Re: [Elecraft] Parts swappers -- is this a real "thing"

When I first started listing items on QRZ, I was told by a handful of guys to always put this in my listings. I asked why,and was told that it happens too frequently. I started to add the parts swappers line to my listings. I have not had any issues,other than one buyer who was a real pain.

Re: [Elecraft] center fed dipole

Which bands do you use it on?  And how high is the antenna?  Flat or Inverted-V? If you provide that info, it will be interesting to run a simulation on it to see what the losses are and where. 73, Dave   AB7E On 10/29/2021 6:25 PM, MIKE ZANE wrote: I have no problem with a 130 ft

[Elecraft] center fed dipole

I have no problem with a 130 ft dipole fed with 25 feet of 450 ohm ladder (window) line to a 4:1 4K balun with 15 feet of RG-213 to my MFJ 989C tuner. I have run from 5w to 1 KW with itno problems at all. n6zw __ Elecraft mailing

Re: [Elecraft] Parts swappers -- is this a real "thing"

Some rigs are sold as "Tech Special". The ad indicates there is a problem with the rig, but is not specific about that problem, and states you will have to fix it. Now you can't return if it does not work, you knew you were buying a dead rig... What the ad does not say, is the magnitude of

[Elecraft] feeding a half-wave dipole with ladder line

Remember that you are not matching the impedance of the ladder line, but more so, matching the impedance of the antenna.   The reason for ladder line is the low loss property even with high SWR on the line.    A good quality 1:1 balun is preferred.   See https://www.dj0ip.de/balun-stuff/ I've

Re: [Elecraft] Parts swappers -- is this a real "thing"

It's someone who buys a fancy piece of equipment (like a radio or a power supply), opens it, removes some valuable parts, maybe replaces them with inferior substitutes, and returns their purchase. On Fri, Oct 29, 2021 at 7:34 PM Bob Liesen wrote: > Hi, > Sorry to be ignorant, but what exactly

Re: [Elecraft] Parts swappers -- is this a real "thing"

I have the same policy as Dave. I don’t buy from folks who use this ploy. Turns me off. Makes them look suspicious. — 73 de Carl Sent from my iPhone == Carl Jón Denbow, N8VZ 17 Coventry Lane Athens, Ohio 45701-3718 c...@n8vz.com www.n8vz.com EM89wh IRLP 4533

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft K-Pod manual updated -- now covers use with the K4

I did check just before I sent my note. The new K-Pod F/W works the same as 1.09. At each setting in the K3S (was the same as the K3 I had before), the K-Pod tuning rate is one-half of that in the radio. I bought the K3 in 2009 and the K3S in 2017, and that never changed. 73, Jim N7US

Re: [Elecraft] Parts swappers -- is this a real "thing"

Hi, Sorry to be ignorant, but what exactly is a "parts swapper"? Tnx Bob WB0POQ On Fri, Oct 29, 2021 at 5:31 PM Michael Gillen via Elecraft < elecraft@mailman.qth.net> wrote: > I always get a phone number and talk to the person directly. If they won’t > supply a phone number I pass. > If you

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft K-Pod manual updated -- now covers use with the K4

On Fri, Oct 29, 2021 at 4:19 PM Jim McDonald wrote: > My K-Pod tune at half the rate of the K3S at all three VFO CTS settings. > Check again, because that does not match my experience if your K-POD firmware is at 1.09 (can't test now, sold both K3s). If CONFIG:VFO CTS is set to 100 (or 200?),

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft K-Pod manual updated -- now covers use with the K4

My K-Pod tune at half the rate of the K3S at all three VFO CTS settings. If Elecraft could do it, I'd like for the K3/K3S F/W to provide the option for the K-Pod to tune at the same rate. 73, Jim N7US -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net On Behalf Of Bob Wilson,

Re: [Elecraft] feeding a half-wave dipole with ladder line

Yes the antenna will be very high impedance. As suggested, connect an additional pair of wires for 40 meters to the same feed point of the dipole, if possible put them at right angles to the existing dipole. __ Elecraft mailing list

Re: [Elecraft] Parts swappers -- is this a real "thing"

I always get a phone number and talk to the person directly. If they won’t supply a phone number I pass. If you use PayPal DON’T use “Friends and Family” you will have no protection. If you need to add 3% to cover the fees no big deal. I always insist on the ability to return the item. Just be

