Re: [Elecraft] W3FPR
I heartily agree with all the comments praising the kind character technical abilities, and magnanimous helpfulness of Don Wilhelm! Larry and I are lucky to live a few miles away from Don and so have been able to meet him and benefit from his help. YAY for Don! Julie KT4JR __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
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It was my pleasure to be at Frostfest. I thank those who regularly organize the Elecraft booth at that event. I did meet many friends that I have corresponded with via email and several that I have never met before. The entire experience was wonderful. Again, thank you to Tom, Willy, Rob and Bill for planning and operating the Elecraft booth at Frostfest. I plan to do it again next year. 73, Don W3FPR On 2/9/2015 11:19 PM, Nr4c wrote: Don. On behalf of Tom, Rob, Willy and myself, I want to thank you for making the trip up to Frostfest on Saturday. Your knowledge and expertise added a new dimension to our Frostfest experience. We hope you will consider making the trip again. And thanks to all our friends who stopped by to chat with us. It's a real treat to see so many people so happy with their equipment. They don't drop by to complain but praise both the radios and the company. And the representatives such as Don, Eric and Wayne. Where else can you post a question on the reflector and get an answer quickly and from one of the owners or the programmer himself. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill On Feb 9, 2015, at 12:48 AM, Don Wilhelm wrote: Thank you Ted, but I have to give great thanks to Bill, Willy, Tom, and Rob for organizing the booth at Frostfest. I just "came along for the ride". Those folks are 'locals' in the Richmond, VA area while I had a 2 1/2 hour drive to get there. I arrived shortly after the gates opened. But I do thank those loyal locals who man the volunteer Elecraft booth at Frostfest year after year. For me, it was a great event - my first time at Frostfest, and I was delighted to meet many new faces as well as seeing many familiar ones. My next "big" hamfest will be RARSfest (April 4, 2015) which is local for me, followed by my annual trip to Dayton for FDIM and that 'small hamfest down the road:-) ' from the FDIM location. BTW, for those who are local to the Raleigh, NC area, Elecraft will be officially at RARS this year with a full-time Elecraft employee, which means we will be offering show specials and the capability to take product orders. See you at the RARS hamfest. 73, Don W3FPR On 2/8/2015 10:57 PM, Dauer, Edward wrote: I want to acknowledge publicly someone who is one of the principal pillars of this reflector. This may embarrass Don, whose modesty is utterly graceful, though my purpose is not to embarrass but to thank. This past weekend I was in 4-land visiting my son and his family. Sonny surprised me by taking his Old Man to the Richmond (VA) Hamfest, a selfless filial act if there ever was one. But there was the Elecraft booth; and manning it was Don, W3FPR. When I saw his name/call tag I had to introduce myself. What followed was a memorable, helpful, and altogether delightful "eyeball QSO" with a truly First Class ham. Thanks, Don; here¹s to you. Ted, KN1CBR __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] W3FPR
Don. On behalf of Tom, Rob, Willy and myself, I want to thank you for making the trip up to Frostfest on Saturday. Your knowledge and expertise added a new dimension to our Frostfest experience. We hope you will consider making the trip again. And thanks to all our friends who stopped by to chat with us. It's a real treat to see so many people so happy with their equipment. They don't drop by to complain but praise both the radios and the company. And the representatives such as Don, Eric and Wayne. Where else can you post a question on the reflector and get an answer quickly and from one of the owners or the programmer himself. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Feb 9, 2015, at 12:48 AM, Don Wilhelm wrote: > > Thank you Ted, but I have to give great thanks to Bill, Willy, Tom, and Rob > for organizing the booth at Frostfest. I just "came along for the ride". > Those folks are 'locals' in the Richmond, VA area while I had a 2 1/2 hour > drive to get there. I arrived shortly after the gates opened. But I do > thank those loyal locals who man the volunteer Elecraft booth at Frostfest > year after year. > > For me, it was a great event - my first time at Frostfest, and I was > delighted to meet many new faces as well as seeing many familiar ones. > > My next "big" hamfest will be RARSfest (April 4, 2015) which is local for me, > followed by my annual trip to Dayton for FDIM and that 'small hamfest down > the road:-) ' from the FDIM location. > > BTW, for those who are local to the