[Elecraft] K6XX CW Indicator for K2, K1 & KX1

2017-12-05 Thread Ron Polityka
Hello, Just wanted to let the K2, K1 & KX1 users know that I have some K6XX CW Indicator kits in stock. Sales have dropped off to 2 or 3 kits a year. When my supplies run out I will stop selling the kits. Please check wb3aal at com for information. FYI - This is a SMD kit, not a thru hole dev

Re: [Elecraft] OT: Poor band conditions

2017-08-11 Thread Ron Polityka
Hello, I am making contacts every day with either my K2 or K1 at 5 watts. Worked 9A1JSB two days ago. 73 Ron Polityka WB3AAL -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Ken G Kopp Sent: Friday, August 11, 2017 1:01 PM

Re: [Elecraft] Signing "/QRP"

2017-07-26 Thread Ron Polityka
Hello, I operate QRP 99% of the time. I never sign /QRP. It takes skill while operating QRP, 5W CW or SSB, to snag a QSO that is local in the U.S.A. or a DX station. 73 Ron Polityka WB3AAL K2 & K1 owner -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-

Re: [Elecraft] OT: Crystal Sets

2013-07-25 Thread Ron Polityka
on when I first became interested in radio. The first radio station I ever copied on the homebrewed crystal radio I made was from Florida. Not bad since I live in Eastern PA. 72 and Thanks, Ron Polityka WB3AAL www.wb3aal.com www.n3epa.org/ K1 - SN 01011 K2 - SN 01392

Re: [Elecraft] NH8S

2012-09-16 Thread Ron Polityka
Congratulation Howie. I was trying all evening yesterday to work NH8S on 10 or 15m. Finally got him in the log on 21.030 @ 01:50 UTC. K2 @ 5w and beam. 72 and Thanks, Ron Polityka WB3AAL K1 - SN 01011 K2 - SN 01392 __ Elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] Holy Guacamole Batman

2012-07-15 Thread Ron Polityka
Hello, I order parts on 12 July 2012. I received the items on 14 July 2012 on the East Coast. No problems with ordering, shipping or the billing process. 72 and Thanks, Ron Polityka WB3AAL K1 - SN 01011 K2 - SN 01392 __ Elecraft

[Elecraft] K2 Upgrade

2012-04-21 Thread Ron Polityka
ath? 72 and Thanks, Ron Polityka WB3AAL K1 - SN 01011 K2 - SN 01392 __ 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 hos

Re: [Elecraft] TOM HAMMOND, N0SS, SILENT KEY

2011-08-05 Thread Ron Polityka
Hello Kent, Very sorry to hear that Tom passed away. He helped me with some issues on the CW Indicator kit. Tom was a Great guy and he will always be remembered!! 72 and Thanks, Ron Polityka WB3AAL K1 - SN 01011 K2 - SN 01392 - Original Message - From: "K9ZTV" To:

[Elecraft] WB3AAL on the Appalachian Trail 20 Nov. 2010

2010-11-18 Thread Ron Polityka
but they are really not in the True Sprit of Polar Bear QRP Operators. 72 and Thanks, Ron Polityka WB3AAL www.wb3aal.com www.n3epa.org/ K1 - SN 01011 K2 - SN 01392 Polar Bear #1 __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/ma

[Elecraft] [K1] Head Phone Jack

2010-08-14 Thread Ron Polityka
when the ear buds are not plugged in to the jack. Just wondering if anyone else experienced this problem and what you did to correct the problem. I will contact Elecraft on Monday and order a new jack. 72 and Thanks, Ron Polityka WB3AAL www.wb3aal.com www.n3epa.org/ K1 - SN 01011 K2 - SN 01392

Re: [Elecraft] WB3AAL on the AT

2010-06-12 Thread Ron Polityka
turned on. I got into my car and the rain was coming down. I started my drive home around 14:00 UTC. Two of the three stations were running a K2 and a K3. 72 and Thanks, Ron Polityka WB3AAL K1 - SN 01011 K2 - SN 01392 __ Elecraft

[Elecraft] WB3AAL on the AT

2010-06-12 Thread Ron Polityka
Hi, Going out onto the Appalachian Trail now. I should be on the air between 11:30 and 12:30 UTC depend on where I can find an operating spot on the AT. There is a lot of thru hikers making their way up to Maine and I do not want to crowd them on their trip. Rig will be the Elecraft K1 @ 5w

Re: [Elecraft] K1 out on the Appalachian Trail

2010-05-22 Thread Ron Polityka
x27;s from the AT. 72 and Thanks, Ron Polityka WB3AAL K1 - SN 01011 K2 - SN 01392 __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth

