Re: [Elecraft] PA Temperature Sensor problem

2008-03-16 Thread Mark Hampton
Bill, Thanks for the suggestion - it was a case of I should've read the manual more. Thanks, Mark M5MDH - Original Message - From: aa1o [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: MARK HAMPTON [EMAIL PROTECTED]; elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Saturday, March 15, 2008 8:15 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft

[elecraft] Missing pan head screws

2008-03-16 Thread MARK HAMPTON
Same problem as me - there were two 6.4mm black pan-head screws missing from the KIO3 hardware bag. I did the same as others and used the same sized zinc version to attach o/p transistors to bottom. Now to decide what filters to order to complement my 2.7 SSB one Mark M5MDH

[Elecraft] PA Temperature Sensor problem

2008-03-15 Thread MARK HAMPTON
Hi all, #579 went together smoothly but I have a little problem with setting the PA sensor temperature. I had no problem with setting the front panel temperature. However, I moved on to do the PA one and moving the VFO dial does absolutely nothing - its 2 'dashes' where the

[Elecraft] K3 reference oscillator calibration

2008-03-12 Thread MARK HAMPTON
Hi all, Received my K3 kit a couple of days back and will shortly get round to start work on it. Looking through the manual at the reference oscillator calibration method 2. It suggests using a station such as WWV. Can anyone suggest a UK alternative? Thanks, Mark M5MDH

Re: [Elecraft] Online Orders: both international USPS options were not

2007-11-28 Thread MARK HAMPTON
Chris, When I made my K3 order back in August, I was able to select either US P.O. option. It seems since then that the order form has been changed and from others comments, it seems the UPS, even though more expensive, may be the better option - for here in England anyway. Mark

[Elecraft] Re: UK VAT!

2007-11-27 Thread Mark Hampton
Dave G4AON, When the time comes, Your comments regarding delivery will spur me to switch from US Post Office and Parcel Farce to UPS. Mark M5MDH ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber

[Elecraft] re: K3 status update is not the same as when will it ship

2007-10-06 Thread Mark Hampton
I'll keep my mouth shut in future. Mark M5MDH ___ 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

[Elecraft] Anyone else having a problem getting a reply from sales?

2007-10-03 Thread Mark Hampton
Hi all, The problem is what the subject is. I'm trying to sort out something with a order and despite sending 4 E-mails since last Thursday, I am still awaiting a reply. I've checked my spam box in case something has gone in there but nothing is there.Hopefully some one can see

Re: [Elecraft] Anyone else having a problem getting a reply from sales?

2007-10-03 Thread Mark Hampton
Just a follow-up to the original message to say that everything has now been sorted.With the amount of e-mails you must receive each day, including spam to sort through, I appreciate getting it sorted as quick as possible. I know this looks like I'm addressing Eric, Wayne, Lisa etc, but I

Re: [Elecraft] K3 in the marketplace

2007-09-22 Thread Mark Hampton
The size of the K3 doesn't bother me, actually it is a benefit to me. It is going to replace my Yaesu FT-857 as my mobile radio. Due to a S-9 noise level problem at my home QTH, operating is almost impossible, so I do all my operating /M. Mark M5MDH

[Elecraft] OT: Anyone use a noise canceller?

2007-09-22 Thread Mark Hampton
Hi all, I have a S-9 noise level across the bands and despite some detective work, I have been unable to locate the source. I feel that I may have to resort to using a noise canceller in order to use the bands at the home QTH. Before I purchase one, I'm wondering if any of the

[Elecraft] What postal option to use to UK(K3)

2007-08-17 Thread Mark Hampton
Hi all, I should be taking the plunge very soon and ordering a K3. On the shipping page there are several options that I can use. Which ones have subscribers from the UK and Europe used? Since the K3 will be in the Oct/Nov production run, waiting a few extra days for slower

Re: [Elecraft] What postal option to use to UK(K3)

2007-08-17 Thread Mark Hampton
Thanks for the replies, A K3/10 and ATU has now been ordered, the 100w upgrade will be ordered at a later date. Mark M5MDH ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info