[Elecraft] November RFTB- Sunday night!
Hello everyone! Hard to believe that it's the 3rd Sunday in November already! Before you know it, Thanksgiving will be upon us. So we have something for you to be pre-thankful for. It's RFTB weekend!. The Flying Pig's monthly Run For the Bacon QRP CW contest is this Sunday night! After a long day of raking leaves and cleaning gutters take some time for yourself to enjoy QRP and Amateur Radio. This friendly, low pressure, 2 hour sprint runs from 9:00 to 11:00 PM Eastern Standard Time. For all the details, please visit http://www.fpqrp.com/fpqrprun.php The Flying Pigs QRP ARCI is now maintaining an archive of previous pig-runs for your viewing pleasure. See you in the troughs! 73 de Larry W2LJ FP# 612 ___ 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] Run For the Bacon - Sunday night!
Hello everyone! Holy cow! Is it the third Sunday in October already? Where's the time going to? The Flying Pig's monthly Run For the Bacon QRP CW contest is this Sunday night! The last one before Halloween and the last one before Election Day and the last one for this year in Daylight Savings Time! This friendly, low pressure, 2 hour sprint runs from 9:00 to 11:00 PM Eastern DST. For all the details, please visit http://www.fpqrp.com/fpqrprun.php The Flying Pigs QRP ARCI is now maintaining an archive of previous pig-runs for your viewing pleasure. See you in the troughs! 73 de Larry W2LJ FP# 612 ___ 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] Run For the Bacon - tonight!
Hello everyone! The Flying Pig's monthly Run For the Bacon QRP CW contest is tonight! This friendly, low pressure, 2 hour sprint runs from 9:00 to 11:00 PM Eastern DST. For all the details, please visit http://www.fpqrp.com/fpqrprun.php The Flying Pigs QRP ARCI is now maintaining an archive of previous pig-runs for your viewing pleasure. See you in the troughs! 73 de Larry W2LJ FP# 612 ___ 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] Sunday Night - Run For the Bacon
This Sunday night s the July Run For the Bacon, which is a friendly two hour QRP Sprint sponsored by the Flying Pigs QRP Amateur Radio Club International. It's looking like Sunday is going to be a hot one across a lot of the country. Maybe the hot weather will induce the ionosphere to be hot and give us great conditions for the Sprint! Well, we can hope, anyway! For the details and the Autolog, please visit : http://www.gentzow.com/fpqrp/fpqrprun.php See you there! And by the way, think of this as a warm up for the Flight of the Bumblebees to be held next Sunday! Oink, oink es 73 de Larry W2LJ FP# 612 ___ 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] RFTB Sunday Night
This Sunday night is the night for May's Run For The Bacon. If you're returning from Dayton; I hope you'll still have enough energy to join us! As always, the details for this funfilled 2 hour QRP Sprint can be found at: http://www.gentzow.com/fpqrp/fpqrprun.php 73 de Larry W2LJ FP# 612 ___ 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] Tomorrow night is RFTB !!!
Tomorrow night is Run For The Bacon night. The monthly QRP Sprint sponsored by the Flying Pigs QRP Club International. For full details, please visit http://www.gentzow.com/fpqrp/fpqrprun.php 73 de Larry W2LJ FP #612 ___ 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] NAQCC Sprint Tuesday night!
This coming Tuesday evening will be the monthly NAQCC Sprint for April, 2008. I will refer you to the proper URL: http://www.arm-tek.net/~yoel//sprint200804.html There you will find all the details as to time, frequencies, this month's Special Award, which will be awarded to the highest place scorer to make at least 5 or more contacts on EACH band (80, 40, 20 Meters). This is a monthly event that caters to the CW veteran, the CW newcomer, straight key and bug fans. All are welcome to participate; but you must use QRP power levels to compete for awards. Come join us and have a real good time! 73 de Larry W2LJ NAQCC #035 __._,_.___ ___ 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] NAQCC Sprint Wednesday night!
This coming Wednesday evening will be the monthly NAQCC Sprint for March, 2008. I will refer you to the proper URL: http://www.arm-tek.net/~yoel//sprint200803.html There you will find all the details as to time, frequencies, this month's Special Award, which will be dedcated to those of us who use indoor antennas This is a monthly event that caters to the CW veteran, the CW newcomer, straight key and bug fans. All are welcome to participate; but you must use QRP power levels to compete for awards. Come join us and have a real good time! 73 de Larry W2LJ NAQCC #035 __._,_.___ ___ 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] RFTB - tonight!
The March Run for the Bacon is tonight; and I apologize for the short notice! I just now realized today is the 3rd Sunday of the month! Sunday night - March 16th from: 9 - 11 PM EDT 8 - 10 PM CDT 7 - 9 PM MDT 6 - 8 PM PDT This is a 2 hour, fun filled, friendly QRP CW contest open to ALL radio amateurs. Membership in the Flying Pigs QRP ARCI is not required. For the scoop on the details, please go to: http://www.gentzow.com/fpqrp/fpqrprun.php This month, in addition to the normal certificates, there WILL BE A 1ST PLACE PRIZE This month's top place scorer (who has not qualified for winning a prize so far in 2008) will win a set of Flying Pigs coasters! You can quaff a few brews and prevent your beer glass/mug from damaging your table. Please use the Autolog; and have your entry posted at no later than March 23rd. Hope to catch you on the bands; and good luck to all! 73 de Larry W2LJ FP# 612 ___ 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] Run For The Bacon - Sunday Night
The February Run for the Bacon is tomorrow night; and this month there is a twist. Sunday night - February 17th from: 9 - 11 PM EST 8 - 10 PM CST 7 - 9 PM MST 6 - 8 PM PST This is a 2 hour, fun filled, friendly QRP CW contest open to ALL radio amateurs. Membership in the Flying Pigs QRP ARCI is not required. For the scoop on the details, please go to: http://www.gentzow.com/fpqrp/fpqrprun.php This month, in addition to the normal certificates, there WILL BE A 1ST PLACE PRIZE I was presented with a lovely Flying Pigs wrist watch; and this will be awarded to the top finisher in tomorrow night's contest! While membership in the Flying Pigs is not required to enter the contest, it IS required if you'd like to have a shot at winning this watch. Please use the Autolog; and have your entry posted at no later than February 23rd. Hope to catch you on the bands; and good luck to all! 73 de Larry W2LJ FP# 612 ___ 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] NAQCC February Sprint - Tuesday
This coming Tuesday evening will be the monthly NAQCC Sprint for February, 2008. I will refer you to the proper URL: http://www.arm-tek.net/~yoel//sprint200802.html There you will find all the details as to time, frequencies, this month's Special Award, etc. This is a monthly event that caters to the CW veteran, the CW newcomer, straight key and bug fans. All are welcome to participate; but you must use QRP power levels to compete for awards. Come join us and have a real good time! 73 de Larry W2LJ NAQCC #035 ___ 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] NAQCC 160 Meter Sprint
This Wednesday evening (Thursday morning UTC time) the NAQCC will be hosting a 160 Meter Sprint - great news for all you fans of the Top Band! The Sprint will be on Wednesday evening January 24th and will run from 8:30 to 10:30 PM EST, 7:30 to 9:30 PM CST, 6:30 to 8:30 PM MST and 5:30 to 7:30 PM PST or from 0130 to 0330 UTC on the morning of January 25th. The recommended frequencies are: 1810 kHz +/- 3kHz The exchange is as follows: RST - SPC (State Province or Country) - NAQCC Nr. (non-Members send power level in place of NAQCC Nr., e.g. 5W, 1W, etc. Be sure to add the W.) Remember the bonus multipliers that you get for using either a straight key or bug during the event. All entries must be postmarked or email dated before 2400Z on January 31st, 2007. For full details, please visit http://www.arm-tek.net/~yoel/sprint200701_special.html And to join the NAQCC (if you haven't already!) please go to http://www.arm-tek.net/~yoel/joinup.html ALSO !!! Please don't forget the ongoing NAQCC WAS Bear Hunt. I do not have 160 Meter capability and will not be able to join you in the Sprint. However, I will put station W2LJ on the air to give out that rarest of states, New Jersey, to anyone who might need it for QRP WAS! I will be on the air as follows: From 0100-0230 UTC on 7.055 MHz and from 0230-0400 UTC on 3.560 MHz. Before or after the Sprint come on by and say Hello! 73 de Larry W2LJ NAQCC #35 ___ 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] January RFTB
This Sunday evening, the Flying Pigs Amateur Radio Club International will be holding its monthly Run For The Bacon. This is a friendly, two hour QRP CW Sprint, which is open to ALL radio amateurs, will last from 9:00 - 11:00PM EST (0200-0400 UTC Monday). You may work stations once per band on 160, 80, 40, 20, 15 or 10 Meters. Suggested starting frequencies are 1.812, 3.562, 7.044, 14.062, 21.062, and 28.062 MHz. The exchange is RST, S/P/C (State, Province, Country) and Flying Pigs membership number. If you're not a member of the Flying Pigs, and would like to be; then please click on the membership hyperlink on .http://www.gentzow.com/fpqrp/ Otherwise, non-members can just use their output power figure. You can report your score via the Autolog page which can be found at : http://gentzow.com/fpqrp/autolog.asp or you can mail your logs to the address given on the Autolog page. The deadline for logs is January 27th at 2400 UTC. Hope to catch you on the air Sunday evening! 72 es oo Larry W2LJ FP#612 -- 73 de Larry W2LJ QRP - When you care to use the very least! http://www.w2lj.qrpradio.com http://w2lj.blogspot.com/ ___ 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] January NAQCC Sprint
This Wednesday evening (Thursday morning UTC time) will be the NAQCC Sprint for January. This month, the Sprint will be held on 80, 40 and 20 meters. This month, a special certificate will be given to the operator who gets the highest score while braving the elements out of doors. The Sprint will run from 8:30 to 10:30 PM EST, 7:30 to 9:30 PM CST, 6:30 to 8:30 PM MST and 5:30 to 7:30 PM PST or from 0130 to 0330 UTC on the morning of January 18th. The recommended frequencies are: 80M - 3555-3565 kHz (Be courteous to FISTS operating on 3558 kHz) 40M - 7039-7050 kHz (Avoid W1AW on 7047.5 kHz) 20M - 14059-14065 kHz. The exchange is as follows: RST - SPC (State Province or Country) - NAQCC Nr. (non-Members send power level in place of NAQCC Nr., e.g. 5W, 1W, etc. Be sure to add the W.) Remember to mention the type of antenna you have used when submitting your log as there will be two separate categories - simple wire antennas and gain antennas, such as yagis, quads and periodics. Also, remember the bonus multipliers that you get for using either a straight key or bug during the event. All entries must be postmarked or email dated before 2400Z on January 24th, 2006. For full details, please visit http://www.arm-tek.net/~yoel/sprint200701.html And to join the NAQCC (if you haven't already!) please go to http://www.arm-tek.net/~yoel/joinup.html ALSO !!! Please don't forget the ongoing NAQCC WAS Bear Hunt. This week we will have Lou W7JI handing out the great state of Kansas to all of you out there who need the Sunflower State for Worked All States. Full information can be found at: http://www.arm-tek.net/~yoel/wasproject.html 73 de Larry W2LJ NAQCC #35 -- Larry W2LJ QRP - When you care to send the very least! http://www.w2lj.qrpradio.com http://w2lj.blogspot.com/ ___ 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] (LONG) Run For The Bacon 2006 Results
Wow! It's been quite a year! First and foremost, thanks to every single one of you who have participated in the Flying Pigs monthly Run For The Bacon Sprint. The only way I can guage participation is when the participants use the Autolog; or send me their logs via e-mail or snail mail. I know from month to month there were a few individuals that participated that did NOT send in their scores. So the actual figures are slightly better than I can report. But from what I have, I can tell you that in 12 Sprints, we had 421 entries recorded throughout the year; for an average of 35 participants per month. Not too shabby! Before I announce the top winners for the year, here are December's results: Taking First Place was Bill, K1EV with 816 points. Second place for December is awarded to Greg, K4KO, while Third Place is awarded to Barry K4CZ. You will all receive certificates in the mail; and Bill, you will be receiving the special Holiday Piggie Prize courtesy of Jeff, K3OQ. K1EV816 pts. K4KO770 pts. K4CZ765 pts. NØJRN 648 pts. W9NX418 pts. K4BAI 297 pts. KA2KGP 252 pts. KD2MX 243 pts. WA3OFF 189 pts. K5JHP 168 pts. W2LJ147 pts. WA8THK 108 pts. K3NCO 108 pts. K8BTD 108 pts. N1VWD 048 pts. K7TQ040 pts. N2COD 015 pts. W9ILF 012 pts. K5GQ009 pts. K3OQ006 pts. AA7DX 003 pts. K3DCB 003 pts. AD7AN 003 pts. K6BBQ 000 pts. KC5GXL 000 pts. KB9BVN 000 pts. Now, the top award for the year, The Top Hog of the Sty Award goes to none other than John Laney, K4BAI. John finished in 1st Place four times this year; and in all finishes where John placed 1st, 2nd or 3rd he accumulated 23,083 points. Second Place winner for the year goes to Dick Housden, WØNTA. Dick finished in 1st place twice and in all his top three finishes, Dick accumulated 12,769 points. Third Place finisher for the year goes to Bob Patten N4BP. Bob also placed 1st twice; and in all his top 3 finishes for they year, he accumulated 9,756 points. All three gentlemen will be receiving special certificates for their yearly totals and will be receiving special Piggie mementos as well. There will also be Certificates of Achievement given to those who participated in at least 10 of the 12 RFTBs. You folks will be receiving your certificates in January. However, I would like to pay special attention and mention those who had perfect attendance. These devoted Sprinters made ALL 12 RFTBs. They are: K4KO, K6BBQ, KA2KGP, KD2MX, NØJRN, W2LJ, W9NX, and WA8THK. Once again, thanks to all of you who have participated in RFTB. We try to run this monthly event in the spirit of the Flying Pigs - just fun! I hope you've all enjoyed it as much as I have and I hope to see you all back in 2007. And a special invitation goes out to all of you who haven't participated; or perhaps have never tried a QRP Sprint. Join us one month! I guarantee that you will make friends and have a good time. You don't even need to be an FP to join in (but we invite you to join, anyway!) 73 de Larry W2LJ FP Contest Manager - FP #612 -- Larry W2LJ QRP - When you care to send the very least! http://www.w2lj.qrpradio.com http://w2lj.blogspot.com/ ___ 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] who does the work in QRP?
