[Elecraft] Special Run for the Bacon - Sunday April 21st

2024-04-18 Thread Larry Makoski
This coming Sunday night is the April 2024 extra special edition of the Run For The Bacon - the W8DIZ Memorial Sprint. On the air with us will several W8PIG/# stations from various call sign areas to honor the memory of our Founder, Diz W8DIZ. The rules remain the same, and can be found at:

[Elecraft] Run For The Bacon - this Sunday!

2024-03-15 Thread Larry Makoski
Come spend a couple hours of good ol' fashioned CW Sprinting with the Flying Pigs QRP Club International. The monhtly Run For The Bacon is this Sunday evening, March 17th from 23:00 to 01:00 UTC - 7:00 - 9:00 PM EDT, 6:00 to 8:00 PM CDT, 5:00 to 7:00 MDT, 4:00 to 6:00 PM PDT. The exchange is

[Elecraft] 2023 NJQRP Skeeter Hunt Results

2023-09-12 Thread Larry Makoski
Results are in! Congratulations to: First Place - NK9G Second Place - AB9CA Third Place - N0SS Fourth Place - W4MPS Fifth Place - N5GW The complete scoreboard can be found at: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1vFglC3CQiydnE0L6GE_iqboEW6rcTMrSrvWe80mlL7A/edit?usp=sharing Thanks so much to

[Elecraft] Skeeter Hunt Log Summaries

2023-08-28 Thread Larry Makoski
Thank you all for participating in the NJQRP Skeeter Hunt. Without you, your enthusiasm and participation, this would be just another Sunday afternoon in August. You all make it special. If you haven't submitted your log summary already, they are due no later than 2400 EDT on Sunday, September

[Elecraft] The NJQRP Skeeter Hunt is this Sunday

2023-08-25 Thread Larry Makoski
The NJQRP Skeeter Hunt is this Sunday, from 17:00 to 21:00 UTC. Skeeter numbers will still be handed out until 04:00 UTC on Sunday (Midnight Saturday). All Skeeter Hunt details can be found at www.qsl.net/w2lj As of right now, we have 235 hungry Skeeters signed up. Even if you don't sign up for

[Elecraft] NJQRP Skeeter Hunt reminder

2023-08-17 Thread Larry Makoski
Just a gentle reminder that the NJQRP Skeeter hunt is NOT this Sunday, but will be held on Sunday, August 27th. We have over 200 Skeeters on the roster. There's still time to get a Skeeter number - right up until Saturday, August 26th - send an e-mail to w2lj...@gmail.com W2LJ

[Elecraft] Announcing the 2023 NJQRP Skeeter Hunt

2023-06-13 Thread Larry Makoski
The long anticipated announcement for the 2023 NJQRP Skeeter Hunt - the 12th Annual, if you can believe that! For all the details - please go to www.qsl.net/w2lj or go to the Skeeter Hunt page of this blog (the next to last tab on the right - located under the KX3 photo up at the top). A few

[Elecraft] 2022 NJQRP Skeeter Hunt Scoreboard

2022-09-08 Thread Larry Makoski
The results are in and the 2022 NJQRP Skeeter Hunt Scoreboard has been posted. https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1FUBZvzIQZ6H5uZzc781Y7BeblFHLFRyO0-oq8N4KBt8/edit#gid=759267885 Hearty congratulations to: 1st Place - N3AQC 2nd Place - NK9G 3rd Place - NK8O 4th Place - AB9CA 5th Place - W4MPS

[Elecraft] 2022 NJQRP Skeeter Hunt log summaries due tomorrow

2022-09-03 Thread Larry Makoski
Log summaries for the 2022 NJQRP Skeeter Hunt are due tomorrow, Sunday September 4th. They will be accepted until the very end of the day, with the cutoff being Midnight EDT. Please send them to w...@arrl.net. Thanks to the 93 individuals who have already sent in their log summaries. To anyone

[Elecraft] First Day of Summer!