[Elecraft] K1 out on the Appalachian Trail

2010-05-22 Thread Ron Polityka
work week and I hope to enjoy some long good QSO's with my fellow QRP'ers on CW HF Bands. 72, Ron Polityka WB3AAL Polar Bear #1 K1 - SN 01011 __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo

Re: [Elecraft] WB3AAL on the AT *** Called into Work***

2010-03-06 Thread Ron Polityka
Hello, The wx is great but I was called into work around 15:45 UTC. Just got home and need to take a shower. Maybe next week. 72 and Thanks, Ron Polityka WB3AAL www.wb3aal.com www.n3epa.org/ K1 - SN 01011 K2 - SN 01392 - Original Message - From: "Ron Polityka" To:

[Elecraft] WB3AAL on the AT

2010-03-05 Thread Ron Polityka
g time and doing everything in reverse until I got back home. Lot of time wrapped up in 120 months and 120 plus outings of operation on the AT. 72 and Thanks, Ron Polityka WB3AAL www.wb3aal.com www.n3epa.org/ K1 - SN 01011 K2 - SN 01392 _

[Elecraft] PBMME New Season

2009-10-03 Thread Ron Polityka
my 1,000 Plus QSO's from the Appalachian Trail. 72 and Thanks, Ron Polityka WB3AAL www.wb3aal.com www.n3epa.org __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm

[Elecraft] WB3AAL on the AT in between storms

2009-05-29 Thread Ron Polityka
7.030 thru 7.040 and 10.116. I will check 15m for signals and if something is heard I will try a couple CQs. Hope to make a few QSOs today towards my 2k AT QSO. 72 and Thanks, Ron Polityka WB3AAL www.wb3aal.com www.n3epa.org/ K1 - SN 01011 K2

[Elecraft] March PBMME and Appalachian Trail

2009-03-13 Thread Ron Polityka
a mic for SSB. There will be a lot of Polar Bears with their Elecraft radios out on the trail so look for us in the Elecraft QP this weekend. If you work any of the Polar Bears that are out on the trail Saturday, please spot them on the QRP lists. 72, Ron Polityka WB3AAL Polar Bear #1 www.wb3aa

[Elecraft] March 2009 PBMME

2009-03-04 Thread Ron Polityka
HF, stop by and say hello. I will be using my Elecraft K2, mostly on CW. 72 and Thanks, Ron Polityka WB3AAL www.wb3aal.com www.n3epa.org/ K1 - SN 01011 K2 - SN 01392 __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo

[Elecraft] Fw: Personalized Beam Headings

2009-02-22 Thread Ron Polityka
Hello, I belong to a DX e-mail list. I thought I would pass this along to everyone. 72 Ron de WB3AAL == The Beam Headings page is now working on the redesigned NJDXA website. Go to: http://njdxa.org/dx-tools/beam-headings.php If you're in the US you

[Elecraft] Feb 2009 PBMME & FYBO

2009-02-06 Thread Ron Polityka
e out using my Elecraft K1 on 40, 30 (non-FYBO QSO's), 20 and 15m running 4 to 5watts into either my Black Widow Vertical (BWV) or a Carolina Windom. 72, Ron Polityka WB3AAL Polar Bear #1 K1 - SN 01011 __ Elecraft mailing list

Re: [Elecraft] On The Appalachian Trail again

2009-01-23 Thread Ron Polityka
ing. When the cloudy rolled in the temperature went down to the low 40's. It was still a very nice day to be out on the trail. Thanks to the guys that worked me and to those that tried to work me, this is always another day. 72 and Thanks, Ron Polityka WB3AAL www.wb3aal.com www.n3epa.org/ K1

[Elecraft] On The Appalachian Trail again

2009-01-22 Thread Ron Polityka
2009 and I should be on the air by 19:00 UTC . . . . . might start out on 40m and then go to 20m. Usual QRP frequencies. I will be on the Appalachian Trail in the state of PA using my Elecraft K1 @ 5 watts into a portable vertical and/or a Carolina Windom. 72 and Thanks, Ron Polityka WB3AAL www.

