Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Hats at Dayton

2013-05-20 Thread Jim Lowman
Well, I did get a free pen at the Drake presentation on Saturday. They were giving them to the first 100 attendees, to promote the Drake net. As usual, I didn't win anything, either at the FDIM banquet or the Hamvention. My record of 0-for-every-convention remains intact. I suppose we shoul

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Hats at Dayton? Drinking the Kool Aide

2013-05-19 Thread Eric Swartz WA6HHQ - Elecraft
Let's also close this offshoot thread in the interest of getting list SNR back to a reasonable level. Eric List moderator, when I'm alert and awake.. elecraft.com _..._ On May 19, 2013, at 9:18 PM, Phil Hystad wrote: > Actually, both the Ken Kesey reference and the Jim Jones People's Temple

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Hats at Dayton? Drinking the Kool Aide

2013-05-19 Thread Phil Hystad
Actually, both the Ken Kesey reference and the Jim Jones People's Temple reference are valid sources for the phrase "I drank the Kool Aide", or "...drinking the Kool Aide". Real truth can be found only through Google! I drank the Google Kool Aide. On May 19, 2013, at 7:38 PM, Bruce Beford w

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Hats at Dayton?

2013-05-19 Thread Eric Swartz WA6HHQ - Elecraft
Folks - Time to close this thread. This topic has been beaten to death and is drifting afield.. Let's let it to rest. :-) I'm ready to get a good night's sleep once we get home tonight (after 12 midnight PDT, 3 AM EDT.. ) and traveling for over 13 hrs after a long 3 days. It was great seeing e

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Hats at Dayton?

2013-05-19 Thread Fred Jensen
OK, it's 1945PDT Sun night out here on the western frontier, that would be 2145CDT in Dayton, and Dayton is over. Possibly the "Hat Traffic" on the list, with or without elevated or buried radials, will subside? It was fun for awhile, a little old now. I have been to Dayton at Hamvention-tim

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Hats at Dayton?

2013-05-19 Thread Bruce Beford
Agreed. Nor should they. -Bruce > From your etymology no one could ever state, "I drank the Kool Aide." > Kevin. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Hats at Dayton?

2013-05-19 Thread kevinr
From your etymology no one could ever state, "I drank the Kool Aide." Kevin. On 5/19/2013 7:38 PM, Bruce Beford wrote: If you mean Ken Kesey, then no, I don't think that's the relevant reference. Ken Kesey (and the gang of Merry Pranksters) used LSD laced Kool-Aid to promote communal tripp

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Hats at Dayton?

2013-05-19 Thread Bruce Beford
If you mean Ken Kesey, then no, I don't think that's the relevant reference. Ken Kesey (and the gang of Merry Pranksters) used LSD laced Kool-Aid to promote communal tripping. The Jonestown example was far darker, a case of blindly following a misguided trust to oblivion. It was after that incide

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Hats at Dayton?

2013-05-19 Thread Ron D'Eau Claire
AC7AC -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Bruce Beford Sent: Sunday, May 19, 2013 5:35 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Hats at Dayton? Agreed. I enjoy helping out at the Elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Hats at Dayton?

2013-05-19 Thread kevinr
I thought the reference was to Ken Keasey and The Merry Pranksters from the '60s. Kevin. KD5ONS On 5/19/2013 5:35 PM, Bruce Beford wrote: Agreed. I enjoy helping out at the Elecraft booth at every New England ARRL Convention. I always take time during the weekend to answer any questions I

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Hats at Dayton?

2013-05-19 Thread Alan Sewell N5NA
Please bring some to Hamcom next month! 73, Alan N5NA On 5/19/2013 7:02 PM, elecraft-requ...@mailman.qth.net wrote: Message: 12 Date: Sun, 19 May 2013 16:24:38 -0400 From: Eric Swartz WA6HHQ - Elecraft To: Fred Smith Cc: "" Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Hats at Dayton? Message-I

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Hats at Dayton?

2013-05-19 Thread Bruce Beford
Agreed. I enjoy helping out at the Elecraft booth at every New England ARRL Convention. I always take time during the weekend to answer any questions I can for prospective buyers. I try not to exaggerate or sugar-coat. I give my opinions and relay my experience. I explain why Elecraft products have

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Hats at Dayton?