2021-06-15 Thread Larry Makoski
This coming Sunday, June 20th will officially be the First Day of Summer, and that means it's time to sign up for your official 2021 NJQRP Skeeter Hunt number. Join in on Sunday, August 15th for fun in one of the more popular QRP Operating Events of the Summer. All you have to do is send an

[Elecraft] 2020 NJQRP Skeeter Hunt Soapbox ready to view

2020-09-20 Thread Larry Makoski
You can see all the comments of your fellow Skeeter Hunters! You can go to the Official NJQRP Skeeter Hunt Webpage and scroll to the bottom for the links. Or ... Soapbox Page 1 is here https://www.qsl.net/w2lj/index%20page%2016 Soapbox Page 2 is here

[Elecraft] Skeeter Hunt 2020 Results

2020-09-08 Thread Larry Makoski
To all Skeeters and Skeeter Hunters, You are ALL chmapions in my book! Thank you all for participating - without you, this event is a big ZERO. You folks make it what it is. And while you're tops, special kudos go to: Gene N5GW - 1st Place overall with 25,912 points Kent as N0SS - 2nd Place

[Elecraft] NJQRP Skeeter Hunt - What's next?

2020-08-16 Thread Larry Makoski
Skeeter Hunters, Wow! That was a blast! Even though band conditions were far from stellar (I'm trying to be kind!), there seemed to be a lot of activity - and that's because of all of YOU! Without you, the Skeeter Hunt would be a big nothing. All of you out there make it what it is - and I'm so

[Elecraft] NJQRP Skeeter Hunt - tomorrow!

2020-08-15 Thread Larry Makoski
Tomorrow, Sunday August 16th is the 9th running of the NJQRP Skeeter Hunt. 277 of you have signed up for Skeeter numbers, so there should be lots of activity out there. Our fingers are crossed that the Propagation Princess will be in a good mood and will cooperate. This is an all time record

[Elecraft] NJQRP Skeeter Hunt - two weeks away!

2020-08-02 Thread Larry Makoski
We're just two weeks away! Sunday, August 16th is the running of the 9th Annual NJQRP Skeeter Hunt. If you haven't gotten your Skeeter Number, now is the perfect time. While a number is not needed to participate, it certainly adds to the fun! Just send an e-mail to w2lj...@gmail.com with your

[Elecraft] First Day of Summer!

2020-06-20 Thread Larry Makoski
It's officially the First Day of Summer, and that means it's time to sign up for your official 2020 NJQRP Skeeter Hunt number. Join in on Sunday, August 16th for fun in one of the more popular QRP Operating Events of the Summer. All you have to do is send an e-mail to w2lj...@gmail.com, and

[Elecraft] NAQCC QRPp Sprint

2020-06-15 Thread Larry Makoski
DATE: JUNE 17, 2020 (The evening of the 16th in North America.) TIME: 0030-0230 UTC BANDS: 80, 40, 20 (See the General Instructions page for suggested freq.) mW QRPp SPRINT RULES: All QSOs are to made with 1-watt of output power or less. Complete sprint rules

[Elecraft] NJQRP Skeeter Hunt 2020

2020-06-15 Thread Larry Makoski
Skeeter Hunters! The Ninth Annual NJQRP Skeeter Hunt is set for Sunday, August 16th. A word about Skeeter Hunt numbers as I'm already receiving e-mail requests. Tradition is that Skeeter Hunt numbers are issued as of the First Day of Summer - which this year is NEXT Saturday, June. ONLY e-mail

[Elecraft] 2019 NJQRP Scoreboard Skeeter Hunt Results

2019-09-16 Thread Larry Makoski
The 2019 NJQRP Skeeter Hunt Scoreboard is ready to view! Congratulations to: AB9CA - First Place Overall - Top Indiana Finish N3AQC - Second Place Overall - Top Pennsylvania Finish NN9K - Third Place Overall - Top Illinois Finish NK9G - Fourth Place Overall - Top Wisconsin Finish N0SS - Fifth

[Elecraft] Happy 1st Day of Summer!

2017-06-21 Thread Larry Makoski
Happy 1st Day of Summer! And as in the past six years, Skeeter Numbers are being issued for the 2017 NJQRP Skeeter Hunt. This fun Summer time sprint will be held on Sunday, August 20th. But don't wait until the last minute to get YOUR Skeeter number. Send an e-mail to w...@arrl.net along with

[Elecraft] June NAQCC Sprint

2017-06-12 Thread Larry Makoski
The June NAQCC sprint is this coming Tuesday evening local time (June 13th, EDT - 8:30-10:30PM, CDT - 7:30-9:30PM, MDT - 6:30-8:30PM, PDT - 5:30-7:30PM), which translates as Wednesaday,June 14th, 0030 to 0230Z in all cases. For all the "official" information, please go to:

[Elecraft] 2015 NJQRP Skeeter Hunt Results

2015-09-06 Thread Larry Makoski
A big and hearty "Thank You" to all who particpated in the 2015 NJQRP Skeeter Hunt last month. Wow, it was just a month ago? The results and soapbox have been published for your perusal. Scoreboard can be found at

[Elecraft] August RFTB tonight!

