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Hi all,
My son is nearly 13 and an avid hiker/nature enthusiast. He and I trek all over Northern California, doing bouldering, bird watching, photography, beach combing, etc. Lengths of outings vary from a couple of hours to a couple of days. Here’s the non-OT part: There’s always a bit of QRP operation involved, sometimes to test new hardware or firmware. Griffin, tree climber extraordinaire, often does a high wire act to help optimize antennas. He’s especially handy at Field Day. These trips are always more fun if there are other kids and parents along. Please contact me if you might be interested in joining us sometime, maybe starting with a short day hike. We live in Belmont but can meet up anywhere. (For his Spring Break we went to Valley of Fire, Nevada!) 73, Wayne N6KR ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:[hidden email] This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to [hidden email] |
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Hi all,
As the Xenia Hamvention approaches and by our customer's demands we are introducing a new heatsink for the Elecraft KX2. We have been told by people running the rig in digital modes at 10W the unit will thermal down after a few transmit cycles, so this is our solution: https://proaudioeng.com/pae-kx22-heatsink-elecraft-kx2/ Please visit the site for more information. If you are in Xenia at the Hamvention next week, come visit us in Booth 1610, right across from Elecraft! Cheers & 73, Howie - WA4PSC www.proaudioeng.com ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:[hidden email] This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to [hidden email] |
Re: New Product Announcement
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Howie are you guys gonna make one without the protective handles? Just wonderin.. its gonna be hard to stuff it into the stock bag, heatsink may fit but definitely not the handles. I am sure they are great for added knob protection just unfortunately at the expense of the travel footprint. not a gripe.. just a friendly observation.
________________________________________ From: Elecraft [[hidden email]] on behalf of Howard Hoyt [[hidden email]] Sent: Friday, May 12, 2017 2:07 PM To: Elecraft Reflector; [hidden email] Subject: Re: [Elecraft] New Product Announcement Hi all, As the Xenia Hamvention approaches and by our customer's demands we are introducing a new heatsink for the Elecraft KX2. We have been told by people running the rig in digital modes at 10W the unit will thermal down after a few transmit cycles, so this is our solution: https://proaudioeng.com/pae-kx22-heatsink-elecraft-kx2/ Please visit the site for more information. If you are in Xenia at the Hamvention next week, come visit us in Booth 1610, right across from Elecraft! Cheers & 73, Howie - WA4PSC www.proaudioeng.com ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:[hidden email] This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to [hidden email] ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:[hidden email] This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to [hidden email] |
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Hi Chris,
I bought the LowePro CS60 bag from Elecraft, and with the Kx22 and GEMS handle and cover on it, the KX2 fits fine in the bag. It is true that the handles and cover stick up 1/2" farther than the knobs, but as you point out, with the cover the knobs and display are protected, and the CS60 bag still zips shut without any fuss. It is just my personal preference, but given the LowePro bag is soft-sided and offers little impact protection, I strongly prefer to have the GEMS cover in place when traveling with the $800 KX2, it is inexpensive protection for sure! All this being said, if we get enough requests for a heatsink without the handles I am sure we can do it. Cheers & 73, Howie - WA4PSC www.proaudioeng.com On 5/12/2017 5:24 PM, Chris Tate - N6WM wrote: > Howie are you guys gonna make one without the protective handles? Just wonderin.. its gonna be hard to stuff it into the stock bag, heatsink may fit but definitely not the handles. I am sure they are great for added knob protection just unfortunately at the expense of the travel footprint. not a gripe.. just a friendly observation. > ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:[hidden email] This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to [hidden email] |
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Hi Chris!
