Re: [Elecraft] For those at Dayton (KAT500)

2012-05-20 Thread Jim Brown

> The LDG AT-1000ProII is on a "Dayton" sale at Gigaparts for $459 with free 
> shipping through Monday, the 21st. (Must be ordered on-line) I just posted 
> this since there were $539 prices being mentioned on the reflector.

I briefly owned an AT-1000. I hated it, and sold it at a loss.  LDG was 
VERY unresponsive in addressing issues when I sent a virtually new 
product in for service.  Most of us here know what Elecraft's service is 
like.

It should be noted that the Elecraft tuner has THREE switched outputs, 
each of which remembers by band the settings for what was last 
connected.  An early product description suggested that the tuner might 
be usable for SWRs below 3:1 at up to 1 or 1.2 kW.

As to the comparison (by others) with products like MFJ (Mighty Fine 
Junk) -- you gotta be kidding.  This is not "just a tuner," it is an 
ELECRAFT tuner.

73, Jim K9YC
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Re: [Elecraft] For those at Dayton (KAT500)

2012-05-20 Thread Gary Gregory
*Jim,

In VK you will pay that for a pretty dumb LDG auto-tuner with a single
antenna connection and more for a manual Palstar.

Given the almost equal exchange rate the KAT-500 not only represents value
for money (not a phrase I would use in a sentence with MFJ in it) it offers
great versatility and quality built right into it.

I don't see any quality competition out there.

Just my two cents worth, keep the change!

Gary
*
On 21 May 2012 10:07, Jim Brown  wrote:

> On 5/18/2012 1:00 PM, Fred Bennett N9TA wrote:
> > The price as I was just informed when I ordered via phone was $699
> > assembledI don't remember the un-assembled price but I think it was
> in
> > the low $600s. A bit steep for a tuner...but I'm betting it'll be worth
> it!!
>
> You've GOT to be kidding. It's a bargain at this price.  That's the cost
> of the Ten Tec MANUAL tuner!  I ordered three.
>
> 73, Jim K9YC
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Re: [Elecraft] For those at Dayton (KAT500)

2012-05-20 Thread Jim Brown
On 5/18/2012 1:00 PM, Fred Bennett N9TA wrote:
> The price as I was just informed when I ordered via phone was $699
> assembledI don't remember the un-assembled price but I think it was in
> the low $600s. A bit steep for a tuner...but I'm betting it'll be worth it!!

You've GOT to be kidding. It's a bargain at this price.  That's the cost 
of the Ten Tec MANUAL tuner!  I ordered three.

73, Jim K9YC
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Re: [Elecraft] For those at Dayton (KAT500)

2012-05-19 Thread Joe Subich, W4TV

On 5/19/2012 4:53 PM, Pete Smith N4ZR wrote:
 > Just read the reviews of antenna tuners in QST, with
> careful attention to the amount of power absorbed in the tuner at
> some load impedance/reactance combinations, and imagine 600 watts
> being dissipated inside a 500-watt tuner.

Understand that most of the tuners evaluates in QST were "T" section
tuners.  The high pass "T" network can become pathological with some
values - particularly if the series capacitors have excessive Xc
(are too small).  The KAT-500 is an L-network tuner which generally
has much lower currents, thus less loss and less heating.

In spite of its modest height, the KAT-500 has some truly massive
inductors for a tuner rates at 600 Watts.  I'm not concerned that the
claim of 3:1 or somewhat higher for 1000 Watts is excessive and will
be seriously considering the KAT-500 as a "line flattener" if/when I
put the Quadras back on-line.

