Re: [Elecraft] Off topic - musical composition

2021-07-26 Thread Eric Swartz
Folks, we've drifted way off the core focus of this list with this OT thread. In the interest of keeping the SNR high here and relieving email overload fatigue for others, please take this thread off-list. Thread closed. 73, Eric List moderator etc.. *elecraft.com * On

Re: [Elecraft] Off topic - musical composition

2021-07-26 Thread Alan - G4GNX
to change a light bulb? NONE - It's a hardware problem. 73, Alan. G4GNX -- Original Message -- From: "John Payne" To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: 26/07/2021 14:18:13 Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Off topic - musical composition How many guitar players does it take to change a light

Re: [Elecraft] Off topic - musical composition

2021-07-26 Thread John Payne
- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of n4kd Sent: Sunday, July 25, 2021 9:37 AM Cc: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Off topic - musical composition Since you brought up chainsaws, I can compare it to my favorite instrumen

Re: [Elecraft] Off-topic: Musical composition

2021-07-25 Thread SteveL
> > But before we leave the oboe, "What is the better double reed instrument, the > oboe or the bassoon?" The bassoon of course-it burns longer! > And here I thought it was the Highland bagpipes! (also applies to the Volkswagen comparison) Steve AA8AF (and a piper in training)

Re: [Elecraft] Off topic - musical composition

2021-07-25 Thread Bill Frantz
OK, OK. I'll join in. I describe myself as a mediocre musician who has been playing the guitar for about 65 years. I also play the Autoharp. I discovered after playing for about 5 years that I play for myself. If you want to listen, you're more than welcome. Otherwise go somewhere else. I

Re: [Elecraft] Off topic - musical composition

2021-07-25 Thread len
Now you are just picking on the old banjo... -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of n4kd Sent: Sunday, July 25, 2021 9:37 AM Cc: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Off topic - musical composition

Re: [Elecraft] Off topic - musical composition

2021-07-25 Thread n4kd
Since you brought up chainsaws, I can compare it to my favorite instrument. What’s the difference between a banjo and a chainsaw? A chainsaw has a dynamic range! - 73, Dave N4KD > On Jul 25, 2021, at 09:54, Richard Lawn wrote: > > I think the answer to that joke is “vibrato” though I

Re: [Elecraft] Off topic - musical composition

2021-07-25 Thread len
: Re: [Elecraft] Off topic - musical composition I think the answer to that joke is “vibrato” though I heard it as the difference between the saxophone and a chain saw! Though I hate to disrespect my own instrument (Sax not chain saw ) 73 Rick, W2JAZ -- Sent from Gmail Mobile

Re: [Elecraft] Off topic - musical composition

2021-07-25 Thread Richard Lawn
I think the answer to that joke is “vibrato” though I heard it as the difference between the saxophone and a chain saw! Though I hate to disrespect my own instrument (Sax not chain saw ) 73 Rick, W2JAZ -- Sent from Gmail Mobile __

Re: [Elecraft] Off-topic: Musical composition

2021-07-25 Thread len
: Elecraft Reflector Subject: [Elecraft] Off-topic: Musical composition When the latest Elecraft newsletter came out, a few people contacted me to ask if I'm a musician. (You'll have to read the newsletter to understand the question.) Short answer: Yes. If you'd like the long answer (and maybe a

Re: [Elecraft] Off-topic: Musical composition

2021-07-25 Thread Alan - G4GNX
I build and refurbish Theatre Pipe Organs and produced sampled organs, mainly for home use. Wind pressures can be as high as 25" WG and some of my organs rise more than 6' above the floor. Any advance on 25" or 6'? ROTFL My favourite stop = Bourbon to Organist Coupler. :-D 73, Alan. G4GNX

Re: [Elecraft] Off-topic: Musical composition

2021-07-24 Thread Jim Clymer
ce River LLC > Biomedical Consulting Services > > > > -Original Message- > From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net > On Behalf Of Dan Presley > Sent: Saturday, July 24, 2021 18:56 > To: Terry Schieler > Cc: K2 > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Off-topic: Musical compo

Re: [Elecraft] Off-topic: Musical composition

2021-07-24 Thread James F. Boehner, MD via Elecraft
Of Dan Presley Sent: Saturday, July 24, 2021 6:56 PM To: Terry Schieler Cc: K2 Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Off-topic: Musical composition Don’t get started on drummer jokes…or trombone or accordion or banjo . Seriously off topic! I will share my favorite at the risk of starting a thread…what’s the differ

Re: [Elecraft] Off-topic: Musical composition

2021-07-24 Thread kd4iz
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Off-topic: Musical composition Don’t get started on drummer jokes…or trombone or accordion or banjo . Seriously off topic! I will share my favorite at the risk of starting a thread…what’s the difference between an oboe and a Volkswagen? If you have to,really really have

Re: [Elecraft] Off-topic: Musical composition

2021-07-24 Thread Dan Presley
4, 2021 1:44 PM > To: Wayne Burdick > Cc: K2 > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Off-topic: Musical composition > > As a ‘semi retired’ professional jazz musician (bassist-upright) I > particularly appreciated the analogy. During this last field day I was > running my KX3 and ex

Re: [Elecraft] Off-topic: Musical composition

2021-07-24 Thread Terry Schieler
ummer". Need I add which one was ME? Terry -Original Message- From: Dan Presley [mailto:n7...@arrl.net] Sent: Saturday, July 24, 2021 1:44 PM To: Wayne Burdick Cc: K2 Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Off-topic: Musical composition As a ‘semi retired’ professional jazz musician (ba

Re: [Elecraft] Off-topic: Musical composition

2021-07-24 Thread Dan Presley
As a ‘semi retired’ professional jazz musician (bassist-upright) I particularly appreciated the analogy. During this last field day I was running my KX3 and explaining to my logging assistants about pitch matching.The spot control does a good job,but sometimes I needed to tweak it to get in

[Elecraft] Off-topic: Musical composition

2021-07-24 Thread Wayne Burdick
When the latest Elecraft newsletter came out, a few people contacted me to ask if I'm a musician. (You'll have to read the newsletter to understand the question.) Short answer: Yes. If you'd like the long answer (and maybe a few sample compositions), feel free to contact me directly. 73,