[Elecraft] K2 show and tell.

Tue Nov 18 13:04:06 2003

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   KJR

Howdy Michael,
   I have the Vibroplex paddles too.  Make sure to take them along because the CW
folks will enjoy them very much.  I took mine to field day and the ops took off their
paddles and used mine for the rest of the time.  It was an all Elecraft field day setup. 

As far as what to take or what to say during an Elecraft presentation?  I have worked
at two Elecraft booths during hamfests and found 90+% of the questions are, "Can I
build one?"   All you need to do is take the top off and show them your work.  Be sure
to take along the manual, or a copy, so they can see how easy it is to follow along. 
Then put the lid back on and let them operate if possible.  At least let them send CW in
'test' mode.  Then they'll start hearing how good the K2 is.  But the best selling point is
to put on an antenna and let them hear how quiet the bands are and how good the
filters are.  Let them play a bit and they'll be sold.
   73,
       Kevin.   KD5ONS

11/18/2003 9:25:24 AM, "Masleid, Michael A." <[email protected]> wrote:

>The Indiana Lake County Amateur Radio Club meets once a month, with about half an 
hour devoted to
>a presentation.  For December, I get to do a "show on tell".  Folks are interested in 
Elecraft, and kit
>building, but I don't think they've seen it in person.  (I think some of them are afraid 
that kits end up looking
>like a mess inside - but not after they see the inside of an Elecraft.)
>
>Any way, I built a K2, with 160 meter option, audio filter, antenna tuner, and battery 
option all installed.
>I have the SSB adapter kit all parsed out and inventoried, ready to build (got to get 
good at CW first!),
>and I have the serial I/O module and noise blanker still in the bags.  I also have a nice 
Vibroplex
>magnetic paddle.
>
>Any thoughts on what (and how) to present?
>
>Thanks, de Michael, AB9GV
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