Re: [Elecraft] RE: not about technical issues (was Shipping Status Page)
On Dec 7, 2007 7:17 AM, Julian G4ILO <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > You'll just have to get used to it. No, I don't I have a great deal of respect for people like you who contribute to ham radio in a significant and unselfish way. However, I've become completely exhausted of this list turning into the "All K3 Bitchfest, All Of The Time". I understand that some complaining is normal and justified, but if you truly have so much angst about your declining perception of the Elecraft mojo, then perhaps it's time to have a chat with Elecraft directly or cancel your order. The level of whining on the list has ruined it for me. I understand you all have every right to be mad...and I might be too if I were in your shoes. However, I feel that this topic has been allowed to dominate the list to the detriment of everyone else. So, no, I don't have to get used to it. I'm just going to unsubscribe and wash my hands of this whole mess. I'll look for technical discussion and advice elsewhere. 73, Jason Milldrum, NT7S ___ 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
Re: [Elecraft] Response to Oregon FD request
Tom, I have no doubt that your club, and many others, do a fine job of welcoming others to your events. I did come to the conclusion that this particular club is unfriendly to newcomers because I got the same treatment at one of their regular club meetings later on. It was a very "good ol' boy" atmosphere at both events. What little interaction that I did have with club members convinced me that they viewed me as lower than them. Perhaps it was because I'm quite a bit younger than most of those guys and they didn't take me seriously. Or perhaps they just want to keep their socialization to their own cliques. It doesn't really matter to me, as I feel that I didn't want to be a part of a group that would treat others like that. My biggest beef is that they went through the trouble of advertising the event and stating that all were welcome, when that was clearly not the case. I understand that FD is a lot of work, and can be very hectic. However, if you don't have the resources to deal with interested outsiders, then don't ask for them to come. Jason Milldrum, NT7S = Amateur Station NT7S - <http://www.nt7s.com> QRPedia - <http://www.qrpedia.com> Tom Hammond wrote: Hi Jason, et al: For what it's worth, and generally UNfortunately for all concerned, Field Day is probably the very WORST TIME for a new operator (to the area) to go to a radio club function and expect to be warmly received... During FD, everyone is running around, trying to ensure that everything is installed (properly) and running so things can start on time... additionally, there's a lot (usually) of activity during the entire activity and well-intentioned welcomes often go out the door with trying to keep track of who's operating what and where, and how the rigs are working. If you want to visit a club, do it at a regular meeting and then you'll have a lot better chance of being warmly received. And, if you're NOT... find another club. But please don't let the welcome you hoped for and didn't receive during Field Day cause you to decide that this club (whomever they happen to be) is unfriendly or closed to newcomers. No matter how hard we might try to be hospitable during FD, it's a chore, and we often fail. BTW - The MMARC (Jefferson City MO) tries(!) to welcome all visitors, and we WELCOME CW operators... of course, we welcome all other ops as well. In fact, we have a LOT more CW ops than SSB ops... go figger. But come visit us at a Club meeting... we'll be even more friendly then. 73, Tom Hammond N0SS ___ 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
Re: [Elecraft] Response to Oregon FD request
Kevin, I'm in Aloha, so you can sign me up when you get your group together. I have been thinking about what it would take to get a homebrewer group together in the Portland area, but I haven't run into any other builders from the area. It would be nice to have a place out in the woods to string up some wire. I live in a home where I can't put up an outside antenna, and I've been too chicken to try to deploy one in a local park yet. As for the local groups, I can completely relate. I'm a newcomer to Washington County, but I didn't have very good luck in Salem. When I went to the local club's FD event a few years ago, the club was not very inviting. Nothing like wandering around like a lost puppy dog, looking for someone to acknowledge you! What's irritating is that they advertise that the event is open to all, but don't really follow up with trying to make visitors welcome. Jason Milldrum, NT7S = Amateur Station NT7S - <http://www.nt7s.com> QRPedia - <http://www.qrpedia.com> Kevin Rock wrote: I have had some fine responses to my request for a Field Day venue. They ranged from operating locations across the United States to clues for how to start a club featuring my desires where no club existed before. A friend and I have discussed starting this club before. These responses only firm my desire to do so. How many folks would like to build their own radio and get on the air from a rural location? Or even a city park? I think we could feature the Elecraft rigs to folks who happen by and have some fun meeting one another; either on the air or face to face. The rigs don't all have to be from Elecraft but it would be nice to have only home built gear. Even that does not need to be fixed in stone. Simply getting folks outside to meet and work a few contacts while bringing their families and some food would be nice. It seems to be rare these days where one can meet others of like mind and visit with them about our mutual interests. Then we can even discuss our differences. All we need is a single thread to start the activity and let it grow from there. If you want to market your KX1, K1, K2, or soon your fancy K3 bring it along and write a note to Lisa requesting some sales literature. I've no problem with Elecraft zealots :) We can have an Elecraft picnic and get to know one another better. Life is too short to use bad rigs. Build an Elecraft kit and step up to luxury. 73, Kevin. KD5ONS ___ 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
Re: [Elecraft] OT: LETTER F ON 7.39 WITH LETTER M [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Here is some info on these beacons: http://dxworld.com/markers.html http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Letter_beacon http://www.arrl.org/news/stories/2006/07/05/102/?nc=1 -- Jason Milldrum, NT7S -- Station NT7S http://www.recursiv.com/ QRPediahttp://www.qrpedia.com/ Ron D'Eau Claire wrote: They're quite audible in N.W. Oregon this A.M. too. These "letter stations" turn up from time to time all over the spectrum. I've yet to hear a plausible explanation. Ron AC7AC -Original Message- Subject: [Elecraft] OT: LETTER F ON 7.39 WITH LETTER M [EMAIL PROTECTED] Does anyone know what/who this is? It is making a mess of the QRP calling frequency.. ___ 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
Re: [Elecraft] Visually IDing NPO/C0G caps in the junkbox
It's my understanding (and experience) that many ceramic NP0 caps have a black band on the top. However, I don't believe that there are any standardized markings, so YMMV. 73, Jason Milldrum, NT7S Tom Hammond wrote: > Folks: > > > Just received a query from a friend, asking how to VISUALLY identify > a NPO/C0G ceramic capacitor if it's in your junkbox. > > I've heard that NPOs should have a colored band along their top edge, > but I've not been able to confirm this via any published info, of from more > than one 'informed' source. > > Suggestions are welcome. > > > Thanks, > > > Tom Hammond N0SS ___ 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