2013-05-19 Thread Mark
By the way talking to prospective buyers at the elecraft booth as a volunteer is actually a lot of fun, highly recommended! Mark. N2QT On May 19, 2013, at 8:02 PM, Harlan wrote: > Sip? No, I drank the whole bottle... > > Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE DROID > > Scott W2NTV wrote: > >>

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Hats at Dayton?

2013-05-19 Thread Harlan
Sip? No, I drank the whole bottle... Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE DROID Scott W2NTV wrote: >sounds like we have taken a sip of the lemonade ... >scott >On 5/19/2013 7:42 PM, Bruce Beford wrote: >> Evangelizing customers is a very important part of the Elecraft business and >> advertisi

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Hats at Dayton?

2013-05-19 Thread Scott W2NTV
sounds like we have taken a sip of the lemonade ... scott On 5/19/2013 7:42 PM, Bruce Beford wrote: Evangelizing customers is a very important part of the Elecraft business and advertising model. It works. A small company like Elecraft relies upon (and needs) enthusiastic customers to help "spre

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Hats at Dayton?

2013-05-19 Thread Bruce Beford
Evangelizing customers is a very important part of the Elecraft business and advertising model. It works. A small company like Elecraft relies upon (and needs) enthusiastic customers to help "spread the word". It's the best advertising money can't buy. Bruce N1RX > I really like Elecraft's de

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Hats at Dayton

2013-05-19 Thread Scott W2NTV
-Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Chris Pinholster Sent: Sunday, May 19, 2013 5:39 PM To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] Elecraft Hats at Dayton I bought a $3500.00 hat at Dayton and they gav

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Hats at Dayton?

2013-05-19 Thread Chris Pinholster
Tee shirts and polos? I'm all in too! Chris k4win Sent from my iPad On May 19, 2013, at 6:00 PM, Jim Lowman wrote: > I'd prefer a T-shirt to a polo, if you guys decide to get into the shirt > business. Cafepress probably could be helpful. > > 73 de Jim - AD6CW > > On 5/14/2013 8:00 PM, Ste

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Hats at Dayton?

2013-05-19 Thread Jim Lowman
I'd prefer a T-shirt to a polo, if you guys decide to get into the shirt business. Cafepress probably could be helpful. 73 de Jim - AD6CW On 5/14/2013 8:00 PM, Stephen Roberts wrote: Yeah boysme too!! On May 14, 2013, at 6:53 PM, Harlan wrote: Maybe the "bosses" can make both hats and

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Hats at Dayton

2013-05-19 Thread Joe K2UF
Chris Pinholster Sent: Sunday, May 19, 2013 5:39 PM To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] Elecraft Hats at Dayton I bought a $3500.00 hat at Dayton and they gave me a free K-3 ;-) I also had it embroidered with my call. I'm looking forward to receiving my free K-3! Chris. k4win Se

[Elecraft] Elecraft Hats at Dayton

2013-05-19 Thread Chris Pinholster
I bought a $3500.00 hat at Dayton and they gave me a free K-3 ;-) I also had it embroidered with my call. I'm looking forward to receiving my free K-3! Chris. k4win Sent from my iPad __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Hats at Dayton?

2013-05-19 Thread NZ9E
We will have the hats on the web order form by Wed of this week. (After we recover from Dayton - Whew!) Eric elecraft.com _..._ To Eric and all the Elecrafters at Dayton this weekend: THANK YOU!!! And may you recover quickly. I literally can't tell you how extremely useful Dayton was to me t

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Hats at Dayton?

2013-05-19 Thread Eric Swartz WA6HHQ - Elecraft
On Behalf Of Barry > Sent: Friday, May 17, 2013 1:43 PM > To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Hats at Dayton? > > I thought you would be GIVING them away in Dayton, not SELLING them :.( > Barry W2UP > > > > -- > View this message in cont

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Hats at Dayton?

