[Elecraft] Well, no mention of the TWO Elecraft rigs, but ...

[Steve Jackson]

... OCRA got a nice Field Day publicity article (and
100 point bonus) anyway:

http://www.herald-sun.com/orange/10-747205.html

The 20CW and 40CW positions this year both were
running Electaft K1 sets.  This is the 1st year since
2000 that I gave K2 #0771 a late June break, although,
as always, my K2 was still powered on, just sitting at
home.

As you'd expect, the K1 radios did yeoman's duty. 
Everyone was wowed.  One op, a former K2 owner was
convinced (by me, of course) to re-join the Elecraft
ranks by ordering up a new K1.  He was on the fence
with a KX1, so I "helped him out."  What are friends
for?  I mentioned that the K1 was often available on
the pre-built aftermarket, and he just made a face,
stating "I'll build my own.  It's not the radio
itself, the experience is in the journey."

Wiser words are seldom spoken.

Next year, I will bring the K2 back.  I just prefer K2
AGC action a bit more; not a complaint on the K1 (it's
really good) but the K2 is better, and the K2 has
superior dynamic range as well.  Even a QRP Field Day
can show the Gilbert cell mixer limits, but the K1
also has a switchable attenuator with a LED to tell
you it's on ... pretty smart to do that ... it's
important to mention that we users *DO* notice and
appreciate the efforts of the designers.  Oh, and,
BOY! that K1 backlight makes a difference.

Hope everyone had a good time, and that you didn't
have to deal with the lightning / downpours that we
did.  (My feedline was sparking, and that was just on
induction from cloud-cloud strikes about a kM away. 
Neat!)  In these parts, a CW op gets prestige
treatment and lots of respect, a cold IBC root beer,
and the driest spot at the site!  Morse ops (all ops,
really) will always be welcomed.

PS:  is there anyone here from the VE3DC Field Day
team?  ;-)  We need to chat.



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