I agree with Ron, 1000% Unless you sign /QRP, how is a station to know you are QRP? There are so many variables . propagation, antennas, location, height above sea level, etc.. Let's say the station doing the listening is in California. Your 5 Watts in Georgia may be a whole ton louder to him than 1000 Watts coming from South Africa. In fact, I've worked guys using 1 or 2 Watts who were 20 over 9 at my receiving location. I would never had known that they were QRP unless they hadn't volunteered the information. Besides, if you really want to cut to the chase, it's ALWAYS the station doing the receiving that is working - NOT the transmitting station. Now if you want to be picky, by definition the term power is equal to an amount of work being done. So it follows that a QRO station is doing more work that a QRP station. But it's not necessarily true that in ALL cases he is going to be louder and easier to hear than a QRP station. The argument is very subjective. -- Larry W2LJ QRP - When you care to send the very least! http://www.w2lj.qrpradio.com http://w2lj.blogspot.com/ ___ 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] Merry Christmas!
From our house to yours: Larry, Marianne, Joseph and Cara wish you a very Merry Christmas! May the Lord keep you and hold you close in His heart. 73 de Larry W2LJ -- Larry W2LJ QRP - When you care to send the very least! http://www.w2lj.qrpradio.com http://w2lj.blogspot.com/ ___ 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] RFTB in about 5 hours!
Don't forget our 0200 UTC start! -- Larry W2LJ QRP - When you care to send the very least! http://www.w2lj.qrpradio.com http://w2lj.blogspot.com/ ___ 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] One hour to RFTB
Last one for 2006 - be there! http://www.fpqrp.com/fpqrprun.html -- Larry W2LJ QRP - When you care to send the very least! http://www.w2lj.qrpradio.com http://w2lj.blogspot.com/ ___ 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] The airwaves will be huming!
Wow! Lots of QRP signals will be flyin' through the air tomorrow (Tuesday) night! There will be both activity from the QRP Foxhunters as well as the NAQCCers! I know a lot of you out there are members of both organizations and will have fun participating in both events. But for those of you who are not; I hope you'll take this opportunity to sample some other fare than what you might be accustomed to! For the Foxhunters - the NAQCC is the North American QRP CW Club; and each month they hold a two hour Sprint. The Sprint tomorrow night will start a half hour before the hunt and will end when the hunt ends. The exchange is simple - RST, S/P/C, and NAQCC #. If you're not an NAQCCer, please give your power instead (followed by the W, of course)! The contest call they use; and that you will hear is CQ NA. Since all NAQCC Sprints are open to everyone, membership in the NAQCC is not necessary. For details on the rules, please check out: http://www.arm-tek.net/~yoel/sprint200612.html For the NAQCCers - tomorrow night is the 80 Meter QRP Foxhunt. Two QRPers act as Foxes and will be on a frequency somewhere between 3.550 and 3.570 MHz. Your mission, should you decide to accept it, is to grab the Fox pelt. That is, you must have a successfully find the Fox; and then complete two-way QSO with the him. The QSO is an exchange exchange is RST, S/P/C, name and power out. A word of warning! Foxes are sly creatures that usually work split; so even when you find one, odds are you will have to use your wiles to figure out where the Foxes are listening if you want to grab their pelt! If you want to hone your QRP DX operating skills, this is the way to do it! For a complete summary of the rules, please visit: http://www.qrpfoxhunt.org/winter_rules.htm 80 Meters just might get a tad crowded tomorrow night; but with the band assignment changing as of Friday, this is a good thing. So get on the air tomorrow night and have some fun, be courteous, try something new (maybe) and let's show the FCC that CW is indeed NOT DEAD! 73 de Larry W2LJ -- Larry W2LJ QRP - When you care to send the very least! http://www.w2lj.qrpradio.com http://w2lj.blogspot.com/ ___ 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] December NAQCC Sprint
This Tuesday evening (Wednesday morning UTC time) will be the NAQCC Sprint for December. This month, the Sprint will be held on 80, 40 and 20 meters. This month, a special certificate will be given to the operator who can spell out the word Christmas using the fewest stations possible. The Sprint will run from 8:30 to 10:30 PM EST, 7:30 to 9:30 PM CST, 6:30 to 8:30 PM MST and 5:30 to 7:30 PM PST or from 0130 to 0330 UTC on the morning of December 13th. The recommended frequencies are: 80M - 3555-3565 kHz (Be courteous to FISTS operating on 3558 kHz) 40M - 7039-7050 kHz (Avoid W1AW on 7047.5 kHz) 20M - 14059-14065 kHz. The exchange is as follows: RST - SPC (State Province or Country) - NAQCC Nr. (non-Members send power level in place of NAQCC Nr., e.g. 5W, 1W, etc. Be sure to add the W.) Remember to mention the type of antenna you have used when submitting your log as there will be two separate categories - simple wire antennas and gain antennas, such as yagis, quads and periodics. Also, remember the bonus multipliers that you get for using either a straight key or bug during the event. All entries must be postmarked or email dated before 2400Z on December 19th, 2006. For full details, please visit http://www.arm-tek.net/~yoel/sprint200612.html And to join the NAQCC (if you haven't already!) please go to http://www.arm-tek.net/~yoel/joinup.html 73 de Larry W2LJ NAQCC #35 ___ 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] (Long) November RFTB Results
The November RFTB has come and gone. Only one more Sprint for 2006; after which we will name the Top Hog of the Sty for the year. I trust you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving; and that you're all finished with your holiday gift buying and decorating! (Just joshing!) The November RFTB saw the lowest turnout via the Autolog so far this year, with only 31 folks sending in scores. That probably was due to the fact that the ARRL Sweepstakes had finished about an hour or two before we began. I'm sure there were a lot of Piggies who were to pooped to pop into the RFTB. However, I did hear a few folks out there making contacts; but who did not submit scores. If you participate; by all means send in your score. This way we have a good idea who is participating on a regular basis. Next month, the December RFTB winner will receive a special holiday Piggie memento courtesy of Jeff K3OQ; so I hope we see a really big showing! The top three finishers for November were Larry W2LJ with 1080 points to take First Place; followed by John N2UC in Second Place with 689 points. Perry WA8THK rounded out the top three by scoring 310 points for Third Place. I was quite surprised and taken aback to find that I was the top finisher. I am reminded of an old Swiss saying that one of my bosses used to cite quite often, referring to strokes of luck. It is appropriate for an RFTB and especially for me, I guess. Every now and then, even the blind pig finds an acorn. I rarely get an acorn - ever! Here's the tale of the tape: W2LJ 1080 pts. N2UC 0689 pts. WA8THK 0310 pts. K2NPN 0279 pts. N9NE/M 0243 pts. KA2KGP 0222 pts. N1VWD 0200 pts. K4BAI 0184 pts. K4KO 0176 pts. KD2MX 0144 pts. NG7Z 0144 pts. K7TQ 0096 pts. K4NK 0095 pts. K8BTD 0060 pts. WA3RML 0060 pts. KB6NU 0060 pts. W1PID 0040 pts. N1LT 0036 pts. K5GQ 0036 pts. K3OQ 0027 pts. AF4LQ 0027 pts. VE3XT 0012 pts. W9NX 0012 pts. WB8LZG 0008 pts. AA5CH 0003 pts. W9UQB 0003 pts. K6BBQ 0002 pts. WA3OFF pts. N5WVR pts. K6DBG pts. NØJRN pts. I'd like to take this opportunity to especially thank those of you who participate under less than ideal conditions. Folks like myself, who are fortunate to have even very modest suburban backyards tend to forget what a challenge it can be to participate while mobile, or with indoor or compromise antennas due to CCRs and HOAs. Thank you for participating month in and month out. You guys are the best and exemplify the Amateur Spirit of being resourceful and innovative. See you all next month! 73 de Larry W2LJ -- Larry W2LJ QRP - When you care to send the very least! http://www.w2lj.qrpradio.com http://w2lj.blogspot.com/ ___ 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] Happy Thanksgiving
On behalf of the Flying Pigs QRP Amateur Radio Club International and the North American QRP CW Club, I would like to wish all of you a very Happy Thanksgiving. Thank you for participating in our sprints throughout the year. I hope your Holiday is filled with good times with your friends and family, good food and a lot of very happy memories! -- Larry W2LJ QRP - When you care to send the very least! http://www.w2lj.qrpradio.com http://w2lj.blogspot.com/ ___ 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] Not Turkey! Pork! RFTB tomorrow night
Thanksgiving is this coming week ... but we don't need no stinking turkey - we got Pork and plenty of it! This Sunday evening, the Flying Pigs Amateur Radio Club International will be holding its monthly Run For The Bacon. This is a friendly, two hour QRP CW Sprint, which is open to ALL radio amateurs, will last from 9:00 - 11:00PM EST (0100-0300 UTC Monday). You may work stations once per band on 160, 80, 40, 20, 15 or 10 Meters. Suggested starting frequencies are 1.812, 3.562, 7.044, 14.062, 21.062, and 28.062 MHz. The exchange is RST, S/P/C (State, Province, Country) and Flying Pigs membership number. If you're not a member of the Flying Pigs, and would like to be; then please click on the membership hyperlink on http://www.fpqrp.com/. Otherwise, non-members can just use their output power figure. You can report your score via the Autolog page which can be found at :http://www.fpqrp.com/fpqrprun.html; or you can mail your logs to the address given on the Autolog page. The deadline for logs is November 25th at 2400 UTC. As like last month, the top three scorers will win a certificate. Keep in mind that anyone who participates in 10 out of 12 RFTBs this year will earn a special Certificate of Merit at the end of the year. So please use the Autolog if you've participated; but were unfortunate enough to make any contacts. In this case, trying helps! Hope to catch you on the air Sunday evening! 72 es oo Larry W2LJ FP#612 -- Larry W2LJ QRP - When you care to send the very least! http://www.w2lj.qrpradio.com http://w2lj.blogspot.com/ ___ 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] November NAQCC Sprint
This Wednesday evening (Thursday morning UTC time) will be the NAQCC Sprint for November. This month, the Sprint will be held on 80, 40 and 20 meters. This month, a special certificate will be given to the operator who has the most QSOs on 80 Meters. The Sprint will run from 8:30 to 10:30 PM EST, 7:30 to 9:30 PM CST, 6:30 to 8:30 PM MST and 5:30 to 7:30 PM PST or from 0130 to 0330 UTC on the morning of November 16th. The recommended frequencies are: 80M - 3555-3565 kHz (Be courteous to FISTS operating on 3558 kHz) 40M - 7039-7050 kHz (Avoid W1AW on 7047.5 kHz) 20M - 14059-14065 kHz. The exchange is as follows: RST - SPC (State Province or Country) - NAQCC Nr. (non-Members send power level in place of NAQCC Nr., e.g. 5W, 1W, etc. Be sure to add the W.) Remember to mention the type of antenna you have used when submitting your log as there will be two separate categories - simple wire antennas and gain antennas, such as yagis, quads and periodics. Also, remember the bonus multipliers that you get for using either a straight key or bug during the event. All entries must be postmarked or email dated before 2400Z on November 22nd, 2006. For full details, please visit http://www.arm-tek.net/~yoel/sprint200611.html And to join the NAQCC (if you haven't already!) please go to http://www.arm-tek.net/~yoel/joinup.html 73 de Larry W2LJ NAQCC #35 ___ 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] Last call for Foxes!
