K2 #7150 is born; and the third time's a charm

[Wayne Conrad]

In nineteen seventy something, I passed a ham radio exam for the first
time.  I never got a station put together, and so never got on the air.

In nineteen eighty something, I passed the test again.  But once again I
didn't get a station and never got on the air.

This time, I built the station _first_, then got licensed.  About a
month ago I finished K2 #7150, with the aid of great instructions,
Elecraft's fine support, the archive of this mailing list, and all of
your generous help.  Oh, and the Optivisor.  I spent weeks wearing the
Optivisor.

Saturday, dad and I each passed both the technician and general exams.
Our callsigns have just been assigned (they're even sequential).

I'm going to drop by the ham store on the way home and pick up a log
book.  I know I'm not required to log my contacts, but having dad's
callsign as my first log entry... how can I not do that?

This has been a long time coming.  Thanks for all of your help in making
it happen.

73, Wayne Conrad KF7QGA
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[Bruce Beford-2]

Congratulations, Wayne! Thanks for sharing your journey.

Welcome to the fraternity of Amateur Radio. May you have many years of
enjoyment.

73,

Bruce, N1RX

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[Lou Kolb]

Excellent!  Hope to work you some day.  73 and welcome to a great
fraternity/sorrority!  lou -- WA3MIX
----- Original Message -----
From: "Wayne Conrad" <[hidden email]>
To: <[hidden email]>
Sent: Wednesday, June 08, 2011 6:23 PM
Subject: [Elecraft] K2 #7150 is born; and the third time's a charm

> In nineteen seventy something, I passed a ham radio exam for the first
> time.  I never got a station put together, and so never got on the air.
>
> In nineteen eighty something, I passed the test again.  But once again I
> didn't get a station and never got on the air.
>
> This time, I built the station _first_, then got licensed.  About a
> month ago I finished K2 #7150, with the aid of great instructions,
> Elecraft's fine support, the archive of this mailing list, and all of
> your generous help.  Oh, and the Optivisor.  I spent weeks wearing the
> Optivisor.
>
> Saturday, dad and I each passed both the technician and general exams.
> Our callsigns have just been assigned (they're even sequential).
>
> I'm going to drop by the ham store on the way home and pick up a log
> book.  I know I'm not required to log my contacts, but having dad's
> callsign as my first log entry... how can I not do that?
>
> This has been a long time coming.  Thanks for all of your help in making
> it happen.
>
> 73, Wayne Conrad KF7QGA
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[George Winship, NC5G]

On Wednesday June 8, 2011, Wayne Conrad wrote:

<Saturday, dad and I each passed both the technician and general exams.
<Our callsigns have just been assigned (they're even sequential)

In 1968 I passed my novice exam. Two years later my Dad passed his. We both upgraded, Dad to Advanced, me to Extra. For 32 years, until his death in 2002, we shared this hobby, enjoying many operating experiences, field days, hamfests, making many new friends, and the list goes on and on. Neither of us were technically orientated, but this hobby is so varied, that there is something for everyone. Dad enjoyed traffic nets and spent most of his time relaying traffic and served as net control on the 7290 traffic net for many years. As years progressed my wife, two sons, brother-in-law, two nephews, and my mother got their licenses.

This is all just to say, welcome to the hobby, and may you and your Dad have many wonderful experiences.

73,

George, NC5G
K2/100  #2217    

[Johnny Siu]

Hello George,
 
Congratulation to your ham family.  I managed to get my son to obtain his licence at the age of 16.  After he got his licence, he seldom touched on the radio and in fact has spent most of his time in internet e.g. facebook, MSN etc.
 
It is now really difficult to get new blood into this hobby.  K2 is the only capable rig which can be soldered and built.  If looking for through hole soldering fun, K2 could be the only choice.

TNX & 73,


Johnny VR2XMC

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主題︰ Re: [Elecraft] K2 #7150 is born; and the third time's a charm

On Wednesday June 8, 2011, Wayne Conrad wrote:

<Saturday, dad and I each passed both the technician and general exams.
<Our callsigns have just been assigned (they're even sequential)

In 1968 I passed my novice exam. Two years later my Dad passed his. We both
upgraded, Dad to Advanced, me to Extra. For 32 years, until his death in
2002, we shared this hobby, enjoying many operating experiences, field days,
hamfests, making many new friends, and the list goes on and on. Neither of
us were technically orientated, but this hobby is so varied, that there is
something for everyone. Dad enjoyed traffic nets and spent most of his time
relaying traffic and served as net control on the 7290 traffic net for many
years. As years progressed my wife, two sons, brother-in-law, two nephews,
and my mother got their licenses.

