Craig,
Congratulations on your rediscovering ham radio and your jump into the world
of Elecraft! You won't be dissappointed!
The quality of the Elecraft line of products is only eclipsed by the support
you'll receive from the fine folks at all levels of the company.
I've been an avid Elecrafter since I got K2 #789 five years ago this month
and it saw it's first RF in Feb. 2000.
Enjoy!!
Don,
K5DW
----- Original Message -----
From: "Craig D. Smith" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, December 05, 2005 2:17 PM
Subject: [Elecraft] I'll be joining you soon!
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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