The roster of Foxes for this season's 80 M and 40 M Fox hunts is firming up nicely and I want to thank all those that want to offer their pelts. Its almost fox hunting time again. The Fox hunts start NEXT WEEK. We'll be firming up the schedule of Foxes and getting it on the Fox website soon. We still have slots open and I want to encourage everyone to please consider being a Fox for this season's hunts. I would encourage foxhunt teams to discuss this and ensure that at least one of your members applies to be a Fox. Here's all you need to do: If you are interested in being a fox in the 80 meter hunts please click this link to apply... http://www.qrpfoxhunt.org/fap80.htm If you would prefer to be a fox in the 40 meter hunt please click this link to apply.. http://www.qrpfoxhunt.org/fap40.htm Don't forget to check out the Fox website in general at . http://www.qrpfoxhunt.orgThere you will find Foxhunt Rules and lots of other good info. The 80M hunt will run from 11/07/06 through 3/20/07. Each hunt will be on Tuesday evenings, and there will be no byes for holidays. Dates for the 40M hunt are 11/09/06 through 3/22/07, on Thursday evenings. Again, no breaks for holidays. Each hunt will last for 90 minutes. If you have ANY questions please let me know. 72 Jerry N9AW ___ 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: 50 years
Vic, As my Polish relatives would say - Sto Lat may you have 100 years! -- Larry W2LJ QRP - When you care to send the very least! http://www.w2lj.qrpradio.com http://w2lj.blogspot.com/ ___ 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] Dust Cover
Paul Kelly wrote: In looking at the Elecraft website, I did not find a dust cover for a K2. Does anyone know where I could find such an item? Tnx de Paul NN5G #4383 p.s. Maybe Elecraft should consider carrying such an item. Paul, Take a look here: http://www.radiocovers.com/elecraft.htm 73 de Larry W2LJ -- Larry W2LJ QRP - When you care to send the very least! http://www.w2lj.qrpradio.com http://w2lj.blogspot.com/ ___ 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] October Pork Run
This Sunday evening, the Flying Pigs Amateur Radio Club International will be holding its monthly Run For The Bacon. This is a friendly, two hour QRP CW Sprint, which is open to ALL radio amateurs, will last from 9:00 - 11:00PM EDT (0200-0400 UTC Monday). You may work stations once per band on 160, 80, 40, 20, 15 or 10 Meters. Suggested starting frequencies are 1.812, 3.562, 7.044, 14.062, 21.062, and 28.062 MHz. The exchange is RST, S/P/C (State, Province, Country) and Flying Pigs membership number. If you're not a member of the Flying Pigs, and would like to be; then please click on the membership hyperlink on http://www.fpqrp.com/. Otherwise, non-members can just use their output power figure. You can report your score via the Autolog page which can be found at :http://www.fpqrp.com/fpqrprun.html; or you can mail your logs to the address given on the Autolog page. The deadline for logs is October 22nd at 2400 UTC. As like last month, the top three scorers will win a certificate. Keep in mind that anyone who participates in 10 out of 12 RFTBs this year will earn a special Certificate of Merit at the end of the year. So please use the Autolog if you've participated; but were unfortunate enough to make any contacts. In this case, trying helps! Hope to catch you on the air Sunday evening! 72 es oo Larry W2LJ FP#612 -- Larry W2LJ QRP - When you care to send the very least! http://www.w2lj.qrpradio.com http://w2lj.blogspot.com/ ___ 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] K2 / PAC-12
Mark, I use my homebrew PAC-12 with my K1. It works very well and I am happy with it. I've used it for various QRP-ARCI Sprints; as well as Field Day 2005. Of course, it's not a full sized dipole up 50 feet in the air; and it's not a Yagi on a 50 foot tower. That all being said, it does a respectable job for itself. It is lightweight, ultra portable and easy to set up and tear down. I never have problems making QSOs when I use it; and in a few instances, it has saved my bacon, allowing me to make contacts during a few amateur radio demonstrations that I have given. I think the homebrew version cost me all of about 20 bucks or less in materials. Fabrication was easy. I've seen the commercial version and it looks sharp. When I am out doing portable ops, my antennas of choice (away from the vehicle) are the PAC-12 and the NorCal Doublet. When trees are non-existent, the PAC-12 is THE way to go, IMHO. 73 de Larry W2LJ -- Larry W2LJ QRP - When you care to send the very least! http://www.w2lj.qrpradio.com http://w2lj.blogspot.com/ ___ 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] September RFTB results
September saw Bob N4BP take his second RFTB in a row. John K4BAI came in second and Fred/Hank K3DCB came in third. Thanks to all who participated! We only had 32 Autolog submissions this month - the fewest so far this year. Maybe now that Autumn is coming and 80 Meters will be making its annual comeback; we'll see more entries in October. We're coming into the homestretch for RFTBs for 2006! Who will win the Grand Master RFTB Piggie of the Year prize? It seems like it's up for grabs with John K4BAI holding a slight lead as of right now. This is how things shook out: N4BP Bob 6536 pts K4BAI John 4182 pts K3DCB Hank 3296 pts K1EV Bill 1638 pts K0EVZ Doc 1620 pts W9NX Kent 1445 pts K1ESE John 1320 pts K3NCO Marc 1180 pts K3OQ Jeff 1088 pts WA8THK Perry 1024 pts WA3RML Andy 0896 pts W2LJ Larry 0840 pts K5GQ Mark 0770 pts N0JRN Jerry 0640 pts WB8LZG Gregg 0602 pts W2SH Charles 0539 pts KB9BVN Brian 0516 pts KA2KGP Tom 0484 pts K3NG Goody 0396 pts W1PID Jim 0260 pts K8KFJ Gary 0234 pts K4KO Greg 0090 pts WA3OFF Dave 0080 pts K5ICW Hank 0065 pts KR7W Rich 0065 pts N1LT Dick 0060 pts KA5OAI Sam 0027 pts K6BBQ Rem 0021 pts N2JNZ George 0008 pts WB7AEI Phil 0003 pts AD5QB Ken 0003 pts KC5GXL Dan 0001 pts KD2MX Paul pts See you all next month! 73 de Larry W2LJ -- Larry W2LJ QRP - When you care to send the very least! http://www.w2lj.qrpradio.com http://w2lj.blogspot.com/ ___ 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] Need WY for WAS?
If you do; then you are in luck. Dale WC7S who is a member of the NAQCC is this week's bear in the NAQCC Bear Hunt. The Bear Hunt is an operating event to help folks obtain their WAS awards. Dale will be on the air for the next few days; and you can find his schedule at: http://www.arm-tek.net/~yoel/wasproject.html In the following few weeks, we will be putting Connecticut and Washington State on the air. Not rare enough for you? Well, all 50 are needed sooner or later to complete WAS. It's our goal at the NAQCC to get all 50 on the air in the upcoming weeks. Keep checking the schedule! -- Larry W2LJ NAQCC #35 ___ 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] September NAQCC Sprint - Hail Canada!
