Well some great comments, it just shows what a diverse bunch of geeks we really are!
To me a Radio Amateur is and always will be proficient in CW to some degree, it's part of our history. For me 100% copy using sophisticated error correcting Digimodes does not turn me on... quite the opposite. Fun modes to get going but interest soon wanes. Also I don't like to listen to S9+ noise crushing CW, I actually like to hear the band noise. What does it for me is having the skill together with the superb receivers and equipment of today to dig out the weakest discernible signal and decode it in my head. Elecraft has for me put the real FUN back into Ham radio beginning with the K2 way back. I still have mine but now also the full K Line which I greatly appreciate. The highly configurable Elecraft gear together with continuous updates and enhancements is what keeps me hooked. I like tinkering, if it was switch on and forget it would soon become boring to me. Also I can and have, repaired and modified my Elecraft gear as needed, with excellent support always on hand. I should also state that the thrill of real Wireless communication is at the heart of Ham radio for me, HF of course via the ionosphere. To imagine the Op at the other end sending a single dit on a hand key and it arrives almost instantaneously in my receiver is still the magic of Wireless. Of course I appreciate all the wonderful programs that have been developed and the internet access we enjoy today, I use it all, it enhances my Ham radio but never replaces it. If I ever want 100% copy there are a plethora of chat methods available all dependent on that invisible infrastructure of course... 73 et ZUT, F5VJC :) On 21 March 2014 22:28, <[email protected]> wrote: > On Fri, 21 Mar 2014 16:54:32 +0100, F5vjc wrote: > > > Hi Walter, yes I agree > > Nice job of trimming - NOT! :) > > Gary > ______________________________________________________________ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:[email protected] > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > Message delivered to [email protected] > ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:[email protected] This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to [email protected]