Raleigh, NC area, Elecraft will be > officially at RARS this year with a full-time Elecraft employee, which means > we will be offering show specials and the capability to take product orders. > See you at the RARS hamfest. > > 73, > Don W3FPR > >> On 2/8/2015 10:57 PM, Dauer, Edward wrote: >> I want to acknowledge publicly someone who is one of the principal pillars >> of this reflector. This may embarrass Don, whose modesty is utterly >> graceful, though my purpose is not to embarrass but to thank. >> >> This past weekend I was in 4-land visiting my son and his family. Sonny >> surprised me by taking his Old Man to the Richmond (VA) Hamfest, a >> selfless filial act if there ever was one. But there was the Elecraft >> booth; and manning it was Don, W3FPR. When I saw his name/call tag I had >> to introduce myself. What followed was a memorable, helpful, and >> altogether delightful "eyeball QSO" with a truly First Class ham. >> >> Thanks, Don; here¹s to you. >> >> Ted, KN1CBR >> > > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > Message delivered to n...@widomaker.com __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] W3FPR
The Nabble Elecraft Forum lists 10319 posts for "Don Wilhelm." Their Advanced Search is quite granular, so I bet you could use it to look up his sage advice. For example, I just found 3084 posts by him on the K3, and 32 containing the words K3 and RIT. It is very fast too. -- 73, Pete N4ZR Check out the Reverse Beacon Network at http://reversebeacon.net, blog at reversebeacon.blogspot.com. For spots, please go to your favorite ARC V6 or VE7CC DX cluster node. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] W3FPR
By chance, is it possible that they are indexed and downloadable? Dick, n0ce > Date: Mon, 9 Feb 2015 09:22:49 -0800 > From: jwin2...@bellsouth.net > To: phys...@mac.com; w...@socal.rr.com > CC: elecraft@mailman.qth.net > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] W3FPR > > I may be the only one that has done this, but over the past dozen years or so > that I've been on this list, I have printed out many of Don's troubleshooting > suggestions and solutions, punched them and put them in a 3-ring binder. I > have two binders right now that are full, and have started on a third. They > are almost like having a service manual when and if I ever need them. Don is > definitely a treasure! > > > 73 de WB4GLJ > > __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
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This reflector is a wealth of information and extremely useful. I just wish that it is not used for wild off topic subjects. George, W6GF On Monday, February 9, 2015 9:22 AM, John Wingard wrote: I may be the only one that has done this, but over the past dozen years or so that I've been on this list, I have printed out many of Don's troubleshooting suggestions and solutions, punched them and put them in a 3-ring binder. I have two binders right now that are full, and have started on a third. They are almost like having a service manual when and if I ever need them. Don is definitely a treasure! 73 de WB4GLJ From: Phil Hystad To: Phil Wheeler Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Monday, February 9, 2015 12:06 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] W3FPR Another kudos report... I have always been impressed by Don's comments and his wealth of knowledge and his absolute encyclopedia knowledge of not only the innards and design of the K2 but knowledge of most problems that happen to the K2 and their solutions. Now, I don't have a K2 but every now and then I think of buying the K2 kit knowing that there is safety in having Don around to answer questions that likely would arise. 73, phil, K7PEH > On Feb 8, 2015, at 8:16 PM, Phil Wheeler wrote: > > Aside from the social skills Ted has lauded in Don, he's also one of the most > valuable "fix-it" resources for Elecraft transceiver owners. He's sure been a > help to me several times over the years (1999 to present) I've been working > on and with Elecraft gear. > > Kudos to Don :-) > > 73, Phil W7OX > > On 2/8/15 7:57 PM, Dauer, Edward wrote: >> I want to acknowledge publicly someone who is one of the principal pillars >> of this reflector. This may embarrass Don, whose modesty is utterly >> graceful, though my purpose is not to embarrass but to thank. >> >> This past weekend I was in 4-land visiting my son and his family. Sonny >> surprised me by taking his Old Man to the Richmond (VA) Hamfest, a >> selfless filial act if there ever was one. But there was the Elecraft >> booth; and manning it was Don, W3FPR. When I saw his name/call tag I had >> to introduce myself. What followed was a memorable, helpful, and >> altogether delightful "eyeball QSO" with a truly First Class ham. >> >> Thanks, Don; here¹s to you. >> >> Ted, KN1CBR > > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > Message delivered to phys...@mac.com __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to jwin2...@bellsouth.net __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to georgefrit...@yahoo.com __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
