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 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 eda...@law.du.edu wrote: I want to acknowledge publicly someone who is

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

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

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

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

Re: [Elecraft] W3FPR

2015-02-09 Thread george fritkin via Elecraft
ever need them. Don is definitely a treasure! 73 de WB4GLJ From: Phil Hystad phys...@mac.com To: Phil Wheeler w...@socal.rr.com Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Monday, February 9, 2015 12:06 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] W3FPR Another kudos report... I

Re: [Elecraft] W3FPR

2015-02-09 Thread John Wingard
:06 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] W3FPR 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

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 the only one that has done

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 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

Re: [Elecraft] W3FPR

2015-02-08 Thread Kenneth Talbott
Thanks to Ed for pointing this out! I too was caught by surprise when I saw the familiar call. I introduced myself and had a very pleasant QSO with Don. I was whining a bit about the complexity of the KDSP2 filter board to which Don's advice was Why change it. Use the defaults. Great advice.

Re: [Elecraft] W3FPR email

2013-05-20 Thread Ron D'Eau Claire
Ozzie, at least one valid address is right in the header of any of his messages to this list: w3fpr (at) embarqmail.com 73, Ron AC7AC -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

Re: [Elecraft] W3FPR email

2013-05-20 Thread Eric Swartz WA6HHQ - Elecraft
d...@elecraft.com also works. Eric elecraft.com _..._ On May 20, 2013, at 2:28 PM, Ron D'Eau Claire r...@cobi.biz wrote: Ozzie, at least one valid address is right in the header of any of his messages to this list: w3fpr (at) embarqmail.com 73, Ron AC7AC -Original Message-

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

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.

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.

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

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

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