[HCRA] Web page changes

Fri May 23 22:20:22 EDT 2008

I like the idea of a full-sized keyboard.  I'll certainly try one this year, 
not that it will make me into a great contest op (little chance of anything 
doing that :), but logging while operating is a very useful, but for me 
difficult, skill.  Anything that help will make my day to day operating more 
fun.  I like to log QSOs while on the air and the laptop doesn't make it 
easy.

I noticed that some wireless mice and, I think, some wireless keyboards (the 
cheap ones :) operate around 27 MHz.  These might not do well near a 
ten-meter station!  They may not like a strong RF field on any of the HF 
bands.  At least we shouldn't hear them :)

73,

George, KC1V

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Rick Lindquist" <n1rl at earthlink.net>
To: "'kx1x at arrl.net'" <kx1x at comcast.net>; <hcra at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Friday, May 23, 2008 8:52 AM
Subject: RE: [HCRA] Web page changes

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> As a writer and editor and an aging human whose odometer trips over again
> today (63), lemme tell you that I appreciate the value of a full-size
> keyboard as opposed to even the best laptop keyboard I've ever owned. I
> bought a wireless keyboard to go with my laptop, and it's been great. I 
> even
> take it on the road.
>
> My $0.02.
>
> 73, Rick
>
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> On
> Behalf Of kx1x at arrl.net
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> Take it from someone with deltoid tendonitis  (tennis elbow for the 
> computer
> enthusiast),
> the larger keyboard (an ergo one if its available) is the better go.  That
> tiny laptop keyboard
> pulls both hands together in an unnatural position, also numbers are 
> easier
> to find and
> work on the numeric keypad for some users.
>
> This (and most field day discussion) might be better moved to the hcra-fd
> discussion group.
> We'll try to leave the main HCRA list free of the more intense field day 
> and
> contesting
> QSOs, so as not to fill up the mailboxes of those members not interested 
> in
> the subject
> matter.
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> Thanx,
>
> 1x
>
>
>
> -------------- Original message ----------------------
> From: "Larry Krainson" <computercare at comcast.net>
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>> But doesn't a smaller/mini keyboard save precious time when entering 
>> data?
>
>> Less space to travel and microseconds matter most in the contest known as
>> field day! It can make the difference over a full size keyboard. And 
>> those
>
>> seconds add up quick. Max score is the most important thing that weekend!
> So
>> you want you hands free to tune, key, press the mic or whatnot!
>>
>> Larry Krainson
>> Computer Care - "We Make House Calls!"
>> www.wemakehousecalls.biz
>> computercare at comcast.net
>> (413) 567 3505
>>
>>
>> ----- Original Message ----- 
>> From: "N1BAA - Jose Castillo" <n1baa at comcast.net>
>> To: "Jim Mullen" <kk1w at charter.net>
>> Cc: <HCRA at mailman.qth.net>
>> Sent: Friday, May 23, 2008 6:07 AM
>> Subject: Re: [HCRA] Web page changes
>>
>>
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>> > Jim et All,
>> >
>> > Looking at the photos...one HUGE piece of advice would be for everyone
> to
>> > utilize a FULL size keyboard hooked to laptops for ease of typing 
>> > etc...
>> > Having done a zillion DXPeditions, I KNOW all TOO well how typing on
>> > laptop sucks!!! For those who think you type WELL on a laptop...
>> > You will have to do it for 24 hours plus ...THEN tell me what you
>> > think.....just not the best of situations....SO....plan for FULL SIZE
>> > KEYBOARDS for FULL SIZE SCORES!
>> >
>> > N1BAA
>> >
>> > Jim Mullen wrote:
>> >> ______________________________________________
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>> >> Hey gang,
>> >>
>> >> Stop by http://www.hcra.org to see some of the latest happenings at
> HCRA.
>> >> New things to see on the site are:
>> >>
>> >> 1. The election slate for next year, 2008/2009. Most of the positions
> are
>> >> filled but as always we welcome anyone who feels they can contribute 
>> >> to
>> >> HCRA's continued success to toss their hat in the ring. If you feel 
>> >> you
>> >> could be one of those people please contact any board member to get
> your
>> >> name on the list.
>> >>
>> >> 2. The annual Tail Gate Party is only two weeks away on June 6th. Set
> up
>> >> starts at 5:00 PM so get there on time for the best selling locations.
>> >> Sparking up this years TGP will be an exciting raffle prize, a Yaesu
>> >> VX-170
>> >> 2 meter HT. This 5 watt beauty, worth over $120, can be yours for as
>> >> little
>> >> as a $1 donation. Other raffle prizes will include Field Day T-Shirts
> and
>> >> pins. We will be having soft drinks as well as the usual coffee &
> donuts
>> >> so
>> >> bring your appetite as well as your wallet!
>> >>
>> >> 3. Field Day progress. Scroll down the main page and click on the 
>> >> Field
>
>> >> Day
>> >> link to see where our progress is so far for our premiere event of the
>> >> season. Although many have already signed up we have room for everyone
>> >> and
>> >> everything. The menu will also be announced real soon. If you would
> like
>> >> to
>> >> try anything at Field Day give Jim, KB1JVF a call and he will fix you
>> >> right
>> >> up.
>> >>
>> >> That's it for now, we at HCRA wish you a fantastic Memorial Day
> weekend.
>> >> Have fun and continue to 'ham it up' in the Pioneer Valley.
>> >>
>> >> Jim, KK1W
>> >>
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