Lou:

Sounds like fun.

I'll make a note of the idea, and let you know when I might be free.

Not this week-end, though.

73 from Tom Behler:  KB8TYJ

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Lou Kolb" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Sunday, May 23, 2010 7:22 AM
Subject: Re: new rig


Love to, Tom.  Either 20 daytime or 40 night time should work for us.  73,
Lou
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "tom behler" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Sunday, May 23, 2010 12:23 AM
Subject: Re: new rig


>    Absolutely, Lou.
>
> That's why I sprung for the amp and manual tuner earlier this Fall.  You
> indeed can't take it with you, and have to enjoy life within reasonable
> limits.  As it turns out, I'm glad I did it then, because, in light of our
> uncertainty, money may be tight for a while, until things resolve
> themselves
> one way or the other.
>
> Have fun with that new rig, and if I can find time here, I'd love to do a
> CW
> sked with you, perhaps on 40 or 20.
>
> 73 from Tom Behler:  KB8TYJ
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Lou Kolb" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Saturday, May 22, 2010 8:21 PM
> Subject: Re: new rig
>
>
> Tom,
>
> Elecraft was originally known for their QRP rigs and then they came out
> with
> a 100 watt module for the k2.  I'm not positive but I think the K3 has
> always had the 100 watt module available but, of course, you can get it as
> a
> ten watt rig if you desire and upgrade later.  Getting only the things you
> need was one of the attractions to me but even so, the price was pushing 3
> grand.  Savings took a hit but I figure I'm not getting any younger and
> you
> sure can't take it with you.  Lou
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "tom behler" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Saturday, May 22, 2010 10:09 PM
> Subject: Re: new rig
>
>
>>    Lou:
>>
>> Just out of curiosity, what's the maximum power output on the K3?
>>
>> I know it used to be a QRP rig, but I understand that later models can
>> operate with a higher output power, or at least that's what I think I
>> heard.
>>
>> 73 from Tom Behler:  KB8TYJ
>>
>> ----- Original Message ----- 
>> From: "Lou Kolb" <[log in to unmask]>
>> To: <[log in to unmask]>
>> Sent: Saturday, May 22, 2010 7:11 PM
>> Subject: new rig
>>
>>
>> Well, I've had the K3 for a few days now and all the hype turns out to be
>> accurate..  It's true, I'm not too familiar with today's digital signal
>> processing having used a ts440 for the past 21 years but this thing is
>> unbelievable.  I've never used a better CW rig and I've barely scratched
>> the
>> surface of what it can do.  With every QSO I'm more impressed.
>>
>> As for access, it's no kenwood 480 but it's certainly usable.  It should
>> be
>> even better once I get K3-voice running but I'm having trouble getting
>> the
>> computer and K3 to talk with each other.  I'm sure that'll be solved
>> soon.
>> In the meantime, I'll try to check into the net tomorrow and I'll keep
>> you
>> all posted on my progress.  I'm hoping the non-hams in my life will
>> forgive
>> me for being a bit distracted lately.  73,  Lou