[Elecraft] Jan 17th PBMME Outing

2009-01-17 Thread Ron Polityka
Hello, On Jan 17, 2009 there will be a few hardy Polar Bear souls venturing outdoors in the bitter cold to operate their QRP radios. This could be considered as a warm up to the FYBO contest. Please check out http://www.n3epa.org/Pages/PolarBear.htm for a complete of legal Polar Bears. Pleas

Re: [Elecraft] Condx

2009-01-15 Thread Ron Polityka
Just worked TS7C on 7075.3 QSX up 193. K2 @ 5w on LSB with the Butternut HF9V 72 and Thanks, Ron Polityka WB3AAL www.wb3aal.com www.n3epa.org/ K1 - SN 01011 K2 - SN 01392 ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a

Re: [Elecraft] Condx

2009-01-15 Thread Ron Polityka
Hello, 40m is doing good tonight. Just worked EI9JF on 7004.3 with my K2 @ 5w and a ground mounted Butternut HF9V with 120 radials. 72 and Thanks, Ron Polityka WB3AAL www.wb3aal.com www.n3epa.org/ K1 - SN 01011 K2 - SN 01392 ___ Elecraft mailing

[Elecraft] WB3AAL 1,000th QSO Report

2008-12-16 Thread Ron Polityka
happen was my wife, Sue. She kicked me out of the house many of times so I could got out to the AT and operate QRP HF CW. 72 and Thanks, Ron Polityka WB3AAL www.wb3aal.com www.n3epa.org/ K1 - SN 01011 K2 - SN 01392 ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to:

[Elecraft] Dec. 13th PBMME

2008-12-07 Thread Ron Polityka
e AT since March 2000. 72, Ron Polityka WB3AAL Polar Bear #1 www.wb3aal.com www.n3epa.org ___ 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 e

[Elecraft] Polar Bear Moon Light Madness on Nov 15th

2008-11-14 Thread Ron Polityka
radios. 72, Ron Polityka WB3AAL Polar Bear #1 ___ 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

[Elecraft] K2 is like a Timex

2008-10-28 Thread Ron Polityka
moved the ladder line in a way that pulled the K2 off my portable table. Talked to Gary de AB7My at Elecraft. I did a re-alignment and to my surprise nothing was off. The K2 is like a Timex. "Takes a licking and keeps on ticking." 72 and Thanks, Ron Polityka WB3AAL www.wb3aal.com www

[Elecraft] PBMME 2008 / 2009

2008-10-14 Thread Ron Polityka
Polar Bear QRP Club link. When you are in the site you can find the activators by clicking on the 18 October 2008 PBMME link. 72, Ron Polityka WB3AAL Polar Bear #1 ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to

[Elecraft] DX on 20m

2008-10-14 Thread Ron Polityka
Hello, I am on vacation this week and I finally got a chance to play radio today. Just worked LZ1ND on 14013.5 @ 16:26 UTC with my K2 @ 5w and a beam. Who says the bands are dead?? 72 and Thanks, Ron Polityka WB3AAL www.wb3aal.com www.n3epa.org/ K1 - SN 01011 K2 - SN 01392

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft CW Net Announcement

2008-09-07 Thread Ron Polityka
Hello, Bands are terrible. Never heard Kevin or anyone checking into the ECN tonight on 20m. Hope I can stay awake for the 40m net. 72 and Thanks, Ron Polityka WB3AAL www.wb3aal.com www.n3epa.org/ K1 - SN 01011 K2 - SN 01392 ___ Elecraft mailing

[Elecraft] Out on the AT 31 Aug

2008-08-30 Thread Ron Polityka
, please post me on the list. 72 and Thanks, Ron Polityka WB3AAL www.wb3aal.com www.n3epa.org/ K1 - SN 01011 K2 - SN 01392 ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr

Re: [Elecraft] WB3AAL on the Appalachian Trail 10 Aug 2008

2008-08-10 Thread Ron Polityka
n the AT but that will not work for me. I will probably be out some other weekend this month. Thanks for all those who were looking for me. Maybe next time. 72 and Thanks, Ron Polityka WB3AAL www.wb3aal.com www.n3epa.org/ K1 - SN 01011 K2 - SN

[Elecraft] WB3AAL on the Appalachian Trail 10 Aug 2008

2008-08-08 Thread Ron Polityka
be cool and possible thunderstorms in the afternoon I am not sure how long I will be out on the AT. I will take my K1 and I can operate 40, 30, 20 & 15m. If anyone would like to make a schedule, please e-mail me direct. 72 and Thanks, Ron Polityka WB3AAL www.wb3aal.com www.n3epa.org/ K1

[Elecraft] WB3AAL & NK8Q Appalachian Trail 7 June 2008 Trip

2008-06-08 Thread Ron Polityka
The QSB was real fast on Saturday. I now have 949 QSO from the Appalachian Trail. 72 and Thanks, Ron Polityka WB3AAL www.wb3aal.com www.n3epa.org/ K1 - SN 01011 K2 - SN 01392 ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a

[Elecraft] WB3AAL & NK8Q out on the Appalachian Trail 7 June 2008

2008-06-06 Thread Ron Polityka
72 and Thanks, Ron Polityka WB3AAL www.wb3aal.com www.n3epa.org/ K1 - SN 01011 K2 - SN 01392 ___ 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 et