73,

... Joe, W4TV


On 5/19/2012 4:53 PM, Pete Smith N4ZR wrote:
> You bet, Vic.  Just read the reviews of antenna tuners in QST, with
> careful attention to the amount of power absorbed in the tuner at some
> load impedance/reactance combinations, and imagine 600 watts being
> dissipated inside a 500-watt tuner.
>
> 73, Pete N4ZR
> The World Contest Station Database, updated daily at www.conteststations.com
> The Reverse Beacon Network at http://reversebeacon.net, blog at 
> reversebeacon.blogspot.com,
> spots at telnet.reversebeacon.net, port 7000 and
> arcluster.reversebeacon.net, port 7000
>
>
> On 5/19/2012 4:39 PM, Vic K2VCO wrote:
>> Oops, wrong again! I see that they make the claim that it will handle 
>> 1200-1500 watts on
>> the website. But I suspect you have to be very careful!
>>
>> On 5/19/2012 1:32 PM, Vic K2VCO wrote:
>>> I would expect that this would depend not only on the SWR, but on the 
>>> nature of the
>>> impedance it sees. Unless someone from Elecraft told you this, I wouldn't 
>>> risk running
>>> 1500 watts at 3:1 SWR (if Elecraft DID tell you this, then I'm ordering 
>>> one)!
>>>
>>> On 5/19/2012 11:41 AM, N5GE wrote:
 I will
 handle 10:1 SWR at 500 - 600 watts and 1200 to 1500 watts at 3:1 SWR.
>>>
>>> --
>>> Vic, K2VCO
>>> Fresno CA
>>> http://www.qsl.net/k2vco/
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Re: [Elecraft] For those at Dayton (KAT500)

2012-05-19 Thread Ian Kahn - Ham
I plan to order my KAT500 as soon as I find new employment.  It will 
replace the old MFJ-962D I'm using currently.

--Ian

Ian Kahn, KM4IK
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K3 #281, P3 #688
HRD v5.x/6.0 Test Team


On 5/19/2012 4:53 PM, Pete Smith N4ZR wrote:
> You bet, Vic.  Just read the reviews of antenna tuners in QST, with
> careful attention to the amount of power absorbed in the tuner at some
> load impedance/reactance combinations, and imagine 600 watts being
> dissipated inside a 500-watt tuner.
>
> 73, Pete N4ZR
> The World Contest Station Database, updated daily at www.conteststations.com
> The Reverse Beacon Network at http://reversebeacon.net, blog at 
> reversebeacon.blogspot.com,
> spots at telnet.reversebeacon.net, port 7000 and
> arcluster.reversebeacon.net, port 7000
>
>
> On 5/19/2012 4:39 PM, Vic K2VCO wrote:
>> Oops, wrong again! I see that they make the claim that it will handle 
>> 1200-1500 watts on
>> the website. But I suspect you have to be very careful!
>>
>> On 5/19/2012 1:32 PM, Vic K2VCO wrote:
>>> I would expect that this would depend not only on the SWR, but on the 
>>> nature of the
>>> impedance it sees. Unless someone from Elecraft told you this, I wouldn't 
>>> risk running
>>> 1500 watts at 3:1 SWR (if Elecraft DID tell you this, then I'm ordering 
>>> one)!
>>>
>>> On 5/19/2012 11:41 AM, N5GE wrote:
 I will
 handle 10:1 SWR at 500 - 600 watts and 1200 to 1500 watts at 3:1 SWR.
>>> -- 
>>> Vic, K2VCO
>>> Fresno CA
>>> http://www.qsl.net/k2vco/
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Re: [Elecraft] For those at Dayton (KAT500)

2012-05-19 Thread Pete Smith N4ZR
You bet, Vic.  Just read the reviews of antenna tuners in QST, with 
careful attention to the amount of power absorbed in the tuner at some 
load impedance/reactance combinations, and imagine 600 watts being 
dissipated inside a 500-watt tuner.