This Wednesday evening (Thursday morning UTC time) will be the NAQCC Sprint for September. This month, the Sprint will be held on 80, 40 and 20 meters. This month, a special certificate will be given to the operator who has the most QSOs with VE (Canadian) stations - Canada being a huge part of North America and thus, a hugely valuable part of the NAQCC. The Sprint will run from 8:30 to 10:30 PM EDT, 7:30 to 9:30 PM CDT, 6:30 to 8:30 PM MDT and 5:30 to 7:30 PM PDT or from 0030 to 0230 UTC on the morning of August 9th. The recommended frequencies are: 80M - 3555-3565 kHz (Be courteous to FISTS operating on 3558 kHz) 40M - 7039-7050 kHz (Avoid W1AW on 7047.5 kHz) 20M - 14059-14065 kHz. The exchange is as follows: RST - SPC (State Province or Country) - NAQCC Nr. (non-Members send power level in place of NAQCC Nr., e.g. 5W, 1W, etc. Be sure to add the W.) Remember to mention the type of antenna you have used when submitting your log as there will be two separate categories - simple wire antennas and gain antennas, such as yagis, quads and periodics. Also, remember the bonus multipliers that you get for using either a straight key or bug during the event. All entries must be postmarked or email dated before 2400Z on September 27, 2006. For full details, please visit http://www.arm-tek.net/~yoel/sprint200609.html And to join the NAQCC (if you haven't already!) please go to http://www.arm-tek.net/~yoel/joinup.html 73 de Larry W2LJ NAQCC #35 ___ 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] September RFTB
This Sunday evening, the Flying Pigs Amateur Radio Club International will be holding its monthly Run For The Bacon. This is a friendly, two hour QRP CW Sprint, which is open to ALL radio amateurs, will last from 9:00 - 11:00PM EDT (0200-0400 UTC Monday). You may work stations once per band on 160, 80, 40, 20, 15 or 10 Meters. Suggested starting frequencies are 1.812, 3.562, 7.044, 14.062, 21.062, and 28.062 MHz. The exchange is RST, S/P/C (State, Province, Country) and Flying Pigs membership number. If you're not a member of the Flying Pigs, and would like to be; then please click on the membership hyperlink on http://www.fpqrp.com/. Otherwise, non-members can just use their output power figure. You can report your score via the Autolog page which can be found at :http://www.fpqrp.com/fpqrprun.html; or you can mail your logs to the address given on the Autolog page. The deadline for logs is September 25th at 2400 UTC. As like last month, the top three scorers will win a certificate. Keep in mind that anyone who participates in 10 out of 12 RFTBs this year will earn a special Certificate of Merit at the end of the year. So please use the Autolog if you've participated; but were unfortunate enough to make any contacts. In this case, trying helps! Hope to catch you on the air Sunday evening! 72 es oo Larry W2LJ FP#612 -- Larry W2LJ QRP - When you care to send the very least! http://www.w2lj.qrpradio.com http://w2lj.blogspot.com/ ___ 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] NAQCC Bear Hunt
WAS BEAR HUNT: Our latest club activity is now off and running! Paul, KD2MX has the honor of becoming NAQCC Bear Number One. Paul's QTH of New Jersey isn't a rare state by any means, but we urge all club members to work Paul and begin earning credits for the NAQCC Bear Hunter award and the QRP WAS with the Bear Hunter endorsement. Paul's planned operating dates/times/frequencies for the week of 9/4 -9/10 will be posted on the club web site. Any club member can sign up to be a Bear for a week and be hunted by the club Bear Hunters. See http://www.arm-tek.net/~yoel/wasproject.html for the WAS BEAR HUNT rules and how to apply to be a Bear. Upon application you will be provided with a list of open weeks from which to choose. ENJOY THE BEAR HUNT! ___ 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] August RFTB Summary
We had another good month. In August 35 folks made use of the Autolog. I see we had some newer members enter the fray. Good job! Have fun with the RFTB and before you know it, contest like Sweepstakes and other biggies won't seem so daunting! Congratulations, and a tip o' the Flying Pig cap to this months top three scorers: Bob N4BP in First, Randy K7TQ in Second and John K4BAI in Third. Gentlemen, you are the envy of us all as well as our role models. We all aspire to get as good as you guys are. Here's the rundown: N4BP Bob 3220 pts K7TQ Randy 2254 pts K4BAI John 1458 pts K3NCO Marc 1311 pts NG7Z Paul 0966 pts WØUFO Mert 0960 pts K1EV Bill 0924 pts NØJRN Jerry 0885 pts W8HC Hal 0855 pts AB9CA Dave 0770 pts W2LJ Larry 0742 pts K3OQ Jeff 0658 pts WA8THK Perry 0588 pts N5EBD Ken 0546 pts W2SH Charles 0480 pts W5TB Doc 0451 pts K8KFJ Gary 0408 pts KW4JS John 0350 pts KA2KGP Tom 0344 pts K4KO Greg 0261 pts KB6NU Dan 0224 pts AD5QB Ken 0176 pts WA3OFF Dave 0176 pts K7TP/6 Grover 0174 pts WU7R Ci0147 pts N1LT Dick 0090 pts W5ESE Scott 0080 pts W3TUA Korey 0054 pts W1PID Jim 0048 pts K6DGB Chris 0035 pts W9NX Kent 0014 pts N3HJV Rob 0012 pts K4TWJ Dave 0012 pts (200 mW with a Tuna Tin 2!) KD2MX Paul 0003 pts K6BBQ Rem 0003 pts I'd like to remind you that those Piggies who participate in at least 10 RFTBs this year will receive an attendance certificate at the end of the year. However, those Piggies who have a PERFECT attendance record for the year so far are: K4KO, K6BBQ, KA2KGP, KD2MX, NØJRN, W2LJ, W9NX and WA8THK. Also, the top 3 scorers (accumulated points) will receive some handsome mementos commemorating their success and achievements. Don't forget - the next RFTB is Sunday night September 17th. See you there - think we can exceed 40 logs this time? 73 es oo Larry W2LJ -- Larry W2LJ QRP - When you care to send the very least! http://www.w2lj.qrpradio.com http://w2lj.blogspot.com/ ___ 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] 60 foot fiberglass pole
I'm not connected with Spiderbeam in any way, except for receiving this e-mail. I know a lot of you guys are into field ops, so I thought I would share. Wow! Imagine 3 twenty foot Black Widows stacked on top of each other! Spiderbeam proudly announces... our 18m (60ft) telescopic fiberglass pole is finally available! Years of development and cooperation with our fiberglass manufacturer finally made this dream come true. Just in time for the declining sunspots and the upcoming contest season, we are introducing our new 'king size' telescopic pole. At a total height of 18m (60ft), this pole is just what the portable low-band operator needs.. Lightweight, small transportation length, easy to install by a single person, perfectly suited for all activities on 80/160m! See photos and further details at http://www.spiderbeam.net/sb/product_info.php?language=eninfo=p71_Spiderbeam%2018m%20fiberglass%20pole.html I apologize in advance if anyone gets annoyed with this; but I thought some of you might be interested. -- Larry W2LJ QRP - When you care to send the very least! http://www.qsl.net/w2lj http://w2lj.blogspot.com/ ___ 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] Re: K1 construction time
No, actually, I think 30 hours is just about right. If you're an electronics assembler for a living, it might take a bit less; but 30 hours is just about what I spent on mine. Of course, I double check everything before soldering; and I solder each component one at a time. I figure that a) I don't want to see any smoke and b) if I have to troubleshoot, at least let it be for something that wasn't my stupid mistake! After all, the goal is to end up with a working radio; not to end up with a working radio in the shortest amount of time! We can go to the FDIM building contest for that! 73 de Larry W2LJ -- Larry W2LJ QRP - When you care to send the very least! http://www.qsl.net/w2lj http://w2lj.blogspot.com/ ___ 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] August NAQCC Sprint
This Tuesday evening (Wednesday morning UTC time) will be the NAQCC Sprint for August. This month, the Sprint will be held on 80, 40 and 20 meters. Two special certificates will be handed out this month. The highest number of cross Mississippi River QSOs will be noted for the appropriate Eastern and Western operators. The Sprint will run from 8:30 to 10:30 PM EDT, 7:30 to 9:30 PM CDT, 6:30 to 8:30 PM MDT and 5:30 to 7:30 PM PDT or from 0030 to 0230 UTC on the morning of August 9th. The recommended frequencies are: 80M - 3555-3565 kHz (Be courteous to FISTS operating on 3558 kHz) 40M - 7039-7050 kHz (Avoid W1AW on 7047.5 kHz) 20M - 14059-14065 kHz. The exchange is as follows: RST - SPC (State Province or Country) - NAQCC Nr. (non-Members send power level in place of NAQCC Nr., e.g. 5W, 1W, etc. Be sure to add the W.) Remember to mention the type of antenna you have used when submitting your log as there will be two separate categories - simple wire antennas and gain antennas, such as yagis, quads and periodics. Also, remember the bonus multipliers that you get for using either a straight key or bug during the event. All entries must be postmarked or email dated before 2400Z on August 15, 2006. For full details, please visit http://www.arm-tek.net/~yoel/sprint200608.html And to join the NAQCC (if you haven't already!) please go to http://www.arm-tek.net/~yoel/joinup.html 73 de Larry W2LJ NAQCC #35 ___ 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] Current address?
Does anyone have a current address/QSL route for KH6J ? I worked them last year in the Hawaii QSO Party and my envelope with QSL card got returned addressee unknown. It was the 812 A N Kalaheo Avenue address. I know, I know, it's been almost a year since the QSO; but hey, life happens! 73 de Larry W2LJ -- Larry W2LJ QRP - When you care to send the very least! http://www.qsl.net/w2lj http://w2lj.blogspot.com/ ___ 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] July RFTB Summary
First, I'd like to thank all of you who participate every month. We had 35 scores submitted this month, down a couple from the past few. I'm sure that folks are on summer vacation; and not everyone is insane as me and takes an HF rig and antenna long on their travels! This month, we have a two new faces in the Top Trio! Fred K3DCB won 1st place this month and this is only the second RFTB that he has participated in this year! Perry WA8THK took second place and Jerry NØJRN who has placed before, took third place this month. I've been amiss with certificates from June; so please be patient. Certificates for the June and July winners will go out this month. We're continuing to see folks who are participating for their very first time. I personally welcome you folks to the Flying Pigs and hope you're having as much fun as the rest of us. Here are the official results: K3DCB Fred 3360 WA8THK Perry 1920 NØJRN Jerry 1800 K4BAI John 1722 K4TWJ Dave 1392 NØARScott 1173 K7TQRandy 1008 W9NXKent780 K4KOGreg720 W2LJLarry 700 NG7ZPaul442 NZØZRyan440 KA2KGP Tom 420 KW4JS John400 NU8SDennis 390 KD2MX Paul280 WB8LZG Gregg 240 W5ESE Scott 225 W8DIZ Diz 154 AA5CH Brad147 WA3OFF Dave105 K4CZBarry90 N2JJF Denis90 W1PID Jim 90 W9ILF Ivin 65 K3OQJeff 64 KB2NB Bill 48 WA8HSB John 48 N5WVR Cathy36 KB3KYZ Jose 27 N2COD Mike 15 KB9BVN Brian12 AA7DX Dick 12 WB8ABE Phil 0 K6BBQ Rem 0 Once again, thanks to all who participated! I look forward to hearing you all in August. 72/73 es oo Larry W2LJ Flying Pig #612 -- Larry W2LJ QRP - When you care to send the very least! http://www.qsl.net/w2lj http://w2lj.blogspot.com/ ___ 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] July NAQCC Sprint Announcement
This Wednesday evening (Thursday morning UTC time) will be the NAQCC Sprint for July. This month, the Sprint will be held on 80, 40 and 20 meters. A special certificate will be given to the operator with the highest score who has made at least 5 QSOs on each band. The Sprint will run from 8:30 to 10:30 PM EDT, 7:30 to 9:30 PM CDT, 6:30 to 8:30 PM MDT and 5:30 to 7:30 PM PDT or from 0030 to 0230 UTC on the morning of July 20th. The recommended frequencies are: 80M - 3555-3565 kHz (Be courteous to FISTS operating on 3558 kHz) 40M - 7039-7050 kHz (Avoid W1AW on 7047.5 kHz) 20M - 14059-14065 kHz. The exchange is as follows: RST - SPC (State Province or Country) - NAQCC Nr. (non-Members send power level in place of NAQCC Nr., e.g. 5W, 1W, etc. Be sure to add the W.) Remember to mention the type of antenna you have used when submitting your log as there will be two separate categories - simple wire antennas and gain antennas, such as yagis, quads and periodics. Also, remember the bonus multipliers that you get for using either a straight key or bug during the event. All entries must be postmarked or email dated before 2400Z on Jul 26, 2006. For full details, please visit http://www.arm-tek.net/~yoel/sprint200607.html And to join the NAQCC (if you haven't already!) please go to http://www.arm-tek.net/~yoel/joinup.html 73 de Larry W2LJ NAQCC #35 -- Larry W2LJ QRP - When you care to send the very least! http://www.qsl.net/w2lj http://w2lj.blogspot.com/ ___ 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] July RFTB Announcement
I'm back from vacation and raring to go (radio-wise, that is)! The place my family stays at up in Lake George, NY is beautiful; but sadly, it's pretty much an RF black hole. So my brass poundin' fingers are itching and all set to go. Fortunately, this Sunday night will be the July RFTB. This Sunday evening, the Flying Pigs Amateur Radio Club International will be holding its monthly Run For The Bacon. This is a friendly, two hour QRP CW Sprint, which is open to ALL radio amateurs, will last from 9:00 - 11:00PM EDT (0200-0400 UTC Monday). You may work stations once per band on 160, 80, 40, 20, 15 or 10 Meters. Suggested starting frequencies are 1.812, 3.562, 7.044, 14.062, 21.062, and 28.062 MHz. The exchange is RST, S/P/C (State, Province, Country) and Flying Pigs membership number. If you're not a member of the Flying Pigs, and would like to be; then please click on the membership hyperlink on http://www.fpqrp.com/. Otherwise, non-members can just use their output power figure. You can report your score via the Autolog page which can be found at :http://www.fpqrp.com/fpqrprun.html; or you can mail your logs to the address given on the Autolog page. The deadline for logs is July 22nd at 2400 UTC. As like last month, the top three scorers will win a certificate. Keep in mind that anyone who participates in 10 out of 12 RFTBs this year will earn a special Certificate of Merit at the end of the year. So please use the Autolog if you've participated; but were unfortunate enough to make any contacts. In this case, trying helps! Hope to catch you on the air Sunday evening! 72 es oo Larry W2LJ FP#612 -- Larry W2LJ QRP - When you care to send the very least! http://www.qsl.net/w2lj http://w2lj.blogspot.com/ -- Larry W2LJ QRP - When you care to send the very least! http://www.qsl.net/w2lj http://w2lj.blogspot.com/ ___ 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] K1 indentity
Ken, You might want to go here - you might get lucky: http://www.zerobeat.net/qrp/k2data.html It's an Elecraft Owner's Database maintained by Thom LaCosta. Maybe the previous owner/builder posted the serial number there. 73 de Larry W2LJ -- Larry W2LJ QRP - When you care to send the very least! http://www.qsl.net/w2lj http://w2lj.blogspot.com/ ___ 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] How was your Field Day?