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft CW Net - 20 meter cancel

2008-05-25 Thread Ron Polityka
There is my answer. Thanks for the update Kevin. Will try 40m net later. 72 and Thanks, Ron Polityka WB3AAL www.wb3aal.com www.n3epa.org/ K1 - SN 01011 K2 - SN 01392 - Original Message - From: "Kevin Rock" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Sunday, May 25, 2008

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft CW Net Announcement

2008-05-25 Thread Ron Polityka
Hello, Anyone hear the ECN in all the CW signals? 72 and Thanks, Ron Polityka WB3AAL www.wb3aal.com www.n3epa.org/ K1 - SN 01011 K2 - SN 01392 ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list

[Elecraft] Memorial Day or Decoration Day Holiday

2008-05-23 Thread Ron Polityka
Thanks, Ron Polityka WB3AAL www.wb3aal.com www.n3epa.org/ K1 - SN 01011 K2 - SN 01392 ___ 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

[Elecraft] WB3AAL's Trail Aventure May 18th

2008-05-18 Thread Ron Polityka
QSO's before the CW contest this weekend. I might go out on the AT on the 26th, not sure at this time. I will let everyone know. 72 and Thanks, Ron Polityka WB3AAL www.wb3aal.com www.n3epa.org/ K1 - SN 01011 K2 - SN 01392 ___ Elecraft maili

[Elecraft] Trail Activation on Sunday

2008-05-18 Thread Ron Polityka
7.030 +/- QRM. I will also try 30 and 20 meters a little later. I currently have 940 QSO's from the AT. I will be out until the thunderstorms hit or 16:00 UTC. I will be using my K1 and the BWV antenna. 72 and Thanks, Ron Polityka WB3AAL www.wb3aal.com www.n3epa.org/ K1 - SN 01011 K2 - SN

[Elecraft] Trail Activation on Sunday

2008-05-18 Thread Ron Polityka
7.030 +/- QRM. I will also try 30 and 20 meters a little later. I currently have 940 QSO's from the AT. I will be out until the thunderstorms hit or 16:00 UTC. I will be using my K1 and the BWV antenna. 72 and Thanks, Ron Polityka WB3AAL www.wb3aal.com www.n3epa.org/ K1 - SN 01011 K2 - SN

[Elecraft] Trail Activation on Sunday

2008-05-17 Thread Ron Polityka
currently have 940 QSO's from the AT. I will be out until the thunderstorms hit or 16:00 UTC. I will be using my K1 and the BWV antenna. 72 and Thanks, Ron Polityka WB3AAL www.wb3aal.com www.n3epa.org/ K1 - SN 01011 K2 - SN 01392 ___ Elecraft mailing

[Elecraft] Appalachian Trail Hiking Trip

2008-04-18 Thread Ron Polityka
rday. Noon time Friday the temp was already 80'F here in EPA Land. Tomorrow is to be the same so I will assume the trail will be full. 72 and Thanks, Ron Polityka WB3AAL www.wb3aal.com www.n3epa.org/ K1 - SN 01011 K2 - SN 01392 ___ Elecraft mailing lis

Re: [Elecraft] WA3WSJ Black Widow Vertical Article Online!

2008-04-17 Thread Ron Polityka
Hello, Just a reminder that the EPA QRP Club sells the antenna. Check out www.n3epa.org for more details. 72 Ron de N3EPA EPA QRP Club ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscribe

[Elecraft] 15 Meters

2008-03-30 Thread Ron Polityka
Hello, 15m is open. Just worked John de WA6L running his K3 with 100w. Had a good short QSO before the QSB got us. 72 and Thanks, Ron Polityka WB3AAL www.wb3aal.com www.n3epa.org/ K1 - SN 01011 K2 - SN 01392 ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to

Re: [Elecraft] WB3AAL out on the AT 22 March

2008-03-23 Thread Ron Polityka
e keep an ear out for me during the off polar Bear season for me being out on the AT. 72 and Thanks, Ron Polityka WB3AAL www.wb3aal.com www.n3epa.org/ K1 - SN 01011 K2 - SN 01392 ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must b

[Elecraft] WB3AAL out on the AT 22 March

2008-03-22 Thread Ron Polityka
for mark de NK8Q PB #4 or Ron de WB3AAL PB #1 from the Appalachian trail later today. 72 and Thanks, Ron Polityka WB3AAL FISTS #10393 www.wb3aal.com www.n3epa.org/ K1 - SN 01011 K2 - SN 01392 ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] Appalachian Trail on Sunday