73, Pete N4ZR
The World Contest Station Database, updated daily at www.conteststations.com
The Reverse Beacon Network at http://reversebeacon.net, blog at 
reversebeacon.blogspot.com,
spots at telnet.reversebeacon.net, port 7000 and
arcluster.reversebeacon.net, port 7000


On 5/19/2012 4:39 PM, Vic K2VCO wrote:
> Oops, wrong again! I see that they make the claim that it will handle 
> 1200-1500 watts on
> the website. But I suspect you have to be very careful!
>
> On 5/19/2012 1:32 PM, Vic K2VCO wrote:
>> I would expect that this would depend not only on the SWR, but on the nature 
>> of the
>> impedance it sees. Unless someone from Elecraft told you this, I wouldn't 
>> risk running
>> 1500 watts at 3:1 SWR (if Elecraft DID tell you this, then I'm ordering one)!
>>
>> On 5/19/2012 11:41 AM, N5GE wrote:
>>> I will
>>> handle 10:1 SWR at 500 - 600 watts and 1200 to 1500 watts at 3:1 SWR.
>>
>> -- 
>> Vic, K2VCO
>> Fresno CA
>> http://www.qsl.net/k2vco/
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Re: [Elecraft] For those at Dayton (KAT500)

2012-05-19 Thread Vic K2VCO
Oops, wrong again! I see that they make the claim that it will handle 1200-1500 
watts on 
the website. But I suspect you have to be very careful!

On 5/19/2012 1:32 PM, Vic K2VCO wrote:
> I would expect that this would depend not only on the SWR, but on the nature 
> of the 
> impedance it sees. Unless someone from Elecraft told you this, I wouldn't 
> risk running 
> 1500 watts at 3:1 SWR (if Elecraft DID tell you this, then I'm ordering one)!
>
> On 5/19/2012 11:41 AM, N5GE wrote:
>> I will
>> handle 10:1 SWR at 500 - 600 watts and 1200 to 1500 watts at 3:1 SWR.
>
>
> -- 
> Vic, K2VCO
> Fresno CA
> http://www.qsl.net/k2vco/
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Re: [Elecraft] For those at Dayton (KAT500)

2012-05-19 Thread Vic K2VCO
I would expect that this would depend not only on the SWR, but on the nature of 
the 
impedance it sees. Unless someone from Elecraft told you this, I wouldn't risk 
running 
1500 watts at 3:1 SWR (if Elecraft DID tell you this, then I'm ordering one)!

On 5/19/2012 11:41 AM, N5GE wrote:
> I will
> handle 10:1 SWR at 500 - 600 watts and 1200 to 1500 watts at 3:1 SWR.

-- 
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Fresno CA
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Re: [Elecraft] For those at Dayton (KAT500)

2012-05-19 Thread Rick Bates
And it will be fully integrated into the 'K line', which means fewer
'buttons' to press, easier operations.

Rick wa6nhc  (yes my order is in too)

-Original Message-
From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net
[mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of N5GE
Sent: Saturday, May 19, 2012 11:41 AM
To: Dave Agsten
Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] For those at Dayton (KAT500)


Below...

On Sat, 19 May 2012 10:06:46 -0700 (PDT), Dave Agsten 
wrote:

>The LDG AT-1000ProII is on a "Dayton" sale at Gigaparts for $459 with free
shipping through Monday, the 21st. (Must be ordered on-line) I just posted
this since there were $539 prices being mentioned on the reflector.
>
>The KAT500 at $699 is quite a bit higher. Also, shipping to the East Cost
via Priority Mail adds another $27 to the total. ( A difference of $267 for
me - That's a considerable difference for me)

You might consider the size of the KAT500 before you consider another Auto
tuner.  The KAT500 has the same footprint as the K3 and KPA500 and the
height is
less that 2 inches tall which will allow it to sit on top of either one.  I
will
handle 10:1 SWR at 500 - 600 watts and 1200 to 1500 watts at 3:1 SWR.  It
has
THREE antenna outputs that are selected on the front panel.


>
>I have not seen the official specifications for the KAT500 so it's
difficult to compare. are any specs available somewhere? The 6 meter power
handling spec was mentioned but I can't understand exactly why you would
even use a tuner on a 6 meter beam if it were properly adjusted. Does the
KAT500 have an antenna switch with separate memories for each? 

