[Elecraft] Yahoo-o-o-o-o !!

[Tom Zeltwanger]

Just get a paddle and use the internal keyer. You can't beat it!

73,

Tom KG3V


Quoting Brett gazdzinski <brett.gazdzinski at verizonbusiness.com>:

> Yes, they sure are fun to build and tune, and very fun to use.
> Maybe its because I built it, but I have more fun with the K2
> than I thought I would, and I have not even had a QSO with it yet.
> 
> I have just been relearning the code, playing with the 
> built in antenna tuner, comparing antennas (butternut vert and
> home brew G5RV) listening on all the bands, etc.
> 
> AM on 40 meters has been dead, 80 meters is washed out
> in the daytime, so I have not been playing with the
> homebrew AM gear but spending an hour or more each night
> plus weekends listening to CW on the K2.
> 
> It seems like there is always some CW around, even slower
> stuff that I can copy.
> 
> I also wont have to worry about the high power AM getting
> into peoples phones and VCR's I suppose, so I could operate
> at any time day or night.
> 
> I am even thinking of running coax to the den so
> I can listen to CW while the wife watches TV.
> The K2 is small enough so I could do that...
> 
> Can anyone recommend a good basic key?
> I have an old radio shack brass but the contacts
> are shot I think, it acts a bit funky sometimes.
> 
> Enjoy building your stuff, its great fun.
> 
> Brett
> N2DTS
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> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: elecraft-bounces at mailman.qth.net 
> > [mailto:elecraft-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Mike Geddes
> > Sent: Monday, April 02, 2007 12:49 PM
> > To: Elecraft
> > Subject: [Elecraft] Yahoo-o-o-o-o !!
> > 
> > KPA100 and KDSP2 kits were delivered today!  I am making fine 
> > progress on my K2 build and really am enjoying the 
> > experience.  Have plenty of building to keep me busy.  
> > Elecraft is a great company and this has been a great 
> > experience.  Will keep you posted.
> > 
> > 73,
> > Mike
> > N4JX
> > 
> > K1/4  2319 on the air
> > K2/100  6042 under construction!
> > 
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