Thank you Elecraft reflector group!!!

[K2QI]

Dear all,

 

I just wanted to say thank you to everyone on the reflector list that has taken the time to answer my questions.  It’s this level of support and interaction that I really appreciate and enjoy.  This reflector group played a huge role in helping me decide what my next rig should be, and that is the K3.  I now know that if I should ever run into a problem with my radio, someone will be out there willing to help.  With that said, I’m going to place my order first thing tomorrow… and after that, the hard part of waiting for the UPS delivery man begins. J

 

73 and thanks again!

James KC2UEE

 

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[Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ]

Thanks Jim!
We really appreciate your support and vote of confidence.

73,

Eric  WA6HHQ
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-----Original Message-----
From: "James Sarte" <[hidden email]>
Date: Wednesday, Feb 11, 2009 3:28 pm
Subject: [Elecraft] Thank you Elecraft reflector group!!!
To: <[hidden email]>

       
Dear all,
 
I just wanted to say thank you to everyone on the reflector list that has taken the time to answer my questions.  It's this level of support and interaction that I really appreciate and enjoy.  This reflector group played a huge role in helping me decide what my next rig should be, and that is the K3.  I now know that if I should ever run into a problem with my radio, someone will be out there willing to help.  With that said, I'm going to place my order first thing tomorrow& and after that, the hard part of waiting for the UPS delivery man begins. J
 
73 and thanks again!
James KC2UEE
     

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[JIM DAVIS-11]

On Wed, 11 Feb 2009 18:28:28 -0500
  "James Sarte" <[hidden email]> wrote:

> Dear all,
>
>
>
> I just wanted to say thank you to everyone on the reflector list that has
> taken the time to answer my questions.  It's this level of support and
> interaction that I really appreciate and enjoy.  This reflector group played
> a huge role in helping me decide what my next rig should be, and that is the
> K3.  I now know that if I should ever run into a problem with my radio,
> someone will be out there willing to help.  With that said, I'm going to
> place my order first thing tomorrow. and after that, the hard part of
> waiting for the UPS delivery man begins. :-)
>
>
>
> 73 and thanks again!
>
> James KC2UEE

**************************************************************************************************
James,

Don't get to cozy with others out here as sometimes you'll pose a particular question and SOME
GUYS who have been out here (WAY TOO DAMN LONG), being the "original K3 users, WILL definitely
"CRAP ON YOU" aka referring
to your "INTELLIGENCE" as "DENSE!!!"

So my own advice as a relatively "NEW K3 OWNER" is take everything with a grain of salt and
PLEASE read between THEIR LINES!!!!!!!!!!

JIM/nn6ee
Concord, Ca.
S/N 2406

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[Bill Johnson-9]

Ron, Well put.  I have been on this reflector... I think from its inception.
We can all drift off or get terse or etc., just humans.


73,

Bill
K9YEQ
K2 #35; KX1 #35; K3 #1744; mini mods

-----Original Message-----
From: [hidden email]
[mailto:[hidden email]] On Behalf Of Ron D'Eau Claire
Sent: Wednesday, February 11, 2009 6:59 PM
To: [hidden email]
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Thank you Elecraft reflector group!!!

Excellent reasons to post an *answer* ON the reflector.

1) Without going into people's motives, from time to time someone will make
a mistake answering a question for another. They'll make a wrong assumption
or simply be incorrect in their understanding. When that answer is posted
publicly, others will read and correct it and *everyone* benefits.

2) Some claim off-line posts reduces the number of messages, but my
experience suggests that just the opposite is true. For every question
asked, there are several wondering the same thing. One answer on the
reflector answers them all and often even brings up other questions. And
that's what it's all about.

Eric does not tolerate "flames" or even consistently impolite behavior,
making this forum is a safe place for newbies and experts alike to talk in
"public".

I will disagree with Jim on one point. I've followed this reflector since
2000. From time to time we've had someone spend time here who is very hard
to interact with, but they never seem to last very long while there are a
lot of great guys who have been around here longer than I such as Tom N0SS
and Don W3FPR. (My apologies to many others whose calls/names don't come to
mind immediately who also take their time to provide meaningful and useful
answers. I know it's a rather long list.)

Interacting with others here feels much like a virtual club meeting with a
lot of friends old and new, some of whom show up only occasionally and
others who are here almost every day.

Don't hesitate to join in and let the good times roll (on)...

Ron AC7AC
 

-----Original Message-----
From: [hidden email]
[mailto:[hidden email]] On Behalf Of JIM DAVIS
Sent: Wednesday, February 11, 2009 3:43 PM
To: James Sarte; [hidden email]
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Thank you Elecraft reflector group!!!