I make several versions of cases for KX2's, KX3's and PX3's. All accept these units with both Howie's and Scott's offerings. See: http://tinyurl.com/7lm3m5 73! Rose - N7HKW On May 12, 2017 3:25 PM, "Chris Tate - N6WM" <[hidden email]> wrote: > Howie are you guys gonna make one without the protective handles? Just > wonderin.. its gonna be hard to stuff it into the stock bag, heatsink may > fit but definitely not the handles. I am sure they are great for added > knob protection just unfortunately at the expense of the travel footprint. > not a gripe.. just a friendly observation. > ________________________________________ > From: Elecraft [[hidden email]] on behalf of Howard > Hoyt [[hidden email]] > Sent: Friday, May 12, 2017 2:07 PM > To: Elecraft Reflector; [hidden email] > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] New Product Announcement > > Hi all, > > As the Xenia Hamvention approaches and by our customer's demands we are > introducing a new heatsink for the Elecraft KX2. We have been told by > people running the rig in digital modes at 10W the unit will thermal > down after a few transmit cycles, so this is our solution: > https://proaudioeng.com/pae-kx22-heatsink-elecraft-kx2/ > Please visit the site for more information. > > If you are in Xenia at the Hamvention next week, come visit us in Booth > 1610, right across from Elecraft! > > Cheers & 73, > Howie - WA4PSC > www.proaudioeng.com > ______________________________________________________________ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:[hidden email] > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > Message delivered to [hidden email] > ______________________________________________________________ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:[hidden email] > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > Message delivered to [hidden email] > Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:[hidden email] This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to [hidden email] |
Re: New Product Announcement
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Howie,
thanks as always for your prompt response, and yes much of what you say makes sense. For me, the KX2's small size is its true market value. It's a rig that can be taken everywhere and anywhere, and is easily explained in most odd customs situations particularly in carry on scenarios. Its portability is key. I imagine with the right case there is not an issue.... I of course purchased the smallest of cases and have managed to cram the radio, along with reasonable antennas for 20m up into the case along with the rig. Its really the antennas and not the radio that are the problem at this point. Perhaps I will research better cases, and perhaps so discussions with Rose are in order as well (thanks for your email as well Rose). Just trying to keep everything as compact as possible. Truly a wonderful group of supporters out here!! Chris N6WM -----Original Message----- From: Howard Hoyt [mailto:[hidden email]] Sent: Friday, May 12, 2017 2:57 PM To: Chris Tate - N6WM <[hidden email]>; Elecraft Reflector <[hidden email]>; [hidden email] Subject: Re: [Elecraft] New Product Announcement Hi Chris, I bought the LowePro CS60 bag from Elecraft, and with the Kx22 and GEMS handle and cover on it, the KX2 fits fine in the bag. It is true that the handles and cover stick up 1/2" farther than the knobs, but as you point out, with the cover the knobs and display are protected, and the CS60 bag still zips shut without any fuss. It is just my personal preference, but given the LowePro bag is soft-sided and offers little impact protection, I strongly prefer to have the GEMS cover in place when traveling with the $800 KX2, it is inexpensive protection for sure! All this being said, if we get enough requests for a heatsink without the handles I am sure we can do it. Cheers & 73, Howie - WA4PSC www.proaudioeng.com On 5/12/2017 5:24 PM, Chris Tate - N6WM wrote: > Howie are you guys gonna make one without the protective handles? Just wonderin.. its gonna be hard to stuff it into the stock bag, heatsink may fit but definitely not the handles. I am sure they are great for added knob protection just unfortunately at the expense of the travel footprint. not a gripe.. just a friendly observation. > ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:[hidden email] This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to [hidden email] |
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Hi Chris,
