Elecraft CW Net Announcement
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Good Evening,
It is interesting what webs of contact we create by meeting and learning of other people. Today began with me leaving the house shortly before 7 AM to hook up with NM7N in Buxton. On the way I was met by another buck in velvet who posed quite nicely as I passed by. (Four to six points on each side in a small basket.) Karl drove me out to Seaside, Oregon stopping along the way to eat some breakfast. We got to our local hamfest early to scrawl our names on our tags and wait for the doors to open. At that point I started introducing Karl to folks I knew in the crowd. He found at least one of his neighbors. Then the doors opened. He and I walked rapidly until we found our goal. Already the K3 was swarmed but I was greeted warmly by Roger, WA7BOC, who was off to one side of the pileup. He and I had worked an Elecraft booth a few years back and had a great time. The year before that I had met Lisa, Ron, AC7AC, and Carter, N3AO while working another booth. The year before that I was in Albuquerque and yet again worked for the Elecraft bunch while earning my first polo shirt. I introduced Karl to Roger and then was greeted by Lisa. I introduced Karl to her and they had a great chat about all the rigs he'd been building for Elecraft for folks unable to fashion their own. I got the chance to say howdy to Ron, AC7AC with a simple wave. He was deep in conversation with a prospective buyer so I got a wave in return. Later I was able to introduce Karl to Ron and then start talking with AB7R, Greg about the object of our desire: the K3. Folks, it looks quite nice and sounds even better. The FT DX 9000 was only a booth or two away but got merely a passing glance on the third trip through that isle. From what I heard (from more than one person) it would only cost more but not give me even close to the performance of the K3! These opinions were not from the Elecraft employees, mind you, but of the folks who have used their rigs and know how they sound. During the course of the day I got more information about the K3 and about how the folks at Elecraft are doing. Lisa was kind enough to say folks like me. Hmmmm ... seems like there may be a few of you who do ;) I received a package in the mail today containing some QSL cards in my name from Ty, W1TF. I've not had time to print any of my own and have not found a local printer to make some for me. Pat (my late beloved) used to make a few new ones for me to commemorate whatever was occuring during my contacts. Since she has been unable to make any more I've not been able to respond in kind to those sending me cards. Now I can. Thank you Ty! Karl and I both got a chance to work the station at the hamfest on CW and SSB. Yes, SSB; I had to do it for some reason. After a few contacts I figured out how to get the rig to send CW. That took some doing because the Bencher paddles were set on huge spacing and the keyer was set to 5 wpm. After I got out the Allen wrench and the other op got the rig to speed up a bit I was able to make a contact or two on CW. Then I got pushed out by a newly licensed pre-teen to make a few SSB contacts. Later Karl got on and was about to run a string when another SSBer came in the booth. While Karl was making contacts I got to meet a few more folks in the booth. I may get to work field day CW with them at a local park. And I do mean local; it is just down the mountain from me!! Less than fifteen minutes away I could have FD food, conversation, and CW operations. I think I will take my K2 so they have a real radio to use :) Earlier in the week I was able to work into the Midwest on 20 meters with very good signals both ways. Forty meters seemed to be working a little today and better yet this evening. Tomorrow may be a good day to work across the continent to hear you all checking in. As always I will be here and hope to hear as many of you as I can. Because of Elecraft I've met a great group of folks and hope to continue meeting more of you. Thank you! Tomorrow: 1) Hail signs (first letter or two of the suffix of your call) 2) NCS help (as well as QSP/QNP <relay> help) Please join us: Sunday 2300z (Sunday 4 PM PDT) 14050 kHz Monday 0200z (Sunday 7 PM PDT) 7045 kHz Kevin. KD5ONS P.S. Veeries are serenading Sam who is sleeping on the deck. A tree which had been leaning since the storm in December interrupted this note by crashing to the ground. The slight breeze we have now was enough to allow it to clear its last supporting branch. The weather has been quite pleasant for the last few days. Summer, and the dry season, are almost here. KJR _______________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Post to: [hidden email] You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com |
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Was great meeting you today Chris......I mean Kevin. :)
