Hi All,

I just heard a net thing on a local system here concerning QRP.  Apparently
Elecraft has some radios which people bought, started to assemble and then
gave up on.  They are selling these very reasonably finished and tested.  If
you are interested in QRP, it might be a reasonable way to get into it.

Take care and very 73.


Kevin :)
Amateur Radio:  K7RX
Navy Marine Corps MARS:  NNN0SHS




-----Original Message-----
From: Blind-Hams For blind ham radio operators
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Sent: Saturday, January 08, 2005 12:22
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Re: QRP note

  I've been saving up for one also, and am getting closer.

I'll have to figure out what to do instead. I really want a radio I can
carry away with me and operate from the beach or the park. The weather's
nice enough year round to do this.


Ron Miller

-----Original Message-----
From: Blind-Hams For blind ham radio operators
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Sent: Saturday, January 08, 2005 12:42 PM
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Subject: Re: QRP note

No reason that I know of though if you read the reviews, I guess some did
have problems, not all and honestly, percentagewise I don't think it's as
many as it looks, but there were some issues with them and I don't know if
that has anything to do with them, if they weren't selling, or what. It's
too bad, hopefully they try again in the not too distant future because for
the price, they were a great idea. I'm still considering getting one today
though I"m leaning more on the 706 side and waiting a little since I really
don't want to spend that much money right now.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Ron" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Saturday, January 08, 2005 12:23 PM
Subject: Re: QRP note


>  Hi John,
> Did anyone say why it's been discontinued?
>
> iRon Miller
>
> N6MSA
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Blind-Hams For blind ham radio operators
> [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of John Miller
> Sent: Saturday, January 08, 2005 12:20 PM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: QRP note
>
> I know the other day there was talk of QRP HF,  just to let everyone
> or anyone know who was interested in the Icom 703 Plus,  there are no
> 703 models left to be had anywhere, and the plus model is also
> discontinued, as of a few minutes ago HRO only had 26 left total,
> counting all stores. AES has about 8,  and it looks like other stores
> are in the same boat so if you want one buy it now, me, I'm going with
> the 706MKIIG. I'll just keep power down for portable use.
>