The CS60 LowePro case I have seems well made, but having owned a Rose's bag for my KX3 for years, I can wholeheartedly recommend them! One thing about the LowePro case, it is obvious studying the internal layout it was not designed for holding ham gear. For instance, the lid of it begs to have stuff stored in the little pockets...but then they bang against the face of the KX2. When you order a case from Rose, you get to customize it any way you want, and she has made so many cases her recommendations are spot on as well. And, her workmanship is superb...I have dragged that poor KX3 and case over hill and dale for years now and it has not yet popped a stitch or torn anywhere..amazing quality. Just my $0.02 worth... Cheers & 73, Howie - WA4PSC On 5/13/2017 2:34 AM, Chris Tate - N6WM wrote: > Howie, > > thanks as always for your prompt response, and yes much of what you say makes sense. > > For me, the KX2's small size is its true market value. It's a rig that can be taken everywhere and anywhere, and is easily explained in most odd customs situations particularly in carry on scenarios. Its portability is key. > > I imagine with the right case there is not an issue.... I of course purchased the smallest of cases and have managed to cram the radio, along with reasonable antennas for 20m up into the case along with the rig. > > Its really the antennas and not the radio that are the problem at this point. Perhaps I will research better cases, and perhaps so discussions with Rose are in order as well (thanks for your email as well Rose). Just trying to keep everything as compact as possible. > > Truly a wonderful group of supporters out here!! > > Chris > N6WM > > -----Original Message----- > From: Howard Hoyt [mailto:[hidden email]] > Sent: Friday, May 12, 2017 2:57 PM > To: Chris Tate - N6WM <[hidden email]>; Elecraft Reflector <[hidden email]>; [hidden email] > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] New Product Announcement > > Hi Chris, > > I bought the LowePro CS60 bag from Elecraft, and with the Kx22 and GEMS handle and cover on it, the KX2 fits fine in the bag. It is true that the handles and cover stick up 1/2" farther than the knobs, but as you point out, with the cover the knobs and display are protected, and the > CS60 bag still zips shut without any fuss. It is just my personal preference, but given the LowePro bag is soft-sided and offers little impact protection, I strongly prefer to have the GEMS cover in place when traveling with the $800 KX2, it is inexpensive protection for sure! > > All this being said, if we get enough requests for a heatsink without the handles I am sure we can do it. > > Cheers & 73, > > Howie - WA4PSC > www.proaudioeng.com > > > On 5/12/2017 5:24 PM, Chris Tate - N6WM wrote: >> Howie are you guys gonna make one without the protective handles? Just wonderin.. its gonna be hard to stuff it into the stock bag, heatsink may fit but definitely not the handles. I am sure they are great for added knob protection just unfortunately at the expense of the travel footprint. not a gripe.. just a friendly observation. >> > ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:[hidden email] This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to [hidden email] |
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Hi Howie,
The LowPro lid is padded and does a grand job of holding my accessories. Different strokes for different people but I like the case for my K2 - the whole package is a delight. 73 Doug EI2CN -----Original Message----- From: Elecraft [mailto:[hidden email]] On Behalf Of Howard Hoyt Sent: 13 May 2017 12:57 To: Chris Tate - N6WM; Elecraft Reflector; [hidden email] Subject: Re: [Elecraft] New Product Announcement Hi Chris, The CS60 LowePro case I have seems well made, but having owned a Rose's bag for my KX3 for years, I can wholeheartedly recommend them! One thing about the LowePro case, it is obvious studying the internal layout it was not designed for holding ham gear. For instance, the lid of it begs to have stuff stored in the little pockets...but then they bang against the face of the KX2. When you order a case from Rose, you get to customize it any way you want, and she has made so many cases her recommendations are spot on as well. And, her workmanship is superb...I have dragged that poor KX3 and case over hill and dale for years now and it has not yet popped a stitch or torn anywhere..amazing quality. Just my $0.02 worth... Cheers & 73, Howie - WA4PSC On 5/13/2017 2:34 AM, Chris Tate - N6WM wrote: > Howie, > > thanks as always for your prompt response, and yes much of what you say makes sense. > > For me, the KX2's small size is its true market value. It's a rig that can be taken everywhere and anywhere, and is easily explained in most odd customs situations particularly in carry on scenarios. Its portability is key. > > I imagine with the right case there is not an issue.... I of course purchased the smallest of cases and have managed to cram the radio, along with reasonable antennas for 20m up into the case along with the rig. > > Its really the antennas and not the radio that are the problem at this point. Perhaps I will research better cases, and perhaps so discussions with Rose are in order as well (thanks for your email as well Rose). Just trying to keep everything as compact as possible. > > Truly a wonderful group of supporters out