Yep, Jean Shepherd was K2ORS. The current holder of K2ORS was probably
one of the biggest fans of Jean in the world - hence, he got Jean's old
call. Warren, the current K2ORS, is very active in the lowfer community
and has an experimental LOWFer license from the FCC (WD2XGJ, WD2XSH/23,
WE2XEB/2).
73, Zack W9SZ
On Sun, 19 Aug 2007, Carrington, Walter wrote:
> "The Ultimate prize for any ham radio sweepstakes/ contest should be that
> lamp shaped like a leg with a garter belt and web stalkings from the now
> classic movie "a christmas story". "
> It's a very appropriate prize because the movie is based on a story by Jean
> Shepherd, who had a ham radio license. I imagine he got the idea when he
> won the lamp as a sweepstakes prize in the 30's. hi hi.
> --Walter, K1CMF
>
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