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Because this is such a high volume list, I have developed the habit of copying emails that impress me as being useful in the future into a "Elecraft Keepers" folder. Don is frequently the author of those emails. Wayne, Eric, Jim, Dick, Ron, and Joe also appear frequently. 73 Bill AE6JV On 2/9/15 at 9:22 AM, jwin2...@bellsouth.net (John Wingard) wrote: I may be the only one that has done this, but over the past dozen years or so that I've been on this list, I have printed out many of Don's troubleshooting suggestions and solutions, punched them and put them in a 3-ring binder. I have two binders right now that are full, and have started on a third. They are almost like having a service manual when and if I ever need them. Don is definitely a treasure! -- Bill Frantz| There are now so many exceptions to the 408-356-8506 | Fourth Amendment that it operates only by www.pwpconsult.com | accident. - William Hugh Murray __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
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I may be the only one that has done this, but over the past dozen years or so that I've been on this list, I have printed out many of Don's troubleshooting suggestions and solutions, punched them and put them in a 3-ring binder. I have two binders right now that are full, and have started on a third. They are almost like having a service manual when and if I ever need them. Don is definitely a treasure! 73 de WB4GLJ From: Phil Hystad To: Phil Wheeler Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Monday, February 9, 2015 12:06 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] W3FPR Another kudos report... I have always been impressed by Don's comments and his wealth of knowledge and his absolute encyclopedia knowledge of not only the innards and design of the K2 but knowledge of most problems that happen to the K2 and their solutions. Now, I don't have a K2 but every now and then I think of buying the K2 kit knowing that there is safety in having Don around to answer questions that likely would arise. 73, phil, K7PEH > On Feb 8, 2015, at 8:16 PM, Phil Wheeler wrote: > > Aside from the social skills Ted has lauded in Don, he's also one of the most > valuable "fix-it" resources for Elecraft transceiver owners. He's sure been a > help to me several times over the years (1999 to present) I've been working > on and with Elecraft gear. > > Kudos to Don :-) > > 73, Phil W7OX > > On 2/8/15 7:57 PM, Dauer, Edward wrote: >> I want to acknowledge publicly someone who is one of the principal pillars >> of this reflector. This may embarrass Don, whose modesty is utterly >> graceful, though my purpose is not to embarrass but to thank. >> >> This past weekend I was in 4-land visiting my son and his family. Sonny >> surprised me by taking his Old Man to the Richmond (VA) Hamfest, a >> selfless filial act if there ever was one. But there was the Elecraft >> booth; and manning it was Don, W3FPR. When I saw his name/call tag I had >> to introduce myself. What followed was a memorable, helpful, and >> altogether delightful "eyeball QSO" with a truly First Class ham. >> >> Thanks, Don; here¹s to you. >> >> Ted, KN1CBR > > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > Message delivered to phys...@mac.com __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to jwin2...@bellsouth.net __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] W3FPR
Another kudos report... I have always been impressed by Don's comments and his wealth of knowledge and his absolute encyclopedia knowledge of not only the innards and design of the K2 but knowledge of most problems that happen to the K2 and their solutions. Now, I don't have a K2 but every now and then I think of buying the K2 kit knowing that there is safety in having Don around to answer questions that likely would arise. 73, phil, K7PEH > On Feb 8, 2015, at 8:16 PM, Phil Wheeler wrote: > > Aside from the social skills Ted has lauded in Don, he's also one of the most > valuable "fix-it" resources for Elecraft transceiver owners. He's sure been a > help to me several times over the years (1999 to present) I've been working > on and with Elecraft gear. > > Kudos to Don :-) > > 73, Phil W7OX > > On 2/8/15 7:57 PM, Dauer, Edward wrote: >> I want to acknowledge publicly someone who is one of the principal pillars >> of this reflector. This may embarrass Don, whose modesty is utterly >> graceful, though my purpose is not to embarrass but to thank. >> >> This past weekend I was in 4-land visiting my son and his family. Sonny >> surprised me by taking his Old Man to the Richmond (VA) Hamfest, a >> selfless filial act if there ever was one. But there was the Elecraft >> booth; and manning it was Don, W3FPR. When I saw his name/call tag I had >> to introduce myself. What followed was a memorable, helpful, and >> altogether delightful "eyeball QSO" with a truly First Class ham. >> >> Thanks, Don; here¹s to you. >> >> Ted, KN1CBR > > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > Message delivered to phys...@mac.com __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