Eric Wayne, How was your Field Day? Was it pretty much routine; or do you have any Murphy stories to share? 73 de Larry W2LJ -- Larry W2LJ QRP - When you care to send the very least! http://www.qsl.net/w2lj http://w2lj.blogspot.com/ ___ 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] RFTB Summary for June
Hi Guys! Even though it was Father's Day night (or maybe BECAUSE it was Father's Day night!) we had a real strong turn out for the June Run For The Bacon. 43 souls made use of the Autolog, the best so far this year. This is how it shook down: K4BAI John 3894 points - 1st place K4TWJ Dave 3872 points - 2nd place (and right on John's heels!) K3NCO Mark 3630 points - 3rd place K7TQRandy 2835 points K8IJCharlie 2457 points W9NXKent 2184 points WØUFO Mert 1615 points WA8REI Ken1584 points K3NGGoody 1577 points AA9NF Pete 1564 points AB9CA Dave 1206 points K3DCB Fred 1139 points K4UKStan 1064 points W9FXBrad 1040 points W2LJLarry 992 points KA2KGP Tom 754 points K4CZBarry 742 points NØTKDan 728 points K4KOGreg630 points NG7ZPaul616 points AF4LQ Mike598 points KW4JS John533 points N4UNDick396 points K5JHP Bill387 points KD2MX Paul360 points WA8THK Perry 310 points W1PID Jim 216 points KMØYBrian 175 points K3OQJeff161 points W5ESE Scott95 points W1MTMike 80 points N2JJF Denis80 points W4NJK Charlie 75 points N8WSBill 48 points KB9BVN Brian30 points ABØCD Dick 27 points WA5HDL Steve18 points WB8ABE Phil 8 points NØJRN Jerry 0 points WB7OND Dick 0 points K3ESE LL0 points KI4NZU Kristen 0 points K6BBQ Rem 0 points The leader so far for Exalted Contest Piggie of the Year is John K4BAI with 4 First Place finishes - behind him is LL K3ESE and Dick WØNTA with 2 First Place finishes each (LL leading for second by a small margin on points). The folks who have so far have made all 6 RFTBs in 2006 are: K4KO, K6BBQ, KA2KGP, KD2MX, NØJRN, W2LJ, W9NX and WA8THK. In addition, those who are on pace to make at least 10 RFTBs (and earn a attendance certificate) are: K3ESE, K3OQ, K4BAI, K4TWJ, K5JHP, K7TQ, KB9BVN, NG7Z, WB8ABE and WØNTA. Thanks to all who are participating! I hope you're having as much fun as I am! 73 es oo Larry W2LJ -- Larry W2LJ QRP - When you care to send the very least! http://www.qsl.net/w2lj http://w2lj.blogspot.com/ ___ 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] NAQCC Milliwatt Sprint tomorrow night
Folks, Please remember tomorrow night (Tuesday night) is a special one hour, milliwatt Sprint sponsored by the North American QRP CW Club. The Sprint will take place on 40 Meters only and will be from 7:00 to 8:00PM your LOCAL time. Please check out the details at: http://www.arm-tek.net/~yoel/sprint200606_special.html Special certificates will be awarded: 1. For the highest score from a portable. 2. For any SWL who sends in a log So dust off your Rockmite, HiMite, Pixie, Tiny Tornado, Tuna Tin 2 or whatever; and join us tomorrow night! 73 de Larry W2LJ -- Larry W2LJ QRP - When you care to send the very least! http://www.qsl.net/w2lj http://w2lj.blogspot.com/ ___ 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] NAQCC Milliwatt Sprint tomorrow night
Larry Makoski W2LJ wrote: So dust off your Rockmite, HiMite, Pixie, Tiny Tornado, Tuna Tin 2 or whatever; and join us tomorrow night! 73 de Larry W2LJ Of course, it's also quite easy to crank back the power of your K1, K2 or KX1. That's what I plan to do! 73 de Larry W2LJ -- Larry W2LJ QRP - When you care to send the very least! http://www.qsl.net/w2lj http://w2lj.blogspot.com/ ___ 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] RFTB Tonight!
Don't forget! Only about an hour and a half to go! RFTB tonight at 0100 UTC. See you there! -- Larry W2LJ QRP - When you care to send the very least! http://www.qsl.net/w2lj http://w2lj.blogspot.com/ ___ 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: QSL cards
For commercially produced QSL cards, I use cheapqsls. They're great folks to work with. For home printed QSL cards, I use Avery DesignPro which is freeware and can be downloaded at Avery.com 73 -- Larry W2LJ QRP - When you care to send the very least! http://www.qsl.net/w2lj http://w2lj.blogspot.com/ ___ 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] DX Chaser #15
Fellow Elecrafters, A big round of applause for Rob Beard, N6VX who has applied for; and has been granted Elecraft DX Chaser Award number 15. Rob has contacted over 100 different DX Countries using his K1 and KX1 during the months of February through April 2006. Which all goes to prove, Sunspots? We don't need no stinkin' sunspots! and also the fact that CW comes through again! If this is possible, using QRP as we head towards solar minimum; comes 5 or 6 years from now, you guys are going to be swimming in DX! Atta Boy, Rob - a hearty congratulations and your certificate will be in tomorrow's mail. -- Larry W2LJ QRP - When you care to send the very least! http://www.qsl.net/w2lj http://w2lj.blogspot.com/ ___ 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] Congrats Kudos
A tip o' the cap; and a friendly slap on the back to Don Nesbitt N4HH and Rich Homolya N4EX. Don has qualified for; and has been issued Elecraft DX Chaser Award number 14. Don used all kinds of weapons to achieve this certificate! This Ham has a virtual arsenal and should be considered (in the nicest way possible) a weapon of mass communication! Don used K2 #2028, K2 #5196, K1 #1456 and KX1 #417. Don's aerials of choice were a 20 Meter Delta Loop and a 40 Meter ladderline fed inverted Vee. All this, along with his consummate skill netted him 211 countries with his Elecraft rigs. Throughout his Ham career, Don has accumulated 345 DXCC entities. Rich has qualified for; and has been issued Elecraft Worked All States Award number 46. In just a year, Rich has used his K1 to work all the states in our great nation AND 178 different DX countries. All I can say, is that I have LONG way to go to catch up to these two fine individuals. A special thanks to Eric, Wayne and all the fine folks at Elecraft who sponsor these awards. For a look at who has earned what; and who is in the Elecraft Awards Hall of Fame; please check out: http://www.qsl.net/w2lj/index%20page%2011.html 73 de Larry W2LJ Elecraft Awards Admin Guy ___ 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] Elecraft Awards Program
I should post this more often as Wayne and Eric are like the Pied Piper. There are more and more new Elecrafters joining the family every day; and I forget that a lot of the newer members are not aware of the Elecraft Awards Program. For details, please visit: http://www.qsl.net/w2lj/index%20page%2010.html The basic info is that there are currently six awards that you can work towards using your Elecraft rig. The easiest is the Elecraft Ragchewer's Award. Use your KX-1, K1 or K2 and have a QSO that last longer than 30 minutes; and you qualify. How easy is that? The Elecraft Century Club. You earn this by using your Elecraft rig to have QSOs with 100 different other Elecrafters who are using their Elecraft rigs. You keep track of their callsign, rig model and serial number. The Elecraft Worked All States Award. Work all 50 United States using your Elecraft rig. The 50 in 50 Award. This is the Elecraft Worked All States Award on steroids. Work all 50 United States; but this time each Ham that you are QSOing with must be using an Elecraft rig. Only one amateur, KØZK has earned this award so far. How long will it take to issue certificate number 2? It's been 15 months so far! The DX Chaser Award - submit proof (log) of having worked 100 or more different DXCC entities using your Elecraft rig. Endorsements will be made for 200, 300 and ultimately Honor Roll status. The 100 in 100 Award. This is the DX Chaser Award pumped up. Work 100 DXCC entities; but this time the Ham you have QSOed with must have been using an Elecraft rig, also. This award will probably be the ultimate and the hardest to achieve . for now. But I have a feeling that as we give Wayne and Eric more and more time to sell more Elecraft transceivers around the world; that this pinnacle will be reached sooner rather than later! 73 es good DX! Larry W2LJ Elecraft Award Admin Guy ___ 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] NAQCC Sprint tonight!
For all of you not at Dayton . (and those of you at Dayton with rigs!) The NAQCC Sprint is tonight! http://www.arm-tek.net/~yoel/sprint200605.html 73 de Larry W2LJ ___ 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] May NAQCC Sprint
The NAQCC QRP CW Sprint for May is this coming Wednesday night May 17th (Thursday morning, May 18th UTC time). This month, there will be two time periods open for the contest to benefit Amateurs on the West coast. The available time periods are 8:30 to 10.30 PM EDT or 8:30 to 10:30 PDT (0030 to 0230 and 0330 to 0530 UTC). You may operate both time periods; but you may only submit a log for ONE time period. This month's Sprint will be held on 80 Meters AND 40 Meters. A special certificate will be issued to anyone who has NEVER participated in one of our sprints before AS A MEMBER and makes 5 or more QSO's in this sprint. Those who wish to initiate calls, please use CQ NA. The exchange is RST - SPC - NAQCC Member Nr. (for those who wish to participate that are not NAQCC members, simply substitute the member number with your output power. Please use a W to indicate that you are sending a power output figure! A bonus is awarded as follows: If you use only a straight key for the entire sprint, multiply your score by 2. If you use only a bug for the entire sprint, multiply your score by 1.5. If you use a keyer, keyboard, or computer, there is no bonus multiplier ALL amateurs may participate; but only those using QRP power levels may compete for awards. For details - please check: http://www.arm-tek.net/~yoel/sprint200605.html To join the NAQCC please check: http://www.arm-tek.net/~yoel/joinup.html All contest logs must be submitted by no later than 2400 UTC on May 24th, 2006. Larry W2LJ NAQCC #35 ___ 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] QSK Redux
Joseph Reed wrote: Ouch, 25 wpm is cw with training wheels. In the real world people don't send that slow. Bummer. Boy, ouch indeed! Maybe some day I'll get off the trike and manage a two-wheeler! 73 de Larry W2LJ ___ 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] Opinions on Bencher HexKey?
