Re: [Elecraft] denatured alcohol vs. Everclear

[Lee Ormiston]

Julia,
Yes, they swallowed the stuff.  The said it hurt to swallow ice water and
it was too painful to swallow anything else for about a week.
Lee
N0RRL

On Sat, Jul 17, 2021 at 7:26 PM Julia Tuttle  wrote:

> Jesus, that sounds awful. Did they *swallow* it? Did it do the same to
> their *esophagus*?
>
> On Sat, Jul 17, 2021, 21:24 Lee Ormiston  wrote:
>
>> To add another thought to the medical doctor's good comments, when I was
>> in
>> school studying chemistry, some of my slower friends studying less
>> rigorous subjects thought it would be a good idea to drink straight
>> Everclear.  They quickly and painfully learned the Everclear pulled water
>> from the tissues in their mouth which then blistered.  They reported it
>> was
>> all very painful.
>> Lee
>> N0RRL
>>
>> On Sat, Jul 17, 2021 at 4:17 PM Paul Van Dyke 
>> wrote:
>>
>> > Correct ... and the one your ladies know  SD-40  alcohol  used in my
>> field
>> > = Perfume
>> > And a world favorite - Vodka, that was used to make perfume and clean
>> > parts, Hic..and other things
>> > 73 ..needin a chair
>> > Paul KB9AVO
>> >
>> > On Sat, Jul 17, 2021 at 3:49 PM David Christ 
>> wrote:
>> >
>> > > I’ll try to introduce some accuracy here. There are three common
>> kinds of
>> > > alcohol
>> > >
>> > > Methanol CH3OH also known as wood alcohol.  Poisonous by its very
>> nature
>> > > so needs no additives to make it undrinkable, Mainly used as a
>> feedstock
>> > > for making other chemicals.
>> > >
>> > > Ethanol CH3CH2OH  This is the stuff in alcoholic beverages.
>> Everclear is
>> > > available as 95% ethanol.  Because it is drinkable additives are used
>> > > “denature” to make it undrinkable.  This is the alcohol commonly
>> added to
>> > > gasoline.
>> > >
>> > > Isopropanol  CH3CHOHCH3  This is the alcohol normally found in rubbing
>> > > alcohol. It is also used in hand sanitizer.  It is toxic and can be
>> > > absorbed through the skin so caution is advised when applying
>> isopropanol
>> > > solutions to the skin.
>> > >
>> > > Alcohol absorbs water so is used in “gasoline dryer” products.  Yellow
>> > > Heet contains methanol.  Red Heet contains isopropanol.
>> > >
>> > > This information courtesy of Wikipedia which contains much more
>> > >
>> > > David K0LUM
>> > >
>> > > > On Jul 17, 2021, at 1:40 PM, Steve Hall <99sun...@gmail.com> wrote:
>> > > >
>> > > > John NI0K,
>> > > > Keep in mind that denatured alcohol and Everclear are absolutely two
>> > > > different products.
>> > > > Denatured or wood alcohol is most poisonous.  Whereas Everclear is
>> > grain
>> > > > alcohol and can be consumed, (in moderation.)
>> > > > Steve
>> > > > WM6P
>> > >
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Re: [Elecraft] denatured alcohol vs. Everclear

[Lee Ormiston]

To add another thought to the medical doctor's good comments, when I was in
school studying chemistry, some of my slower friends studying less
rigorous subjects thought it would be a good idea to drink straight
Everclear.  They quickly and painfully learned the Everclear pulled water
from the tissues in their mouth which then blistered.  They reported it was
all very painful.
Lee
N0RRL

On Sat, Jul 17, 2021 at 4:17 PM Paul Van Dyke 
wrote:

> Correct ... and the one your ladies know  SD-40  alcohol  used in my field
> = Perfume
> And a world favorite - Vodka, that was used to make perfume and clean
> parts, Hic..and other things
> 73 ..needin a chair
> Paul KB9AVO
>
> On Sat, Jul 17, 2021 at 3:49 PM David Christ  wrote:
>
> > I’ll try to introduce some accuracy here. There are three common kinds of
> > alcohol
> >
> > Methanol CH3OH also known as wood alcohol.  Poisonous by its very nature
> > so needs no additives to make it undrinkable, Mainly used as a feedstock
> > for making other chemicals.
> >
> > Ethanol CH3CH2OH  This is the stuff in alcoholic beverages.  Everclear is
> > available as 95% ethanol.  Because it is drinkable additives are used
> > “denature” to make it undrinkable.  This is the alcohol commonly added to
> > gasoline.
> >
> > Isopropanol  CH3CHOHCH3  This is the alcohol normally found in rubbing
> > alcohol. It is also used in hand sanitizer.  It is toxic and can be
> > absorbed through the skin so caution is advised when applying isopropanol
> > solutions to the skin.
> >
> > Alcohol absorbs water so is used in “gasoline dryer” products.  Yellow
> > Heet contains methanol.  Red Heet contains isopropanol.
> >
> > This information courtesy of Wikipedia which contains much more
> >
> > David K0LUM
> >
> > > On Jul 17, 2021, at 1:40 PM, Steve Hall <99sun...@gmail.com> wrote:
> > >
> > > John NI0K,
> > > Keep in mind that denatured alcohol and Everclear are absolutely two
> > > different products.
> > > Denatured or wood alcohol is most poisonous.  Whereas Everclear is
> grain
> > > alcohol and can be consumed, (in moderation.)
> > > Steve
> > > WM6P
> >
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Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft] Cammo KX2?

[Lee Ormiston]

What about either 'Reflective' or 'Glow In the Dark' tape.

Lee, N0RRL

On Wed, Sep 4, 2019 at 10:12 AM Fred C. Jensen  wrote:

> "AIRPLANE 'Black Box'" Orange?
>
> K6DGW
>
> Carter Craigie  wrote:
> >YES! Great suggestions! Hi-Viz traffic cone orange!
> >73,
> >Carter, N3AO
> >Blacksburg, VA
> >
> >On Tue, Sep 3, 2019 at 11:19 PM Steve Sergeant 
> wrote:
> >
> >> On 9/3/19 18:26 PM, Wayne Burdick wrote:
> >> > do you think there's a market for a lighter KX2 color scheme? Maybe a
> >> seafoam camo, or marzipan, or chrome with fractal filigree? I'm game.
> Let's
> >> have a vote.
> >>
> >> When I bought my KX2, given the option I would have chosen a hi-viz
> >> color (traffic-cone orange, safety-vest yellow/green) over the stock
> >> color scheme.
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Re: [Elecraft] MAST HOLE FOAM FILLERS

[Lee Ormiston]

Kent,

Suggest you read and perform the calculations in Calculating the Required
Mast Strength section of *ARRL Antenna Book.  *You will also want to search
NWS.gov web site for Maximum Recorded Wind Gust speed at weather reporting
stations nearest you.

NORRL Lee

On Mon, Apr 29, 2019 at 5:47 PM Bill  wrote:

> A PVC mast 3' into the ground will easily break off - use 2" galvanized
> pipe and allow several feet above the grass level. This will allow you
> to connect the 50' mast to same. Best to make a swivel mount several
> feet off the grass level to allow for putting it up and down. You must
> guy this tower every 10 feet or it will do the dance in the wind. For a
> light weight installation that is well guyed you can use post setting
> mix. You should use a tube and make a mushroom at the bottom to keep
> frost heaving at bay.
>
> Guying is very important - you will gain most of your wind resistance
> strength from it. It will not survive even modest winds without guying.
>
> I do something similar with a 25' piece of 2" aluminum pipe fastened at
> the grass level to an 8' T-post driven in 4'. The tower is guyed at 12'
> and the top. Guys go to T-posts and are tied off above 4' to provide for
> easy mowing. T-posts must be the heavy cast types - rolled are just junk
> and will easily fold under any load.
>
> My NVIS wire antennas (75 and 40 meters) have survived in excess of 70
> MPH winds with no problems at all. My system has been up for about 10
> years without any failures.
>
> Just remember, 50' is about four times more of a problem than my 25'.
> Also, aluminum pipe, although more expensive, will be much more solid
> than any plastic tube.
>
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Re: [Elecraft] whats a updated K3 called?

[Lee Ormiston]

Or, singing A Capella while in laboratory!