2013-05-19 Thread Gary Gregory
Not sure about tattoos > :-) > > Elecraft would have to do something to make this happen as they are the > owners of the trademark. > > > ~73 > Don > KD8NNU > -.- -.. ---.. -. -. ..- > -Original Message- From: Andy McMullin > Sent: Sunday, May 19, 20

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Hats at Dayton?

2013-05-19 Thread Goldtr8 (KD8NNU)
-.- -.. ---.. -. -. ..- -Original Message- From: Andy McMullin Sent: Sunday, May 19, 2013 4:14 AM Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Hats at Dayton? I like Steve's idea. I couldn't make it to Dayton -- it's just under 4,000 miles as the crow flies but wo

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Hats at Dayton?

2013-05-19 Thread Andy McMullin
ell. If you do decide to sell promotional items -- don't forget us outside the USA! -- Regards Andy, G8TQH > -Original Message- > From: Stephen Roberts [mailto:steve...@shoreham.net] > Sent: Saturday, May 18, 2013 6:16 AM > To: Fred Smith > Cc: Wayne Burdick; > Su

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Hats at Dayton?

2013-05-19 Thread Gary Gregory
y just proud of their company and happy to tell others > about them. > > > 73, > Fred/N0AZZ > K3 Ser #'s 6730/5299--KX3 # 2573--K2/100--KAT100 > P3/SVGA--KPA500--KAT500--W2 > > > > -Original Message- > From: Stephen Roberts [mailto:steve...@shoreham

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Hats at Dayton?

2013-05-19 Thread Fred Smith
r #'s 6730/5299--KX3 # 2573--K2/100--KAT100 P3/SVGA--KPA500--KAT500--W2 -Original Message- From: Stephen Roberts [mailto:steve...@shoreham.net] Sent: Saturday, May 18, 2013 6:16 AM To: Fred Smith Cc: Wayne Burdick; Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Hats at Dayton? I can't believe

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Hats at Dayton?

2013-05-18 Thread Stephen Roberts
.qth.net] On Behalf Of Barry > Sent: Friday, May 17, 2013 1:43 PM > To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Hats at Dayton? > > I thought you would be GIVING them away in Dayton, not SELLING them :.( > Barry W2UP > > > > -- > View this

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Hats at Dayton?

2013-05-18 Thread Fred Smith
craft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Barry Sent: Friday, May 17, 2013 1:43 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Hats at Dayton? I thought you would be GIVING them away in Dayton, not SELLING them :.( Barry W2UP -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.3

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Hats at Dayton?

2013-05-17 Thread Bob
Hi Fred, To the best of my knowledge both are applicable,. 73, Bob K2TK Ex KN2TKR (1956, to establish a time frame) & K2TKR On 5/17/2013 5:38 PM, Fred Jensen wrote: On 5/17/2013 12:39 PM, Bob wrote: I'll take the hat since I do not have a KX3, YET. Only an antique K2 & K3 owne

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Hats at Dayton?

2013-05-17 Thread Fred Jensen
On 5/17/2013 12:39 PM, Bob wrote: I'll take the hat since I do not have a KX3, YET. Only an antique K2 & K3 owner. However I do have a friend who is at Dayton and will try to score me a hat... Hmmm ... does "antique" modify "K2 & K3" or "owner?" 73, Fred K6DGW - Northern California Contest

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Hats at Dayton?

2013-05-17 Thread Lynn W. Taylor, WB6UUT
I'm sure the K3 gets (free) firmware updates as well. On 5/17/2013 12:39 PM, Bob wrote: I'll take the hat since I do not have a KX3, YET. Only an antique K2 & K3 owner. However I do have a friend who is at Dayton and will try to score me a hat... 73, Bob K2TK ex KN2TKR (1956) & K2TKR On

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Hats at Dayton?

2013-05-17 Thread Bob
I'll take the hat since I do not have a KX3, YET. Only an antique K2 & K3 owner. However I do have a friend who is at Dayton and will try to score me a hat... 73, Bob K2TK ex KN2TKR (1956) & K2TKR On 5/17/2013 2:56 PM, Lynn W. Taylor, WB6UUT wrote: Given the choice between a free hat, or

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Hats at Dayton?

