[Elecraft] UK import duty
This has been mentioned from time to time but still caused a problem when I ordered a KX1 kit recently. Elecraft's documentation is correct and perfectly clear - one of the commodity codes was 8529 9040 00. UK Customs truncated this to 8529 90 and charged import duty at 3%. If you don't pay, you can't get your parcel. Then the fun begins, because had all 8 (or10) digits been taken into account, no duty was payable. I'm waiting to see if I get a refund, but why do they still get the wrong answer? David G4CWB ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] UK import duty
My guess is that you win some and lose some, David. I was surprised that I didn't even have pay the VAT on my 30/80m firmware KX1 upgrade even thought the UK cost was more than the £18 limit for merchandise. I am not complaining, but the best of luck in your own pursuit. 73 de David G4DMP In a recent message, David Andrews [EMAIL PROTECTED] said This has been mentioned from time to time but still caused a problem when I ordered a KX1 kit recently. Elecraft's documentation is correct and perfectly clear - one of the commodity codes was 8529 9040 00. UK Customs truncated this to 8529 90 and charged import duty at 3%. If you don't pay, you can't get your parcel. Then the fun begins, because had all 8 (or10) digits been taken into account, no duty was payable. I'm waiting to see if I get a refund, but why do they still get the wrong answer? ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] UK import duty (fwd)
David et al, It's a mystery to me too. I received a K2 kit on Thursday which is now sitting on the bench, tuned to 7040.00 having passed all tests at Alignment stage II, has had the filters aligned with noise gen/AF spectrum analyser and the MDS estimated with a XG1 on 1uV at -138dBm (pre-amp on). I was charged 12.74 GBP for Import Duty and had to pay Parcel Farce (over the phone, by credit card, to Aberdeen) before they'd release it for delivery. They didn't even have the decency to get it as far as my local delivery office so I could pay in person - Aberdeen is 200 miles south of me (a 14 hour overnight ferry trip each way) It makes a mockery of the use of Commodity Codes to set the duty rate if the Customs routinely ignore correctly applied codes. Is it a case of charge them anyway and only repay the ones who complain? I am currently away from home, but when I get back I shall be applying for a refund of my 12.74GBP. Can't let them get away with it every time! Cheers, John K1 1672 K2 5542 (2/3 of the way there.) On Wed, 14 Jun 2006, David Andrews wrote: This has been mentioned from time to time but still caused a problem when I ordered a KX1 kit recently. Elecraft's documentation is correct and perfectly clear - one of the commodity codes was 8529 9040 00. UK Customs truncated this to 8529 90 and charged import duty at 3%. If you don't pay, you can't get your parcel. Then the fun begins, because had all 8 (or10) digits been taken into account, no duty was payable. I'm waiting to see if I get a refund, but why do they still get the wrong answer? David G4CWB ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] KX-1 KXBD1 KEYER ISSUE
I must have done something wrong... When I plug the kxbd1 in it wiggles too much.. Should I have screwed the knerled nut on the key jack? The jack on my kx-1 is flush with the upper conver so the nut wont screw on. Suggestions to solve the case of the wiggling KXBD1 thanks Ken K1UM ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] UK import duty (fwd)
18 £ Waow ... I spend 273, 68 Euros quite 300 usd to get home my K2 ... but for this crazy price they brought it at my door. Europe taxes the way for governement to make money hi hi !! jean louis F5NHJ - REF ARRL member http://perso.wanadoo.fr/f5nhj/ ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
RE: [Elecraft] KX-1 KXBD1 KEYER ISSUE
Ken, The knurled handle screw supplied with the KXPD1 is what keeps the key secured to the KX1 and should prevent 'wiggling'. If it does not, look for something projecting on the back of the paddle - you may not have tightened the jack body adequately into the paddle base - the shoulder of the jack should be flush with (or recessed slightly below) the aluminum block of the paddle. 73, Don W3FPR -Original Message- I must have done something wrong... When I plug the kxbd1 in it wiggles too much.. Should I have screwed the knerled nut on the key jack? The jack on my kx-1 is flush with the upper conver so the nut wont screw on. Suggestions to solve the case of the wiggling KXBD1 thanks Ken K1UM ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] UK import duty
