[Elecraft] Ultimate System

[Richard Solomon]

How about waiting 3 years for the card for a new one from Box 88 !!

73 es HH, Dick, W1KSZ


On 12/8/2014 2:53 PM, Jim Miller wrote:
> But, The memories are great.  73, Jim KG0KP
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Rick
> Bates, WA6NHC
> Sent: Monday, December 08, 2014 11:34 AM
> To: G4GNX
> Cc: Elecraft Reflector
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Ultimate System
>
> Let's see... You're supporting making the contact, hand writing in the log
> details, taking the time to fill out, mail then wait for a returning QSL
> card all to fill your day.
>
> I submit that electronic logging, with automatic upload to services like
> LOTW, Clublog, QRZ and getting a near immediate return confirmation results
> in one huge benefit... I can get back to operating quicker to make more
> contacts (be it DX, a contest or a ragchew).  It's simply a more efficient
> use of time, sometimes in places where time and numbers matter (like
> contests).  It allows me to do more of what I want to do, operate.
>
> I also use a remotely controlled station, automatic antenna tuner and
> antenna switch and an instant on amplifier.  I started with much less and I
> enjoy the reduced load on me so I can focus on different things and enjoy
> them more.  I know I can manage with less but have no desire to return to my
> earlier stations.
>
> I look at it as combining my interests (and toys like computers, networks,
> radios) into ways that make things both complex to set up (any modern
> radio), but easier to use once that is completed.  It has allowed me to do
> some super cool things such as having my morning cuppa while watching the
> sunrise on an Alaskan volcano while participating in the local 'old guy' net
> at home, several thousand miles away, thanks to the new technology I use.
> (I bluetooth audio to a laptop or iOS device and use the remote control
> features of my home station from the same device.)  I can go back to old
> school, but at what cost in this example?
>
> In fairness, the 'new' method of logging and QSL isn't as elegant or
> personal as receiving a hand written card, akin to texting instead of mail
> or a phone call compared to email.  I get that.  But with the limited time
> we have in this place, I'll take the fun over the tedious.  I'll leave the
> personal touches for the contact itself and hopefully recontact that station
> on several band/modes to develop a relationship over time.
>
> 73 es Happy Christmas,
> Rick, WA6NHC
>
> iPad = small keypad = typos = sorry ;-)
>
>> On Dec 8, 2014, at 5:17 AM, G4GNX <G4GNX at theatreorgans.co.uk> wrote:
>>
>> Stan.
>>
>> I felt the same way, having returned to Ham Radio after 20 years away
> (shame on me!!!).
>> I still feel the same way in some circumstances and I still hand write my
> QSOs and transfer to a computer log later. One reason for this is that I
> don't believe in using one media to prop-up another. i.e. The Internet to
> prop-up Ham Radio. Ham Radio is quite capable of standing on its own two
> feet, but it takes some work on our part. This seems to be part of the
> problem - the World is getting lazy. However, as in all things, progress
> must be made and I truly welcome such enhancements as DSP, high quality
> filters, transistors replacing tubes and my one major indulgence - an
> auto-tuner (apart from the one in my K3).
>> I suppose that if all of this extra 'stuff' had been available in the very
> early days, we would all have accepted it as part of the scene and looked
> for new challenges to occupy our time.
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