There are some specs at  http://www.elecraft.com/news.htm

Amateur Radio Operator N5GE
ARRL Lifetime Member
QCWA Lifetime Member
[snip]

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Re: [Elecraft] For those at Dayton (KAT500)

2012-05-19 Thread N5GE

Below...

On Sat, 19 May 2012 10:06:46 -0700 (PDT), Dave Agsten  wrote:

>The LDG AT-1000ProII is on a "Dayton" sale at Gigaparts for $459 with free 
>shipping through Monday, the 21st. (Must be ordered on-line) I just posted 
>this since there were $539 prices being mentioned on the reflector.
>
>The KAT500 at $699 is quite a bit higher. Also, shipping to the East Cost via 
>Priority Mail adds another $27 to the total. ( A difference of $267 for me - 
>That's a considerable difference for me)

You might consider the size of the KAT500 before you consider another Auto
tuner.  The KAT500 has the same footprint as the K3 and KPA500 and the height is
less that 2 inches tall which will allow it to sit on top of either one.  I will
handle 10:1 SWR at 500 - 600 watts and 1200 to 1500 watts at 3:1 SWR.  It has
THREE antenna outputs that are selected on the front panel.


>
>I have not seen the official specifications for the KAT500 so it's difficult 
>to compare. are any specs available somewhere? The 6 meter power handling spec 
>was mentioned but I can't understand exactly why you would even use a tuner on 
>a 6 meter beam if it were properly adjusted. Does the KAT500 have an antenna 
>switch with separate memories for each? 

There are some specs at  http://www.elecraft.com/news.htm

Amateur Radio Operator N5GE
ARRL Lifetime Member
QCWA Lifetime Member
[snip]

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Re: [Elecraft] For those at Dayton (KAT500)

2012-05-19 Thread Dave Agsten
The LDG AT-1000ProII is on a "Dayton" sale at Gigaparts for $459 with free 
shipping through Monday, the 21st. (Must be ordered on-line) I just posted this 
since there were $539 prices being mentioned on the reflector.

The KAT500 at $699 is quite a bit higher. Also, shipping to the East Cost via 
Priority Mail adds another $27 to the total. ( A difference of $267 for me - 
That's a considerable difference for me)

I have not seen the official specifications for the KAT500 so it's difficult to 
compare. are any specs available somewhere? The 6 meter power handling spec was 
mentioned but I can't understand exactly why you would even use a tuner on a 6 
meter beam if it were properly adjusted. Does the KAT500 have an antenna switch 
with separate memories for each? 


I also see a few reviews of the AT-600 being used with the KPA500 without 
issue. That one is $140 less than the AT-1000ProII.

 
73,
Dave N8AG
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Re: [Elecraft] For those at Dayton (KAT500)

2012-05-18 Thread Bob
I've never owned a MFJ tuner capable of handling its "rated" power for
anything over a 1.5 SWR (and then you get into arguments about PEP vs CW vs
Continuous Carrier).  They all burn out with even a slight mismatch.  Since
I'm not trying to tune a dummy load, I'll go with something that can handle
500 watts full carrier into a bad mismatch.  That's the reason I bought a
manual Palstar tuner for use with my KPA500 -- and it has served me well,
but is a manual tuner.

I have faith that Elecraft will meet the performance criteria.  I have zero
faith, based on long bitter experience, that MFJ can.

73, Bob, WB4SON
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Re: [Elecraft] For those at Dayton (KAT500) and about tuner cost

2012-05-18 Thread Bill K9YEQ
Based on the Elecraft tuner performance from all of theirs I have used in
the equipment I have owned, it is well worth paying more for the KAT 500.  I
have all the MFJ auto tuners and have had issues.  I currently own an
MFJ-998 which recently updated the firmware, but it has lots of room for
improvement.  I have had LDG, all are gone.