2013-05-17 Thread Lynn W. Taylor, WB6UUT
Given the choice between a free hat, or free enhancements to my KX3 (firmware updates) I'll take the enhancements. On 5/17/2013 11:43 AM, Barry wrote: I thought you would be GIVING them away in Dayton, not SELLING them :.( Barry W2UP -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Hats at Dayton?

2013-05-17 Thread Barry
I thought you would be GIVING them away in Dayton, not SELLING them :.( Barry W2UP -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/Elecraft-Hats-at-Dayton-tp7573660p7573733.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. ___

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Hats at Dayton?

2013-05-15 Thread Vic K2VCO
Of course! On 5/15/2013 11:30 AM, Eric Swartz WA6HHQ - Elecraft wrote: The ones we have purchased use much higher quality materials than the eBay hats :-) Eric elecraft.com _..._ On May 15, 2013, at 1:37 AM, "Fred Smith" wrote: For all you Elecraft guys that don't get a hat at Dayton the

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Hats at Dayton?

2013-05-15 Thread Fred Smith
aft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Hats at Dayton? The ones we have purchased use much higher quality materials than the eBay hats :-) Eric elecraft.com _..._ On May 15, 2013, at 1:37 AM, "Fred Smith" wrote: > For all you Elecraft guys that don't get a hat at Dayton th

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Hats at Dayton?

2013-05-15 Thread Eric Swartz WA6HHQ - Elecraft
> From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net > [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Ken Chandler > Sent: Wednesday, May 15, 2013 1:20 AM > To: e...@elecraft.com > Cc: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Hats at Dayton? > > What about the

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Hats at Dayton?

2013-05-15 Thread Arie Kleingeld PA3A
That would be very nice. Just ordered the KPA-KAT-500 combo. 73 Arie PA3A Op 15-5-2013 3:55, Gary Gregory schreef: Chuckle..one with every international order too? Don't need any out of date maps here! :-) Gary __ Elecraft mail

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Hats at Dayton?

2013-05-14 Thread Fred Smith
00 P3/SVGA--KPA500--KAT500--W2 -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Ken Chandler Sent: Wednesday, May 15, 2013 1:20 AM To: e...@elecraft.com Cc: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Hats at Day

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Hats at Dayton?

2013-05-14 Thread Ken Chandler
Well I am doing a Ham fest at the Newbury Radio Rally in June, I hope Lisa sends me over a few hats and loada pins etc! Ken..G0ORH - M3i Sent from my iPhone 4 CW4EVER On 15 May 2013, at 02:13, Gary Gregory wrote: Scott, I did a Ham Fest in VK3 this year and displayed the K-Line plus K

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Hats at Dayton?

2013-05-14 Thread Ken Chandler
What about the brits were missing out alsohi Ken..G0ORH - M3i Sent from my iPhone 4 CW4EVER On 15 May 2013, at 02:50, "Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft" wrote: Yup! Come early. :-) Eric elecraft.com On 5/14/2013 3:19 PM, Scott Manthe wrote: > I'd love an Elecraft hat, but missed o

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Hats at Dayton?

2013-05-14 Thread Tim Hague
I'm on my way, next stop NY De M0AFJ Best regards, Tim Hague Skype m0afj.Tim Sent on my iPad On 15 May 2013, at 02:53, Gary Gregory wrote: > Dang...why won't airfares drop through the floor like commodity > prices...:-) > > ahto be so far away > > have fun all you lucky folks...

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Hats at Dayton?

2013-05-14 Thread Keith Heimbold
Just like when the K3/0 mini comes out. Hat will be a first day order. Keith AK6ZZ Sent from my iPhone please excuse typos On May 14, 2013, at 7:04 PM, "Buddy Brannan" wrote: > Oops, never mind. I'll be looking for those. > -- > Buddy Brannan, KB5ELV - Erie, PA > Phone: (814) 860-3194 or 888-7

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Hats at Dayton?