2015-08-16 Thread Larry Makoski
Tonight is the August 2015 edition of the Run For The Bacon. RFTB? What the heck is that?, you may be asking. RFTB is a friendly QRP Sprint that is held on the 3rd Sunday evening of every month, and is sponsored by the Flying Pigs Amateur Radio Club, International. The sprint is the same

[Elecraft] NJQRP Skeeter Hunt is a go!

2015-08-08 Thread Larry Makoski
Thanks to all who signed up to be Skeeters in the 2015 NJQRP Skeeter Hunt. The roster is set and there are 166 of you who signed up for numbers. My deepest thanks to all of you. Remember, you do not have to have a Skeeter number to play, so if you didn't sign up for one, don't feel left out or

[Elecraft] Dis you have fun in SYBO and FOBB?

2015-08-01 Thread Larry Makoski
Did you have fun in the Flight of the Bumblebess last Sunday? I sure did! What's that you say? The bad weather kept you inside? You had one of those dreaded other commitments and were unable to get on the air? Fortunately for you, the NJQRP Skeeter Hunt is NEXT Sunday, August 9th. If you missed

[Elecraft] NAQCC Sprint Wednesday Night

2015-07-11 Thread Larry Makoski
The July sprint is this coming Wednesday evening local time (July 15th, EDT - 8:30-10:30PM, CDT - 7:30-9:30PM, MDT - 6:30-8:30PM, PDT - 5:30-7:30PM), which translates as Thursday, July 16th, 0030 to 0230Z in all cases. For all the official information, please go to:

[Elecraft] Skeeter numbers issued starting Sunday

2015-06-17 Thread Larry Makoski
To all QRPers! The 4th Annual NJQRP Skeeter Hunt will be held on Sunday, August 9th. In keeping with tradition, Skeeter numbers will begin to be issued on the First Day of Summer, which is this coming Sunday, June 21st. You don't have to wait until Sunday to send in your request! Just send an

[Elecraft] NAQCC Milliwatt Sprint Wednesday night

2015-06-16 Thread Larry Makoski
Tomorrow night, June 17th is the NAQCC June milliwatt sprint. It will be held from 8:30-10:30PM EDT, 7:30-9:30PM CDT , 6:30-8:30PM MDT, 5:30-7:30PM PDT, which translates as Thursday, June 18th, 0030 to 0230Z in all cases. For all the official information, please go to:

[Elecraft] NAQCC Sprint Wednesday Night

2015-06-07 Thread Larry Makoski
The June sprint is this coming Tuesday evening local time (June 9th, EDT - 8:30-10:30PM, CDT - 7:30-9:30PM, MDT - 6:30-8:30PM, PDT - 5:30-7:30PM), which translates as Wednesday, June 10th, 0030 to 0230Z in all cases. For all the official information, please go to:

[Elecraft] NAQCC Sprint TUESDAY Night

2015-06-07 Thread Larry Makoski
The June sprint is this coming Tuesday (NOT Wednesday!) evening local time (June 9th, EDT - 8:30-10:30PM, CDT - 7:30-9:30PM, MDT - 6:30-8:30PM, PDT - 5:30-7:30PM), which translates as Wednesday, June 10th, 0030 to 0230Z in all cases. For all the official information, please go to:

[Elecraft] NAQCC Sprint Wednesday Night

2015-03-16 Thread Larry Makoski
The March sprint is this coming Wednesday evening local time (March 18th, EST - 8:30-10:30PM, CST - 7:30-9:30PM, MST - 6:30-8:30PM, PST - 5:30-7:30PM), which translates as Thursday, March 19th, 0130 to 0330Z in all cases. For all the official information, please go to:

[Elecraft] NAQCC Sprint Tuesday Night!

2015-02-08 Thread Larry Makoski
NAQCC Sprint Tuesday night! The February sprint is this coming Tuesday evening local time (February 10th, EST - 8:30-10:30PM, CST - 7:30-9:30PM, MST - 6:30-8:30PM, PST - 5:30-7:30PM), which translates as Wednesday, February 11th, 0130 to 0330Z in all cases. For all the official information,

[Elecraft] NAQCC Sprint Wednesday Night!