Mike Markowski wrote: I was reading the Elecraft web ad about the Bencher Hexkey and am curious what owners or users of the key think of it. Sooo, anyone willing to offer opinions Sure, Mike, I'd be willing to offer an opinion. I really like my Hexkey. I have serial no. 16, which I bought pre-owned. (I think this paddle is too classy to be thought of as used.) I had no trouble adjusting mine to the point where I like it; but that may just be me. I fix cameras and have to adjust the film plane to within 10/100ths of a mm; so fine adjustments are a way of life for me. I've found that you adjust 'em and leave 'em there. This key stays put. I have mine adjusted so that it feels almost like a touch keyer - no perceptible movement - just how I like it. I've never used a Begali or anything as classy as that; but right now? - this paddle stays on my bench and is going nowhere! 73 de Larry W2LJ ___ 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] RFTB in an hour
If anyone is still conscious, RFTB is in about an hour. Hopefully, I won't fall asleep and will see you there. I have a feeling first place will really be up for grabs tonight! 73 es oo Larry W2LJ ___ 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] Easter Sunday RFTB
Looking forward to Easter Sunday? Are you already contemplating gorging yourself on some Easter ham, turkey, kielbasa, Easter eggs and other delectable goodies? Well, then you need something to help bring a delightful close to a perfect day. Join us Easter Sunday night for some good natured QRP competition! This friendly, two hour QRP CW Sprint, which is open to ALL radio amateurs, will last from 9:00 - 11:00PM EST (0100-0300 UTC Monday). You may work stations once per band on 160, 80, 40, 20, 15 or 10 Meters. Suggested starting frequencies are 1.812, 3.562, 7.044, 14.062, 21.062, and 28.062 MHz. The exchange is RST, S/P/C (State, Province, Country) and Flying Pigs membership number. If you're not a member of the Flying Pigs, and would like to be; then please click on the membership hyperlink on http://www.fpqrp.com/. Otherwise, non-members can just use their output power figure. You can report your score via the Autolog page which can be found at :http://www.fpqrp.com/fpqrprun.html; or you can mail your logs to the address given on the Autolog page. The deadline for logs is April 22nd at 2400 UTC. As like last month, the top three scorers will win a certificate. Keep in mind that anyone who participates in 10 out of 12 RFTBs this year will earn a special Certificate of Merit at the end of the year. So please use the Autolog if you've participated; but were unfortunate enough to make any contacts. In this case, trying helps! On behalf of all the members of the Flying Pigs, I'd like to wish you all a very Happy Passover and a very Joyous Easter! See you Sunday night! 73 de Larry W2LJ FP #612 PS: Last month, we had 39 ops send in logs - let's see if we can top 40 this month! ___ 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] April NAQCC Sprint
The NAQCC QRP CW Sprint for April is this coming Tuesday night April 11th (Wednesday morning, April 12th UTC time). This month, there will be two time periods open for the contest to benefit Amateurs on the West coast. The available time periods are 8:30 to 10.30 PM EST or 8:30 to 10:30 PST (0030 to 0230 and 0330 to 0530 UTC). You may operate both time periods; but you may only submit a log for ONE time period. This month's Sprint will be held on 80 Meters AND 40 Meters. However, a special certificate will be issued to the contestant who makes the most QSOs on 80 Meters. Those who wish to initiate calls, please use CQ NA. The exchange is RST - SPC - NAQCC Member Nr. (for those who wish to participate that are not NAQCC members, simply substitute the member number with your output power. Please use a W to indicate that you are sending a power output figure! A bonus is awarded as follows: If you use only a straight key for the entire sprint, multiply your score by 2. If you use only a bug for the entire sprint, multiply your score by 1.5. If you use a keyer, keyboard, or computer, there is no bonus multiplier ALL amateurs may participate; but only those using QRP power levels may compete for awards. For details - please check: http://www.arm-tek.net/~yoel/sprint200604.html To join the NAQCC please check: http://www.arm-tek.net/~yoel/joinup.html All contest logs must be submitted by no later than 2400 UTC on April 18th, 2006. Larry W2LJ NAQCC #35 ___ 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] Unbuilt KPA100 sold
The KPA100 kit has been spoken for. Thanks to all of you who have responded. 73 de Larry W2LJ ___ 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] FS: Unbuilt KPA100
Guys, About a year ago I built a KPA100, fully intending to turn my K2 into a K2/100. It hasn't happened and I doubt it's going to any time soon. I am very, very happy being a QRP station! So it sits there in the box, going unused, which seems a shame. So .. I have for sale this unbuilt KPA100 in it's original packaging, which I have to open because there's a 160 Meter module in there that I do want to keep. It sells for $369.00 from Wayne and Eric. I'll let this one go for 10% (or thereabouts) off. $330.00 plus UPS Ground shipping to your door (Sorry, USA only). I accept PayPal for your convenience. 73 de Larry W2LJ ___ 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] FS: UnBUILT KPA100
About a year ago I bought a KPA100, fully intending to turn my K2 into a K2/100. It hasn't happened and I doubt it's going to any time soon. I am very, very happy being a QRP station! So it sits there in the box, going unused, which seems a shame. So .. I have for sale this unbuilt KPA100 in it's original packaging, which I have to open because there's a 160 Meter module in there that I do want to keep. It sells for $369.00 from Wayne and Eric. I'll let this one go for 10% (or thereabouts) off. $330.00 plus UPS Ground shipping to your door (Sorry, USA only). I accept PayPal for your convenience. 73 de Larry W2LJ ___ 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] Newest WAS Award
Fellow Elecrafters, A tip o' the cap and a pat on the back to Jim Brooker WZ8K, on becoming the latest Ham to earn the much coveted Elecraft Worked All States Award. Way to go, Jim - good job. Jim will receive certificate number 045 in the mail shortly. Jim's callsign is now officially ensconced on the Elecraft Hall of Fame Webpage : http://www.qsl.net/w2lj/index%20page%2011.html I noticed on the reflector earler today that K2 sn 54XX has been mentioned. Gosh, over 5000 K2s out there and we've issued only 45 Worked All States Awards? Methinks you guys better get on the air more! Hi! For you newer Elecrafters out there who might not be aware of our Awards program . building your K1, K2, KX1 is only half the fun! Can you imagine that? I'll bet you thought that building was ALL the fun! No way! The other half is getting on the air with the fruits of your labor and communicating with your fellow Hams. And doing so, in mass quantities, may garner you enough QSOs to earn a handsome (suitable for framing) certificate. Check out awards criteria at: http://www.qsl.net/w2lj/index%20page%2010.html Who knows? You might just have enough QSOs in your log to qualify! 73 de Larry W2LJ Your humble Elecraft Awards person ___ 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] RFTB tonight!
Guys! Don't forget .. March edition of the Run for the Bacon ... TONIGHT !!! See you on the air. 73 de Larry W2LJ ___ 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] T minus 2 Hours
Folks, RFTB in two hours at 0200 UTC. http://www.fpqrp.com/fpqrprun.html Don't miss it! 72/3 es oo, Larry W2LJ - FP #612 ___ 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] Run for the Bacon - this Sunday night!
This Sunday evening, the Flying Pigs Amateur Radio Club International will be holding its monthly Run For The Bacon. This is a friendly, two hour QRP CW Sprint, which is open to ALL radio amateurs, will last from 9:00 - 11:00PM EST (0200-0400 UTC Monday). You may work stations once per band on 160, 80, 40, 20, 15 or 10 Meters. Suggested starting frequencies are 1.812, 3.562, 7.044, 14.062, 21.062, and 28.062 MHz. The exchange is RST, S/P/C (State, Province, Country) and Flying Pigs membership number. If you're not a member of the Flying Pigs, and would like to be; then please click on the membership hyperlink on http://www.fpqrp.com/. Otherwise, non-members can just use their output power figure. You can report your score via the Autolog page which can be found at :http://www.fpqrp.com/fpqrprun.html; or you can mail your logs to the address given on the Autolog page. The deadline for logs is March 26th at 2400 UTC. As like last month, the top three scorers will win a certificate. Keep in mind that anyone who participates in 10 out of 12 RFTBs this year will earn a special Certificate of Merit at the end of the year. So please use the Autolog if you've participated; but were unfortunate enough to make any contacts. In this case, trying helps! Hope to catch you on the air Sunday evening! 72 es oo Larry W2LJ FP#612 ___ 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] Happy St. Patrick's Day!