On Thu, Jan 10, 2019 at 11:15 PM Eric Norris 
wrote:

> I prefer neoK3S, like neoNoir, only brighter, depending on your LCD
> backlight setting
>
> 73 Eric WD6DBM
>
> On Thu, Jan 10, 2019, 7:17 PM Rich 
> > I kind of like
> >
> > K3s (lower case S) is modified K3
> >
> > K3S (upper case S) is the new radio
> >
> > Rich
> >
> > K3RWN
> >
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Re: [Elecraft] OT: WWV/WWVH Closure

[Lee Ormiston]

The cesium and iridium clocks at National Institute of Standards and
Technology through WWV and WWVH broadcasts, provide the time signals to the
Global Positioning System satellites which without time signals to the Wide
Area Augmentation system from WWV & WWVH are not accurate for navigation
purposes.  The  WWV and WWVH broadcasts also provide the time signals for
satellites and space probes.

These signals also provide the time stability for all the Joe Taylor
communication modes.

The bit about my $30 wrist watch being incredibly accurate is not important
in the grand scheme of things.

73 Lee
NORRL

On Tue, Aug 21, 2018 at 10:05 AM, K2bew  wrote:

> Sorry don't agree at all. Emergency communications when everything is down
> and people need help is not comparable to a transmitter that puts out the
> time according to an atomic clock over radio. You can always use a sundial,
> and knowing the time to the second is not necessary in an emergency.
> Tom
>
> On Tue, Aug 21, 2018, 9:43 AM Phil Kane  wrote:
>
> > On 8/20/2018 7:16 PM, K2bew wrote:
> >
> > > With the internet and phones that use data and or GPS satellites to
> > > constantly synch time more effectively than radio sygnals it does
> > > seem crazy to fund it.
> >
> > This is the same sort of argument that some folks in the Emergency
> > Management community raise - why do we need radios when we have cell
> > phones and the internet.  That assumes that the internet and the
> > cell-phone infrastructure that depends on same will exist when the chips
> > are down.
> >
> > I remember being in the studios of a major AM radio station when the
> > corporate auditor told the chief engineer "this could be a very
> > profitable operation if we could get rid of this thing called the
> > transmitter".  (Rest in peace, Howie)
> >
> > I would suspect that the incremental cost of running WWV and WWVH -
> > which are mostly "set and forget" operations - is of the same order of
> > magnitude as the paper towel and toilet paper bill for that agency.
> >
> > 73 de K2ASP - Phil Kane
> > Elecraft K2/100   s/n 5402
> >
> > From a Clearing in the Silicon Forest
> > Beaverton (Washington County) Oregon
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Re: [Elecraft] Breakers for KPA1500?

[Lee Ormiston]

Ladies and Gentlemen,

As a *Recovering Regulator* and a person who contacted  my insurance
company when I was contemplating finishing my basement, let me share a
couple thoughts/experiences.

A couple of years ago I called my home owners insurance company, USAA, and
told the nice young lady who answered the phone that I thought building
permit fees were just another tax and asked her if it would be acceptable
to the insurance company if I hired contractors for the electrical,
plumbing, heating, etc. work and specified in the contracts that all work
would be performed to currant code.  Her response was that they really did
not care what I did unless there was a catastrophe.  In which case if the
cause of the  catastrophe was traced to uninspected work, I was not insured.

Not sure if this is still the case, but a few years ago the Trustees of the
Town of Deertrail, Colorado put in place a system where a person could
bring a description or sketch of proposed work written on anything,
including a bar napkin from the VFW hall, to the Town Clerks office and be
issued a building permit.  For a fee of $2.00 you could have the work
inspected by the Mayor/Building inspector when he was in town, since he was
a long haul trucker he was frequently on the road but would do the
inspection when he got back.

Since most jurisdictions are more formal than Deertrail, I would recommend
talking with the people in your local jurisdiction to learn the local
requirements.

Or as my Business Law professor said, "The expensive professional advice is
always cheaper than fixing the problem(s) we create by not knowing the
rules and regulations."

Lee N0RRL

On Tue, Jul 10, 2018 at 12:50 PM, Lynn W. Taylor, WB6UUT <
kx...@coldrockshotbrooms.com> wrote:

> Code generally says 12 amps max on a 15 amp circuit.
>
> On 7/10/2018 11:42 AM, Don Wilhelm wrote:
>
>> Think about what you normally plug into a 120 volt 15 amp receptacle -
>> does it always draw 15 amps?  Certainly a hair dryer might, but your
>> cellphone charger does not.
>>
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Re: [Elecraft] K-Line Climate Control

[Lee Ormiston]

What about creating a Faraday Cage (as done in some offices) by covering
walls, ceilings, floors of apartment with electrically bonded, metal (not
plastic) window screen.  Also, follow bonding/grounding techniques in H.
Ward Silver's book published by ARRL?

