[Elecraft] W3FPR- Super Don

[Doug Person]

This is the kind of attitude that expresses the very best of the spirit 
of ham radio.  Building and then operating a K2 is a truly rewarding 
activity.  Being a member of a world-wide community that provides a 
endless supply of support, encourage and recognition provides the lesser 
experienced and out-right beginners with the confidence to dive into the 
deep end without fear.

And last but not least, my personal thanks to Don for his many 
thoughtful, detailed and articulate replies to my requests for help.

73, Doug -- K0DXV

Don Wilhelm wrote:
> Thanks to all you folks for the recognition, it means a lot.  It is a joy
> working with you here on the Elecraft reflector.
>
> Believe it or not, I really enjoy solving puzzles, and that is what I think
> troubleshooting is all about - it is a puzzle to be solved.
>
> I have had the good fortune to obtain a solid grounding in electrical
> principles when I was just a teenager - thanks to the good help I received
> from more experienced hams in my local ham radio club - these guys all built
> their own transmitters, so I did the same, but only with their help and
> guidance. These were not kits, but you went out and found the parts, then
> built from scratch, wound your own coils too, no toroids in those days!
> (Toroids are easier)  I had my share of problems and mistakes, but I had
> good help ready at hand.
>
> My help to those on the reflector is part payment for the efforts of those
> Elmers I had back then. Most are no longer around so I cannot thank them
> personally, but they were instrumental to me in launching a professional
> career as well as a life-long hobby, and I in turn pass on help to others.
> Life is good, let's keep it that way.
>
> 73,
> Don W3FPR
>
>   
>> -----Original Message-----
>>
>>
>> This is a thread I can comment on. Over the time span since I discovered
>> Elecraft and started building their kits. Don has always been there to
>> help me over come MY GOOFS. He has allowed me to gain confidence and
>> ability. Thank You Don W3FPR ( Friendly, Patient, Radioman)
>> 72 de RC kc5wa
>>
>>     
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