Any Hams Getting An Elio?

[puppeto]

Thanks for the welcome. I've been lurking for quite a while watching developments. Even made a slow roll by the future plant just a couple of weeks ago on a trip to Dallas. There's activity definately going on there. I'll probably be making trips past there from time to time and I'll be sure to shoot some pics if I think about it next time through.

 

[Tomg3rd]

Amateur radio operators?
K8YNO here and standing by.

Yep- W5TJG here

 

[CrimsonEclipse]

Is tapping out a message using your Morse key illegal in many states like it is for texting while driving?

 

[Dooltd]

Very cool, Crimson. I've never seen one of these keys before, I assume it was worn by pilots?

 

[ClubJoe]

I keep hoping there will be an option for a bigger alternator battery package. I run allot of watts .

ClubJoe
Sunny Brandon, FL

 

[CompTrex]

So someone tell me the attraction of Amateur Radio.

 

[Jay3wheel]

So someone tell me the attraction of Amateur Radio.

10-4 good buddy, oops that is a cb. Not serious radio.

 

[ks6c]

So someone tell me the attraction of Amateur Radio.

Promise not to laugh when I say a lot of it is the same motivator for chat forums <grin>

Plus, you get the benefits of learning, playing with technology, challenging yourself (learning Morse code would be one example), thrill of the chase (confirming conversations with someone in each of 50 States, or 100 Countries), using satellites, bouncing signals off the moon, providing emergency communications when all else fails (think Katrina), and on and on...

I started a looooonnnng time ago, built my first radios (anybody remember Heathkit and Knightkit?), eventually became an electrical engineer and used that to launch a career in manufacturing before retiring. Cause and effect?

edit: I should add for those who might not recognize it, my userID is my Ham Radio call sign....

 

[CompTrex]

Promise not to laugh when I say a lot of it is the same motivator for chat forums <grin>

Plus, you get the benefits of learning, playing with technology, challenging yourself (learning Morse code would be one example), thrill of the chase (confirming conversations with someone in each of 50 States, or 100 Countries), using satellites, bouncing signals off the moon, providing emergency communications when all else fails (think Katrina), and on and on...

I started a looooonnnng time ago, built my first radios (anybody remember Heathkit and Knightkit?), eventually became an electrical engineer and used that to launch a career in manufacturing before retiring. Cause and effect?

edit: I should add for those who might not recognize it, my userID is my Ham Radio call sign....

Thanks Dan. With your number, we may meet up in Shreveport someday!

 

[CrimsonEclipse]

Pilots, tank drivers, etc.
There are purpose built ones with 2 paddles that are lighter and faster, but I like things old school.

I remember there was a communications contest a few years back where the finals ended up as a battle between 2 texting teens with cell phones and 2 old guys with radios and tappers.

Old guys won. I'm guessing that the old guys texted "get off my lawn" in less than 2 seconds.