2008-03-02 Thread Ron Polityka
has been a real trip. 72 and Thanks, Ron Polityka WB3AAL www.wb3aal.com www.n3epa.org/ K1 - SN 01011 K2 - SN 01392 ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change,

[Elecraft] Appalachian Trail on Sunday

2008-03-01 Thread Ron Polityka
my 1,000 QSO from the AT. Still looking for HI, MT and SD from the AT for a WAS. If anyone would like to make a schedule on a specific band, I will be checking my e-mails later today and tomorrow before I leave. I will be using my K1 and the BWV (Black Widow Vertical). 72 and Thanks, Ron

[Elecraft] Looking to contact KF6K & NM7J

2008-02-25 Thread Ron Polityka
Hello, Looking to contact the following stations, their e-mail is bouncing. KF6K and NM7J Please e-mail me directly. 72 and Thanks, Ron Polityka WB3AAL www.wb3aal.com www.n3epa.org/ K1 - SN 01011 K2 - SN 01392 ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to

[Elecraft] K2 Problem

2008-02-16 Thread Ron Polityka
Hello, Today I push a sequence of buttons and I was not sure on what I pushed and in what order. My display in the CW mode will have the frequency but the c flashes to a F and back to a c. Any ideas? 72 and Thanks, Ron Polityka WB3AAL www.wb3aal.com www.n3epa.org/ K1 - SN 01011 K2 - SN

Re: [Elecraft] E51WWA on 17m

2008-02-13 Thread Ron Polityka
Hi, The K2 is working great!! Just worked E51WWA with the EPA QRP Club call, N3EPA. K2 @ 0.9 watts and the ground mounted Butternut HF9V and 120 radials. Worked him on the 1st call. 7453 Miles Per Watt 72 and Thanks, Ron Polityka WB3AAL www.wb3aal.com www.n3epa.org/ K1 - SN 01011 K2 - SN

[Elecraft] E51WWA on 17m

2008-02-13 Thread Ron Polityka
Hi, I am on a roll. Just worked E51WWA on 18072.9 @ 21:13 UTC Easy with 5 watts and K2 with the Ground Mounted Butternut HF9V with 120 radials. 72 and Thanks, Ron Polityka WB3AAL www.wb3aal.com www.n3epa.org/ K1 - SN 01011 K2 - SN 01392

[Elecraft] VP6DX on 17m

2008-02-13 Thread Ron Polityka
Hello, Just worked VP6DX on 18165.8 @ 20:44 UTC QSX 18154.0 Worked with K2 @ 5w and Ground Mounted Butternut HF9V with 120 radials and lot of ice on the ground. When I said I was QRP he told me that I was a good 59+ 5dB over. Happy Dance 72 and Thanks, Ron Polityka WB3AAL

[Elecraft] VP6DX on 15m

2008-02-13 Thread Ron Polityka
Hello, Just worked the following on 15m VP6DX @ 20:21 UTC on 21.295 up5 Worked with QRP 5w and beam!!! Happy Dance 72 and Thanks, Ron Polityka WB3AAL www.wb3aal.com www.n3epa.org/ K1 - SN 01011 K2 - SN 01392 ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to

[Elecraft] WB3AAL FYBO Report

2008-02-04 Thread Ron Polityka
h QSO from the trail. Thanks to all those that did make a contact with me and sorry to those signals that were too weak for me to pull the out of the QRN. Until the next time I go out on the AT. 72 and Thanks, Ron Polityka WB3AAL www.wb3aal.com www.n3epa.org/ K1 - SN 01011 K2

[Elecraft] FYBO de WB3AAL

2008-02-01 Thread Ron Polityka
he AT. I am looking for the following states: HI, MT and SD. 72 and Thanks, Ron Polityka WB3AAL www.wb3aal.com www.n3epa.org/ K1 - SN 01011 K2 - SN 01392 ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the

[Elecraft] WB3AAL 900th QSO from the Appalachian Trail

2008-01-20 Thread Ron Polityka
he K1. My next trip out will be on 2 Feb 2008 for the FYBO contest. Thanks to all those who worked me over the years and to those that the conditions prevented us from making a QSO. I have no plans on stopping this adventure. 72 and Thanks, Ron Polityka WB3AAL www.wb3aal.com www.n3epa.org

[Elecraft] WB3AAL out on the AT

2008-01-19 Thread Ron Polityka
nd the BWV (Black Widow Vertical.) 72 and Thanks, Ron Polityka WB3AAL www.wb3aal.com www.n3epa.org/ K1 - SN 01011 K2 - SN 01392 ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. C