Sorry about the little joke with the transverters....I really did think you were pulling my leg at first so was just following suit. :) I had a great time talking with everyone about the K3 and showing off it's many attributes. Wish I could stay for tomorrow but I have to get home to the critters by feeding time or they start eating fence and other stuff not very good for them. 73 Greg AB7R -----Original Message----- From: [hidden email] [mailto:[hidden email]]On Behalf Of Kevin Rock Sent: Saturday, June 02, 2007 8:29 PM To: Elecraft Subject: [Elecraft] Elecraft CW Net Announcement Good Evening, It is interesting what webs of contact we create by meeting and learning of other people. Today began with me leaving the house shortly before 7 AM to hook up with NM7N in Buxton. On the way I was met by another buck in velvet who posed quite nicely as I passed by. (Four to six points on each side in a small basket.) Karl drove me out to Seaside, Oregon stopping along the way to eat some breakfast. We got to our local hamfest early to scrawl our names on our tags and wait for the doors to open. At that point I started introducing Karl to folks I knew in the crowd. He found at least one of his neighbors. Then the doors opened. He and I walked rapidly until we found our goal. Already the K3 was swarmed but I was greeted warmly by Roger, WA7BOC, who was off to one side of the pileup. He and I had worked an Elecraft booth a few years back and had a great time. The year before that I had met Lisa, Ron, AC7AC, and Carter, N3AO while working another booth. The year before that I was in Albuquerque and yet again worked for the Elecraft bunch while earning my first polo shirt. I introduced Karl to Roger and then was greeted by Lisa. I introduced Karl to her and they had a great chat about all the rigs he'd been building for Elecraft for folks unable to fashion their own. I got the chance to say howdy to Ron, AC7AC with a simple wave. He was deep in conversation with a prospective buyer so I got a wave in return. Later I was able to introduce Karl to Ron and then start talking with AB7R, Greg about the object of our desire: the K3. Folks, it looks quite nice and sounds even better. The FT DX 9000 was only a booth or two away but got merely a passing glance on the third trip through that isle. From what I heard (from more than one person) it would only cost more but not give me even close to the performance of the K3! These opinions were not from the Elecraft employees, mind you, but of the folks who have used their rigs and know how they sound. During the course of the day I got more information about the K3 and about how the folks at Elecraft are doing. Lisa was kind enough to say folks like me. Hmmmm ... seems like there may be a few of you who do ;) I received a package in the mail today containing some QSL cards in my name from Ty, W1TF. I've not had time to print any of my own and have not found a local printer to make some for me. Pat (my late beloved) used to make a few new ones for me to commemorate whatever was occuring during my contacts. Since she has been unable to make any more I've not been able to respond in kind to those sending me cards. Now I can. Thank you Ty! Karl and I both got a chance to work the station at the hamfest on CW and SSB. Yes, SSB; I had to do it for some reason. After a few contacts I figured out how to get the rig to send CW. That took some doing because the Bencher paddles were set on huge spacing and the keyer was set to 5 wpm. After I got out the Allen wrench and the other op got the rig to speed up a bit I was able to make a contact or two on CW. Then I got pushed out by a newly licensed pre-teen to make a few SSB contacts. Later Karl got on and was about to run a string when another SSBer came in the booth. While Karl was making contacts I got to meet a few more folks in the booth. I may get to work field day CW with them at a local park. And I do mean local; it is just down the mountain from me!! Less than fifteen minutes away I could have FD food, conversation, and CW operations. I think I will take my K2 so they have a real radio to use :) Earlier in the week I was able to work into the Midwest on 20 meters with very good signals both ways. Forty meters seemed to be working a little today and better yet this evening. Tomorrow may be a good day to work across the continent to hear you all checking in. As always I will be here and hope to hear as many of you as I can. Because of Elecraft I've met a great group of folks and hope to continue meeting more of you. Thank you! Tomorrow: 1) Hail signs (first letter or two of the suffix of your call) 2) NCS help (as well as QSP/QNP <relay> help) Please join us: Sunday 2300z (Sunday 4 PM PDT) 14050 kHz Monday 0200z (Sunday 7 PM PDT) 7045 kHz Kevin. KD5ONS P.S. Veeries are serenading Sam who is sleeping on the deck. A tree which had been leaning since the storm in December interrupted this note by crashing to the ground. The slight breeze we have now was enough to allow it to clear its last supporting branch. The weather has been quite pleasant for the last few days. Summer, and the dry season, are almost here. KJR _______________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Post to: [hidden email] You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com _______________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Post to: [hidden email] You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com |
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