[Elecraft] Elecraft CW Net Recognition -- Addenda

[Kevin Rock]

Good Afternoon,
    While standing in the shower this morning I realized I was in trouble.   
I had left a most important Elecraft person off my list of thanks.  Many  
of you have used his services in building your rig.  Karl, NM7N, was the  
guy who kindly took me to the airport and picked me up when I returned.   
He also allowed me to park my scruffy truck in front of his house.   
Neighbors asked about it thinking there may be some criminal element in  
the neighborhood.  No, just a friend of mine :)  He never did mention  
their reply.  Thank you Karl!  Both for your help in transport and in the  
many phone calls about circuits, antennas, and operating opportunities.
    It is surprising what Elecraft has done for all of us.  Providing rigs  
to build with such great specs is only the beginning.  The Reflector is a  
nice way to learn about others' experiences with their building and  
maintenance as well as the various techniques used in field or shack  
operations.  I've developed some very fine friendships over the years both  
through email and on air activities.  Not knowing I could not run a net  
was a good starting point.  I've gotten a little better but I am quite a  
way from becoming a 4th class operator!
    Once again: Thank you Karl and thank you Elecraft.
       73,
          Kevin. KD5ONS (Net Control Operator 5th Class as ever)


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From: "Kevin Rock" <kevinrock at earthlink.net>
To: Elecraft <elecraft at mailman.qth.net>
Cc:
Subject: [Elecraft] Elecraft CW Net Recognition
Date: Tue, 01 May 2007 22:06:01 -0700

Good Evening,
     I was not able to run the nets on Sunday but Tom ably shouldered the
task.  He worked many stations across the continent.  Since he does not
have the database I keep in an up to date form he would not know the
numbers I will now detail.

Please recognize these operators for their listed achievement:
	W0CZ - Ken - ND - K2 - 1031      QNI #165
	K2HYD - Ray - NC - KX1 - 608     QNI  #95
	N0AR - Scott - MN - K2 - 4866    QNI  #50
	W6ZH - Pete - CA - ?             QNI  #45
	WA3UCR - Bill - PA - K2 - 4716   QNI   #5
	N7KRT - Jeff - NV - ?            QNI   #5
	K1THP - Dave - CT - ?            QNI   #5

     Plus: a special thanks to Tom; both for running the nets and for making
a special trip to OzarkCon to meet me.  I had a great trip with many
pleasant memories.  Another thank you to Sam, KL7V/5 and his wife Marijo
for picking me up in Oklahoma City, putting me up for two days, taking me
to and from Joplin, and taking me back to the airport.  I met a great
number of very fine people at the gathering.  Thank you all for your
kindness and pleasant reception.

     I will be back again next week as NCS but it appears I am not necessary
for its success.  Hmmm... I may need to take more trips.  Maybe Pacificon
in October ;)

     Thank you all for helping ECN gather momentum and survive for so many
sessions.  I hope it continues for quite some time.  A special guest has
hinted at checking in with a K3 next weekend.  That should be enjoyable.
Unfortunately said op lives in my dead zone.  He may need a relay to get
his SN registered in our log.  Please keep an ear open if I am unable to
hear his call.  I expect it sounds like so many other Elecraft rigs so we
all shall know its distinctive note.
     73,
        Kevin.  KD5ONS (Net Control Operator 5th Class)