[Elecraft] Appalachian Trail Activation

2008-01-19 Thread Ron Polityka
nd the BWV (Black Widow Vertical.) 72 and Thanks, Ron Polityka WB3AAL www.wb3aal.com www.n3epa.org/ K1 - SN 01011 K2 - SN 01392 ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. C

[Elecraft] Polar Bear N7UN/2 on 40m

2008-01-05 Thread Ron Polityka
Hello, A bunch of Polar Bears are on the Appalachian trail in NJ now. They are at Catfish Tower. Just worked Guy de N7UN/2 from Catfish Tower in NY. 7040.4 @ 17:24 UTC Guy said that the others, WA3WSJ, NK1N and NU3E are up at Catfish Tower on the other bands. 72 and Thanks, Ron Polityka

[Elecraft] WB3AAL on the AT on 5 Jan 2008

2008-01-05 Thread Ron Polityka
Hello, Unfortunately I have to cancel my Appalachian Trail today. One of our pet is very sick and I have to take it to the veterinarian at 15:30 UTC and I have no idea when I will be back home. I will be going out on 19 Jan 2008 for the PBMME. www.polarbearqrp.org 72 and Thanks, Ron

[Elecraft] WB3AAL on the Appalachian Trail on 5 Jan 2008

2008-01-04 Thread Ron Polityka
enter in NJ. They should be on the air now as I am typing this e-mail. The MOC is on the Appalachian trail and they will also hike up to Cat Fish Tower on the AT in NJ on Saturday. Happy Hunting!! 72 and Thanks, Ron Polityka WB3AAL www.wb3aal.com www.n3epa.org/ K1 - SN 01011 K2 - SN

[Elecraft] WB3AAL on the Appalachian Trail on 8 Jan 2008

2008-01-04 Thread Ron Polityka
as I am typing this e-mail. The MOC is on the Appalachian trail and they will also hike up to Cat Fish Tower on the AT in NJ on Saturday. Happy Hunting!! 72 and Thanks, Ron Polityka WB3AAL www.wb3aal.com www.n3epa.org/ K1 - SN 01011 K2 - SN

[Elecraft] Re: WB3AAL on the Appalachian Trail on 8 Jan 2008

2008-01-04 Thread Ron Polityka
Sorry, I will be out on the AT on 5 Jan. 2008. 72 and Thanks, Ron Polityka WB3AAL www.wb3aal.com www.n3epa.org/ K1 - SN 01011 K2 - SN 01392 ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list

[Elecraft] DX on 30m

2008-01-01 Thread Ron Polityka
Hello, What a way to start out 2008. Just worked DP0GVN on 10121.0 QSX up 2 @ 23:10 UTC. It is the German Antarctica Research Station on the Ekstrom Ice Shelf. K2 @ 5w and HF9V on the ground. K2 Mojo Happy Dance!!! 72 and Thanks, Ron Polityka WB3AAL www.wb3aal.com www.n3epa.org/ K1

Re: [Elecraft] WB3AAL on AT Dec 31st

2007-12-31 Thread Ron Polityka
QSO's from the AT since march 2000. I will reply directly to all that sent me an e-mail today. Happy New Year to All. 72 and Thanks, Ron Polityka WB3AAL www.wb3aal.com www.n3epa.org/ K1 - SN 01011 K2 - SN 01392 ___ Elecraft mailing list Po

[Elecraft] WB3AAL on AT Dec 31st

2007-12-31 Thread Ron Polityka
AT since March 2000. Have a Safe and Prosperous New Year!! 72 and Thanks, Ron Polityka WB3AAL www.wb3aal.com www.n3epa.org/ K1 - SN 01011 K2 - SN 01392 ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to p

Re: [Elecraft] WB3AAL on the AT 22 Dec 2007

2007-12-23 Thread Ron Polityka
ke it out for the PBMME by a family gathering takes presidents. 72 and Thanks, Ron Polityka WB3AAL www.wb3aal.com www.n3epa.org/ K1 - SN 01011 K2 - SN 01392 ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post t

[Elecraft] WB3AAL on the AT 22 Dec 2007

2007-12-21 Thread Ron Polityka
ut by 18:00 UTC for a Holiday gathering. I will be using my K1 and a Black Widow Vertical. Hope everyone has a Safe and Happy Holiday Season!! 72 and Thanks, Ron Polityka WB3AAL www.wb3aal.com www.n3epa.org/ K1 - SN 01011 K2 - SN 01392 ___ Elecraft ma

[Elecraft] Looking for KF6K

2007-12-16 Thread Ron Polityka
Hello, Looking for James de KF6K. James, please e-mail me direct. 72 and Thanks, Ron Polityka WB3AAL www.wb3aal.com www.n3epa.org/ K1 - SN 01011 K2 - SN 01392 ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to