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Hear, Hear! Don embodies the best of what the ham community can be. His knowledge of all things Elecraft is just plain scary. Thank you Don, for all the help you've given me over the years. 73 Eric WD6DBM "Dauer, Edward" wrote: >I want to acknowledge publicly someone who is one of the principal pillars >of this reflector. This may embarrass Don, whose modesty is utterly >graceful, though my purpose is not to embarrass but to thank. > >This past weekend I was in 4-land visiting my son and his family. Sonny >surprised me by taking his Old Man to the Richmond (VA) Hamfest, a >selfless filial act if there ever was one. But there was the Elecraft >booth; and manning it was Don, W3FPR. When I saw his name/call tag I had >to introduce myself. What followed was a memorable, helpful, and >altogether delightful "eyeball QSO" with a truly First Class ham. > >Thanks, Don; here¹s to you. > >Ted, KN1CBR > >__ >Elecraft mailing list >Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft >Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm >Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > >This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net >Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html >Message delivered to norrislawfi...@gmail.com __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
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Thank you Ted, but I have to give great thanks to Bill, Willy, Tom, and Rob for organizing the booth at Frostfest. I just "came along for the ride". Those folks are 'locals' in the Richmond, VA area while I had a 2 1/2 hour drive to get there. I arrived shortly after the gates opened. But I do thank those loyal locals who man the volunteer Elecraft booth at Frostfest year after year. For me, it was a great event - my first time at Frostfest, and I was delighted to meet many new faces as well as seeing many familiar ones. My next "big" hamfest will be RARSfest (April 4, 2015) which is local for me, followed by my annual trip to Dayton for FDIM and that 'small hamfest down the road:-) ' from the FDIM location. BTW, for those who are local to the Raleigh, NC area, Elecraft will be officially at RARS this year with a full-time Elecraft employee, which means we will be offering show specials and the capability to take product orders. See you at the RARS hamfest. 73, Don W3FPR On 2/8/2015 10:57 PM, Dauer, Edward wrote: I want to acknowledge publicly someone who is one of the principal pillars of this reflector. This may embarrass Don, whose modesty is utterly graceful, though my purpose is not to embarrass but to thank. This past weekend I was in 4-land visiting my son and his family. Sonny surprised me by taking his Old Man to the Richmond (VA) Hamfest, a selfless filial act if there ever was one. But there was the Elecraft booth; and manning it was Don, W3FPR. When I saw his name/call tag I had to introduce myself. What followed was a memorable, helpful, and altogether delightful "eyeball QSO" with a truly First Class ham. Thanks, Don; here¹s to you. Ted, KN1CBR __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
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Thanks to Ed for pointing this out! I too was caught by surprise when I saw the familiar call. I introduced myself and had a very pleasant QSO with Don. I was whining a bit about the complexity of the KDSP2 filter board to which Don's advice was "Why change it. Use the defaults." Great advice. Those are working great, and by the time I feel the need for better I will have mastered the UI. I don't want to waif too philosophical, but Don is certainly one of the Producers that make this reflector so useful to us moochers and looters (my apologies to John Galt). Ken - ke4rg -Original Message- From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Dauer, Edward Sent: Sunday, February 8, 2015 10:57 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] W3FPR I want to acknowledge publicly someone who is one of the principal pillars of this reflector. This may embarrass Don, whose modesty is utterly graceful, though my purpose is not to embarrass but to thank. This past weekend I was in 4-land visiting my son and his family. Sonny surprised me by taking his Old Man to the Richmond (VA) Hamfest, a selfless filial act if there ever was one. But there was the Elecraft booth; and manning it was Don, W3FPR. When I saw his name/call tag I had to introduce myself. What followed was a memorable, helpful, and altogether delightful "eyeball QSO" with a truly First Class ham. Thanks, Don; here¹s to you. Ted, KN1CBR __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to ktalb...@gamewood.net __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] W3FPR
