Re: [Elecraft] Subject: Re: Calling CQ on PSK-31
The feature described below (playback trace still in the buffer) is also available in Fldigi (which I happen to use for PSK). Fumi Okushi/KB2KVV From: Phil Hystad Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Subject: Re: Calling CQ on PSK-31 Date: Tue, 11 May 2010 09:30:44 -0700 > On May 11, 2010, at 9:14 AM, Jon Perelstein wrote: > >> Just because I can see it on the waterfall doesn't mean that I have any idea >> if it's a CQ or not. And if it's a short CQ, by the time I click over to >> it, it's gone. > > The CocoaModem digital interface application that runs only on the Mac has a > very nifty feature. Even if a waterfall trace of a message is over, as long > as it is in the displayed buffer you can click on it and see the text of that > stream for the amount of the buffer contents that is retained. > > This feature allows me to click on any obvious current or previous stream > (previous of course is dependent on the buffer history) to interpret the > contents. Often I have caught a CQ call this way and can step right in and > respond. > > Of course, I have not used too many other digital interface applications so > I am not sure if this particular feature is available elsewhere. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] K3 & Competition
From: "Bruce McLaughlin" Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 & Competition Date: Mon, 15 Feb 2010 13:13:43 -0500 > " I'm curious to see what this marriage to Motorola may mean as far as the > ham radio division." Hmmm . . . and I thought that marriage was with Yaesu. > I bet Kenwood would be surprised to hear of this. > > Bruce - W8FU Yes, Yaesu was bought by Motorola in 2008 (according to company web page http://www.vxstd.com/jp/profile.html Kenwood is part of the JVC-Kenwood group (if I may call it so..) Fumi Okushi/KB2KVV __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] Disgrunteled Japanese
From: Hector Padron Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Disgrunteled Japanese Date: Mon, 4 Jan 2010 12:51:18 -0800 (PST) > WOW ! Hard to believe,then I imagine a fully loaded K3 will be then over 5 > grands in japan with that dealer EDC? You can find the price list for K3 (and accessories) at http://www.edcjp.jp/shop/order-K3.pdf Note that the pdf includes Japanese so parts of the page may not render properly depending on the pdf reader you may have.. Regards, Fumi Okushi/KB2KVV __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] Disgrunteled Japanese
From: Bob Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Disgrunteled Japanese Date: Mon, 04 Jan 2010 15:51:51 -0500 > Should I be mad at Canon or Nikon?I don't think so.So the JA's > don't like it when the shoe is on the other foot. Have you actually done price comparison? Yaesu, Kenwood, ICOM products are only slightly more expensive in the US market. With respect to Canon and Nikon (and I believe you are referring to DSLR), they are usually cheaper in the US market (because of fierce competition). For example, Nikon D300S (body only). You can get it in Tokyo from Yodobashi Camera (one of the major camera stores in Japan) for 177000 yen, which at today's exchange rate is $1900. You can find the same D300S at Wolf Camera (US camera store chain) for $1700. BTW, just in case I'm misunderstood, I think local distributors are okay, and some markups are okay (for the added convenience). I believe potential JA customers will agree on this. It's only when the markup is excessive, it becomes an issue.. Regards, Fumi Okushi/KB2KVV __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] Disgrunteled Japanese
I would personally prefer to buy from a local distributor, for the exact reason you mention. So I'm willing to pay a little extra for that convenience. The question is how much will I (or more generally, one) be willing to pay for the additional convenience. With regards to ham radio equipment, bands could be different from one country to another (and certainly the case between US and JA), so there's another reason you might want to deal locally. Regards, Fumi Okushi/KB2KVV From: Duncan Carter Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Disgrunteled Japanese Date: Mon, 04 Jan 2010 13:51:19 -0700 > Another consideration is the degree of risk in acting as your own > import/export agent. Almost all vendors sell on terms where the buyer > is the owner of the equipment once it leave the seller's facility. If > there's a problem during transit, it becomes the buyer's problem. > Insurance can help but it's not a cure-all; avoidance of claims payment > is a common practice. In many countries, getting equipment through > customs can be a real "adventure". Most countries are also familiar > with the many ruses for avoiding import duties; most have a high degree > of regulation of payment for just this reason. Attempting to avoid such > duties can produce a high risk of having the equipment confiscated. > > Dunc, W5DC > > Dick Williams wrote: >> Has anybody tried to buy a Yaesu, Icom or Kenwood direct from Japan without >> going thru their dealers in the states? __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] Disgrunteled Japanese
From: Duncan Carter Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Disgrunteled Japanese Date: Mon, 04 Jan 2010 10:59:57 -0700 > Unless the situation has changed in Japan, it's customary or perhaps > required to use a import/export company/agent for sales in Japan. > Some countries make it extremely difficult for individuals to import > or export. Although my company doesn't do any business in Japan, we > do business in other countries where this situation applies. Generally speaking, import of goods by individuals is very popular in Japan. Having said that, I don't know if there's any special requirements for radio equipments.. Regards, Fumi Okushi/KB2KVV __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] Disgrunteled Japanese
Hi everyone, this is my first post. I also had a Japanese ham (in Japan) tell me the same story. I found on the order page on the Elecraft site the following line: "Note: All Japan orders (except expatriate orders) must be placed through our distributor: EDC" This sounds to me like if you're Japanese living in Japan and ordering from Japan, you have to order through EDC. If you go to the EDC site today, the price for the K3/10 kit is listed as 268600 yen, which at today's exchange rate is approx $2900. Regards, Fumi Okushi/KB2KVV Don Wilhelm wrote: > Tom, > > If he buys direct from Elecraft, he will have Tech Support direct from > Elecraft, so I would guess he does not know his facts. > > He may not have access to tech support from the Japanese distributor, > but that is a different statement. > > 73, > Don W3FPR > > Tom Meier wrote: >> Was talking with a JA operator yesterday who said that Elecraft is getting a >> very bad name in that country - not for their product, but because of a >> business decision to have everything go through an exclusive dealer for both >> sales and service. The problem (according to this operator) is that the >> exclusive dealer is jacking the price up by up to 50%. Yes, it is true that >> they can buy the product directly from Elecraft, but doing so puts you >> without access to any tech support. >> >> Don't know if this is the isolated case of a guy who doesn't have his facts >> straight and likes to spread rumors. We've got a few of them in this >> country also. But thought I'd pass this along. >> >> 73 de Tom (K7ZZ) >> >> > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
