[Elecraft] cord vs. rick

W2AGN w2agn at pobox.com
Mon Mar 20 08:48:24 EST 2006


Kevin Rock wrote:

> Twice??  Hmmm... I think your count is awry ;)
>
> First you cut it.  Sit down and cool off.
> Then you split it.  Sit down and cool off.
> Then you transport it to the wood shed.  In my case this is via 
> wheelbarrow.  Sit down and cool off.
> Now you get to carry it into the house.  In this case you are trying 
> to get warm so no cool down period ;)
> Then you burn it.
> There is also the part where you clean the chimney and carry out the 
> ashes.  I think I will leave that out of the equation.
>
> Cut + Split + Haul + Burn = 4 warming experiences minimum.
>
> Take care city slickers and country folk alike, Spring is swift upon us.
>    73,
>        Kevin.  KD5ONS
>
I have been wondering how come the "OT POLICE" haven't pounced on this 
thread yet, then I realized, it was leading up to the Elecraft 
announcement of a new, wood powered transceiver. One piece of split Oak 
will give 5W out for 6 hours. I understand the official announcement 
will be April 1st.

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