2015-01-20 Thread Larry Makoski
NAQCC Sprint Wednesday night! The January sprint is this coming Wednesday evening local time (January 21st, EST - 8:30-10:30PM, CST - 7:30-9:30PM, MST - 6:30-8:30PM, PST - 5:30-7:30PM), which translates as Thursday, January 22nd, 0130 to 0330Z in all cases. For all the official information,

[Elecraft] January RFTB Tomorrow Night!

2015-01-17 Thread Larry Makoski
Tomorrow night is the January 2015 edition of the Run For The Bacon. That friendly lil' ol' QRP Sprint sponsored by your friends at the Flying Pigs QRP Amateur Radio Club International. Join us for a spell to have some fun and to say Hi to friends, old and new. The time is the same as

[Elecraft] NAQCC 160 Meter Sprint Thursday Night

2015-01-14 Thread Larry Makoski
NAQCC 160 Meter Sprint Thursday night! The January 160 Meter sprint is this coming Thursday evening local time (January 15th, EST - 8:30-10:30PM, CST - 7:30-9:30PM, MST - 6:30-8:30PM, PST - 5:30-7:30PM), which translates as Friday, January 16th, 0130 to 0330Z in all cases. For all the official

[Elecraft] NAQCC MiliiWat Sprint Wednesday Night

2014-12-15 Thread Larry Makoski
NAQCC Milliwatt Sprint Wednesday night! The December MilliWatt sprint is this coming Wednesday evening local time (December 17th, EST - 8:30-10:30PM, CST - 7:30-9:30PM, MST - 6:30-8:30PM, PST - 5:30-7:30PM), which translates as Thursday, December 18th, 0130 to 0330Z in all cases. For all the

[Elecraft] NAQCC Sprint Tuesday Night

2014-12-08 Thread Larry Makoski
NAQCC Sprint Tuesday night! The Decmeber sprint is this coming Tuesday evening local time (December 9th, EST - 8:30-10:30PM, CST - 7:30-9:30PM, MST - 6:30-8:30PM, PST - 5:30-7:30PM), which translates as Wednesday, December 10th, 0130 to 0330Z in all cases. For all the official information,

[Elecraft] NAQCC Sprint Wednesday Night

2014-11-16 Thread Larry Makoski
NAQCC Sprint Wednesday night! The November sprint is this coming Wednesday evening local time (November 19th, EST - 8:30-10:30PM, CST - 7:30-9:30PM, MST - 6:30-8:30PM, PST - 5:30-7:30PM), which translates as Thurday November 20th, 0130 to 0330Z in all cases. For all the official information,

[Elecraft] Skeeter Hunt 2014 Final Scores

2014-08-24 Thread Larry Makoski
Well, the deadline for log summaries for the 2014 NJQRP Skeeter Hunt has come and gone. The NJQRP Club offers a hearty and well deserved Thank You! to all who participated. Thanks also for your enthusiasm which helps keep this event going from year to year. We're growing by little bits, and

[Elecraft] Last call for Skeeter Hunt Log Summaries

2014-08-21 Thread Larry Makoski
Log summaries are due NO LATER than 12:00 Midnight Saturday August 23/Sunday August 24. This is the last call! At that time, results are frozen and I will go with what has been received. So please, if you have not e-mailed me your log summary, please do do before then! Any questions, feel

[Elecraft] 2014 NJQRP Skeeter Hunt Log Summaries

2014-08-15 Thread Larry Makoski
So far, I have received Skeeter summaries from the following: WD4EXI N4EWT W3ATB WA1GWH K4ARQ NA3V WD8RIF WB8ENE N0YET N2JJF KB1PBA K1SWL K4YND KQ2RP K0ALN WA4PIG K0RGI VE3XT K2ULR N4KGL WA8REI AD4S K4UPG WI2W N1LT W1PID K2WO K2AL WB3GCK WH6LE WD4MSM NQ2W K2TD AB4QL N1ABS AI4SV W3BBO K3RLL AB9CA

[Elecraft] 2014 NJQRP Skeeter Hunt

2014-08-11 Thread Larry Makoski
On behalf of the New Jersey QRP Club, I'd like to thank all of you who participated in the 2014 Skeeter Hunt. A good time was had by all! We had a record 159 QRPers sign up for Skeeter numbers and so far 30 log summaries have been submitted. An event like this cannot be a success without your