2013-05-14 Thread Buddy Brannan
Oops, never mind. I'll be looking for those. -- Buddy Brannan, KB5ELV - Erie, PA Phone: (814) 860-3194 or 888-75-BUDDY On May 14, 2013, at 10:02 PM, Buddy Brannan wrote: > Wow, can one get an Elecraft hat not at Dayton? I can't get to Dayton, sad to > say. > -- > Buddy Brannan, KB5ELV - Erie

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Hats at Dayton?

2013-05-14 Thread Buddy Brannan
Wow, can one get an Elecraft hat not at Dayton? I can't get to Dayton, sad to say. -- Buddy Brannan, KB5ELV - Erie, PA Phone: (814) 860-3194 or 888-75-BUDDY On May 14, 2013, at 9:50 PM, "Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft" wrote: > Yup! Come early. :-) > > Eric > elecraft.com > > On 5/14/201

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Hats at Dayton?

2013-05-14 Thread Gary Gregory
Chuckle..one with every international order too? Don't need any out of date maps here! :-) Gary On 15 May 2013 11:51, Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft wrote: > Hats will be also be available for purchase on the website after Dayton. > We have a large shipment coming in . > > I'm off to pack and

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Hats at Dayton?

2013-05-14 Thread Gary Gregory
Dang...why won't airfares drop through the floor like commodity prices...:-) ahto be so far away have fun all you lucky folks...grab a hat for me...:-) 73 On 15 May 2013 11:50, Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft wrote: > Yup! Come early. :-) > > Eric > elecraft.com > > On 5/14/2013 3:

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Hats at Dayton?

2013-05-14 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
Hats will be also be available for purchase on the website after Dayton. We have a large shipment coming in . I'm off to pack and catch an early plane tomorrow. See you all there. 73, Eric elecraft.com On 5/14/2013 3:53 PM, Harlan wrote: Maybe the "bosses" can make both hats and shirts avai

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Hats at Dayton?

2013-05-14 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
Yup! Come early. :-) Eric elecraft.com On 5/14/2013 3:19 PM, Scott Manthe wrote: I'd love an Elecraft hat, but missed out on them last year. I'm wondering if Wayne and Eric will have them this year? 73, Scott, N9AA __ Elecraft maili

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Hats at Dayton?

2013-05-14 Thread Gary Gregory
Scott, I did a Ham Fest in VK3 this year and displayed the K-Line plus KX3 and I missed out on a hat and shirt also:-( Maybe it was a cost cutting exercise? :-) Enjoy Dayton you guys! 73 On 15 May 2013 08:19, Scott Manthe wrote: > I'd love an Elecraft hat, but missed out on them last ye

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Hats at Dayton?

2013-05-14 Thread Stephen Roberts
Yeah boysme too!! On May 14, 2013, at 6:53 PM, Harlan wrote: > Maybe the "bosses" can make both hats and shirts available for a nominal fee > on the website.. 8>) > > Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE DROID > > Rick Robinson wrote: > >> I'd like one also and some t shirts. Looked

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Hats at Dayton?

2013-05-14 Thread Harlan
Maybe the "bosses" can make both hats and shirts available for a nominal fee on the website.. 8>) Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE DROID Rick Robinson wrote: >I'd like one also and some t shirts. Looked around but found nothing of >interest. Please post info if you get a private reply.

[Elecraft] Elecraft Hats at Dayton?

2013-05-14 Thread Rick Robinson
I'd like one also and some t shirts. Looked around but found nothing of interest. Please post info if you get a private reply. Thanks. On Tuesday, May 14, 2013, Scott Manthe wrote: > I'd love an Elecraft hat, but missed out on them last year. I'm wondering > if Wayne and Eric will have them this

[Elecraft] Elecraft Hats at Dayton?

2013-05-14 Thread Scott Manthe
I'd love an Elecraft hat, but missed out on them last year. I'm wondering if Wayne and Eric will have them this year? 73, Scott, N9AA __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.q

[Elecraft] Elecraft Hats

2010-01-15 Thread rfenabled
(Snip) Dahlings, I would just KILL for an Elecraft handbag and powder compact. (End Snip) Eeee-yew Pass Grin 73's and 88's.. Gary Vk4FD...(:-)) Sent via BlackBerry® from Telstra __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mail