[Elecraft] Polar Bear Nov Run

2007-11-21 Thread Ron Polityka
evening. Oh, a couple will be on SSB and PSK31. Details can be found at www.n3epa.org and click on the Polar Bear Events link. You will find a link for the 24th with all the Polar Bear name and call that will be on the air. I wish everyone a Happy and Safe Thanksgiving Holiday!! 72, Ron

Re: [Elecraft] It's Halloween, and you KNOW what that means. Yep, it's W0O at Frankenstein

2007-10-31 Thread Ron Polityka
W0O is on 14255.7 MHz at 19:29 UTC 59++ into PA. Denise at the mic. Gave me 59 for my signal from the K2 @ 5 watts and beam. 72 and Thanks, Ron Polityka WB3AAL www.wb3aal.com www.n3epa.org/ K1 - SN 01011 K2 - SN 01392 ___ Elecraft mailing list

Re: [Elecraft] No Sun Spot DX

2007-10-22 Thread Ron Polityka
check 15 meters and send a CQ. You never know who will come back to the call. 72 and Thanks, Ron Polityka WB3AAL www.wb3aal.com www.n3epa.org/ K1 - SN 01011 K2 - SN 01392 ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subsc

[Elecraft] New Polar Bear Season

2007-10-21 Thread Ron Polityka
Grrr, Ron Polityka WB3AAL Polar Bear #1 www.wb3aal.com www.n3epa.org ___ 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

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft CW Net Announcement

2007-10-15 Thread Ron Polityka
ked Kevin on 40m with a ground mounted Butternut HF9V with 120 radials. Elecraft Mojo!! 72 and Thanks, Ron Polityka WB3AAL www.wb3aal.com www.n3epa.org/ K1 - SN 01011 K2 - SN 01392 ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be

Re: [Elecraft] Appalachian Trail on Saturday . . . Canceled

2007-08-18 Thread Ron Polityka
Hello, Had to cancel my AT trip today. Maybe I will try on Sunday, will post something on Sunday morning at 11:00 UTC if I am going out to the trail. 72 and Thanks, Ron Polityka WB3AAL www.wb3aal.com www.n3epa.org/ K1 - SN 01011 K2 - SN 01392

[Elecraft] Appalachian Trail on Saturday

2007-08-17 Thread Ron Polityka
ill go directly to 20 m. 17:00 until 18:30 UTC = 14.060 MHz 18:30 until 19:30 UTC = 10.106 MHz 72 and Thanks, Ron Polityka WB3AAL www.wb3aal.com www.n3epa.org/ K1 - SN 01011 K2 - SN 01392 ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.ne

Re: [Elecraft] WB3AAL BB#35 on the Appalachian Trail

2007-07-30 Thread Ron Polityka
wire. :-) I will be going out sometime on the Appalachian Trail in August 72 and Thanks, Ron Polityka WB3AAL www.wb3aal.com www.n3epa.org/ K1 - SN 01011 K2 - SN 01392 ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to

[Elecraft] WB3AAL BB#35 on the Appalachian Trail

2007-07-27 Thread Ron Polityka
Hello, The Flight of the Bumblebees is upon us again and I will try to be out on the Appalachian trail as BB#35. I like to operate this contest a lot but I never have too much success with the weather. Usually get rained out with violent thunderstorms. The weather for my BB area on Sunday ha

[Elecraft] Eastern PA QRP Club Web Site

2007-07-15 Thread Ron Polityka
Hello, The Eastern PA QRP Club has recently updated their web site. Ed, WA3WSJ, use to sell the Black Widow (BW) vertical and the K6XX CW Indicator kits. He has passed the antennas and the CW indicator kits onto the EPA QRP Club to sell from the club's web site. www.n3epa.org 72 Ron de N3EP

Re: [Elecraft] Appalachian Trail on 7-7-07

2007-07-08 Thread Ron Polityka
2 1/2 to 3 miles an hour. He had a GPS unit on and I guess he was Speed Hiking. Anyway it was another Great Day outdoors with the K1. Look for me at the end of July as Bumblebee #17 from the Appalachian Trail. 72 and Thanks, Ron Polityka WB3AAL www.wb3aal.com www.n3epa.org/ K1 - SN

[Elecraft] BW and BW31 Verticals

2007-07-06 Thread Ron Polityka
Hello, The Black Widow Verticals that Ed, WA3WSJ, use to sell and turn over the antenna project to the EPA QRP Club can be found at www.n3epa.org . 72 Ron de N3EPA EPA QRP Club El Presidente' [EMAIL PROTECTED] www.n3epa.org ___ Elecraft mailing l