[Elecraft] 2014 NJQRP Skeeter Hunt

2014-07-15 Thread Larry Makoski
Calling all QRPers! The 2014 NJQRP Skeeter Hunt is just a few short weeks away! Get into the great outdoors with your QRP gear and have a ton of fun! All the rules and details can be found at: http://www.qsl.net/w2lj/ And you can apply for a Skeeter Number by sending an e-mail to

[Elecraft] RFTB Tomorrow night

2014-03-15 Thread Larry Makoski
Tomorrow night is the March 2014 edition of the Run For The Bacon. That friendly lil' ol' QRP Sprint sponsored by your friends at the Flying Pigs QRP Amateur Radio Club International. Join us for a spell to have some fun and to say Hi to friends, old and new. The time is the same as always:

[Elecraft] RFTB Tonight!

2013-10-20 Thread Larry Makoski
Tonight is the October 2013 edition of the Run For The Bacon. That friendly lil' ol' QRP Sprint sponsored by your friends at the Flying Pigs QRP Amateur Radio Club International. Join us for a spell to have some fun and to say Hi to friends, old and new. The time is the same as always: East

[Elecraft] RFTB Tonight

2013-06-16 Thread Larry Makoski
Tonight night is the MayJune 2013 edition of the Run For The Bacon. That friendly lil' ol' QRP Sprint sponsored by your friends at the Flying Pigs QRP Amateur Radio Club International. Join us for a spell to have some fun and to say Hi to friends, old and new. I know it's Father's Day and

[Elecraft] RFTB Sunday Night

2013-05-18 Thread Larry Makoski
Tomorrow night is the May 2013 edition of the Run For The Bacon. That friendly lil' ol' QRP Sprint sponsored by your friends at the Flying Pigs QRP Amateur Radio Club International. Join us for a spell to have some fun and to say Hi to friends, old and new. If you're coming back from Dayton

[Elecraft] 2013 NJQRP Skeeter Hunt Announcement

2013-04-30 Thread Larry Makoski
The NJQRP Club is announcing the Second Annual Skeeter Hunt. The objective is to get QRPers out of their shacks for the day; and into the fresh air and sunshine, to spread their wings and fill the airwaves with Skeeters. While commercial equipment can certainly utilized, bonus multipliers

[Elecraft] RFTB Sunday night

2013-04-20 Thread Larry Makoski
It's going to be the 3rd Sunday in April! So join us for that friendly lil' ol' QRP Sprint sponsored by your friends at the Flying Pigs QRP Amateur Radio Club International. Join us for a spell to have some fun and to say Hi to friends, old and new. The time is the same as always: East coast

[Elecraft] RFTB Sunday night

2013-03-16 Thread Larry Makoski
Faith and Begorra! I hope yourself will be wearin' a bit o' the green and will be joining the rest of us fine Piggies for the March edition of the RFTB, this Sunday night - St. Paddy's Day. Me darlin' mother-in-law, who was born and bred in Donegal explained to me that the American custom of

[Elecraft] RFTB Sunday night

2013-03-16 Thread Larry Makoski
Faith and Begorra! I hope yourself will be wearin' a bit o' the green and will be joining the rest of us fine Piggies for the March edition of the RFTB, this Sunday night - St. Paddy's Day. Me darlin' mother-in-law, who was born and bred in Donegal explained to me that the American custom of

[Elecraft] RFTB Sunday night

2013-02-16 Thread Larry Makoski
ARRL DX Contest got you down? Itching to get in a CW contest; but the speeds are just a tad too high for you? We have the answer! This Sunday night is the Februaryt 2013 Run For The Bacon. That friendly lil' ol' QRP Sprint sponsored by your friends at the Flying Pigs QRP Amateur Radio Club

[Elecraft] RFTB Sunday night

2013-01-19 Thread Larry Makoski
This Sunday night is the very first 2013 Run For The Bacon. That friendly lil' ol' QRP Sprint sponsored by your friends at the Flying Pigs QRP Amateur Radio Club International. Join us for a spell to have some fun and to say Hi to friends, old and new. The time is the same as always: East

[Elecraft] December RFTB Tonight

2012-12-16 Thread Larry Makoski
Chirstmas is coming upon as quickly. In the midst of your decorating, tree trimming, light hanging and cookie baking, take a breather from the frenzy and get some radio time in! Tonight is the Decmber 2012 edition of the Run For The Bacon. That friendly lil' ol' QRP Sprint sponsored by your

Re: [Elecraft] Fwd: Doomsday - The End Of The World, Special Event

2012-11-17 Thread Larry Makoski
On 11/17/2012 9:26 AM, Don Wilhelm wrote: Get on the air for your last QSO! QSLs are available, but whether or not they are sent depend on the outcome of the world after Dec 21, 2012. 73, Don W3FPR - Zombie Shuffle is that night!