My parents (they have passed) taught me many years ago:  generally speaking,
you get what you pay for .  This was during the onslaught of big box cheap
crap.  This  is not about sticking with Elecraft, it is about quality,
customer service, design and upgradability.  

I have a THP HL-2.5KFx, it is quality, quality, quality.  It is very well
designed, etc.  If I was looking for a lower powered amp, I would go hands
down with the Elecraft Amp.  The Elecraft stuff is well designed.  My THP,
and I am only referring to the HL-2.5KFx, will stay in my shack.  I am not
interested in any of their other amps as they are not nearly the same in
design.   

73,
Bill
K9YEQ


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[mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of W0MU Mike Fatchett
Sent: Friday, May 18, 2012 3:28 PM
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] For those at Dayton (KAT500)

I agree the price is a bit higher than I would have liked to have seen.  
I am sure it will work far better than the MFJ and I don't think either will
handle the full output on 6m which the KAT500 will do or so I was told.  I
smoked my LDG the other day on 6m because I forgot they are only rated for
half power on 6m.

Mike W0MU

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Re: [Elecraft] For those at Dayton...

2012-05-18 Thread Sebastian, W4AS
Somehow those ladies who answer the phone at Elecraft can read minds.  When I 
called and said I'd like to place an order, they asked me if I wanted to order 
the KAT500! 

73 de Sebastian, W4AS



On May 18, 2012, at 4:26 PM, Fred Jensen wrote:

> On 5/18/2012 12:35 PM, Phil Hystad wrote:
>> You can call Elecraft and place your order.
> 
> 18 May 2012 1315 PDT.
> 
> They're still trying to tie down shipping costs to put it on the web.

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Re: [Elecraft] For those at Dayton...

2012-05-18 Thread KENT TRIMBLE
And . . .

Anticipated shipping date for the KAT500 is August 15th.

73,

Kent  K9ZTV



On 5/18/2012 3:08 PM, GREG WILSON wrote:
> For all those wondering...$699 for the assembled unit  $649 for the kit...
>
>
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Re: [Elecraft] For those at Dayton...

2012-05-18 Thread Philip LaMarche
Do you have to be at Dayton to order?
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Re: [Elecraft] For those at Dayton...

2012-05-18 Thread N5GE
They told me I was around #21 to order.  That's probably not real accurate
though.

Amateur Radio Operator N5GE
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On Fri, 18 May 2012 14:08:20 -0600, GREG WILSON  wrote:

>For all those wondering...$699 for the assembled unit  $649 for the kit...
[snip]

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Re: [Elecraft] For those at Dayton...

2012-05-18 Thread Jack Berry
$650 kit

On May 18, 2012, at 3:52 PM, Bill Hammond  wrote:

> Have they priced it yet?  $$?
> 
> 
> On May 18, 2012, at 2:35 PM, Phil Hystad wrote:
> 
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Re: [Elecraft] For those at Dayton...

2012-05-18 Thread Don Wilhelm
Unfortunately, Eric (who does the website updates) is at Dayton, so you 
will not likely see it on the website until he returns to Watsonville/Aptos.

Just my opinion, but then Eric has surprised us with some wondrous 
accomplishments before, and he may do it again if he is not too tired 
tonight.

73,
Don W3FPR

On 5/18/2012 4:01 PM, Geoffrey Downs wrote:
> If KAT500 orders are going to be taken at Dayton I'm sure Elecraft, in
> fairness to those who can't get there, will put the KAT500 on the website
> order page concurrently, especially as price and some other details have
> still to be announced. Also, time difference and cost can make it difficult
> to call from outside the USA.
>
> 73 to all
>
> Geoff
> G3UCK
>
> -Original Message-
> From: Phil Hystad
> Sent: Friday, May 18, 2012 8:35 PM
> To: k6...@foothill.net
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> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] For those at Dayton...
>
> You can call Elecraft and place your order.
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Re: [Elecraft] For those at Dayton (KAT500)

2012-05-18 Thread W0MU Mike Fatchett
I agree the price is a bit higher than I would have liked to have seen.  
I am sure it will work far better than the MFJ and I don't think either 
will handle the full output on 6m which the KAT500 will do or so I was 
told.  I smoked my LDG the other day on 6m because I forgot they are 
only rated for half power on 6m.