Lee
N0RRL

On Wed, Jul 4, 2018 at 11:06 AM, Scott Manthe 
wrote:

> I'd bet that doing this will shorten the lives of both the K3 and the
> KPA1500, maybe significantly.
>
> 73,
> Scott N9AA
>
> On 7/4/18 11:42 AM, alapa...@w2cs.net wrote:
>
>> I’m at the point now in my household move where I should like to put my
>> K-Line (K3/KPA1500) out in a shed about 200’ from the house and operate it
>> remotely via an local ethernet connection.  This week I’ve been sweltering
>> in the humid heat here in the NE and that prompts the question:  What makes
>> since in the way of keep the equipment happy across wide temperature and
>> humidity changes?   Winters possibly down below freezing, but dry, and
>> summers up to 100F and humid.  Today’s temp is clearing 88 with a dew point
>> of 76, for example.
>>
>> What do you all do, short of supplying heaters and/or air conditioners?
>>  If I could avoid that, I would like to.  The good news is that
>> environmental changes are gradual.  The spec page for the KPA1500 does not
>> seem to mention environmental specs.
>>
>> Thanks for any info.
>>
>> Gary W2CS
>>
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Re: [Elecraft] Ham radio as a side dish

[Lee Ormiston]

There are many amateur radio operators in Civil Air Patrol as air crew
(Mission Pilot, Mission Observer, Mission Scanner, Mission Photographer),
Ground Team members, and Radio Communications officers also.

On Sun, May 27, 2018 at 1:32 AM, Glen Torr  wrote:

> Hi All,
>
> Fascinating thread Wayne.
>
> Most of my time now is devoted to design of electronics for a radio
> telescope near Canberra in Australia.
>
> https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Molonglo_Observatory_Synthesis_Telescope
>
> Love my KX line though still a nervous nellie about CW.
>
> Most of my life now is doing hardware and code for the PIC18F67K40 to
> control beam formers for a telescope upgrade.
>
> Cheers All,
>
> Glen VK1FB (My call is a tribute to my mentor Doug DeMaw who I met in
> Connecticut in the late 70s).
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Re: [Elecraft] Please keep it cordial - No personal criticisms or attacks please

[Lee Ormiston]

Thank you Eric.

On Thu, Mar 15, 2018 at 1:34 PM, Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft <
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> judgements here about the validity of a list posting.
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> Life is short - Let's keep it polite and cordial here as if we were
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Re: [Elecraft] FLDIGI microphone level changes to 0

[Lee Ormiston]

Quite likely, last night ten to the minus six software did a massive
something to Doze 10 which froze both my personal computers and messed up
all the computers at work.
Lee
n0rrl

On Saturday, October 29, 2016, Don Wilhelm  wrote:

> Michael,
>
> That sounds like a Windows 10 or an FLDIGI problem.
> I certainly don't know how to fix it, but hopefully you can find some
> solutions in the Windows help forums.
>
> 73,
> Don W3FPR
>
> On 10/29/2016 2:00 PM, Michael via Elecraft wrote:
>
>> Last night I noticed that I had no audio input on my waterfall for
>> FLDIGI.
>>  For some reason the recording microphone input level is  automatically
>> switching to zero after a few seconds and I can't figure out  why?
>>
>> Windows 10 Home Edition
>> FLDIGI 3.23.15 (an older version did the same)
>>
>> I have the new KIO3B using the USB connection to my computer.
>>
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Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Website

[Lee Ormiston]

Have had no trouble reaching Elecraft web site from Aurora, Colorado during
past two days.