[Elecraft] November RFTB Sunday Night

2012-11-16 Thread Larry Makoski
Sunday night is the Novermber 2012 edition of the Run For The Bacon. That friendly lil' ol' QRP Sprint sponsored by your friends at the Flying Pigs QRP Amateur Radio Club International. Join us for a spell to have some fun and to say Hi to friends, old and new. The time is the same as

Re: [Elecraft] With all the problems...

2012-11-14 Thread Larry Makoski
On 11/14/2012 8:08 PM, Thom Durfee wrote: people on this list with their K3's... I am having apprehension about ordering one. Thom WI8W __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help:

Re: [Elecraft] K1 bag

2012-10-17 Thread Larry Makoski
On 10/17/2012 2:04 PM, John wrote: I need a shoulder bag that will hold a K1, a 12 volt, 7amp gel cell, a key and a Par 10-20-40 antenna. I would prefer one with a separate compartment for the K1. Any suggestions? 73, John Sent from my iPad

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Question

2012-10-13 Thread Larry Makoski
On 10/13/2012 8:50 PM, Phil Hystad wrote: OK but I just looked in the assembly manual and the user guide and I did not see anything about NOT doing the configuration/calibration of the filter. Where is this located? This was mentioned several times here on the KX3 reflector. I didn't know

Re: [Elecraft] Unhappy With Your KX3?

2012-08-03 Thread Larry Makoski
On 8/3/2012 8:59 PM, Harry White wrote: Here in Maine the KX3 would be classified as a blivet, two pounds of you-know-what in a one pound bag. Wow! I know that Elecraft fans can be over enthusiastic, at times. But that comment is a bit over the top, IMHO. The radio may have some

Re: [Elecraft] I thought Elecraft was a household name!

2012-07-15 Thread Larry Makoski
On 7/15/2012 6:18 PM, Nick-WA5BDU wrote: I still can't get myself to pronounce the name correctly. For me it's L-Craft. Ele as in Elegant! Larry W2LJ -- 73 de Larry W2LJ QRP - When you care to send the very least! http://w2lj.blogspot.com/ http://www.w2lj.qrpradio.com/

Re: [Elecraft] OT - station pistol size

2012-07-03 Thread Larry Makoski
On 7/3/2012 3:39 PM, Robert G. Strickland wrote: Hello, all... I made a comment in another thread that my station was a little pistol. That got me thinking and wondering about how to size a ham station. Big Guns are rather obvious. Now, how about a small gun, a big pistol, a little pistol,

Re: [Elecraft] [KX3] KX3 Build video

2012-06-06 Thread Larry Makoski
On 6/6/2012 8:47 PM, TJ Campie wrote: Everyone - thank you for watching my KX3 build! It was fun to have everyone along for the ride. Unfortunately it won't let me put it on youtube since it is 3 hours long, but the video is viewable on ustreams website:

[Elecraft] November RFTB- Sunday night!

2008-11-15 Thread Larry Makoski W2LJ
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

[Elecraft] Run For the Bacon - Sunday night!

2008-10-18 Thread Larry Makoski W2LJ
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

[Elecraft] Run For the Bacon - tonight!

2008-09-21 Thread Larry Makoski W2LJ
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

[Elecraft] Sunday Night - Run For the Bacon

2008-07-19 Thread Larry Makoski W2LJ
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

Re: [Elecraft] RFTB Sunday Night

2008-05-18 Thread Larry Makoski
Kevin, The Flying Pigs don't own any frequency! Start up the net wherever you feel you can. We'll work around you! ;) 73 de Larry W2LJ -- 73 de Larry W2LJ QRP - When you care to send the very least! http://www.w2lj.qrpradio.com http://w2lj.blogspot.com/

[Elecraft] RFTB Sunday Night

2008-05-17 Thread Larry Makoski W2LJ
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] Tomorrow night is RFTB !!!

2008-04-19 Thread Larry Makoski W2LJ
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

[Elecraft] NAQCC Sprint Tuesday night!

2008-04-07 Thread Larry Makoski W2LJ
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

[Elecraft] NAQCC Sprint Wednesday night!

