Besides, you shouldn't overlook the fun of building with your son. In 1978 my 8-year-old son and I built one of the first computer kits, an 8080-based computer called NETRONIC. It was just a bag of parts with mimeographed instructions on how to build it, and it used a TV for output. We even had to build the keyboard.
My son enjoyed it as much as I did, and he became very good at soldering. Now that he's 35, with other interests, I wish we could build a kit together again. 73 de NNØB --Steve -----Original Message----- From: Kevin Rock [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, March 28, 2005 23:40 To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Greetings! By all means, if you have the capability, build the radio. It is a lot of fun. Then you'll want to build another option for it, and then still another. It is insidious but you will feel a bit depressed after finishing your first Elecraft kit. However, remember you can use the rig for many years. Unless you sell it to finance building a new one. You will enjoy getting on the air with it. It is a very nice radio. The best part? You built it yourself! If something goes wrong (heaven forbid) you can repair it with a cry for help to either the Reflector, Gary Surrency, or even Wayne or Eric. All of these options are available. These folks (and us folks too) will not let you fail. Build it yourself unless your slave driver boss works you 24/7, if you can't see to the end of your soldering iron, or you were born with two left hands and tendency toward self-immolation. Barring these disabilities you will regret not building it yourself. Because one night you will find yourself checking in to the Elecraft CW Net and hearing the joy in folks' fists. These folks built their Elecraft rigs and are happily pounding brass in exultation. Do you wish to feel left out of this chorus of joy? Forbid the thought; build the rig and enjoy the happy state of flux, solder, and RF. Sincerely, Kevin. KD5ONS On Mon, 28 Mar 2005 23:46:03 -0500, Stephen W. Kercel <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Ron: > > Like you, I am taking a bit of time getting ready before I build a rig. > Preparation, including creating the workspace, collecting the tools > and so on, is no small task. > > Personally, I have never considered "hiring done" the construction of > an Elecraft rig. It looks to me like the greater half of the > experience of operating comes from building it with one's own hands. > > 73, > > Steve > AA4AK > > > > > > > At 10:06 PM 3/28/2005 -0600, you wrote: >> Wow, I am quite impressed at the responses both on this reflector and >> direct. I appreciate the info from builders for hire, as well as the >> encouragement to build it myself. To answer many of your responses, >> I _am_ considering doing it myself, but it is a matter of time and >> motivation. I have an 8 year old son, so spring, and the summer >> vacation season, are already booked. I couldn't even start to learn >> until fall. It could be possible to make the time available in >> October to get tools, set up a workstation, and begin. (I would also >> have to get motivated to commit the hours). I'm thinking it over, >> but also considering a builder. >> >> Thanks for all your responses! >> >> --Ron >> KC0TLN >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Elecraft mailing list >> Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net >> 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: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > You must be a subscriber to post to the list. > Subscriber Info (Addr. 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