On Wed, 11 Feb 2009 18:28:28 -0500
  "James Sarte" <[hidden email]> wrote:
> Dear all,
>
>
>
> I just wanted to say thank you to everyone on the reflector list that has
> taken the time to answer my questions.  It's this level of support and
> interaction that I really appreciate and enjoy.  This reflector group
played
> a huge role in helping me decide what my next rig should be, and that is
the

> K3.  I now know that if I should ever run into a problem with my radio,
> someone will be out there willing to help.  With that said, I'm going to
> place my order first thing tomorrow. and after that, the hard part of
> waiting for the UPS delivery man begins. :-)
>
>
>
> 73 and thanks again!
>
> James KC2UEE

****************************************************************************
**********************
James,

Don't get to cozy with others out here as sometimes you'll pose a particular
question and SOME
GUYS who have been out here (WAY TOO DAMN LONG), being the "original K3
users, WILL definitely
"CRAP ON YOU" aka referring
to your "INTELLIGENCE" as "DENSE!!!"

So my own advice as a relatively "NEW K3 OWNER" is take everything with a
grain of salt and
PLEASE read between THEIR LINES!!!!!!!!!!

JIM/nn6ee
Concord, Ca.
S/N 2406

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[Jim Brown-10]

It's also hugely important that the Owners of Elecraft, and principal designers of the radio, regularly read the reflector, pay attention to their customers problems, needs, and desires, and actively respond both with solid answers, and with solutions in the form of the evolution of the radio!

This communication is the primary reason why the K3 runs rings around its competitors, and at a fraction of the cost of the best competitve products. And its the reason why most serious contesters and DXers are dumping other radios to buy K3s.

73,

Jim Brown K9YC

--Original Message Text---
From: James Sarte
Date: Wed, 11 Feb 2009 18:28:28 -0500

I just wanted to say thank you to everyone on the reflector list that has taken the time to answer my questions.


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[Dave Van Wallaghen]

You're kidding right? I'm pretty new to the ham world and have only observed that most on this list are true elmers and gentleman (and ladies).

I feel bad if you've had a bad experience here,but I would think that there was a gross misunderstanding or misinterpretation under way here. Don't forget that these guys put their advise out there out of the goodness of their heart and do not receive compensation for their time.

Maybe you just got advise from someone in a hurry or somewhat distracted so it seemed curt but it was well intended.

Chill out - this is a great group of people. I'm sure it is just a non-face to face , internet thing :-)

Like I said, I'm pretty new but if I can help you (or anyone) I will.

Take care & 73,
Dave W8FGU
------Original Message------
From: JIM DAVIS
Sender: [hidden email]
To: James Sarte
To: [hidden email]
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Thank you Elecraft reflector group!!!
Sent: Feb 11, 2009 6:42 PM

On Wed, 11 Feb 2009 18:28:28 -0500
  "James Sarte" <[hidden email]> wrote:

> Dear all,
>
>
>
> I just wanted to say thank you to everyone on the reflector list that has
> taken the time to answer my questions.  It's this level of support and
> interaction that I really appreciate and enjoy.  This reflector group played
> a huge role in helping me decide what my next rig should be, and that is the
> K3.  I now know that if I should ever run into a problem with my radio,
> someone will be out there willing to help.  With that said, I'm going to
> place my order first thing tomorrow. and after that, the hard part of
> waiting for the UPS delivery man begins. :-)
>
>
>
> 73 and thanks again!
>
> James KC2UEE

**************************************************************************************************
James,

Don't get to cozy with others out here as sometimes you'll pose a particular question and SOME
GUYS who have been out here (WAY TOO DAMN LONG), being the "original K3 users, WILL definitely
"CRAP ON YOU" aka referring
to your "INTELLIGENCE" as "DENSE!!!"

So my own advice as a relatively "NEW K3 OWNER" is take everything with a grain of salt and
PLEASE read between THEIR LINES!!!!!!!!!!

JIM/nn6ee
Concord, Ca.
S/N 2406

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[Julian, G4ILO]

Ron D'Eau Claire wrote

2) Some claim off-line posts reduces the number of messages, but my
experience suggests that just the opposite is true. For every question
asked, there are several wondering the same thing. One answer on the
reflector answers them all and often even brings up other questions. And
that's what it's all about.

There is one other reason why this is good advice, and that is that there are online archives as well as Nabble where reflector messages are stored for posterity. By answering on-list you are contributing to the knowledge base. By searching the archives you may find the answer you want without having to wait for a reply.