2008-03-17 Thread Larry Makoski W2LJ
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

[Elecraft] RFTB - tonight!

2008-03-16 Thread Larry Makoski W2LJ
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

[Elecraft] VP6DX

2008-02-23 Thread Larry Makoski
Just worked 'em with 5 Watts - 2210 UTC on 18.076. They're 599 in NJ and listening 1 up. Even though I don't have one - tnx Elecraft for those K3's! -- 73 de Larry W2LJ QRP - When you care to send the very least! http://www.w2lj.qrpradio.com http://w2lj.blogspot.com/

[Elecraft] Run For The Bacon - Sunday Night

2008-02-16 Thread Larry Makoski W2LJ
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

[Elecraft] NAQCC February Sprint - Tuesday

2008-02-10 Thread Larry Makoski W2LJ
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

[Elecraft] Thursday night - special NAQCC 160M Sprint

2008-01-23 Thread Larry Makoski
We are offering a second edition of our special 160M sprint which is now going to be an annual event a day or two before the January CQWW 160M Contest. We were pleased with the response (22 logs showing 51 different participants) to our initial offering last year and feel it is something our

[Elecraft] Run for the Bacon - tomorrow night!

2008-01-19 Thread Larry Makoski
The January Run for the Bacon is tomorrow night! Sunday night - January 20th 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

[Elecraft] December NAQCC Sprint

2007-12-10 Thread Larry Makoski
This Tuesday evening, the North American QRP CW Club will be holding its monthly sprint. Here are the particulars: Date and time: Wednesday December 13th, 0130-0330 UTC (Remember that's Tuesday evening here in the USA) That's 8:30 - 10:30 EST, 7:30 - 9:30 CST, 6:30 - 8:30 MST and 5:30 -

[Elecraft] November NAQCC Sprint

2007-11-19 Thread Larry Makoski
This Wednesday evening, the North American QRP CW Club will be holding its monthly sprint. Here are the particulars: Date and time: Thursday November 22nd, 0030-0230 UTC (Remember that's Wednesday evening here in the USA) That's 8:30 - 10:30 EDT, 7:30 - 9:30 CDT, 6:30 - 8:30 MDT and 5:30

[Elecraft] October RFTB

2007-10-20 Thread Larry Makoski
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 (0100-0300 UTC Monday). You may work stations once per band

[Elecraft] Call for Winter QRP Foxes

2007-10-14 Thread Larry Makoski
So far we have only a small number of folks who have volunteered to be foxes for the upcoming winter foxhunts which start on Tuesday, Oct. 30th...Yes that's only about 2 weeks away. If you participate in the foxhunts PLEASE consider applying to be a fox ASAP via. For 40

[Elecraft] NAQCC October Sprint

2007-10-08 Thread Larry Makoski
This Tuesday evening, the North American QRP CW Club will be holding its monthly sprint. Here are the particulars: Date and time: Wednesday October 10th, 0030-0230 UTC (Remember that's Tuesday evening here in the USA) That's 8:30 - 10:30 EDT, 7:30 - 9:30 CDT, 6:30 - 8:30 MDT and 5:30 -

[Elecraft] Elecraft Awards

2007-09-28 Thread Larry Makoski
None have been applied for lately - but would anyone like to take over the job of Elecraft Awards Administrator? I can set you up with the proper Corel files. Please reply off list. -- 73 de Larry W2LJ QRP - When you care to send the very least! http://www.w2lj.qrpradio.com

Re: [Elecraft] k3 weekly update

2007-09-27 Thread Larry Makoski
Jim Wiley wrote: Am I the only one who finds the jive translation less than funny? Can we please have no more of this? This reflector is a wonderful place to learn about Elecraft products and get help when needed. There are adequate other venues for denigrating humor. This reflector is

[Elecraft] NJQRP Homebrewer Sprint this Sunday!

2007-09-21 Thread Larry Makoski
info with your equipment and exploits. Send logs to: Larry Makoski, W2LJ 327 Clinton Place South Plainfield, NJ 07080 or send by email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Spring 2007 Results N4BPBob 19964 pts WG7Y

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft / HexKey discovery

2007-09-19 Thread Larry Makoski
I have Elecraft HexKey #016 and have had NO problem. It has stayed put where I placed it since Day 1. It's a joy to use and is by far the finest set of paddles I have ever had the pleasure to own and use. -- 73 de Larry W2LJ QRP - When you care to send the very least!

