Re: [Elecraft] W3FPR

2015-02-10 Thread jsdroyster
I heartily agree with all the comments praising the kind character technical abilities, and magnanimous helpfulness of Don Wilhelm! Larry and I are lucky to live a few miles away from Don and so have been able to meet him and benefit from his help. YAY for Don! Julie KT4JR ___

Re: [Elecraft] W3FPR

2015-02-09 Thread Don Wilhelm
It was my pleasure to be at Frostfest. I thank those who regularly organize the Elecraft booth at that event. I did meet many friends that I have corresponded with via email and several that I have never met before. The entire experience was wonderful. Again, thank you to Tom, Willy, Rob an

Re: [Elecraft] W3FPR

2015-02-09 Thread Nr4c
Don. On behalf of Tom, Rob, Willy and myself, I want to thank you for making the trip up to Frostfest on Saturday. Your knowledge and expertise added a new dimension to our Frostfest experience. We hope you will consider making the trip again. And thanks to all our friends who stopped by to

[Elecraft] W3FPR

2015-02-09 Thread Pete Smith N4ZR
The Nabble Elecraft Forum lists 10319 posts for "Don Wilhelm." Their Advanced Search is quite granular, so I bet you could use it to look up his sage advice. For example, I just found 3084 posts by him on the K3, and 32 containing the words K3 and RIT. It is very fast too. -- 73, Pete N4ZR

Re: [Elecraft] W3FPR

2015-02-09 Thread Richard Fjeld
By chance, is it possible that they are indexed and downloadable? Dick, n0ce > Date: Mon, 9 Feb 2015 09:22:49 -0800 > From: jwin2...@bellsouth.net > To: phys...@mac.com; w...@socal.rr.com > CC: elecraft@mailman.qth.net > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] W3FPR > > I may be

Re: [Elecraft] W3FPR

2015-02-09 Thread george fritkin via Elecraft
them. Don is definitely a treasure! 73 de WB4GLJ From: Phil Hystad To: Phil Wheeler Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Monday, February 9, 2015 12:06 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] W3FPR Another kudos report... I have always been impressed by Don's c

Re: [Elecraft] W3FPR

2015-02-09 Thread Bill Frantz
Because this is such a high volume list, I have developed the habit of copying emails that impress me as being useful in the future into a "Elecraft Keepers" folder. Don is frequently the author of those emails. Wayne, Eric, Jim, Dick, Ron, and Joe also appear frequently. 73 Bill AE6JV On 2/

Re: [Elecraft] W3FPR

2015-02-09 Thread John Wingard
arted on a third. They are almost like having a service manual when and if I ever need them. Don is definitely a treasure! 73 de WB4GLJ From: Phil Hystad To: Phil Wheeler Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Monday, February 9, 2015 12:06 PM Subject: Re:

Re: [Elecraft] W3FPR

2015-02-09 Thread Phil Hystad
Another kudos report... I have always been impressed by Don's comments and his wealth of knowledge and his absolute encyclopedia knowledge of not only the innards and design of the K2 but knowledge of most problems that happen to the K2 and their solutions. Now, I don't have a K2 but every now

Re: [Elecraft] W3FPR

2015-02-09 Thread Eric Norris
Hear, Hear! Don embodies the best of what the ham community can be. His knowledge of all things Elecraft is just plain scary. Thank you Don, for all the help you've given me over the years. 73 Eric WD6DBM "Dauer, Edward" wrote: >I want to acknowledge publicly someone who is one of the pri

Re: [Elecraft] W3FPR

2015-02-08 Thread Don Wilhelm
Thank you Ted, but I have to give great thanks to Bill, Willy, Tom, and Rob for organizing the booth at Frostfest. I just "came along for the ride". Those folks are 'locals' in the Richmond, VA area while I had a 2 1/2 hour drive to get there. I arrived shortly after the gates opened. But I

Re: [Elecraft] W3FPR

2015-02-08 Thread Kenneth Talbott
ke4rg -Original Message- From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Dauer, Edward Sent: Sunday, February 8, 2015 10:57 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] W3FPR I want to acknowledge publicly someone who is one of the principal pillars of this

Re: [Elecraft] W3FPR

2015-02-08 Thread Phil Wheeler
Aside from the social skills Ted has lauded in Don, he's also one of the most valuable "fix-it" resources for Elecraft transceiver owners. He's sure been a help to me several times over the years (1999 to present) I've been working on and with Elecraft gear. Kudos to Don :-) 73, Phil W7OX

[Elecraft] W3FPR

2015-02-08 Thread Dauer, Edward
I want to acknowledge publicly someone who is one of the principal pillars of this reflector. This may embarrass Don, whose modesty is utterly graceful, though my purpose is not to embarrass but to thank. This past weekend I was in 4-land visiting my son and his family. Sonny surprised me by tak

Re: [Elecraft] W3FPR email

2013-05-20 Thread Eric Swartz WA6HHQ - Elecraft
t; -Original Message- > From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net > [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of w6icm > Sent: Monday, May 20, 2013 2:23 PM > To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net > Subject: [Elecraft] W3FPR email > > Been trying to contact Don, W3FPR...