This is a timely thread having just collected from Parcel Force, a package containing my latest Elecraft kit purchase. I was charged £9.23 import duty into the EU plus VAT on that amount. On all my previous packages I have been charged nothing. I phoned the Customs Excise (or whatever they now call themselves), and was told that the £9.23 represents 3% import duty on the value of goods ($539). They have an old computer system which only recognises the first 6 digits of the Commodity Code, and this is where they got the 3% duty from. The last 4 digits, if they bothered to look indicate that there is 0% duty. They seem to rely on customer action to correct errors. The US Postal Service Customs Declaration and Dispatch Note has clearly typed the HS tariff number 8529 9040 00, however the description was for:- Transmitter Equipment with Built-in Receiver Except Mobile Phones and Aircraft Equipment. This contents description on the Customs Declaration was wrong, not matching the Commodity Code, and should have referred to Parts for use with Radio. This is something that Elecraft should rectify immediately. I now have to submit a covering letter, proof of purchase and the labeling to get the duty and part of the VAT refunded. Not a Happy Bunny !! Stewart G3RXQ On Wed, 14 Jun 2006 10:17:39 +0100, David Andrews wrote: This has been mentioned from time to time but still caused a problem when I ordered a KX1 kit recently. Elecraft's documentation is correct and perfectly clear - one of the commodity codes was 8529 9040 00. UK Customs truncated this to 8529 90 and charged import duty at 3%. If you don't pay, you can't get your parcel. Then the fun begins, because had all 8 (or10) digits been taken into account, no duty was payable. I'm waiting to see if I get a refund, but why do they still get the wrong answer? David G4CWB ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] UK import duty (fwd)
Well guys, just thank God you have all the benefits of belonging to the European Union. You have to pay for the privilege somehow. Just don't give our little Johnny Howard ideas above his station. 73 Kevin VK3DAP / ZL2DAP f5nhj wrote: 18 £ Waow ... I spend 273, 68 Euros quite 300 usd to get home my K2 ... but for this crazy price they brought it at my door. Europe taxes the way for governement to make money hi hi !! jean louis F5NHJ - REF ARRL member http://perso.wanadoo.fr/f5nhj/ ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] UK import duty
Technically, I think the code is 8529 9040 000 That is what I use when sending my kits to EU. Larry N8LP Stewart Baker wrote: This is a timely thread having just collected from Parcel Force, a package containing my latest Elecraft kit purchase. I was charged £9.23 import duty into the EU plus VAT on that amount. On all my previous packages I have been charged nothing. I phoned the Customs Excise (or whatever they now call themselves), and was told that the £9.23 represents 3% import duty on the value of goods ($539). They have an old computer system which only recognises the first 6 digits of the Commodity Code, and this is where they got the 3% duty from. The last 4 digits, if they bothered to look indicate that there is 0% duty. They seem to rely on customer action to correct errors. The US Postal Service Customs Declaration and Dispatch Note has clearly typed the HS tariff number 8529 9040 00, however the description was for:- Transmitter Equipment with Built-in Receiver Except Mobile Phones and Aircraft Equipment. This contents description on the Customs Declaration was wrong, not matching the Commodity Code, and should have referred to Parts for use with Radio. This is something that Elecraft should rectify immediately. I now have to submit a covering letter, proof of purchase and the labeling to get the duty and part of the VAT refunded. Not a Happy Bunny !! Stewart G3RXQ ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
RE: [Elecraft] KX-1 KXBD1 KEYER ISSUE
Which nut are you looking at Ken? There should be *no* knurled nut on the jack itself. The jack should be just flush with the case so when you plug the KXPD1 into the key jack, the KXPD1 aluminum body rests flush against the side of the KX1 case. Then you insert the knurled *screw* into the hole in the KXPD1 body so it passes through the KXPD1 and into the threaded hole in the side of the KX1 just above the key jack. Tighten that screw so the KXPD1 assembly is held tight and secure against the KX1. There are two holes in the KXPD1 for the knurled *screw*, so you can orient the paddles for either left or right-handed operation. The knurled screw is a captive screw: once you screw it into the KXPD1 hole, it then screws into the KX1 side. When you remove the KXPD1 from the KX1 the knurled screw remains captive in the KXPD1 hole unless you purposely unscrew it from the KXPD1 body as well. That helps avoid the knurled screw becoming separated from the KXPD1 and lost. When you put it in, you must screw it through both the KXPD1 body and into the KX1 to hold the assembly. Ron AC7AC -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Don Wilhelm Sent: Wednesday, June 14, 2006 6:53 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: RE: [Elecraft] KX-1 KXBD1 KEYER ISSUE Ken, The knurled handle screw supplied with the KXPD1 is what keeps the key secured to the KX1 and should prevent 'wiggling'. If it does not, look for something projecting on the back of the paddle - you may not have tightened the jack body adequately into the paddle base - the shoulder of the jack should be flush with (or recessed slightly below) the aluminum block of the paddle. 73, Don W3FPR -Original Message- I must have done something wrong... When I plug the kxbd1 in it wiggles too much.. Should I have screwed the knerled nut on the key jack? The jack on my kx-1 is flush with the upper conver so the nut wont screw on. Suggestions to solve the case of the wiggling KXBD1 thanks Ken K1UM ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] KX-1 KXBD1 KEYER ISSUE
