[Elecraft] I'll be joining you soon!

[Kevin Shaw]

>> After 18 years of inactivity and a lapsed license, 
>> I've joined the ranks of hamdom again.  

I too am in the process of getting back into ham radio after about 22 years.
I plan on ordering a K2 in a few days and trying my hand at some CW.
Hopefully I won't be too rusty :)

>> I'm looking forward to a fun construction project, 
>> the challenge of working QRP CW with extreme antenna 
>> restrictions from my HOA

I have the same problem here. We have solar panels on the roof for the
swimming pool. I was thinking about attaching a dipole to the pipes that run
along the roof. The pipes are long enough for a DX-CC dipole and should be
almost invisible. It's less than optimal, but it's better than nothing.

73s

Kevin Shaw
N8IQ/4
Trinity, Florida


-----Original Message-----
From: elecraft-bounces at mailman.qth.net
[mailto:elecraft-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Craig D. Smith
Sent: Monday, December 05, 2005 3:17 PM
To: Elecraft at mailman.qth.net
Subject: [Elecraft] I'll be joining you soon!

After 18 years of inactivity and a lapsed license, I've joined the ranks of
hamdom again.  Took elements 2, 3 and 4 on Saturday and now am waiting for
my new (and much longer) call from the FCC. 

I started exploring what's new in amateur radio a couple months ago, and my
most exciting discovery was Elecraft and the enthusiasm and support of this
Email list.  I like the product designs and the prospect of building and
servicing my own equipment like we did "back in the day".  I wasn't sure if
that was still a practical possibility, but with Elecraft it certainly is. 
Without Elecraft, I probably wouldn't have taken the plunge again.

Just treated myself to a new Weller WESD51 soldering station with all the
trimmings - decided that my 1966 soldering iron wasn't going to be optimal
anymore ;>)    By the way, for purchasing such things as soldering and
rework equipment, hand tools for electronics, and all of the kit
construction supplies you can imagine, I can highly recommend HMC
Electronics in MA.  www.hmcelectronics.com (www.hmcelectronics.com)
Reasonable prices, great service and free shipping.  I believe they still
have a special 20% off sale on the major Weller stuff.  

The K-2 goes on order right after Xmas. 

I'm looking forward to a fun construction project, the challenge of working
QRP CW with extreme antenna restrictions from my HOA, and eventually a KX-1
for those hiking trips next summer.

See you soon
                   . Craig

Craig D. Smith
Longmont, CO


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