here!! > > Chris > N6WM > > -----Original Message----- > From: Howard Hoyt [mailto:[hidden email]] > Sent: Friday, May 12, 2017 2:57 PM > To: Chris Tate - N6WM <[hidden email]>; Elecraft Reflector > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] New Product Announcement > > Hi Chris, > > I bought the LowePro CS60 bag from Elecraft, and with the Kx22 and GEMS handle and cover on it, the KX2 fits fine in the bag. It is true that the handles and cover stick up 1/2" farther than the knobs, but as you point out, with the cover the knobs and display are protected, and the > CS60 bag still zips shut without any fuss. It is just my personal preference, but given the LowePro bag is soft-sided and offers little impact protection, I strongly prefer to have the GEMS cover in place when traveling with the $800 KX2, it is inexpensive protection for sure! > > All this being said, if we get enough requests for a heatsink without the handles I am sure we can do it. > > Cheers & 73, > > Howie - WA4PSC > www.proaudioeng.com > > > On 5/12/2017 5:24 PM, Chris Tate - N6WM wrote: >> Howie are you guys gonna make one without the protective handles? Just wonderin.. its gonna be hard to stuff it into the stock bag, heatsink may fit but definitely not the handles. I am sure they are great for added knob protection just unfortunately at the expense of the travel footprint. not a gripe.. just a friendly observation. >> > ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:[hidden email] This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to [hidden email] ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:[hidden email] This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to [hidden email] |
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I second Howie's comments on Rose's bag's quality and capability. The
LowePro is really a camera bag, and in fine Ham tradition we have adapted it, but Rose's was designed specifically for radio work. Ron. WA2EIO On 5/13/2017 8:56 AM, Howard Hoyt wrote: > Hi Chris, > > The CS60 LowePro case I have seems well made, but having owned a > Rose's bag for my KX3 for years, I can wholeheartedly recommend them! > One thing about the LowePro case, it is obvious studying the internal > layout it was not designed for holding ham gear. For instance, the > lid of it begs to have stuff stored in the little pockets...but then > they bang against the face of the KX2. When you order a case from > Rose, you get to customize it any way you want, and she has made so > many cases her recommendations are spot on as well. And, her > workmanship is superb...I have dragged that poor KX3 and case over > hill and dale for years now and it has not yet popped a stitch or torn > anywhere..amazing quality. > > Just my $0.02 worth... > > Cheers & 73, > > Howie - WA4PSC > > > > On 5/13/2017 2:34 AM, Chris Tate - N6WM wrote: >> Howie, >> >> thanks as always for your prompt response, and yes much of what you >> say makes sense. >> >> For me, the KX2's small size is its true market value. It's a rig >> that can be taken everywhere and anywhere, and is easily explained in >> most odd customs situations particularly in carry on scenarios. Its >> portability is key. >> >> I imagine with the right case there is not an issue.... I of course >> purchased the smallest of cases and have managed to cram the radio, >> along with reasonable antennas for 20m up into the case along with >> the rig. >> >> Its really the antennas and not the radio that are the problem at >> this point. Perhaps I will research better cases, and perhaps so >> discussions with Rose are in order as well (thanks for your email as >> well Rose). Just trying to keep everything as compact as possible. >> >> Truly a wonderful group of supporters out here!! >> >> Chris >> N6WM >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: Howard Hoyt [mailto:[hidden email]] >> Sent: Friday, May 12, 2017 2:57 PM >> To: Chris Tate - N6WM <[hidden email]>; Elecraft Reflector >> <[hidden email]>; [hidden email] >> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] New Product Announcement >> >> Hi Chris, >> >> I bought the LowePro CS60 bag from Elecraft, and with the Kx22 and >> GEMS handle and cover on it, the KX2 fits fine in the bag. It is true >> that the handles and cover stick up 1/2" farther than the knobs, but >> as you point out, with the cover the knobs and display are protected, >> and the >> CS60 bag still zips shut without any fuss. It is just my personal >> preference, but given the LowePro bag is soft-sided and offers little >> impact protection, I strongly prefer to have the GEMS cover in place >> when traveling with the $800 KX2, it is inexpensive protection for sure! >> >> All this being said, if we get enough requests for a heatsink without >> the handles I am sure we can do it. >> >> Cheers & 73, >> >> Howie - WA4PSC >> www.proaudioeng.com >> >> >> On 5/12/2017 5:24 PM, Chris Tate - N6WM wrote: >>> Howie are you guys gonna make one without the protective handles? >>> Just wonderin.. its gonna be hard to stuff it into the stock bag, >>> heatsink may fit but definitely not the handles. I am sure they are >>> great for added knob protection just unfortunately at the expense of >>> the travel footprint. not a gripe.. just a friendly observation. >>> >> > > ______________________________________________________________ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:[hidden email] > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > Message delivered to [hidden email] > ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:[hidden email] This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to [hidden email] |