[Elecraft] NAQCC Sprint clarification

2007-09-18 Thread Larry Makoski
Sorry for the confusion - the Sprint is Wednesday evening - Thursday morning UTC time. NOT Tuesday evening as I had erroneously posted. Glad to see you're all paying attention! -- 73 de Larry W2LJ QRP - When you care to send the very least! http://www.w2lj.qrpradio.com

[Elecraft] NAQCC September Sprint

2007-09-17 Thread Larry Makoski
This Wednesday evening, the North American QRP CW Club will be holding its monthly sprint. Here are the particulars: Date and time: Thursday September 20th, 0030-0230 UTC (Remember that's Tuesday evening here in the USA) That's 8:30 - 10:30 EDT, 7:30 - 9:30 CDT, 6:30 - 8:30 MDT and 5:30 -

[qrp-l.org] RFTB tonight

2007-09-16 Thread Larry Makoski
Guys, My sincerest apologies! RFTB tonight, as usual. I've been pre-occupied all day - my mother-in-law broke her hip and is in the hospital. It's a bad situation; but not as bad as it could be. Thanks for your indulgence! 73 de Larry W2LJ -- 73 de Larry W2LJ QRP - When you care to send

[Elecraft] Foxtravaganza Summer 2007

2007-09-15 Thread Larry Makoski
To all QRP Fox hunters: It has been past practice to end a Fox Hunt season with a little excersize that we like to call a Foxtravaganza. A blow out where ALL the Foxes, alternates and Fox Hunt Committee members get on the air at the same time to see how many pelts can be given out. It's

[Elecraft] August RFTB

2007-08-18 Thread Larry Makoski
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 (0100-0300 UTC Monday). You may work stations once per band

[Elecraft] NAQCC August Sprint

2007-08-13 Thread Larry Makoski
This Tuesday evening, the North American QRP CW Club will be holding its monthly sprint. Here are the particulars: Date and time: Wednesday, August 15th, 0030-0230 UTC (Remember that's Tuesday evening here in the USA) That's 8:30 - 10:30 EDT, 7:30 - 9:30 CDT, 6:30 - 8:30 MDT and 5:30 - 7:30

[Elecraft] Special milliWatt RFTB

2007-08-04 Thread Larry Makoski
Are you chained to your QRP KiloWatt? Have you ever wanted to try milliWatting but were afraid that it might be too hard, or perhaps too frustrating; or just plain futile? This Sunday evening the Flying Pigs Amateur Radio Club International will be holding a special milliWatt Run For The

[Elecraft] July NAQCC Sprint giveaway

2007-07-16 Thread Larry Makoski
This Wednesday evening, the North American QRP CW Club will be holding its monthly sprint. Here are the particulars: Date and time: Thursday, July 19th, 0030-0230 UTC (Remember that's Wednesday evening here in the USA) That's 8:30 - 10:30 EDT, 7:30 - 9:30 CDT, 6:30 - 8:30 MDT and 5:30 -

[Elecraft] Juky RFTB

2007-07-14 Thread Larry Makoski
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 (0100-0300 UTC Monday). You may work stations once per band

[Elecraft] QRP Summer Foxhunts

2007-06-20 Thread Larry Makoski
The 2007 Summer 20 Meter Foxhunt Season is fast approaching! And we are in need of QRPers to volunteer to for Foz duty! This summer, the hunts will run on Thursday evenings beginning on July 5th and will run until September 9th. This will provide us with 10 weeks of Summer QRP Foxhunt fun

[Elecraft] Father's Daty RFTB

2007-06-16 Thread Larry Makoski
Are your darling wife and dear kids having trouble deciding what to give you for Father's Day? Tell them that you'd like a 2 hour block of quiet time on Sunday night so that you can enjoy the June edition of Run For The Bacon! This Sunday evening the Flying Pigs Amateur Radio Club

[Elecraft] June NAQCC Sprint

2007-06-10 Thread Larry Makoski
This Tuesday evening, the North American QRP CW Club will be holding its monthly sprint. Here are the particulars: Date and time: Wednesday, June 13th, 0030-0230 UTC (Remember that's Tuesday evening here in the USA) That's 8:30 - 10:30 EDT, 7:30 - 9:30 CDT, 6:30 - 8:30 MDT and 5:30 - 7:30

[Elecraft] May RFTB

2007-05-19 Thread Larry Makoski
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 (0100-0300 UTC Monday). You may work stations once per band

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