>> After 18 years of inactivity and a lapsed license, >> I've joined the ranks of hamdom again.
I too am in the process of getting back into ham radio after about 22 years. I plan on ordering a K2 in a few days and trying my hand at some CW. Hopefully I won't be too rusty :) >> I'm looking forward to a fun construction project, >> the challenge of working QRP CW with extreme antenna >> restrictions from my HOA I have the same problem here. We have solar panels on the roof for the swimming pool. I was thinking about attaching a dipole to the pipes that run along the roof. The pipes are long enough for a DX-CC dipole and should be almost invisible. It's less than optimal, but it's better than nothing. 73s Kevin Shaw N8IQ/4 Trinity, Florida -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Craig D. Smith Sent: Monday, December 05, 2005 3:17 PM To: [email protected] 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 _______________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Post to: [email protected] You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com _______________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Post to: [email protected] You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