Ken, Whatever you do, do not over tighten the knurled screw; this can damage the circuit board behind it. Look very carefully at why it is loose... One possibility is that the internal board there is too close to the case, and that the knurled screw is not holding the paddle tightly because the board is interfering with it as it is screwed in. If this is the case, you will want to be very careful in repairing it; you do not want to grind down the board, as there is a trace near the edge that can be ruined by that sort of action. You might try loosening some of the mounting screws and repositioning the board slightly more aft of that panel. This may not work though. I personally prefer the method suggested to me by Jerry McCarthy, WA2DKG; that is to carefully grind a very short length off the knurled screw end, taking car to preserve the thread end as undistorted. That way, it can pull the paddle flush against the case. 73 de Dave, W5SV [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I must have done something wrong... When I plug the kxbd1 in it wiggles too much.. Should I have screwed the knerled nut on the key jack? The jack on my kx-1 is flush with the upper conver so the nut wont screw on. Suggestions to solve the case of the wiggling KXBD1 thanks Ken K1UM ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] UK import duty
Hi It is just too difficult to check. -- I had to pay import duty on my K2 - but the additional modules and upgrades purchased a year later went through the system with no problems. So why do they use the computer excuse. As you pay VAT on top of the duty (taxing the tax) you will get back a bit morte than the duty. My refund took three months with two telephone calls and two letters and to twist the dagger the letter with the refund acknowledged the additional evidence that determined the exempt nature of the goods -- the inference being that it was my fault all along. But with the fiasco at the Home Office why should any other government department be any better. 73 Peter GM8GAX K2 #4027 ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
AW: [Elecraft] UK import duty
Larry, thats an old number, they changed early this year. The actual number is: 8525 2080 900 for atransmitter with built in receiver if is not for telefone or aeronautical use The number for accessories is: 8529 9040 000 ( parts or acceries used for a transmitter with built in receiver, not for telefone or aeronautical use) 73 de Peter, DL2FI www.qrpproject.de -Ursprüngliche Nachricht- Von: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Im Auftrag von Larry Phipps Gesendet: Mittwoch, 14. Juni 2006 16:56 An: Stewart Baker Cc: Elecraft Reflector Betreff: Re: [Elecraft] UK import duty Technically, I think the code is 8529 9040 000 That is what I use when sending my kits to EU. Larry N8LP ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
AW: [Elecraft] UK import duty
The US Postal Service Customs Declaration and Dispatch Note has clearly typed the HS tariff number 8529 9040 00, however the description was for:- Transmitter Equipment with Built-in Receiver Except Mobile Phones and Aircraft Equipment. This contents description on the Customs Declaration was wrong, not matching the Commodity Code, and should have referred to Parts for use with Radio. This is something that Elecraft should rectify immediately. Correct description but wrong number, Steward. That must have been in the days when they changed the number. In those days I checked the new number for elecraft, since that day the use the new number. The second problem: USPS does not insure 500 USD, so if you order a complete K2, elecraft divide this into 2 shipments now. You have to pay twice the shipping cost and 17,5% VAT on both, price of the K2 plus shipment cost. QRPproject is receiving big elecraft packages every second week, believe me, I know how expensive this shipment and VAT stuff is. 73 de Peter, DL2FI ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
RE: [Elecraft] KX-1 KXBD1 KEYER ISSUE