[Elecraft] Appalachian Trail on 7-7-07

2007-07-06 Thread Ron Polityka
he air on Saturday. You can find me around 7.030, 10.106, 14.060 or 21.060 + or - 3 KHz due to other QSO's on the air. I might stay out on the AT until 19:00 UTC, as long as the QSO's keep moving along. I will be using my K1 on the AT. 72 and Thanks, Ron Polityka WB3AAL www.wb3aal.co

[Elecraft] 10m is open

2007-07-04 Thread Ron Polityka
Hello and Happy 4th of July!!! Just worked W0EWD in IA on 28.027 MHz. He was a strong 599 into Eastern PA with the beam. I plan on calling CQ for a little while on 28.060 on the beam pointing west. 72 and Thanks, Ron Polityka WB3AAL www.wb3aal.com www.n3epa.org/ K1 - SN 01011 K2 - SN 01392

[Elecraft] HB9CVQ on 20m

2007-07-03 Thread Ron Polityka
Hello, Just worked Andy HB9CVQ on 14027.5 MHz at 23:30 UTC. My rig was a K2 @ 5 watts. Real strong on vertical or the beam. 72 and Thanks, Ron Polityka WB3AAL www.wb3aal.com www.n3epa.org ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft

[Elecraft] EPA QRP Field Day 2007 Video

2007-07-01 Thread Ron Polityka
http://www.diamondrosevideo.com/videos/EPAQRPFD2007.divx (DivX) 72 and Thanks, Ron Polityka WB3AAL www.wb3aal.com www.n3epa.org/ K1 - SN 01011 K2 - SN 01392 ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to po

[Elecraft] The AT Ninja" ...

2007-06-25 Thread Ron Polityka
Hello, This was written by a fellow Lighthouse Activator. Funny thing is that I purchased this issue for something to read and I did not know I was in that issue. 72 Ron de WB3AAL v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v ... or, another 15 Seconds of fame for WB

[Elecraft] EPA QRP Club N3EPA Field Day Plans

2007-06-16 Thread Ron Polityka
!! 72 and Thanks, Ron Polityka WB3AAL www.wb3aal.com www.n3epa.org/ K1 - SN 01011 K2 - SN 01392 ___ 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 e

Re: [Elecraft] Appalachian Trail Today

2007-06-16 Thread Ron Polityka
orest . . . .well it was just Great. Wish I could have made a few more QSO's but I guess you can't have everything. On my hike back to my car I came upon a 2 1/2 foot long and fat Eastern Garter Snake sunning himself on some rocks on the trail. 72 and Thanks, Ron Polityka WB3AAL

[Elecraft] Appalachain Trail Today

2007-06-16 Thread Ron Polityka
I hope the contacts will be good, if they are I should be on the air until 20:00 UTC bouncing between 40 and 20m. 72 and Thanks, Ron Polityka WB3AAL www.wb3aal.com www.n3epa.org/ K1 - SN 01011 K2 - SN 01392 ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to

[Elecraft] KD1JV on the AT

2007-06-03 Thread Ron Polityka
r Gap in a few days. 72 and Thanks, Ron Polityka WB3AAL www.wb3aal.com www.n3epa.org/ K1 - SN 01011 K2 - SN 01392 ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change

Re: [Elecraft] Appalachian Trail Today around 19:00 UTC

2007-06-01 Thread Ron Polityka
they have been finding plenty of water but that is starting to dry up. They will be hiking into the Delaware Water Gap and they he will go home. Sorry I did not work those that were looking for me. 72 and Thanks, Ron Polityka WB3AAL www.wb3aal.com www.n3epa.org/ K1 - SN 01011 K2 - SN 01392

[Elecraft] Appalachian Trail Today around 19:00 UTC

2007-05-31 Thread Ron Polityka
2 and Thanks, Ron Polityka WB3AAL www.wb3aal.com www.n3epa.org/ K1 - SN 01011 K2 - SN 01392 ___ 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.):

[Elecraft] WB3AAL QRPTTF Report

2007-04-29 Thread Ron Polityka
ould have made another 5 QSO's. I would have hit the 800 Q's from the Appalachian trail since March 2000. One bright note, I did workKB0R on the MN/ND border. I needed ND from the AT and with that one in the bag I need 3 more states. HI, OR and SD. I was using my K1 and the BWV.

[Elecraft] Update WB3AAL QRPTTF

2007-04-28 Thread Ron Polityka
Hello, I will be checking 15 meters on the hour instead of the 3/4 hour. I will check 15 meters at the 3/4 hour (45 minutes after the hour) and call CQ for 15 minutes. The band seems to be open so I hope to work a couple of fellow QRP'ers on the band 72 and Thanks, Ron Polityka W

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