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Hi Howie,
I got your email "Thank you for your order of the Kx22 Heatsink for the Elecraft KX2. Elecraft has notified us of a recent modification which affects the installation procedure of our new Kx22 Heatsink. It is relatively minor but requires some additional parts to electrically isolate the PA FETs from the heatsink. KX2s which were supplied with this mod from the factory can be identified by the presence of a piece of foam and copper tape linking the two FETs as shown in this picture..." My KX2 with ATU does NOT have the foam/copper tape as SN 00757, as I replied to your email. But I'm wondering why this recent modification was necessary from Elecraft - presumably linked to recent revision and not needed for my older unit? Bret (aka Charles Jessee) N4SRN |
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*For those of you who cannot attend the Dayton/Xenia Hamvention we have
a few announcements: 1) We will be offering free shipping from May 15th until May 31 for all USA orders except ferrite-only orders. It's not as exciting as picking your stuff up at the Hamvention and meeting the dynamic Wayne, Eric and the rest of the Elecraft crew as well as me and my daughter Sarah KM4WHL, but its the next best thing! 2) We are showing 2 new products and taking pre-orders (no payment): the Kx32fan accessory and Kx21 3-cell DC Charger. If you cannot make the show, please send an email to: [hidden email] and let us know you want to be on the list, and we'll save your place in the initial orders. Those of you who have already emailed us about these products are already in the queue. To those who will be at Xenia, travel safely, and we are looking forward to meeting you! Cheers & 73, Howie - WA4PSC www.proaudioeng.com* ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:[hidden email] This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to [hidden email] |
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Thanks to a sharp eyed partner, I have to modify a previous statement
regarding free shipping, here is the revised statement 1) We will be offering free shipping from May 15th until May 31 for all USA orders over $20 except ferrite-only orders. It's not as exciting as picking your stuff up at the Hamvention, and meeting Wayne, Eric and the Elecraft crew as well as me and my daughter Sarah KM4WHL, but its the next best thing! Due to inflexible PayPal shipping procedures, we will omit any shipping charges on the initial order, and then for the ferrite-only orders separately invoice for shipping cost before shipping. In most cases ferrite shipping will be $7.00 or for the larger items $14.00. We apologize for any problems this may cause, but I think you will agree it is not a good idea to spend $3.00 to ship an item we only make $2.00 on (unless you make up for it in volume ;-))...and ferrites are so dang heavy and brittle you just can't ship them cheaply! Sorry to take up more bandwidth due to my oversight... Cheers & 73, Howie - WA4PSC On 5/14/2017 2:58 PM, Howard Hoyt wrote: > *For those of you who cannot attend the Dayton/Xenia Hamvention we > have a few announcements: > > 1) We will be offering free shipping from May 15th until May 31 for > all USA orders except ferrite-only orders. It's not as exciting as > picking your stuff up at the Hamvention and meeting the dynamic Wayne, > Eric and the rest of the Elecraft crew as well as me and my daughter > Sarah KM4WHL, but its the next best thing! > > 2) We are showing 2 new products and taking pre-orders (no payment): > the Kx32fan accessory and Kx21 3-cell DC Charger. If you cannot make > the show, please send an email to: [hidden email] and let us > know you want to be on the list, and we'll save your place in the > initial orders. Those of you who have already emailed us about these > products are already in the queue. > > To those who will be at Xenia, travel safely, and we are looking > forward to meeting you! > > Cheers & 73, > > Howie - WA4PSC > www.proaudioeng.com* ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:[hidden email] This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to [hidden email] |
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