[Elecraft] Re: Sierra's 10th

John Zaruba Jr aa2bn at comcast.net
Thu Jun 24 18:21:24 EDT 2004


I've been unplugged from QRP-L for quite some time due to low  S/N 
ratio.

When did Jim Cates pass on?

73,

John AA2BN

P.S. Congrats on the 10th anniversary Wayne.



On Jun 24, 2004, at 12:55, wayne burdick wrote:

> Thanks for noticing, Bill  ;)
>
> Not as well known is that I had a bit of help from Eric in 
> test/refinement of the prototype Sierra. So 2004 also marks the 10th 
> anniversary of our first collaboration.
>
> Also, the Sierra wouldn't have happened without Doug Hendricks, KI6DS, 
> and Jim Cates, WA6GER (SK). These guys worked tirelessly to promote 
> the Sierra (and other designs) as club projects, and deserve much of 
> the credit.
>
> 73,
> Wayne
> N6KR
>
>
> On Jun 24, 2004, at 4:45 AM, Able2fly at aol.com wrote:
>
>>
>> Wonder just how many of us have had the pleasure of using N6KR's  
>> design, the
>> NORCAL Sierra? I picked up one on eBay and find it to be one  sweet 
>> li'l rig.
>> I've had it on 40 and 20 with consistently good reports. The rx  is a
>> pleasure to listen to. Definitely a keeper!
>>
>> I read somewhere that Field Day, 1994 marked the prototype's debut. 
>> So  happy
>> 10th, Wayne! ---
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