[Elecraft] K1 at Field Day

[Bob Garske]

Hi all,


No big deal, but K1 S/N 746 participated at Field Day in Columbia County, 
Wisconsin.

The rig worked flawlessly on a 5 amp gel cell into a jumperable dipole for 
40 and 20.  MANY very curious onlookers and operators.  So many, in fact, 
that I had to keep the Elecraft manual on the table for the onlookers to 
page through.  EVERYONE who either looked at or operated it thought it was 
a fantastic rig.  I believe I sold "our" company a few more rigs.  I should 
even get a "small" sales commission.........hi.

I even cranked the power up to 5 full watts, just to compete with the high 
rollers.  I usually run only 3 watts.  QRP CW with wire antennas will 
occupy my sunshine Amateur Radio years beginning now at age 61.

Gee, I have had the K1 antenna tuner finished now for about 4 months, maybe 
I should take the time and install it, but I'm having too much fun.

Now, if I could just get my code speed 
up........................................

73,

Bob, K9JMP