On my KX1, the knurled screw does *not* reach through the threaded ferrule on the case, so it's not possible to damage anything no matter how hard it's tightened (other than to strip the threads if one tries to tighten it with a wrench!). It sounds like there may be some variation in the screws or key bodies if some can actually reach through the threaded section and touch the board. On my KXPD1, the knurled screw only shows about 1/8 of screw when pressed hard into the hole on the paddle body. That's just enough to show at most 3 threads to mate with the threaded ferrule in the after passing through the thickness of the case. If your knurled screw shows more than 3 threads or protrudes more than 1/8 through the KXPD1 body, it might be possible to jam against the edge of the PC board. That's easy to check. Just remove the bottom cover and look to see if it's coming all the way through when tightened. Note that you may need to wiggle the KXPD1 slightly to get the threaded screw to go into the threaded ferrule on the case. The screw has to be lined up with the threads in the case before it'll tighten. Ron AC7AC -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of David F. Reed Sent: Wednesday, June 14, 2006 8:34 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KX-1 KXBD1 KEYER ISSUE Ken, Whatever you do, do not over tighten the knurled screw; this can damage the circuit board behind it. Look very carefully at why it is loose... One possibility is that the internal board there is too close to the case, and that the knurled screw is not holding the paddle tightly because the board is interfering with it as it is screwed in. If this is the case, you will want to be very careful in repairing it; you do not want to grind down the board, as there is a trace near the edge that can be ruined by that sort of action. You might try loosening some of the mounting screws and repositioning the board slightly more aft of that panel. This may not work though. I personally prefer the method suggested to me by Jerry McCarthy, WA2DKG; that is to carefully grind a very short length off the knurled screw end, taking car to preserve the thread end as undistorted. That way, it can pull the paddle flush against the case. 73 de Dave, W5SV [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I must have done something wrong... When I plug the kxbd1 in it wiggles too much.. Should I have screwed the knerled nut on the key jack? The jack on my kx-1 is flush with the upper conver so the nut wont screw on. Suggestions to solve the case of the wiggling KXBD1 thanks Ken K1UM ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: AW: [Elecraft] UK import duty
Sorry Peter, but I checked the number against the description with our Duty people today 14/06/2006. Their document says 8529 9040 00 = Parts for Radio which is what a kit is. I am pleased that I did not know about your second point while I was waiting for my package. Anyway everything arrived safely, and it is just the reclaiming of duty from the government. I only thought that the EU was a problem for it's member countries, now I see that it is a problem for the rest of the world. Oh well - off to get a beer ! 73 Stewart G3RXQ On Wed, 14 Jun 2006 18:46:43 +0200, Peter Zenker wrote: The US Postal Service Customs Declaration and Dispatch Note has clearly typed the HS tariff number 8529 9040 00, however the description was for:- Transmitter Equipment with Built-in Receiver Except Mobile Phones and Aircraft Equipment. This contents description on the Customs Declaration was wrong, not matching the Commodity Code, and should have referred to Parts for use with Radio. This is something that Elecraft should rectify immediately. Correct description but wrong number, Steward. That must have been in the days when they changed the number. In those days I checked the new number for elecraft, since that day the use the new number. The second problem: USPS does not insure 500 USD, so if you order a complete K2, elecraft divide this into 2 shipments now. You have to pay twice the shipping cost and 17,5% VAT on both, price of the K2 plus shipment cost. QRPproject is receiving big elecraft packages every second week, believe me, I know how expensive this shipment and VAT stuff is. 73 de Peter, DL2FI ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: AW: [Elecraft] UK import duty
The 8529 9040 000 number that I use is the correct one for my kits, I believe, as my kits are considered accessories. What I was pointing out is that the last 0 may be important in their system, and it appeared to be omitted. Larry N8LP Peter Zenker wrote: Larry, thats an old number, they changed early this year. The actual number is: 8525 2080 900 for atransmitter with built in receiver if is not for telefone or aeronautical use The number for accessories is: 8529 9040 000 ( parts or acceries used for a transmitter with built in receiver, not for telefone or aeronautical use) 73 de Peter, DL2FI www.qrpproject.de ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: AW: [Elecraft] UK import duty
Not to mention the major headache that RoHS compliance is causing the rest of the world. Larry N8LP Stewart Baker wrote: Sorry Peter, but I checked the number against the description with our Duty people today 14/06/2006. Their document says 8529 9040 00 = Parts for Radio which is what a kit is. I am pleased that I did not know about your second point while I was waiting for my package. Anyway everything arrived safely, and it is just the reclaiming of duty from the government. I only thought that the EU was a problem for it's member countries, now I see that it is a problem for the rest of the world. Oh well - off to get a beer ! 73 Stewart G3RXQ ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] UK import duty
