Re: [Elecraft] RemoteRig distributors in USA?
Hi Bill,I have a Remote Rig RRC-1258MkIIs for Elecraft K3 Twin setup that I purchased a little while back for a project that never got off the ground. Everything still new in the box including the Elecraft accessory cable kit. Had planned on listing it but saw your post here. Shoot me an email if your still interested.Kirb - VE6IV - Original Message - From: Bill Coleman To: Elecraft Sent: Mon, 21 Feb 2022 12:31:27 -0700 (MST) Subject: [Elecraft] RemoteRig distributors in USA? I recently obtained a second K3 and now I’m curious about remote operating my home station K3. The RemoteRig RRC-1258MkII seems like a good solution, but I’m having trouble finding anyone who carries it in the USA. Elecraft used to sell, as well as HRO, but neither list this product. Suggestions? Bill Coleman, AA4LR, PP-ASEL Mail: aa...@arrl.net Web: http://boringhamradiopart.blogspot.com Quote: "Not within a thousand years will man ever fly!" -- Wilbur Wright, 1901 __ 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 Message delivered to k.nesb...@shaw.ca __ 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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] Import duties on amateur radio items
I would suggest contacting U.S. Customs and getting the correct tarrif number. Amateur gear, particularly U.S. manufactured goods is 100% duty free under NAFTA (inbound to Canada). Kirb - VE6IV -- - Original Message - From: Bob Nielsen <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Date: Tuesday, April 8, 2008 4:19 pm Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Import duties on amateur radio items To: elecraft List > I had hoped when NAFTA happened that it would eliminate > duties > between Canada, Mexico and the U.S. (nope, it doesn't that way). > > Since the K2 originally came (as a kit, at least) from the U.S. > there > may be an exception, but getting it may be another matter. > > Bob, N7XY > > On Apr 8, 2008, at 2:55 PM, Jim Miller wrote: > > Duty free?? Canada?? NO - I ought a K2 on eBay > from Canada and it > > arrived > > with a $23 duty COD bill for the import. > > > > 73, de Jim KG0KP > > > > - Original Message - > > From: "Ken Kopp" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > To: > > Sent: Tuesday, April 08, 2008 10:47 AM > > Subject: [Elecraft] Import duties on amateur radio items > > > > > >> Aren't amateur radio related items duty-free in the UK and EU, > >> as they are in Canada? I became aware of this through > extensive>> eBay sales. > >> > >> 73! Ken Kopp - K0PP > >>[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 > >> > > > > ___ > > 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 > > > > Bob Nielsen > [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 > ___ 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] Morse on the Tonight Show, Tonight, Friday the 13th
Its unfortunate they had to be costumed up as 140 year old telegraphers. It may have been "cute" however it doesn't do our image much good. Some would say that any publicity is good publicity but I'm not so sure in this case. But hey, more importantly, we're those FT-817's by any chance? Likely just coincidence no doubt. Fortunately, at that distance you wouldn't require a PA. Gregg, VE4NU --- ___ 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] Trip to Canada
Actually.. you will have an issue. "K2" is an official registered "brand" used on cattle from a particular ranch here in AB. It is registered with US customs at all border crossings. If the radio is less than 32 months old you might get it back in, but theres really no guarantee. VE6IV Brian Mury wrote: On Thu, 2005-03-03 at 13:30 -0500, Charles Greene wrote: Hey all you VE's, I realize this is off topic, but I need some information.I am going to drive to Ontario next week on business and I have my mobile rig in the car. I didn't intend to operate it, but can I bring it along and bring it back in? I hate to take it out; it's such a hassle :-) You should have no problem bringing it into Canada. Taking it back into the US is up to US Customs! :-) I don't know how the US handles this; in Camada, I can take items to Canada Customs and they will give me a "green card" listing the items and their serial numbers. When I return to Canada, that is my proof that I did not buy the item on my trip to the US, so I won't get charged taxes at the border. BTW, you can operate in Canada. As an Extra class, you will have full privileges in Canada. Just sign as W1CG/VE3 (for Ontario), which you would pronounce on voice as "W1CG mobile VE3", or "W1CG portable VE3" if you set the rig up out of the car. -- ___ 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] Soldering station questions (please, no wars)
I'm also in the market for a good variable temp station. Where is a good place to buy on-line? 73. Kirb, VE6IV Flex-Radio SDR-1000 ..a pile of K2's inside your PC - Ron D'Eau Claire wrote: Michael N4NMR wrote: I suspect my temp controlled soldering station is going south on me. In building my K2, I've noticed that it takes longer to get the solder flowing. I'll take other recommendations just in case I have to go on-line to order one. --- Not knowing the manufacturer makes it tough to suggest ways to 'fix' the current one. 1- If it is a "fixed temp" tip, try a new tip. A bad thermostat can cause a tip to run cool. Apparently your tip is heating because you do eventually melt solder. 2 - If just the soldering tip is replaceable, remove it and make sure it is clean *inside* where it attaches. Corrosion that builds up at the attachment point (threads, sleeve, etc.) can really cut down the heat transfer from the element to the tip. 3 - If you "give up" on it, consider a Hakko 936-ESD. No, you can't get it today if no one in town sells one, but they are available in two or three days via web order if you want it shipped priority from various places. They aren't "better" than Weller, nor is Weller "better" than the Hakko. After all it's just a soldering station! The magic is in the hands that wield it, not in the tool itself. I've used both, although I haven't use the newer Weller stations. When I was last in the market for a new soldering station, the Hakko price was the best. I really like the front-panel knob temperature control. I think where a lot of ops go wrong is using too COOL of an iron. Desoldering braid is nearly non-functional with a 700F iron. At the least, it's likely you'll lift a trace by leaving it "cook" too long. Cleaning enameled wire by the "blob" method also is very poor at 700F, not to mention soldering larger terminals instead of a board trace. The ability to tweak the knob up to 800F, wait 5 seconds, then go to work is a real advantage of the variable temperature stations to me. Ron AC7AC P.S. We don't do "wars" here. ___ 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