73, N0RRL Lee

On Thu, Dec 31, 2015 at 2:17 PM, Richard S. Leary  wrote:

> Bob,
> Elecraft site comes up fine here, south of Tacoma, WA. Using Comcast cable.
> URL I use is http://www.elecraft.com/, then just work through the site.
> When
> I have a connection problem, I usually just unplug the power to both my
> router and modem. Let them sit about a minute or so, then power them back
> on. I do the router first, let it stabilize, then the modem. Don't ask, it
> just works. Good luck, have fun, and HNY to all.
>
> 73, Rick, W7LKG
>
> -Original Message-
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> Robert
> Dorchuck
> Sent: Thursday, December 31, 2015 11:23
> To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net
> Subject: [Elecraft] Elecraft Website
>
> I am still unable to connect to the Elecraft website.  I have re-booted,
> cleared everything that I know of and re-booted the modem.  Any ideas?
> I have Verizon FIOS and do not have any other sites that I cannot connect
> to
> (that I know of).
> Bob  W6VY
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Re: [Elecraft] Question about Selling K2

[Lee Ormiston]

Chuck,
Before you give up on radio hobby, *Amateur Radio Parity Act of 2015*,
H.R.1301 (do not remember number for Senate version) is winding it way
through Congress.  This bill requires home owners associations to make
reasonable (what ever that means) accommodations for amateur radio antennas
due to the essential role amateur radio has played in recent disasters.

Also, ARRL has information regarding Stealth Antennas in:*  The ARRL
Anntena Book 22nd Edition; Antenna Zoning for the Radio Amateur, 2nd
edition; RGSB Stealth Antennas, 2nd edition.*

73, Lee N0RRL

On Sat, Dec 5, 2015 at 7:15 AM, James Wilson  wrote:

> Chuck,
> Like many others today, I, too, have some rather severe antenna
> restrictions. Before you give up on getting on the air with your K2 or K3,
> consider a "screwdriver" antenna. I use a Tarheel mounted on a metal tripod
> with caster wheels. I can roll it out onto the driveway when needed. It
> works surprisingly well.
>
> ​Jim - W4RKS​
>
>
> >Hello:
> >I built a K3 a few years and bought a bunch of other
> >equipment/supplies to set up a station, but for a number of
>  >reasons, I was unable to get an antenna set up.
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Re: [Elecraft] OT: VHF radio in Tesla Model S

[Lee Ormiston]

Drifting back to the technicalities of flowing electrons:

Nine electric cars operated on the streets of Paris, France between 1835
and 1839.  The biggest problem with them was the inefficiency of the
electric batteries - likely a variation of Volta cells.  The biggest
problem with current electric vehicles (cars, golf carts, etc.) is?

Common batteries of today have:   Cell Voltage Specific Energy of MJ/kg
Ni Cd1.2
0.14
Lead - Acid2.1
  0.14
NiMH1.2
  0.36
Li Ion3.6
0.46

Interesting things can be accomplished by arranging cells either in series,
parallel, or combination.

To use these cells to perform work we need to remember Amps * Volts = Watts
for Simon Watt of steam engine fame.  We also need to remember Entropy
Theory - energy goes from highly organized state to disorganized state.  A
lump of coal is relatively organized state and carbon dioxide gas is
relatively disorganized state after combustion of coal.

We can in a small, localized area (neighborhood) concentrate energy, for
example re-charging a battery; by increasing the entropy, disorganization
of the energy in the universe by generating electricity - nuclear, coal
fired, natural gas fired, solar, wind powered steam generator powered
electric plant.  In all of these we have mostly waste heat, line losses,
circuit losses, etc. to charge/recharge batteries, followed by waste heat,
line losses, etc. to put the stored energy to work.  After which we repeat
the process to recharge the batteries.

Am I an advocate of going back to hunter/gatherer life style?  No
Am I saving up for a KX3 with match box and battery pack?  Yes

Any unglazed eyes left?

73 Lee N0RRL

On Tue, Oct 6, 2015 at 10:13 PM, Scott Manthe 
wrote:

> This is quickly becoming unbearable. If you guys want to have a blue state
> vs. red state debate, do it somewhere else. Taxpayer pay for lots of things
> that not everyone is happy about, so it's probably best if this thread is
> dialed back now.
>
> Scott N9AA
>
>
>
> On 10/6/15 11:02 PM, Wes (N7WS) wrote:
>
>> Be sure and pen a little thank you note to the taxpayers that help you
>> out with your "free" fuel :-)
>>
>>
>> http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-hy-musk-subsidies-20150531-story.html#page=1
>>
>> On 10/6/2015 7:26 PM, Barry wrote:
>>
>>>
>>> Wes - If I wanted to brag, I would have driven it to Dayton, then told
>>> everyone how I drove 1500 miles and "fuel" was free  :-)
>>>
>>>
>>>
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Re: [Elecraft] Rig Insurance