Back in 2003 my K2/100 plus options came in under Commodity Code 8525 2099 00, Electronic Kits, which attracted 0% duty, although UK Customs did manage to add £10 under 'Other Government Charges'. No doubt Customs and Excise have since changed the Code as part of a 'make work add confusion' exercise. 73, Geoff GM4ESD ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: AW: [Elecraft] UK import duty
G'day, snipo I only thought that the EU was a problem for it's member countries, now I see that it is a problem for the rest of the world. snipo Not a problem here, no vat, no duty except on booze and cigs. None of that RoHS stuff here either, yet. We have signed up to Kyoto (sp?) though. Regards, Mike VP8NO ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] VERTICALS
Maybe I missed it, but I didn't see anyone mention SteppIR, though I seem to remember a mention of it earlier. I do not have one, but I've seen articles showing one masquerading as a flag pole. As many know, the SteppIR has a metal tape element that is metered out from the base within a PVC (I think) tube. The antenna element can be shortened/lengthened remotely to maximize performance on any HF band. This design intrigued me. Seems many of us end up retiring in CCR environments. Who can argue with a good ol' American flagpole? http://www.steppir.com/ (I have no connection with the company.) John AB8WH ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] VERTICALS
I have a SteppIR Big Vert [10-40 meters] and it works great. Mine is hidden in some shrubs and a small tree on back of my small city lot. I use it on 40 and 30 and love it. 73, Mark N7MQ Maybe I missed it, but I didn't see anyone mention SteppIR, though I seem to remember a mention of it earlier. I do not have one, but I've seen articles showing one masquerading as a flag pole. As many know, the SteppIR has a metal tape element that is metered out from the base within a PVC (I think) tube. The antenna element can be shortened/lengthened remotely to maximize performance on any HF band. This design intrigued me. Seems many of us end up retiring in CCR environments. Who can argue with a good ol' American flagpole? http://www.steppir.com/ (I have no connection with the company.) John AB8WH ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
RE: [Elecraft] VERTICALS
John AB8WH wrote: Maybe I missed it, but I didn't see anyone mention SteppIR, though I seem to remember a mention of it earlier. I do not have one, but I've seen articles showing one masquerading as a flag pole Seems many of us end up retiring in CCR environments. Who can argue with a good ol' American flagpole? http://www.steppir.com/ - Yes, the SteppIR design is a really intriguing idea. The verticals are apparently 1/4 wave verticals and a 1/4 wave antenna is highly-dependent on a good ground, both close in and at a distance, for optimum performance. Notice that their photos of verticals in action have them installed in vertical Heaven - at the seashore! Verticals do a very good job anywhere they are installed properly, but by or on salt water is where they really stand out! There are two issues with ground-mounted verticals - either one that is actually 1/4 wave long or one that uses traps to 'disconnect' the unneeded length on the higher bands. 1) On the higher bands, the active portion of the antenna is that part closest to the ground. So, on the higher frequencies most vulnerable to absorption by surrounding objects, the active part of the antenna is most likely down among such objects. 2) They still need a ground, and the closer to the ground the antenna is mounted, the more radials are required for equal performance. Tests have shown that it takes nearly 100 radials on the ground to equal the effectiveness of only four radials ten feet or so above the ground. Flag pole antennas are a popular idea among those needing a stealth antenna, but in some areas the developers have caught onto them. I occasionally deal with real estate CCR's (Covenants, Conditions Restrictions) and I've run across a number of places where they either deny all permission to install a flag pole without seldom-given permission or they specifically require that the flag pole be used *only* for the purposes of flying the flag and that the pole serve no other purpose including ...acting as an antenna for radio receiving or transmitting apparatus. So if someone lives in a home with such CCR's, read them carefully! Sure, you can hire an attorney and challenge them, but I've got a hunch you'll need very deep pockets and no guarantee of getting the results you want. Ron AC7AC ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] Moving the bands on k1 modules
Hi, I have ordered one K1-4 plus KFL1-2, should soon arrive here in SM. I have choosen 40/30/20/17 mtrs in k1-4 and 80/15 on KFL1-2 board and will probably build this way, but i just wondering about doing this way: 80/40/30/20 K1-4 and 17/15 on KFL1-2, is that possible with the existing parts included in kit? By this way i will not need to swap boards when changing between 40 and 80 mtrs.. 73 / SM5KRI Chris -- Krister Eriksson Ringduvegatan 23 724 70 Västerås [Hamradio: SM5KRI] [ [EMAIL PROTECTED] ] -- SM5KRI Krister Eriksson [EMAIL PROTECTED] ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