Aside from the social skills Ted has lauded in Don, he's also one of the most valuable "fix-it" resources for Elecraft transceiver owners. He's sure been a help to me several times over the years (1999 to present) I've been working on and with Elecraft gear. Kudos to Don :-) 73, Phil W7OX On 2/8/15 7:57 PM, Dauer, Edward wrote: I want to acknowledge publicly someone who is one of the principal pillars of this reflector. This may embarrass Don, whose modesty is utterly graceful, though my purpose is not to embarrass but to thank. This past weekend I was in 4-land visiting my son and his family. Sonny surprised me by taking his Old Man to the Richmond (VA) Hamfest, a selfless filial act if there ever was one. But there was the Elecraft booth; and manning it was Don, W3FPR. When I saw his name/call tag I had to introduce myself. What followed was a memorable, helpful, and altogether delightful "eyeball QSO" with a truly First Class ham. Thanks, Don; here¹s to you. Ted, KN1CBR __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] W3FPR
I want to acknowledge publicly someone who is one of the principal pillars of this reflector. This may embarrass Don, whose modesty is utterly graceful, though my purpose is not to embarrass but to thank. This past weekend I was in 4-land visiting my son and his family. Sonny surprised me by taking his Old Man to the Richmond (VA) Hamfest, a selfless filial act if there ever was one. But there was the Elecraft booth; and manning it was Don, W3FPR. When I saw his name/call tag I had to introduce myself. What followed was a memorable, helpful, and altogether delightful "eyeball QSO" with a truly First Class ham. Thanks, Don; here¹s to you. Ted, KN1CBR __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
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d...@elecraft.com also works. Eric elecraft.com _..._ On May 20, 2013, at 2:28 PM, "Ron D'Eau Claire" wrote: > Ozzie, at least one valid address is right in the header of any of his > messages to this list: > w3fpr (at) embarqmail.com > > 73, Ron AC7AC > > -Original Message- > From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net > [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of w6icm > Sent: Monday, May 20, 2013 2:23 PM > To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net > Subject: [Elecraft] W3FPR email > > Been trying to contact Don, W3FPR...Anybody know his email? > Tried Don atW3but no result. > > 73 > > Ozzie, w6icm > PSE contact me directly to w6icm at w6icmorg > > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] W3FPR email
Ozzie, at least one valid address is right in the header of any of his messages to this list: w3fpr (at) embarqmail.com 73, Ron AC7AC -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of w6icm Sent: Monday, May 20, 2013 2:23 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] W3FPR email Been trying to contact Don, W3FPR...Anybody know his email? Tried Don atW3but no result. 73 Ozzie, w6icm PSE contact me directly to w6icm at w6icmorg __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] W3FPR email
Been trying to contact Don, W3FPR...Anybody know his email? Tried Don atW3but no result. 73 Ozzie, w6icm PSE contact me directly to w6icm at w6icmorg __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] W3FPR Fixed AF Output PC Boards... last one(s) available
Hi Matt: I'm CCing the reflector in case someone else has the same question. W8ESE wrote: >Tom, do you have the artwork/CAD file that you could make available if >someone wanted to reproduce these? OH ABSOLUTELY! I'd be HAPPY(!) to provide you (or anyone else for that matter) with the artwork required to produce a PC board via the photo-etching process. I can supply B&W artwork at either 1X or 2X (or some other magnification if you prefer), and at 300 or 600 DPI resolution. I usually send these out as PDFs which can be printed directly onto either plain white paper or onto clear acetate (for directly making a negative if you do your own contact exposure of the negative to home-etched pre-sensitized PC board). I'd need to know whether you want a photo positive (black where copper is to remain), or negative (white/clear where copper is to remain). The process (KPR-4) which I use required a photo-negative image, but many others use a photo-positive working resist. If you can accept a PDF and print your own master images, there's no charge for the images. IF I have to print and mail them to you, there will be a nominal printing/mailing charge required. I have a number of other PC board designs for which this offer holds as well. 73, Tom Hammond N0SS __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] W3FPR Fixed AF Output PC Boards... last one(s) available