[Lee Ormiston]

Jerry and Ian,

As Ian said, ARRL has rig insurance.
Also, talk with your homeowners/renters insurance company.  Your casualty
insurance will pay to repair/replace personal property up to the coverage
levels in your policy.  This type coverage has deductibles, etc.  You can
also purchase 'valuable personal property' coverage for things like amateur
radio equipment, cameras, etc.  With my insurance carrier there is no
deductible and items are covered at home, in car, in hotel room, wherever
even if the damage is caused by my spilling coffee on/into the item.

Hope that helps you.
73 NORRL

On Fri, Aug 7, 2015 at 9:26 AM, Ian - Ham km4ik@gmail.com wrote:

 I have the insurance offered by the ARRL. It is very reasonably priced, and
 the service has always been excellent (although I only filed a claim once,
 for an antenna I lost when a tree collapsed).

 Hope this helps.

 73 de,

 --Ian
 Ian Kahn, KM4IK
 Roswell, GA  EM74ua
 km4ik@gmail.com
 10-10 #74624, North Georgia Chapter #2038
 PODXS 070 #1962
 K3# 281, P3 #688, KAT500 #860, KPA500 #1468

 -Original Message-
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 ae...@carolinaheli.com
 Sent: Friday, August 7, 2015 11:14 AM
 To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
 Subject: [Elecraft] Rig Insurance

 I'm wondering with such a large investment in gear if anyone has special
 insurance just for their station? I'm pretty OCD about disconnecting my
 station when not in use (major pain) and actually had my coax arch
 connector
 arc over recently (I keep rubber covers over the connectors when not
 connected) when a storm was near and there was a lightning hit up the road.



 It would be a real shame to invest in a lifetime rig and lose it to
 something silly like a storm/fire..etc.

 Just wondering what folks do and their experiences protecting their
 investments.

 Jerry / AE4PB

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Re: [Elecraft] My Number one reason for wanting to buy the K3S

[Lee Ormiston]

Ladies  Gentlemen, boys  girls;
As with everything else in life,
we can pay a premium price for premium quality oats,
we can pay a moderate price for medium quality oats, or
we can pay a lower price for second hand oats.

Personally, I am more interested in the rigs, accessories, other goodies,
and how to make all this work.

73 Lee N0RRL

On Wed, Aug 5, 2015 at 11:22 PM, Richard W. Solomon w1...@earthlink.net
wrote:

 The Service Department is being supported by someone, those Tech's
 Don't work for free.

 Pay me here or pay me there,

 TINSTAAFL

 73, Dick, W1KSZ

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 Brown
 Sent: Wednesday, August 05, 2015 8:19 PM
 To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
 Subject: Re: [Elecraft] My Number one reason for wanting to buy the K3S

 On Wed,8/5/2015 5:47 PM, Bob McGraw - K4TAX wrote:
  We really don't need to bash other companies in an effort to make
  Elecraft look good by comparison - especially without knowing the
  details of the billing used for comparison.  Elecraft stands on its own.

 I made the original comment, and I was not bashing anyone. TenTec
 replaced
 an entire board and some individual components. I've had Elecraft
 troubleshoot boards rather than replace them. Beginning in the 80s, I owned
 and liked Ten Tec transceivers, but learned the hard way that their service
 department is a profit center. I do not believe that to be true of
 Elecraft.
 Last month, Elecraft did replace a major board in my KPA500 because they
 deemed it unrepairable. The bill was under $400.

 73, Jim K9YC
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Re: [Elecraft] Atmospheric noise increases

[Lee Ormiston]

May I have copy of Presentation also?
Thank you,
NORRL
Lee

On Fri, Jul 24, 2015 at 10:33 PM, Dale Putnam daleput...@hotmail.com
wrote:

 May I me too  Please?
 Sent from my NOOK

 Scott M via Elecraft elecraft@mailman.qth.net wrote:

 I'd like to see it Phil,if you don't mind
 Scott  W0SGM


   copy of my Power Point presentation on
 this setup (given to my local club), I'd
 be happy to email it back to you.

 Phil, W0XI, Lawrence, KS.
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