Happy St. Patrick's Day! Want to do something a little bit different to celebrate St. Patrick's Day besides eating corned beef and cabbage, green bagels, or quaffing down a green beer? Are you wanting to do something a little more Amateur Radio related? Join the NAQCC members who are taking on the NAQCC March challenge! Go to http://www.arm-tek.net/~yoel/challenges200603.html and check out the list of St. Patrick's Day related words. Work some stations and use the callsigns to make up the words. Make up the most words and earn a certificate. And that's no blarney! Open to everyone - NAQCC membership desirable; but not necessary. What is necessary is that you enjoy some QRP CW and have a blast. You have until the end of March to submit your results. 73 de Larry W2LJ NAQCC #35 ___ 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] NAQCC Sprint Errata
Just a reminder folks that tomorrow night (Wednesday night) is the March NAQCC Sprint. In my previous announcement, I erroneously stated that there will be a certificate issued to the operator who gets the highest numeric total of SKCC membership numbers. I meant, of course (silly me), that the certificate will go to the operator who earns the highest numeric total of NAQCC membership numbers! Sorry for the confusion! 73 de Larry W2LJ NAQCC #35 SKCC #49 (You can now see why I get confused!) ___ 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] NAQCC Sprint Announcement
The NAQCC QRP CW Sprint for March is this coming Wednesday night March 15th (Thursday morning, March 16th UTC time). This month, there will be two time periods open for the contest to benefit Amateurs on the West coast. The available time periods are 8:30 to 10.30 PM EST or 8:30 to 10:30 PST (0130 to 0330 and 0430 to 0630 UTC). You may operate both time periods; but you may only submit a log for ONE time period. This month's Sprint will be held on 80 Meters ONLY. The suggested starting point for participants is from 3.555 MHz to 3.565 MHz and there abouts. Please be considerate of non-contesting FISTS members who congregate around 3.558 MHz !!! Those who wish to initiate calls, please use CQ NA. The exchange is RST - SPC - NAQCC Member Nr. (for those who wish to participate that are not NAQCC members, simply substitute the member number with your output power. Please use a W to indicate that you are sending a power output figure! A bonus is awarded as follows: If you use only a straight key for the entire sprint, multiply your score by 2. If you use only a bug for the entire sprint, multiply your score by 1.5. If you use a keyer, keyboard, or computer, there is no bonus multiplier ALL amateurs may participate; but only those using QRP power levels may compete for awards. For details - please check: http://www.arm-tek.net/~yoel/sprint200603.html To join the NAQCC please check: http://www.arm-tek.net/~yoel/joinup.html This month the contestant who earns the highest numeric total of SKCC member numbers will earn a special certificate. All contest logs must be submitted by no later than 2400 UTC on March 22, 2006. Larry W2LJ NAQCC #35 ___ 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] New Century Club member
Fellow Elecrafters, A tip of the cap and a tap on the key to Ned Newlin W8FVM. Ned is only the 19th recipient of the much coveted Elecraft Century Club award. Ned used K2 sn 3163 to accomplish this feat. Ned has been mailed a certificate and has had his callsign plastered to the Elecraft Award Winner's Hall of Fame. http://www.qsl.net/w2lj/index%20page%2011.html Congratulations Ned! Keep an eye on your mailbox. 73 de Larry W2LJ ___ 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] Praise for Amateur Radio
The following is from the CQ-News reflector: Thanks to Rich Moseson, W2VU! From the CQ Newsroom… The White House today released its review of the federal response to Hurricane Katrina, which, according to a statement, identifies the systemic problems in Federal emergency preparedness and response revealed by Hurricane Katrina - and the best solutions to address them. The report included 17 lessons the Executive Branch learned after reviewing and analyzing the response to Katrina; made 125 specific recommendations to the President, and identified 11 critical actions to be completed before the first day of the 2006 hurricane season. The report also included a section titled, What Went Right in the Katrina response, which singled out amateur radio operators for particular praise: *Other organizations worked tirelessly to assist emergency responders that, due to the storm, did not have the equipment and means to effectively carry out their duties. Amateur Radio Operators from both the Amateur Radio Emergency Service and the American Radio Relay League, monitored distress calls and rerouted emergency requests for assistance throughout the U.S. until messages were received by emergency response personnel. A distress call made from a cell phone on a rooftop in New Orleans to Baton Rouge was relayed, via ham radio, from Louisiana to Oregon, then Utah, and finally back to emergency personnel in Louisiana, who rescued the 15 stranded victims. Ham radio operators voluntarily manned the amateur radio stations at sites such as the National Hurricane Center, Hurricane Watch Net, Waterway Net, Skywarn and the Salvation Army Team Emergency Radio Network. * Finally, the report identified three immediate priorities: 1) Implementing a comprehensive National Preparedness System to make certain that we have a fully national system that ensures unity of effort in preparing for and responding to natural and man-made disasters; 2) Creating a Culture of Preparedness that emphasizes that the entire Nation - at all levels of government, the private sector, communities, and individual citizens - shares common goals and responsibilities for homeland security; and 3) Implement corrective actions to ensure we do not repeat the problems encountered during Hurricane Katrina. A White House fact sheet summarizing the report is available online at http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2006/02/20060223.html. (Tnx CQ Public Service Editor Bob Josuweit, WA3PZO) The full report is also available online at http://www.whitehouse.gov/reports/katrina-lessons-learned/. ___ 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] February Run For the Bacon
This Sunday evening, the Flying Pigs Amateur Radio Club International will be holding its monthly Run For The Bacon. This is a friendly, two hour QRP CW Sprint, which is open to ALL radio amateurs, will last from 9:00 - 11:00PM EST (0200-0400 UTC Monday). You may work stations once per band on 160, 80, 40, 20, 15 or 10 Meters. Suggested starting frequencies are 1.812, 3.562, 7.044, 14.062, 21.062, and 28.062 MHz. The exchange is RST, S/P/C (State, Province, Country) and Flying Pigs membership number. If you're not a member of the Flying Pigs, and would like to be; then please click on the membership hyperlink on http://www.fpqrp.com/. Otherwise, non-members can just use their output power figure. You can report your score via the Autolog page which can be found at :http://www.fpqrp.com/fpqrprun.html; or you can mail your logs to the address given on the Autolog page. The deadline for logs is February 26th at 2400 UTC. As like last month, the top three scorers will win a certificate, which will be suitable for framing. Hope to catch you on the air Sunday evening! 72 es oo Larry W2LJ FP#612 ___ 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] NAQCC Sprint announcement
The NAQCC QRP CW Sprint for January is this coming Tuesday night February 14th from 8:30 to 10:30PM EST or, if you prefer, Wednesday Morning from 0130 - 0330 UTC. So if you can tear yourself away from your Valentine for a few hours - come and join us !!! This month's Sprint will be held on 80 Meters ONLY. The suggested starting point for participants is from 3.555 MHz to 3.565 MHz and there abouts. Please be considerate of non-contesting FISTS members who congregate around 3.558 MHz !!! Those who wish to initiate calls, please use CQ NA. The exchange is RST - SPC - NAQCC Member Nr. (for those who wish to participate that are not NAQCC members, simply substitute the member number with your output power. Please use a W to indicate that you are sending a power output figure! A bonus is awarded as follows: If you use only a straight key for the entire sprint, multiply your score by 2. If you use only a bug for the entire sprint, multiply your score by 1.5. If you use a keyer, keyboard, or computer, there is no bonus multiplier ALL amateurs may participate; but only those using QRP power levels may compete for awards. For details - please check: http://www.arm-tek.net/%7Eyoel/sprint200602.html To join the NAQCC please check: http://www.arm-tek.net/~yoel/joinup.html This month the contestant who racks up the highest score using an indoor antenna will be recognized with a certificate. For this purpose, an indoor antenna is defined as being an antenna where at least 50% of the radiating portion must be enclosed within a structure. All contest logs must be submitted by no later than 2400 UTC on February 21, 2006. Larry W2LJ NAQCC #35 ___ 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] Award winners
Congratulations to our two newest award winners! Karl Anderson, N7NLU earned Worked All States certificate #44. Paul Genow, K8PG earned Ragchewer Award #35. My mail box is open; and my printer's all warmed up just waiting to hand out awards to the Elecraft community. C'mon guys! 73 de Larry W2LJ ___ 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] K1, calling CQ, 2x QRP QSO.
Ron D'Eau Claire wrote: Sandy, W6TVW wrote: A lot of people nowadays don't understand HF propagation. One MUST remember that the propagation programs are not necessarily correct! -- Absolutely!! The predictions are like weather forecasting. One must also remember that propagation conventions are not always correct, either! Take for instance the 80 Meter QRP-L Foxhunt a few weeks ago. The two foxes were in Virginia and Utah. I am located in New Jersey. Before the hunt began, conventional wisdom and experience told me that I would probably work the Virginia fox and probably wouldn't even hear the Utah fox. In reality, the exact opposite came to be! I guess when it comes to propagation you should expect the unexpected. 73 de Larry W2LJ ___ 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] Scratches
I found an old Radio Shack amplified speaker in my junk box and decided to hook it up to the K2 for some extra added punch. It fits nicely on top of the K2 but I was wary of scratching the finish. So I applied to the bottom of the speaker, several of those round felt pads that are meant for the bottom of furniture legs. No more worries about scratching the K2! 73 de Larry W2LJ ___ 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] iambic modes
David A. Belsley wrote: On Jan 25, 2006, at 11:37 PM, Steve wrote: For those who struggle with iambic keying, I thought this analysis written by Marshall Emm (N1FN) particularly enlightening: Ah; I suspect this may be the same guy who wrote the original article on why a bumble bee can't fly. Actually, Marshall Emm is one of the most knowledgeable people on Morse Code and Morse Code generating equipment that many of us know. To paraphrase the old commercial, When Marshall talks I listen. To listen to Marshall work a QRP pile-up is a thing of beauty. The man knows his stuff. 73 de Larry W2LJ ___ 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] Print Elecraft Equipment on Your QSL's
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I was just on the Elecraft website reading about the Elecraft W.A.S. and Century Club awards. For the lowdown on the rest of the Awards Program - please visit: http://www.qsl.net/w2lj/index%20page%2010.html Now there's more to work for besides just WAS and Century Club !!! 73 de Larry W2LJ Elecraft Awards Administrator ___ 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] NAQCC Sprint Announcement
The NAQCC QRP CW Sprint for January is this coming Wednesday night January 18th from 8:30 to 10:30PM EST or, if you prefer, Thursday Morning from 0130 - 0330 UTC. This month's Sprint will be held on 80 Meters ONLY. The suggested starting point for participants is from 3.555 MHz to 3.565 MHz and there abouts. Please be considerate of non-contesting FISTS members who congregate around 3.558 MHz !!! Those who wish to initiate calls, please use CQ NA. The exchange is RST - SPC - NAQCC Member Nr. (for those who wish to participate that are not NAQCC members, simply substitute the member number with your output power. Please use a W to indicate that you are sending a power output figure! ALL amateurs may participate; but only those using QRP power levels may compete for awards. For details - please check: http://www.arm-tek.net/%7Eyoel/sprint200601.html To join the NAQCC please check: http://www.arm-tek.net/~yoel/joinup.html All contest logs must be submitted by no later than 2400 UTC on January 25, 2006. Larry W2LJ NAQCC #35 ___ 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] Drinks are on me!
I caught this on the DX-Chat reflector - notice the last line. 72 de Larry W2LJ Beginning of post Ok, I'll get in on the game. I need: BS7 E3 ZL9 Lotsa luck to me.. Hi Looking forward to seeing everyone in the pile-ups. 73, Mike, W5UC QRP is like a margarita with no Tequila ___ 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] Latest WAS Award Winner
Dear Fellow Elecrafters, I would like to take this opportunity, on behalf of all the good folks at Elecraft, to publicly congratulate Bruce Hagerty, WØQQS upon his earning the coveted Elecraft Worked All States Award. Bruce used his K2 sn 3646 to complete the required QSOs with all 50 United States. That Bruce earned certificate #43 is a testament to the fact that this award is quite an achievement; and is not issued lightly. Congratulations, Bruce, your certificate is making its way to you via the ever reliable and dependable Unites States Postal Service. Now there may be newer Elecrafters out there who are not familiar with the Elecraft Awards Program. There are quite a few to shoot for. One is quite easy; but the others vary in degree of difficulty. Rather than go into the details here, I would ask you to visit: http://www.qsl.net/w2lj/index%20page%2010.html That we are in a sunspot minimum would make the achievement of earning one of these awards all the sweeter! I hope to see your application for one of these awards in my mailbox soon! 73 de Larry W2LJ Your humble Elecraft Awards Administrator ___ 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] QRP viability during solar cycle min?