Folks: I'll try to keep this short (but I've NEVER been able to do that before, dunno why I think I can do it now)... I while back, I wrote that I had a limited supply of the W3FPR Fixed Level AF Output PC Board (for the K2) available and that when they were gone, there'd be no more available. Of course, I received a slug of orders, which decimated the supply..! One of my customers ordered two (2) boards which I duly mailed off to him. They were never delivered. (FIRST TIME I've actually had a non-delivery, out of several HUNDRED previous shipments). So I sent him the LAST TWO PC boards in stock (I'd held them back as 'backups' in case his first shipment didn't arrive. Imagine my amazement when he called to say that the second shipment FILED to arrive as well! I'd asked him to exercise (even more) patience, and to give another 7-10 days for the package to be delivered. Though neither the first nor second envelopes were delivered to their destination, they did (finally) come BACK TO ME... marked, "NO SUCH ADDRESS - CANNOT DELIVER"..! Turns out the purchaser made a typo when he sent his mailing address to me, reversing two digits in the street address. Sooo... I've now sent two PCBs to him (at the correct address) and I have two PC boards remaining. BOTH of the remaining PC boards are potentially COMMITTED to folks who I had to (initially) turn down for orders. I have sent an 'availability' note to one of those folks, BUT I've managed to lose the name/address of the last remaining potential purchaser. Owing to the honesty of hams, I'm now asking that IF you were the person I had to turn down on the purchase, PLEASE CONTACT ME IMMEDIATELY at N0SS.NET... I have your PC board waiting to go out to you. If it turns out the one or both of those potential purchasers no longer want the PC boards, I'll announce that they are again available. Told ya, I couldn't type a short note! Sorry!!! 73, Tom Hammond N0SS __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] W3FPR Lo-Profile Fixed AF Output Adapter for K2, NEW DOCS NOW AVAILABLE
ATTENTION BUILDERS OF THE W3FPR LO-PROFILE FIXED AF OUTPUT ADAPTER FOR THE K2 I have just released significantly updated and improved documentation for assembly and installation of this device. - Everything is now in one place, you no longer have to jump between my web site and that of Don Wilhelm, W3FPR, in order to find all of the supporting data. Though Don has a WEALTH of info on his site, so PLEASE DO NOT STOP visiting Don's site!!! - The documentation is specifically directed toward the assembly and installation of the LO-PROFILE PC board circuit. - New illustrations of wiring and installation are available. This documentation may be found on my site, at: http://www.n0ss.net/index_k2.html or if you wish only to download the docs: http://www.n0ss.net/w3fpr_fixed_af_output_for_the_k2_v2r0.pdf Of course, this document is very 'fresh' and I'm sure there is room for improvement. So if you use this document, PLEASE report to me any errors or suggestions for improvement. 73, Tom N0SS ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] W3FPR
Got an e-mail from Don's XYL yesterday morning as I was (literally) walking out the door for a trip. Don came thru the surgery well. Apparently only one 'spot' was found on his liver and he asked that it be sent off for pathology. Nancy said he was joking with the nurses and doing well. All for now. 73, Tom n0SS At 04:39 PM 3/13/2008, Paul Kelly wrote: Does anyone know how Don Wilhem is doing after his surgery? Tnx, Paul NN5G ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. 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] W3FPR
Does anyone know how Don Wilhem is doing after his surgery? Tnx, Paul NN5G ___ 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] W3FPR K2 Fixed AF Output Circuit PC Board... a query on demand for these
I still have a batch of the W3FPR boards available, too. I sent off a number, but have more. 73, doug Date: Mon, 10 Mar 2008 17:31:41 -0500 From: Tom Hammond <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Folks: Nearly four years ago, Don Wilhelm sent me his design for a fixed AF output circuit for the K2. This was mainly for folks wanting to drive external audio inputs, usually sound cards, etc. Well, Don's now run out of kits and has no present plans of offer this kit again in the near future. Of course, it figgers... as soon as he runs out of the kits, he starts getting requests for the circuit again... ___ 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] W3FPR K2 Fixed AF Output Circuit PC Board... a query on demand for these