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On 5/18/2012 2:17 PM, Rob May wrote:
> With a street price of $300 for the MFJ-994B and $330 for the LDG AT600 Pro, 
> that's a pretty steep premium to keep the station all Elecraft.
> Rob
> NV5E
>
> 
>> From: n9t...@comcast.net
>> To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
>> Date: Fri, 18 May 2012 16:00:43 -0400
>> Subject: [Elecraft] For those at Dayton (KAT500)
>>
>> The price as I was just informed when I ordered via phone was $699
>> assembledI don't remember the un-assembled price but I think it was in
>> the low $600s. A bit steep for a tuner...but I'm betting it'll be worth it!!
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> 73...de...Fred N9TA
>>
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Re: [Elecraft] For those at Dayton...

2012-05-18 Thread Fred Jensen
On 5/18/2012 12:35 PM, Phil Hystad wrote:
> You can call Elecraft and place your order.

18 May 2012 1315 PDT.

They're still trying to tie down shipping costs to put it on the web.

Thanks,

Fred K6DGW

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Re: [Elecraft] For those at Dayton...

2012-05-18 Thread Bob
UH OH!!!   That could be me or Ken.  I'll be right back I'm going to lock the 
doors

Bob
K2TK

On 5/18/2012 4:13 PM, Jim Sheldon wrote:
> YHa!  Got mine in as well.  Talked to Madalyn (think I spelled it 
> right) and she said she was gonna kill whoever let it slip that it could be 
> ordered by phone - LOL!  I guess the phones have been ringing off the table 
> since the news got out.
>
> I haven't seen a price posted yet, but the wired version is $699.95 plus 
> shipping and the kit version will be $649.95 plus shipping.  They aren't able 
> to figure the shipping yet because it's not up on the website.
>
> Jim - W0EB
>
>> Thank you Ken!!
>>
>> Based on that I called and there are still people at Aptos and I
>> was able to
>> place the order and get my time for placement in the queue.
>>
>> As much as I wanted the kit the difference was minimal and if like
>> the KX3 I
>> paid a small  premium for not only factory assembly but probably an
>> earlier ship
>> date.
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Re: [Elecraft] For those at Dayton...

2012-05-18 Thread Don Wilhelm
Jim,

It is "Madelyn"

73,
Don W3FPR

On 5/18/2012 4:13 PM, Jim Sheldon wrote:
> YHa!  Got mine in as well.  Talked to Madalyn (think I spelled it 
> right) and she said she was gonna kill whoever let it slip that it could be 
> ordered by phone - LOL!  I guess the phones have been ringing off the table 
> since the news got out.
>
> I haven't seen a price posted yet, but the wired version is $699.95 plus 
> shipping and the kit version will be $649.95 plus shipping.  They aren't able 
> to figure the shipping yet because it's not up on the website.
>
> Jim - W0EB
>
>> Thank you Ken!!
>>
>> Based on that I called and there are still people at Aptos and I
>> was able to
>> place the order and get my time for placement in the queue.
>>
>> As much as I wanted the kit the difference was minimal and if like
>> the KX3 I
>> paid a small  premium for not only factory assembly but probably an
>> earlier ship
>> date.
>>
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Re: [Elecraft] For those at Dayton (KAT500)

2012-05-18 Thread Rick Johnson
The AT-1000ProII is $539 at HROpretty close and I bet the KAT500 will be 
very comparable.
My order was #3 btw...