Re: [Elecraft] W3FPR email

2013-05-20 Thread Ron D'Eau Claire
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] W3FPR email Been trying to contact Don, W3FPR...Anybody know his email? Tried Don atW3but no result. 73 Ozzie, w6icm PSE contact me directly to w6icm at w6icmorg

[Elecraft] W3FPR email

2013-05-20 Thread w6icm
Been trying to contact Don, W3FPR...Anybody know his email? Tried Don atW3but no result. 73 Ozzie, w6icm PSE contact me directly to w6icm at w6icmorg __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo

Re: [Elecraft] W3FPR Fixed AF Output PC Boards... last one(s) available

2009-10-13 Thread Tom Hammond
Hi Matt: I'm CCing the reflector in case someone else has the same question. W8ESE wrote: >Tom, do you have the artwork/CAD file that you could make available if >someone wanted to reproduce these? OH ABSOLUTELY! I'd be HAPPY(!) to provide you (or anyone else for that matter) with the artwork re

[Elecraft] W3FPR Fixed AF Output PC Boards... last one(s) available

2009-10-13 Thread Tom Hammond
Folks: I'll try to keep this short (but I've NEVER been able to do that before, dunno why I think I can do it now)... I while back, I wrote that I had a limited supply of the W3FPR Fixed Level AF Output PC Board (for the K2) available and that when they were gone, there'd be no more available. O

[Elecraft] W3FPR Lo-Profile Fixed AF Output Adapter for K2, NEW DOCS NOW AVAILABLE

2008-04-30 Thread Tom Hammond
ATTENTION BUILDERS OF THE W3FPR LO-PROFILE FIXED AF OUTPUT ADAPTER FOR THE K2 I have just released significantly updated and improved documentation for assembly and installation of this device. - Everything is now in one place, you no longer have to jump between my web site and that of Don

Re: [Elecraft] W3FPR

2008-03-13 Thread Tom Hammond
Got an e-mail from Don's XYL yesterday morning as I was (literally) walking out the door for a trip. Don came thru the surgery well. Apparently only one 'spot' was found on his liver and he asked that it be sent off for pathology. Nancy said he was joking with the nurses and doing well. All

[Elecraft] W3FPR

2008-03-13 Thread Paul Kelly
Does anyone know how Don Wilhem is doing after his surgery? Tnx, Paul NN5G ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/m

Re: [Elecraft] W3FPR K2 Fixed AF Output Circuit PC Board... a query on demand for these

2008-03-10 Thread Doug Faunt N6TQS +1-510-655-8604
I still have a batch of the W3FPR boards available, too. I sent off a number, but have more. 73, doug Date: Mon, 10 Mar 2008 17:31:41 -0500 From: Tom Hammond <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Folks: Nearly four years ago, Don Wilhelm sent me his design for a fixed AF output circuit for the K2.

[Elecraft] W3FPR K2 Fixed AF Output Circuit PC Board... a query on demand for these

2008-03-10 Thread Tom Hammond
Folks: Nearly four years ago, Don Wilhelm sent me his design for a fixed AF output circuit for the K2. This was mainly for folks wanting to drive external audio inputs, usually sound cards, etc. I designed a PC board for Don, including input and output jacks, and an output pot to control the out

Re: [Elecraft] W3FPR said

2007-05-04 Thread w6jd
I placed my order early, at Visalia, because I could actually see and hear the radio and because I have great faith in the engineering capabilities of both Eric and Wayne. The K2 has been an absolutely standout product from its introduction and as far as I can see the K3 will continue the tradit

Re: [Elecraft] W3FPR said

2007-05-04 Thread Thom LaCosta
On Fri, 4 May 2007, DOUGLAS ZWIEBEL wrote: Just cuz some guys can't wait (I see that the 50% deposit now only assures a "low" serial number), there are quanta more waiting for real numbers. Some of the early orders may have had motivations other than getting a low number. The experiences a

[Elecraft] W3FPR said

2007-05-04 Thread DOUGLAS ZWIEBEL
Don said: There are a TON more than just "both" waiting for the full complement of specs. and details. Just cuz some guys can't wait (I see that the 50% deposit now only assures a "low" serial number), there are quanta more waiting for real numbers. de Doug KR2Q __

Re: [Elecraft] W3FPR- Super Don

2007-02-14 Thread Doug Person
This is the kind of attitude that expresses the very best of the spirit of ham radio. Building and then operating a K2 is a truly rewarding activity. Being a member of a world-wide community that provides a endless supply of support, encourage and recognition provides the lesser experienced a

RE: [Elecraft] W3FPR- Super Don

2007-02-14 Thread Don Wilhelm
Thanks to all you folks for the recognition, it means a lot. It is a joy working with you here on the Elecraft reflector. Believe it or not, I really enjoy solving puzzles, and that is what I think troubleshooting is all about - it is a puzzle to be solved. I have had the good fortune to obtain

[Elecraft] W3FPR- Super Don

2007-02-14 Thread RC
This is a thread I can comment on. Over the time span since I discovered Elecraft and started building their kits. Don has always been there to help me over come MY GOOFS. He has allowed me to gain confidence and ability. Thank You Don W3FPR ( Friendly, Patient, Radioman) 72 de RC kc5wa ___