Folks: Nearly four years ago, Don Wilhelm sent me his design for a fixed AF output circuit for the K2. This was mainly for folks wanting to drive external audio inputs, usually sound cards, etc. I designed a PC board for Don, including input and output jacks, and an output pot to control the output level. Don had a batch of PC boards made by FAR Circuits and sold the circuit as, I think, kits of parts. During the past several years, Don decided that the original circuit not do the best job of allowing for optimal placement (and mounting) of the PC board, so he re-engineered his remaining existing PC boards to eliminate the I/O jacks, the pot, and to lay all components flat (for a lo-profile) so he could then install the PC board between the FP and CTRL boards, using an available 4-40 screw. Previously the board was being installed out in the 'body' of the K2 chassis, up against one side cover. You may go to http://w3fpr.qrpradio.com/K2_Fixed_Audio_Output.htm Info on the original circuit, PC board, and mounting and http://w3fpr.qrpradio.com/download_files/FP-CB%20mounting%20photos.pdf Info on Don's current mounting method. to see Don's writings on this circuit and the new mounting method. Well, Don's now run out of kits and has no present plans of offer this kit again in the near future. Of course, it figgers... as soon as he runs out of the kits, he starts getting requests for the circuit again... I ran off a batch of a dozen newly re-designed boards a few weeks ago. The new boards were specifically designed to provide a low-profile installation and to utilize Don's latest installation method (e.g. between the K2 FP and CTRL PC boards. As it turned out, this batch had one small design flaw, I missed grounding the GND pin of the LM386. Fortunately it was a small job of bridging the ground pin to the nearby ground foil to solve the problem, and all 12 boards disappeared quickly. I have now run off another small batch (15) of PC boards if anyone is in need of such a circuit, and if there's enough interest I'll have FAR Circuits make a 'production' run of a batch of them for resale. SO right now, though I do have some boards for sale ($6 ppd to US mailboxes, $7 to DX), I'm really trying to gauge future interest, so I can decide whether to have a larger run of PC boards made. If you are (or might be) interested in purchasing one of the W3FPR K2 Fixed AF Output PC boards, please drop me a note so I can get a feel for whether it would be worth the effort to have some made commercially for resale. I will be happy to e-mail a copy of the current PC board design and info to anyone who is interested. These work well with PC-based CW/digital decoding softwares. 73, Tom Hammond N0SS p.s. I'll be away from the shack for a week (March 12-18) so any replies to e-mails may have to wait until I return. But please reply NOW... you if you're like me, you'll FORGET! ___ 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] W3FPR said
I placed my order early, at Visalia, because I could actually see and hear the radio and because I have great faith in the engineering capabilities of both Eric and Wayne. The K2 has been an absolutely standout product from its introduction and as far as I can see the K3 will continue the tradition! Doug W6JD -- Original message -- From: Thom LaCosta <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > On Fri, 4 May 2007, DOUGLAS ZWIEBEL wrote: > > > > > Just cuz some guys can't wait (I see that the 50% deposit now only > > assures a "low" serial number), there are quanta more waiting for real > > numbers. > > Some of the early orders may have had motivations other than getting a low > number. > > The experiences and reports of the early adopters should not only prove > interesting, but also helpful for those that are still trying to see more > clearly as they ponder the glass whilst paying attention to the winds and the > crys of the ether birds. > > Thom k3hrn > > www.baltimorehon.com/ Home of the Baltimore Lexicon > www.tlchost.net/hosting/ Web Hosting as low as 3.49/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 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] W3FPR said
On Fri, 4 May 2007, DOUGLAS ZWIEBEL wrote: Just cuz some guys can't wait (I see that the 50% deposit now only assures a "low" serial number), there are quanta more waiting for real numbers. Some of the early orders may have had motivations other than getting a low number. The experiences and reports of the early adopters should not only prove interesting, but also helpful for those that are still trying to see more clearly as they ponder the glass whilst paying attention to the winds and the crys of the ether birds. Thom k3hrn www.baltimorehon.com/Home of the Baltimore Lexicon www.tlchost.net/hosting/ Web Hosting as low as 3.49/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] W3FPR said