73,
Rick W3BI

-Original Message- 
From: Rob May
Sent: Friday, May 18, 2012 4:17 PM
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] For those at Dayton (KAT500)


With a street price of $300 for the MFJ-994B and $330 for the LDG AT600 Pro, 
that's a pretty steep premium to keep the station all Elecraft.
Rob
NV5E


> From: n9t...@comcast.net
> To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
> Date: Fri, 18 May 2012 16:00:43 -0400
> Subject: [Elecraft] For those at Dayton (KAT500)
>
> The price as I was just informed when I ordered via phone was $699
> assembledI don't remember the un-assembled price but I think it was in
> the low $600s. A bit steep for a tuner...but I'm betting it'll be worth 
> it!!
>
>
>
>
> 73...de...Fred N9TA
>
>
>
>
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Re: [Elecraft] For those at Dayton (KAT500)

2012-05-18 Thread Rob May

With a street price of $300 for the MFJ-994B and $330 for the LDG AT600 Pro, 
that's a pretty steep premium to keep the station all Elecraft.
Rob
NV5E


> From: n9t...@comcast.net
> To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
> Date: Fri, 18 May 2012 16:00:43 -0400
> Subject: [Elecraft] For those at Dayton (KAT500)
>
> The price as I was just informed when I ordered via phone was $699
> assembledI don't remember the un-assembled price but I think it was in
> the low $600s. A bit steep for a tuner...but I'm betting it'll be worth it!!
>
>
>
>
> 73...de...Fred N9TA
>
>
>
>
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Re: [Elecraft] For those at Dayton...

2012-05-18 Thread Jim Sheldon
YHa!  Got mine in as well.  Talked to Madalyn (think I spelled it 
right) and she said she was gonna kill whoever let it slip that it could be 
ordered by phone - LOL!  I guess the phones have been ringing off the table 
since the news got out.

I haven't seen a price posted yet, but the wired version is $699.95 plus 
shipping and the kit version will be $649.95 plus shipping.  They aren't able 
to figure the shipping yet because it's not up on the website.  

Jim - W0EB

> Thank you Ken!!
>
> Based on that I called and there are still people at Aptos and I
> was able to
> place the order and get my time for placement in the queue.
>
> As much as I wanted the kit the difference was minimal and if like
> the KX3 I
> paid a small  premium for not only factory assembly but probably an
> earlier ship
> date.
>
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Re: [Elecraft] For those at Dayton...

2012-05-18 Thread GREG WILSON
For all those wondering...$699 for the assembled unit  $649 for the kit...
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Re: [Elecraft] For those at Dayton...

2012-05-18 Thread Bob
Thank you Ken!!

Based on that I called and there are still people at Aptos and I was able to 
place the order and get my time for placement in the queue.

As much as I wanted the kit the difference was minimal and if like the KX3 I 
paid a small  premium for not only factory assembly but probably an earlier 
ship 
date.

Let the wait begin.

Thank you Vicky for taking the order, well done.

Now if I was at Dayton I could ask a technical question.   Will I be able to 
make my antenna selection within the KAT500 at the K3.
That would help with laying out the station. I could place the KAT500 within 
sight but out or arms reach. Saving valuable close desk/shelf space.   Anybody 
know having asked that question at Dayton or by being a field tester.

73,
Bob
K2TK

On 5/18/2012 3:15 PM, Ken Allen wrote:
> Taking orders for the KAT500 with expected delivery starting August ( yes,
> this year).
>
> Ken  KB8KE
>
> -Original Message-
> From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net
> [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Bob
> Sent: Friday, May 18, 2012 3:30 AM
> To: Elecraft Reflector
> Subject: [Elecraft] For those at Dayton...
>
> Hi,
>
>  Can those that are not able to attend and get to the Elecraft booth
> get some information from those lucky enough to be in attendance?
>
>   A narrative from those there could be of interest to those of us at
>
> home.   Anything new?  Are they displaying and taking KAT500 orders?  Any
> updates on KX3 options and status?
>
>   Inquiring Elecrafter's want to know
>
>   In Advance, TNX!
>
> 73,
> Bob
> K2TK   ex KN2TKR  (1956)&  K2TKR
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Re: [Elecraft] For those at Dayton...

