.5pt 0in;"><div align="center"><table class="ydpba93a3bcyiv4030453395MsoNormalTable" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" width="600" style="width:6.25in;border-collapse:collapse;"><tbody><tr><td width="600" valign="top" style="width:6.25in;padding:0in 0in 0in 0in;"><div align="center"><table class="ydpba93a3bcyiv4030453395MsoNormalTable" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" style="max-width:6.25in;border-collapse:collapse;"><tbody><tr><td valign="top" style="padding:0in 0in 0in 0in;"><table class="ydpba93a3bcyiv4030453395MsoNormalTable" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" width="100%" style="width:100.0%;border-collapse:collapse;"><tbody><tr><td valign="top" style="padding:6.75pt 6.75pt 6.75pt 6.75pt;"><table class="ydpba93a3bcyiv4030453395MsoNormalTable" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="left" width="100%" style="width:100.0%;border-collapse:collapse;"><tbody><tr><td valign="top" style="padding:0in 6.75pt 0in 6.75pt;"><p class="ydpba93a3bcyiv4030453395MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center;"><img style="width: 564px; 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After 41 years, Ham-Com has decided to close its doors in lieu of the restrictions in place for COVID-19 and the rising costs of putting on a show. The decision was not made lightly, but the safety and wellness of our volunteers, vendors, clubs, presenters, and attendees is our paramount concern.</span></p><p class="ydpba93a3bcyiv4030453395MsoNormal" style="margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:7.5pt;margin-left:0in;line-height:150%;"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:150%;font-family:Helvetica, sans-serif;color:#757575;">We sincerely thank each and every person for their support over the past years. This starts with clubs who have participated in offering forums, transmitter sessions, VE sessions, talk-ins, and many more things through the years. Next, to the commercial and flea market vendors who have helped new hams get their first radio to established hams who are building the ultimate ham shack, we thank you for returning year over year. To the volunteer staff, functional directors, and access control, your dedication and hard work have contributed to the continued success of the show for 41 years. Finally, to our attendees. Without you, there is no show. Over 41 years, we have met a variety of people with one common passion, amateur radio. Ham-Com is proud to contribute to bringing people together to enjoy this passion. We will definitely miss this gathering of the broader community.</span></p><p class="ydpba93a3bcyiv4030453395MsoNormal" style="margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:7.5pt;margin-left:0in;line-height:150%;"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:150%;font-family:Helvetica, sans-serif;color:#757575;">Our thoughts and best wishes to you and your families and “see you on-the-air”.</span></p><p class="ydpba93a3bcyiv4030453395MsoNormal" style="margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:7.5pt;margin-left:0in;line-height:150%;"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:150%;font-family:Helvetica, sans-serif;color:#757575;">73</span></p><p class="ydpba93a3bcyiv4030453395MsoNormal" style="margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:7.5pt;margin-left:0in;line-height:150%;"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:150%;font-family:Helvetica, sans-serif;color:#757575;">Bill Nelson</span></p><p class="ydpba93a3bcyiv4030453395MsoNormal" style="margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:7.5pt;margin-left:0in;line-height:150%;"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:150%;font-family:Helvetica, sans-serif;color:#757575;">President of Ham-Com Inc</span></p></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><p class="ydpba93a3bcyiv4030453395MsoNormal"> </p><table class="ydpba93a3bcyiv4030453395MsoNormalTable" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" width="100%" style="width:100.0%;border-collapse:collapse;min-width:100%;"><tbody><tr><td valign="top" style="padding:0in 13.5pt 13.5pt 13.5pt;"><div align="center"><table class="ydpba93a3bcyiv4030453395MsoNormalTable" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" style="background:#009FC7;border-collapse:collapse;"><tbody><tr><td style="padding:13.5pt 13.5pt 13.5pt 13.5pt;border-radius:3px;"><p class="ydpba93a3bcyiv4030453395MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center;"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:Helvetica, sans-serif;color:black;"><a 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