Re: [Elecraft] Wounded Warrior - Ham Operator

2013-08-21 Thread Bill Trabold
I have a KDSP2 that I would like to donate to our Elecraft Wounded Warrior. If his K2 does not have the analog filter, and he would like the DSP, it would be my pleasure to donate it to this great American. Just let me know where to send it. The sockets for the DSP that mount in the K2 may be

Re: [Elecraft] Wounded Warrior - Ham Operator

2013-08-21 Thread Tom McCulloch
You guys are great--in less than24 hours since the original post appeared, the need was met! I shouldn't be surprised, hams have always come through, but a tear is in my eye nonetheless. And more importantly, thanks to the newest member of our Elecraft family and all the other service men

Re: [Elecraft] Wounded Warrior - Ham Operator

2013-08-21 Thread Bill Blomgren (kk4qdz)
...@att.net To: d...@w3fpr.com Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Wednesday, August 21, 2013 1:02 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Wounded Warrior - Ham Operator You guys are great--in less than24 hours since the original post appeared, the need was met! I shouldn't be surprised, hams have always come

Re: [Elecraft] Wounded Warrior - Ham Operator

2013-08-21 Thread Don Wilhelm
Bill, I believe that would be a worthy cause, but it also would require some organization and mechanism to evaluate the needs of worthwhile recipients. In this particular case, I have had previous relations with the originating ham and have no doubts about his intentions. The possibility

Re: [Elecraft] Wounded Warrior - Ham Operator

2013-08-21 Thread Rick Bates
I would humbly submit that there are already some well intentioned and effective organizations in place to support the wounded warriors. God knows our veterans deserve our support and the VA is crippled from overload on a reduced budget. That discussion is not pertinent here. If one felt

[Elecraft] Wounded Warrior - Ham Operator

2013-08-20 Thread KC6CNN
I wanted to take a minute to thank a few hams that help me assist a wounded warrior that just became a ham operator. I would like to thank John KF7OM for being patient while a bunch of ham pooled their money to purchase a radio for the wounded warrior. I would like to thank Don Wilhelm

Re: [Elecraft] Wounded Warrior - Ham Operator

2013-08-20 Thread Mike Reublin
And thanks to the warrior for his sacrifice! 73, Mike NF4L On Aug 20, 2013, at 2:48 AM, KC6CNN kc6...@gmail.com wrote: I wanted to take a minute to thank a few hams that help me assist a wounded warrior that just became a ham operator.

Re: [Elecraft] Wounded Warrior - Ham Operator

2013-08-20 Thread Don Wilhelm
Here is what I am willing to do to help further --- If there is anyone who has a KPA100 that is not working and would like to donate it for this cause, you can send it to me - I will get it working and see that it is properly forwarded. He may need a KAT100 too. If one is available, I will

Re: [Elecraft] Wounded Warrior - Ham Operator

2013-08-20 Thread Don Wilhelm
Hi, Eric and Wayne have offered a 50% discount on a new KPA100 and KAT100-2 for this project -- Thank you Elecraft. I will be doing the building at no cost. We have 2 solid contributions of $100 each for this project with a possibility of a 3rd (unconfirmed). I have gone 'out on a limb'

Re: [Elecraft] Wounded Warrior - Ham Operator

2013-08-20 Thread Buddy Brannan
Unfortunately, I can’t contribute just now (too much month, you know), but definitely want to help as well. I love that he’s interested in learning morse, too. While I can’t go in on the KPA100/KAT100 project (I hope it gets fully funded by the time I could do something towards it), can I, I

Re: [Elecraft] Wounded Warrior - Ham Operator

2013-08-20 Thread Dave Van Wallaghen
Don, This is very close to Fred's (K6DGW) and my heart. I can't speak for Fred but I'll cover whatever cost's remain. Fred is very active in the www.anysoldier.com campaign and my fire department union has been active in supporting his activities in the past. Please let me know whatever you

Re: [Elecraft] Wounded Warrior - Ham Operator

2013-08-20 Thread Don Wilhelm
To all, Thank you, the purse has now been fully funded. Thanks to the generosity of several hams and Elecraft, my expenses have now been covered. That is all I want. While I would normally charge a build fee, this one is different. This new disabled ham will receive a new KPA100 and

Re: [Elecraft] Wounded Warrior - Ham Operator

2013-08-20 Thread Don Wilhelm
To all, Thank you very much to all who have responded. As I indicated, my expenses have now been covered. If you want to provide further assistance, please contact the point man on this project Gerald KC6CNN. Several of the 'locals' have contributed $$$ to purchase the base K2 and mast and

Re: [Elecraft] Wounded Warrior - Ham Operator

2013-08-20 Thread Jack Berry
Maybe this reflector has found a mission. Do you still need a mic? On Aug 20, 2013, at 9:14 PM, Don Wilhelm w3...@embarqmail.com wrote: To all, Thank you, the purse has now been fully funded. Thanks to the generosity of several hams and Elecraft, my expenses have now been covered. That

Re: [Elecraft] Wounded Warrior - Ham Operator

2013-08-20 Thread Don Wilhelm
Jack, The mic issue has been covered by the offer of either a Shure 444.D or an Elecraft MH2. Thank you for your offer. 73, Don W3FPR On 8/20/2013 11:01 PM, Jack Berry wrote: Maybe this reflector has found a mission. Do you still need a mic? On Aug 20, 2013, at 9:14 PM, Don Wilhelm

Re: [Elecraft] Wounded Warrior - Ham Operator

2013-08-20 Thread Brian Denley
Nice! Sent from my iPad On Aug 20, 2013, at 9:36 PM, Don Wilhelm w3...@embarqmail.com wrote: Hi, Eric and Wayne have offered a 50% discount on a new KPA100 and KAT100-2 for this project -- Thank you Elecraft. I will be doing the building at no cost. We have 2 solid contributions of

Re: [Elecraft] Wounded Warrior - Ham Operator

2013-08-20 Thread Brian Denley
I have a Bencher paddle he's welcome to. Brian KB1VBF Sent from my iPad On Aug 20, 2013, at 9:57 PM, Buddy Brannan bu...@brannan.name wrote: Unfortunately, I can’t contribute just now (too much month, you know), but definitely want to help as well. I love that he’s interested in learning