(OT) Prodigal Son Returns

[stan levandowski]

As a long time Elecraft builder and owner (K1, K2, K3, KX1, KX3,
KXPA100, KPA100, KAT2, PX3, T1 and many options and mini-modules), I
decided to "...take a walk on the wild side" about a year ago.  I sold
most of my gear and bought an LNR LD-5, then an LD-11 and also a
Mountain Topper MTR3B.  I was looking for a "fresh start" and "something
new."  I blame retirement for this...

They were all good products; I have nothing negative to say at all.  I
certainly got my money's worth.  And yes, the LD-11 receiver IS
phenomenally quiet!


But it simply wasn't Elecraft!  I missed the Reflector where the company
owners are active.  I missed the ease of ordering and the rapid
shipment.  I missed the richness of the product inventory.  Most of all,
I felt a little twinge every time I'd make a contact and the other guy
was running a K something or other!


So, a little over a week ago, I listed my stuff for sale and ordered a
KX2.  It should be here in a couple of weeks. 


I'm very happy to once again be a member of the Elecraft Family. 


73, 
Stan WB2LQF
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[Rose]

Nice to see you back, Stan. (:-)

73

Rose - N7HKW
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[Matt Zilmer-3]

Hi Stan,

Welcome back!  I think you'll fall head over heels for the KX2. I have.  
The list of KX2 enthusiasts is fairly long now.  It's an excellent
transceiver, and you can take it anywhere and set up your station.  The
reviews on eHam back that statement up.  I've been using my unit in
mobile and walkabout ops, along with some hiking in the local mountains
[once with a dead power line span as an antenna].  You'll be pleased,
however you want to use your KX2.

73!

matt, W6NIA [Project Manager, KX2]



On 6/12/2016 4:49 PM, stan levandowski wrote:

> As a long time Elecraft builder and owner (K1, K2, K3, KX1, KX3,
> KXPA100, KPA100, KAT2, PX3, T1 and many options and mini-modules), I
> decided to "...take a walk on the wild side" about a year ago.  I sold
> most of my gear and bought an LNR LD-5, then an LD-11 and also a
> Mountain Topper MTR3B.  I was looking for a "fresh start" and
> "something new."  I blame retirement for this...
>
> They were all good products; I have nothing negative to say at all.  I
> certainly got my money's worth.  And yes, the LD-11 receiver IS
> phenomenally quiet!
>
>
> But it simply wasn't Elecraft!  I missed the Reflector where the
> company owners are active.  I missed the ease of ordering and the
> rapid shipment.  I missed the richness of the product inventory.  Most
> of all, I felt a little twinge every time I'd make a contact and the
> other guy was running a K something or other!
>
>
> So, a little over a week ago, I listed my stuff for sale and ordered a
> KX2.  It should be here in a couple of weeks.
>
>
> I'm very happy to once again be a member of the Elecraft Family.
>
>
> 73,
> Stan WB2LQF
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[Gary Smith-2]

Stan,

All is forgiven, you may walk with pride.

;)

73,

Gary
KA1J

K3 SN 202
K3s # 10622

> As a long time Elecraft builder and owner (K1, K2, K3, KX1, KX3,
> KXPA100, KPA100, KAT2, PX3, T1 and many options and mini-modules), I
> decided to "...take a walk on the wild side" about a year ago.  I sold
> most of my gear and bought an LNR LD-5, then an LD-11 and also a
> Mountain Topper MTR3B.  I was looking for a "fresh start" and "something
> new."  I blame retirement for this...
>
> They were all good products; I have nothing negative to say at all.  I
> certainly got my money's worth.  And yes, the LD-11 receiver IS
> phenomenally quiet!
>
>
> But it simply wasn't Elecraft!  I missed the Reflector where the company
> owners are active.  I missed the ease of ordering and the rapid
> shipment.  I missed the richness of the product inventory.  Most of all,
> I felt a little twinge every time I'd make a contact and the other guy
> was running a K something or other!
>
>
> So, a little over a week ago, I listed my stuff for sale and ordered a
> KX2.  It should be here in a couple of weeks. 
>
>
> I'm very happy to once again be a member of the Elecraft Family. 
>
>
> 73, 
> Stan WB2LQF
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