After 18 years of inactivity and a lapsed license, I've joined the ranks of
hamdom again. Took elements 2, 3 and 4 on Saturday and now am waiting for
my new (and much longer) call from the FCC.
I started exploring what's new in amateur radio a couple months ago, and my
most exciting discovery was Elecraft and the enthusiasm and support of this
Email list. I like the product designs and the prospect of building and
servicing my own equipment like we did "back in the day". I wasn't sure if
that was still a practical possibility, but with Elecraft it certainly is.
Without Elecraft, I probably wouldn't have taken the plunge again.
Just treated myself to a new Weller WESD51 soldering station with all the
trimmings - decided that my 1966 soldering iron wasn't going to be optimal
anymore ;>) By the way, for purchasing such things as soldering and
rework equipment, hand tools for electronics, and all of the kit
construction supplies you can imagine, I can highly recommend HMC
Electronics in MA. www.hmcelectronics.com (www.hmcelectronics.com)
Reasonable prices, great service and free shipping. I believe they still
have a special 20% off sale on the major Weller stuff.
The K-2 goes on order right after Xmas.
I'm looking forward to a fun construction project, the challenge of working
QRP CW with extreme antenna restrictions from my HOA, and eventually a KX-1
for those hiking trips next summer.
See you soon
. Craig
Craig D. Smith
Longmont, CO
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