This is all just to say, welcome to the hobby, and may you and your Dad have
many wonderful experiences.

73,

George, NC5G
K2/100  #2217    
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[Matt Zilmer]

Excellent short story!  Thanks for sharing.  And congrats on your K2.
I have an Optivisor here, and now how much it helps.

Now - if I could get my 80-y/o dad to try something new....  

Just between you, me, and the list, our ages are very similar.

73,
matt (first license, 1972) W6NIA


On Wed, 08 Jun 2011 15:23:45 -0700, you wrote:

>In nineteen seventy something, I passed a ham radio exam for the first
>time.  I never got a station put together, and so never got on the air.
>
>In nineteen eighty something, I passed the test again.  But once again I
>didn't get a station and never got on the air.
>
>This time, I built the station _first_, then got licensed.  About a
>month ago I finished K2 #7150, with the aid of great instructions,
>Elecraft's fine support, the archive of this mailing list, and all of
>your generous help.  Oh, and the Optivisor.  I spent weeks wearing the
>Optivisor.
>
>Saturday, dad and I each passed both the technician and general exams.
>Our callsigns have just been assigned (they're even sequential).
>
>I'm going to drop by the ham store on the way home and pick up a log
>book.  I know I'm not required to log my contacts, but having dad's
>callsign as my first log entry... how can I not do that?
>
>This has been a long time coming.  Thanks for all of your help in making
>it happen.
>
>73, Wayne Conrad KF7QGA
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[Wayne Conrad]

Matt,

I'll reply publicly to say how proud I am of my dad for learning ham
radio and Morse code at 70.  He aced the technician test, and beat my
scores on both tests.  That's David Conrad, KF7QGB, a man with sand.

73, Wayne Conrad KF7QGA

On 06/08/2011 10:25 PM, Matt Zilmer wrote:
> Now - if I could get my 80-y/o dad to try something new....

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[Jim Brown-10]

On 6/8/2011 10:25 PM, Matt Zilmer wrote:
> I'm going to drop by the ham store on the way home and pick up a log
> >book.  I know I'm not required to log my contacts, but having dad's
> >callsign as my first log entry... how can I not do that?

Congratulations on your progress, and welcome.  I think most of us would
strongly urge you to get started immediately with computer-based logging
software. Nowadays, most hams have a computer sitting next to our radio,
and enter contacts as we go. There are several good options that are
free, full featured, and easy to use.  Since getting back on the air in
2003, I've used DXKeeper, which is free, bug-free, and well supported.  
It's for the Windoze platform.  If you live in the Mac world, I'm
confident that others can suggest an option for you.

73, Jim K9YC
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[Joe Subich, W4TV-4]

 > I've used DXKeeper, which is free, bug-free, and well supported.
 > It's for the Windoze platform.  If you live in the Mac world, I'm
 > confident that others can suggest an option for you.

The standard of comparison for OS-X logging software is MacLogger DX
by Don Agro, VE3VRW of Dog Park Software.  MacLogger DX is not free but
it is well supported, updated regularly, bug free, reasonably priced
for its capability and performance, supports the K2/K3 and greatly
outstrips any other logging option for OS-X.  For more info see:
      http://www.dogparksoftware.com/MacLoggerDX.html

73,

    ... Joe, W4TV


On 6/9/2011 12:22 PM, Jim Brown wrote:

> On 6/8/2011 10:25 PM, Matt Zilmer wrote:
>> I'm going to drop by the ham store on the way home and pick up a log
>>> book.  I know I'm not required to log my contacts, but having dad's
>>> callsign as my first log entry... how can I not do that?
>
> Congratulations on your progress, and welcome.  I think most of us would
> strongly urge you to get started immediately with computer-based logging
> software. Nowadays, most hams have a computer sitting next to our radio,
> and enter contacts as we go. There are several good options that are
> free, full featured, and easy to use.  Since getting back on the air in
> 2003, I've used DXKeeper, which is free, bug-free, and well supported.
> It's for the Windoze platform.  If you live in the Mac world, I'm
> confident that others can suggest an option for you.
>
> 73, Jim K9YC
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