2012-05-18 Thread Geoffrey Downs
If KAT500 orders are going to be taken at Dayton I'm sure Elecraft, in 
fairness to those who can't get there, will put the KAT500 on the website 
order page concurrently, especially as price and some other details have 
still to be announced. Also, time difference and cost can make it difficult 
to call from outside the USA.

73 to all

Geoff
G3UCK

-Original Message- 
From: Phil Hystad
Sent: Friday, May 18, 2012 8:35 PM
To: k6...@foothill.net
Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] For those at Dayton...

You can call Elecraft and place your order.


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Re: [Elecraft] For those at Dayton...

2012-05-18 Thread Bill Hammond
Have they priced it yet?  $$?


On May 18, 2012, at 2:35 PM, Phil Hystad wrote:

> You can call Elecraft and place your order.
> 
> 
> On May 18, 2012, at 12:28 PM, Fred Jensen wrote:
> 
>> On 5/18/2012 12:15 PM, Ken Allen wrote:
>>> Taking orders for the KAT500 with expected delivery starting August ( yes,
>>> this year).
>> 
>> Not on the web site yet.
>> 
>> 73,
>> 
>> Fred K6DGW
>> - Northern California Contest Club
>> - CU in the 2012 Cal QSO Party 6-7 Oct 2012
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Re: [Elecraft] For those at Dayton...

2012-05-18 Thread W0MU Mike Fatchett
Price?

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On 5/18/2012 1:35 PM, Phil Hystad wrote:
> You can call Elecraft and place your order.
>
>
> On May 18, 2012, at 12:28 PM, Fred Jensen wrote:
>
>> On 5/18/2012 12:15 PM, Ken Allen wrote:
>>> Taking orders for the KAT500 with expected delivery starting August ( yes,
>>> this year).
>> Not on the web site yet.
>>
>> 73,
>>
>> Fred K6DGW
>> - Northern California Contest Club
>> - CU in the 2012 Cal QSO Party 6-7 Oct 2012
>> - www.cqp.org
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Re: [Elecraft] For those at Dayton...

2012-05-18 Thread Phil Hystad
You can call Elecraft and place your order.


On May 18, 2012, at 12:28 PM, Fred Jensen wrote:

> On 5/18/2012 12:15 PM, Ken Allen wrote:
>> Taking orders for the KAT500 with expected delivery starting August ( yes,
>> this year).
> 
> Not on the web site yet.
> 
> 73,
> 
> Fred K6DGW
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> - www.cqp.org
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Re: [Elecraft] For those at Dayton...

2012-05-18 Thread Fred Jensen
On 5/18/2012 12:15 PM, Ken Allen wrote:
> Taking orders for the KAT500 with expected delivery starting August ( yes,
> this year).

Not on the web site yet.

73,

Fred K6DGW
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Re: [Elecraft] For those at Dayton...

2012-05-18 Thread Ken Allen
Taking orders for the KAT500 with expected delivery starting August ( yes,
this year).

Ken  KB8KE

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[mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Bob
Sent: Friday, May 18, 2012 3:30 AM
To: Elecraft Reflector
Subject: [Elecraft] For those at Dayton...

Hi,

Can those that are not able to attend and get to the Elecraft booth
get some information from those lucky enough to be in attendance?

 A narrative from those there could be of interest to those of us at

home.   Anything new?  Are they displaying and taking KAT500 orders?  Any 
updates on KX3 options and status?

 Inquiring Elecrafter's want to know

 In Advance, TNX!

73,
Bob
K2TK   ex KN2TKR  (1956) & K2TKR

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