Don said: There are a TON more than just "both" waiting for the full complement of specs. and details. Just cuz some guys can't wait (I see that the 50% deposit now only assures a "low" serial number), there are quanta more waiting for real numbers. de Doug KR2Q ___ 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] W3FPR- Super Don
This is the kind of attitude that expresses the very best of the spirit of ham radio. Building and then operating a K2 is a truly rewarding activity. Being a member of a world-wide community that provides a endless supply of support, encourage and recognition provides the lesser experienced and out-right beginners with the confidence to dive into the deep end without fear. And last but not least, my personal thanks to Don for his many thoughtful, detailed and articulate replies to my requests for help. 73, Doug -- K0DXV Don Wilhelm wrote: Thanks to all you folks for the recognition, it means a lot. It is a joy working with you here on the Elecraft reflector. Believe it or not, I really enjoy solving puzzles, and that is what I think troubleshooting is all about - it is a puzzle to be solved. I have had the good fortune to obtain a solid grounding in electrical principles when I was just a teenager - thanks to the good help I received from more experienced hams in my local ham radio club - these guys all built their own transmitters, so I did the same, but only with their help and guidance. These were not kits, but you went out and found the parts, then built from scratch, wound your own coils too, no toroids in those days! (Toroids are easier) I had my share of problems and mistakes, but I had good help ready at hand. My help to those on the reflector is part payment for the efforts of those Elmers I had back then. Most are no longer around so I cannot thank them personally, but they were instrumental to me in launching a professional career as well as a life-long hobby, and I in turn pass on help to others. Life is good, let's keep it that way. 73, Don W3FPR -Original Message- This is a thread I can comment on. Over the time span since I discovered Elecraft and started building their kits. Don has always been there to help me over come MY GOOFS. He has allowed me to gain confidence and ability. Thank You Don W3FPR ( Friendly, Patient, Radioman) 72 de RC kc5wa -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.441 / Virus Database: 268.17.39/686 - Release Date: 2/14/2007 7:54 AM ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. 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] W3FPR- Super Don
Thanks to all you folks for the recognition, it means a lot. It is a joy working with you here on the Elecraft reflector. Believe it or not, I really enjoy solving puzzles, and that is what I think troubleshooting is all about - it is a puzzle to be solved. I have had the good fortune to obtain a solid grounding in electrical principles when I was just a teenager - thanks to the good help I received from more experienced hams in my local ham radio club - these guys all built their own transmitters, so I did the same, but only with their help and guidance. These were not kits, but you went out and found the parts, then built from scratch, wound your own coils too, no toroids in those days! (Toroids are easier) I had my share of problems and mistakes, but I had good help ready at hand. My help to those on the reflector is part payment for the efforts of those Elmers I had back then. Most are no longer around so I cannot thank them personally, but they were instrumental to me in launching a professional career as well as a life-long hobby, and I in turn pass on help to others. Life is good, let's keep it that way. 73, Don W3FPR > -Original Message- > > > This is a thread I can comment on. Over the time span since I discovered > Elecraft and started building their kits. Don has always been there to > help me over come MY GOOFS. He has allowed me to gain confidence and > ability. Thank You Don W3FPR ( Friendly, Patient, Radioman) > 72 de RC kc5wa > -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.441 / Virus Database: 268.17.39/686 - Release Date: 2/14/2007 7:54 AM ___ 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] W3FPR- Super Don
This is a thread I can comment on. Over the time span since I discovered Elecraft and started building their kits. Don has always been there to help me over come MY GOOFS. He has allowed me to gain confidence and ability. Thank You Don W3FPR ( Friendly, Patient, Radioman) 72 de RC kc5wa ___ 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