Darwin, Keith wrote: K1 or K2. Hmmm, the debate continues. But wait, we're approaching a sunspot min. My antennas are pretty limited. I have a 28 foot vertical (fed with a tuner near the base) for 40 thru 15 and a dipole at 25 feet but that is about it. No towers, no high wires, no yagis. How limiting will 5 or 10 watts (even with that Elecraft Mojo) be under current conditions? Are we entering into conditions where QRP with simple antennas will become rather frustrating? Is it K2/100 time? - Keith KD1E - ___ Keith, Fear not fellow Elecrafter! We QRPers laugh at the sunspot minimum! Sunspots .. who needs 'em? I know, actually we all do. But to be serious as bad as band conditions were in 2005, I managed to make at least one QRP CW QSO everyday in 2005. If you want to check out some of who I worked (and there was a goodly bit of DX mixed in) then please check out: http://www.qsl.net/w2lj/index%20page%209.html My antennas are not much more substantial (if any) than yours. I have a G5RV at 25 feet and a Butternut HF9V vertical which is ground mounted in the backyard. To me it seems that if you don't spend too much time concentrating on what you think are deficiencies; but go out with the aim to just have fun, then you will be amazed at what you can accomplish! 73 de Larry W2LJ K1# 1647, K2# 4090 ___ 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] the fine line between stupid and curious
Nick Waterman wrote: That was my first introduction to 120VAC in one arm and out the other. Pah, you're all a bunch o' wimps! 240V in EU ;-) Power usage being equal, this would mean less current. 73 de Larry W2LJ ___ 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] the fine line between stupid and curious
Two events in my life caused me to have a healthy respect for electricity. The first occurred when I was 5 or 6 years old. I was home from school with the flu; and I remember that it must have been a particularly bad spell as Mom had a vaporizer going in my room. One morning as I was getting better, she told me to unplug it for the daytime. I pulled on the plug (not the wire!) and pulled and pulled and pulled; but it wouldn't budge. Being somewhat mechanically minded, I decided I needed a lever to pry it out. My sister's letter opener seemed like just the ticket. Boy, the house went dark real fast, the letter opener vaporized and I nearly messed myself! Dad was NOT happy with having to come home from work to change out the fuse in the fuse box! The second incident came at where I work now. Since incident number 1 above, I had always had a healthy respect for electricity. I repair professional photographic studio equipment for a living and am always in contact with stroboscopic packs which can deliver a flash up to 3200 Joules. Needless to day, I'm always very careful. Then came the one day that I started to repair a flash head that a photographer tried to fix himself - couldn't; but didn't tell me that he tried! I hooked up the head to a pack, held it in my hand and fired it. Normally, the housing is grounded. He had mistakenly wired hot to the housing. I think I threw that flash head across the room with enough force to throw it through the wall! My arm was numb for about 15 minutes; and after that, I always gave things a visual going over before trying them out. I still have a healthy respect for electricity and an even healthier respect for the fact that someone else's mistakes might cause me grave danger! 73 de Larry W2LJ ___ 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] Season's tidings
To all my Amateur Radio Friends, My best wishes to you all for a very Merry and Joyful Christmas. 73 de Larry W2LJ ___ 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] December RFTB
This Sunday evening, the Flying Pigs Amateur Radio Club International will be holding it's monthly Run For The Bacon. This is a friendly, two hour QRP CW Sprint, which is open to ALL radio amateurs, will last from 9:00 - 11:00PM EST (0200-0400 UTC Monday). You may work stations once per band on 160, 80, 40, 20, 15 or 10 Meters. Suggested starting frequencies are 1.812, 3.562, 7.044, 14.062, 21.062, and 28.062 MHz. The exchange is RST, S/P/C (State, Province, Country) and Flying Pigs membership number. If you're not a member of the Flying Pigs, and would like to be; then please click on the membership hyperlink on http://www.fpqrp.com/. Otherwise, non-members can just use their output power figure. You can report your score via the Autolog page which can be found at :http://www.fpqrp.com/fpqrprun.html; or you can mail your logs to the address given on the Autolog page. The deadline for logs is November 27th at 2400 UTC. As like last month, the top three scorers will win a certificate, which will be suitable for framing. Hope to catch you on the air Sunday evening! 72 es oo Larry W2LJ FP#612 ___ 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] December RFTB Faux Pas
The deadline for log entries to the December RFTB is December 20th - not the November date listed. Sorry es 73, Larry W2LJ ___ 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] NAQCC Sprint Announcement
The NAQCC QRP CW Sprint for December is this coming Tuesday night December 13th from 8:30 to 10:30PM EST or, if you prefer, Wednesday Morning from 0130 - 0330 UTC. This month's Sprint will be held on 80 Meters ONLY. The suggested starting point for participants is from 3.555 MHz to 3.565 MHz and there abouts. Please be considerate of non-contesting FISTS members who congregate around 3.558 MHz !!! Those who wish to initiate calls, please use CQ NA. The exchange is RST - SPC - NAQCC Member Nr. (for those who wish to participate that are not NAQCC members, simply substitute the member number with your output power. Please use a W to indicate that you are sending a power output figure! A certificate will be awarded to the person who accumulates the highest amount of letters and numbers (36 possible) from the callsigns worked during the sprint. ALL amateurs may participate; but only those using QRP power levels may compete for awards. For details - please check: http://www.arm-tek.net/~yoel/sprint200512.html To join the NAQCC please check: http://www.arm-tek.net/~yoel/joinup.html All contest logs must be submitted by no later than 2400 UTC on December 20, 2005. Please keep in mind that the 80 Meter Foxhunt, sponsored by QRP ARCI will be going on simultaneously with our Sprint. The good folks from the Foxhunt Committee are going out of their way to make sure there is no interference to our Sprint. If you've never participated in a QRP Foxhunt before; then please make sure to visit: http://www.qrpfoxhunt.org/index.html for details: So PLEASE LISTEN before you start calling CQ NA and if you hear someone calling CQ FOX please QSY to steer clear of the Fox and his Hounds. Larry W2LJ NAQCC #35 ___ 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] NAQCC Sprint Announcement
The NAQCC QRP CW Sprint for December is this coming Tuesday night December 13th from 8:30 to 10:30PM EST or, if you prefer, Wednesday Morning from 0130 - 0330 UTC. This month's Sprint will be held on 80 Meters ONLY. The suggested starting point for participants is from 3.555 MHz to 3.565 MHz and there abouts. Please be considerate of non-contesting FISTS members who congregate around 3.558 MHz !!! Those who wish to initiate calls, please use CQ NA. The exchange is RST - SPC - NAQCC Member Nr. (for those who wish to participate that are not NAQCC members, simply substitute the member number with your output power. Please use a W to indicate that you are sending a power output figure! A certificate will be awarded to the person who accumulates the highest amount of letters and numbers (36 possible) from the callsigns worked during the sprint. ALL amateurs may participate; but only those using QRP power levels may compete for awards. For details - please check: http://www.arm-tek.net/~yoel/sprint200512.html To join the NAQCC please check: http://www.arm-tek.net/~yoel/joinup.html All contest logs must be submitted by no later than 2400 UTC on December 20, 2005. Please keep in mind that the 80 Meter Foxhunt, sponsored by QRP ARCI will be going on simultaneously with our Sprint. The good folks from the Foxhunt Committee are going out of their way to make sure there is no interference to our Sprint. If you've never participated in a QRP Foxhunt before; then please make sure to visit: http://www.qrpfoxhunt.org/index.html for details: So PLEASE LISTEN before you start calling CQ NA and if you hear someone calling CQ FOX please QSY to steer clear of the Fox and his Hounds. Larry W2LJ NAQCC #35 ___ 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] Happy Thanksgiving!
To all my Amateur Radio friends, My wishes to you and your families for a blessed, happy and healthy Thanksgiving! To keep this amateur radio related: If you want to treat yourself to something really, really cool; then please check this out: http://ke9v.net/ Jeff Davis, KE9V has written many excellent and entertaining articles and stories about amateur radio in the past. Now he has a podcast deevoted to amateur radio. Visit his website and have fun! 73 de Larry W2LJ ___ 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] RFTB Tomorrow night
Ladies and Gents: Please don't forget - tomorrow night is the November Run For The Bacon. Sponsored by the Flying Piggies. It's always a very fun event; and we look forward to hearing your signals fly through the aether. Join us from 9:00 - 11:00PM EST 8:00 - 10:00PM CST 7:00 - 9:00PM MST 6:00 - 8:00PM PST All the particulars can be found at: http://www.fpqrp.com/fpqrprun.html Again this month, the top three point grabbers will receive a certificate heralding their achievement. 72/3 es a hearty oo Larry W2LJ Flying Pig #612 ___ 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] November RFTB Announcement
This Sunday evening, the Flying Pigs Amateur Radio Club International will be holding it's monthly Run For The Bacon. This is a friendly, two hour QRP CW Sprint, which is open to ALL radio amateurs, will last from 9:00 - 11:00PM EST (0200-0400 UTC Monday). You may work stations once per band on 160, 80, 40, 20, 15 or 10 Meters. Suggested starting frequencies are 1.812, 3.562, 7.044, 14.062, 21.062, and 28.062 MHz. The exchange is RST, S/P/C (State, Province, Country) and Flying Pigs membership number. If you're not a member of the Flying Pigs, and would like to be; then please click on the membership hyperlink on http://www.fpqrp.com/. Otherwise, non-members can just use their output power figure. You can report your score via the Autolog page which can be found at :http://www.fpqrp.com/fpqrprun.html; or you can mail your logs to the address given on the Autolog page. The deadline for logs is November 27th at 2400 UTC. As like last month, the top three scorers will win a certificate, which will be suitable for framing. Hope to catch you on the air Sunday evening! 72 es oo Larry W2LJ FP#612 ___ 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] NAQCC Sprint Announcement
The NAQCC QRP CW Sprint for November is this coming Wednesday night November 16th from 8:30 to 10:30PM EST or, if you prefer, Thursday Morning from 0130 - 0330 UTC. This month's Sprint will be held on 80 Meters ONLY. The suggested starting point for participants is from 3.555 MHz to 3.565 MHz and there abouts. Please be considerate of non-contesting FISTS members who congregate around 3.558 MHz !!! Those who wish to initiate calls, please use CQ NA. The exchange is RST - SPC - NAQCC Member Nr. (for those who wish to participate that are not NAQCC members, simply substitute the member number with your output power. Please use a W to indicate that you are sending a power output figure! A certificate will be awarded to the highest point earner who has used a rig built from a kit. The kit must have been built by the contestant. ALL amateurs may participate; but only those using QRP power levels may compete for awards. For details - please check: http://www.arm-tek.net/~yoel/sprint200511.html To join the NAQCC please check: http://www.arm-tek.net/~yoel/joinup.html All contest logs must be submitted by no later than 2400 UTC on November 23, 2005. Larry W2LJ NAQCC #35 ___ 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] Veteran's Day
To all my fellow hams who have served or are serving in our Armed Forces: Thank you for your service and Happy Veteran's Day! 73 de Larry W2LJ ___ 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] Elecraft WAS Award
Fellow Elecrafters: Congratulations to Rumen Stefanov, LZ2RS who has earned Worked All States Award #42 Rumen is the first Bulgarian ham to apply for an Elecraft award. Rumen accomplished this feat using K2 #526. All QSOs were completed on 20 Meters and all QSOs were made at a power of 1 Watt! So not only did Rumen earn WAS; but it also looks like he broke 1000 Miles Per Watt at least 50 times over! Rumen, thanks for applying for the Award, it is in the mail and is on it's way to you. 73 de Larry W2LJ Your humble Elecraft Award Admin. Person ___ 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] Re: [fpqrp] Succumbing to temptation
Lloyd Lachow wrote: So I got a 339... But at what cost to my soul? Who was it, really, at the controls just then? Lukke Don't give into the Dark Side. oo W2LJ ___ 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] Parts containers
We buy Pringles in those little snack sized containers to pop into my son's school lunchbox from time to time. I have been having him bring home the empties. They are great for separating parts while doing a kit inventory - especially hardware! These are a great adjunct to muffin tins! 73 de Larry W2LJ ___ 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] RFTB this Sunday night!
Gentlefolks, Just a reminder that this Sunday night will be the monthly Run For The Bacon, sponsored by the Flying Pigs QRP Club International. This two hour Sprint will run from 9:00 - 11:00 PM EDT this Sunday night - 0100 to 0300 UTC Monday morning. The activity will be found on and around these frequencies: 1812, 3562, 7044, 14062, 21062, and 28062. The exchange is RST, S/P/C, and Flying Pigs membership number (output power if you're not a Flying Pigs member). All details can be found at: http://www.fpqrp.com/fpqrprun.html including the entry to the Autolog feature where you can enter your data and have your score automatically configured. If you're not a member of the Flying Pigs and would like to join (no dues, ever!) then just click on the membership hyperlink at the bottom of http://www.fpqrp.com/ Send an e-mail with your full name, callsign and how you heard about the FP's; and that's all there is to it! SPECIAL NOTE: The top three scores will receive frame worthy certificate denoting their achievements! 72/3 es oo Larry W2LJ FP#612 ___ 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] k2 offset frequency, and FISTS
Mark, I never call CQ FISTS unless it's a FISTS contest; and that may be what you heard. When there's a contest going on, everyone has to spread out a bit. Mosts FISTS will QSO with anyone, whether they're a FISTS member or not, Heck, it's a good recruitment tool! Unfortunately, I have heard of instances where fellow FISTS, hellbent on collecting FISTS numbers, have refused and have only hurriedly QSOd with a non-member. Fortunately, I can count the number of times I have heard this on the fingers of one hand. For the most part, the folks I know from FISTS are 'salt of the earth types of folks and will QRS to a slower speed, if you need. 73 de Larry W2LJ ___ 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