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft K-Pod manual updated -- now covers use with the K4

In the K3, if you change *CONFIG:VFO CTS*, the VFO frequency moves faster at 400 than at 100 (counts per turn), but the K-POD always tunes at 100 or 200 counts per turn (can't remember which). The K-POD ignores the VFO CTS setting on a K3. In the K4, the equivalent setting is *MENU:VFO Counts

[Elecraft] K3 with external 432 transverter

I have a new Q5Signal 432 100w transverter all hooked up, did all the appropriate settings on the K3 (I think) but K3 is not ‘hearing’ through the transverter nor is the transverter being driven when I key the mike although the transmit light is on when I do key it but no output power LED’s are

Re: [Elecraft] Parts swappers -- is this a real "thing"

Dave AB7E, It is not a matter of trust, it is a matter of keeping my options open. I assume all transactions will be honest, but I take precautions in the event one is not. I also won't trade with a person that refuses to use PayPal, either as a buyer or seller. I will however purchase

Re: [Elecraft] Parts swappers -- is this a real "thing"

It has happened to me - not on a K3 but on a power supply.  I sold a perfectly good 50 Amp Astron linear DC supply on eBay.  Guy said it didn't work and shipped it back to me. Before I sold it, I added 3 new MOV's as per an article on repeater-builder.   They were a certain color and size and

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft K-Pod manual updated -- now covers use with the K4

"... except for the slow tuning."   I must be missing something.  My K-Pod tunes at the same rate as the K3. I have one of the K-Pod buttons emulating the FINE/COARSE button on the radio ... use it all the time.  Maybe the rates I have my K3 configured for just happen to match the encoder

Re: [Elecraft] Parts swappers -- is this a real "thing"

Personally, I think it's a fallacy that hams are any more fundamentally honorable than the average person.  We have enough evidence of cheating in contests to know that.  And if NK7Z (an active buyer/seller of ham gear) says he doesn't trust hams who use the parts swapping excuse to refuse

Re: [Elecraft] Parts swappers -- is this a real "thing"

Just as an aside, my post here has nothing to do with any person or business selling here... Just how I operate when purchasing items from anyone... __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] Parts swappers -- is this a real "thing"

Maybe some people do this, but I have never had it happen to me, and I buy/sell on QTH, and QRZ. I suspect people looking for a good excuse to not offer returns, no matter what. Personally, I won't purchase from a person claiming parts swappers are a problem. Why? It gives them an excuse

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 paddle connector

I made my own gadget like that. Except that it also has a little cable coming around to the key jack on the left side, and I have TWO jacks for paddle, two for straight/cootie on the little box on the bottom. That way I don't have to fiddle with anything. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- 73, Gwen, NG3P On

Re: [Elecraft] Parts swappers -- is this a real "thing"

If it is a real thing, I would have tripped over it by now. However, if you are selling an FT101ZD with 6146B tubes in it, that might be a different story. 73, Mike On Fri, Oct 29, 2021 at 9:52 AM Greg Mitchell wrote: > My personal opinion is that it's not a real thing (at least not as enough

[Elecraft] Looking for a KPA100 kit

Dear all, I recently had the wonderful experience of building my K2/10 kit; serial number high up in the #79xx! Keeping a close eye on the Elecraft shipment status website for months kept my hope alive to one-day be able to upgrade my K2/10 to a K2/100. Unfortunately, it has now become clear

Re: [Elecraft] Parts swappers -- is this a real "thing"

My personal opinion is that it's not a real thing (at least not as enough volume to matter). If it really bothers you, get some of those void warranty stickers so you know if the radio has been opened. On Fri, Oct 29, 2021 at 9:32 AM Anthony Wanschura wrote: > Hi all, > > I've seen a few K3 For

Re: [Elecraft] Parts swappers -- is this a real "thing"

Tony: I think it’s just an excuse that some hams use for saying they won’t accept returns. I’m sure it’s happened on rare occasions, but I’ve bought and sold a lot gear on qth.com, and a few other places, over the years and I’ve found the vast majority of hams to be honest. I have dealt with

[Elecraft] Parts swappers -- is this a real "thing"

Hi all, I've seen a few K3 For Sale ads that mention "parts swappers". Has this really been an issue? It makes me hesitate to put my K3 up for sale. 73, Tony KM0O __ Elecraft mailing list Home: