Re: [Elecraft] K4 replacement?

2020-10-08 Thread Brian Denley
Sorry about that Alan. Brian KB1VBF Sent from my iPad > On Oct 8, 2020, at 10:18 PM, a...@elecraft.com wrote: > > On 10/8/2020 3:57 PM, Jim Brown wrote: >>> On 10/7/2020 5:41 PM, Tom Doligalski via Elecraft wrote: >>> I am a bit depressed about the lack of feedback from Elecraft about the K4.

Re: [Elecraft] K4 replacement?

2020-10-08 Thread Tom Azlin W7SUA
Hi Tom, If your current set up works well, why not just wait until the K4 is being delivered. Then choose. I have the same set up as you for the past ten years. Am happy to wait for the call to come to me for a K4. I am in group 2. 73, tom w7sua On 10/7/2020 5:41 PM, Tom Doligalski via

Re: [Elecraft] K4 replacement?

2020-10-08 Thread PAUL GACEK via Elecraft
Hey Alan My heart goes out to you as your circumstances seem unimaginable to me. I think 2020 is a year not many of us want to remember and generally if we do not too much of it's positive. Your humor is admirable and should help all round including the un-male thing of having to do intensive

Re: [Elecraft] K4 replacement?

2020-10-08 Thread alan
On 10/8/2020 3:57 PM, Jim Brown wrote: On 10/7/2020 5:41 PM, Tom Doligalski via Elecraft wrote: I am a bit depressed about the lack of feedback from Elecraft about the K4. There's been quite a bit from Wayne on this reflector, and updates in their monthly update. You may have heard that

Re: [Elecraft] K4 replacement?

2020-10-08 Thread Jim Brown
On 10/7/2020 5:41 PM, Tom Doligalski via Elecraft wrote: I am a bit depressed about the lack of feedback from Elecraft about the K4. There's been quite a bit from Wayne on this reflector, and updates in their monthly update. You may have heard that there's a pandemic, and the west coast has

Re: [Elecraft] K4 built-in operating manual now available

2020-10-08 Thread Grant Youngman
Even if you could do that, it might not be as useful as you expect. Sections/topics are linked from a main page and keywords, but not paginated. And there’s no page numbered “index” to help you get around. This is more of a greatly expanded “help" function than a typically organized manual.

[Elecraft] K4 built-in operating manual now available

2020-10-08 Thread Nigel Lemaire
I kind of like that the K4 has a built in manual, which is no doubt updated as required AUTOMATICALLY. Is there a provision to print out the manual from the K4?  I'm pretty much a "paper person" and print out all my manuals. Not having to revisit the Elecraft web to see if a more recent

Re: [Elecraft] K4 built-in operating manual now available

2020-10-08 Thread Wayne Burdick
om: Wayne Burdick > Date: 08/10/2020 18:30 (GMT+00:00) > To: Elecraft Reflector > Subject: [Elecraft] K4 built-in operating manual now available > > The K4 has a complete operating manual built in, accessible by taping the "?" > icon at the lower left-hand corner of the

Re: [Elecraft] K4 built-in operating manual now available

2020-10-08 Thread turnbull
not look to me for Gaelic.    Now how is this for being unreasonable.    You guys are doing a fine job.73 Doug EI2CNUSent from my Samsung Galaxy smartphone. Original message From: Wayne Burdick Date: 08/10/2020 18:30 (GMT+00:00) To: Elecraft Reflector Subject: [Elecraft] K4 built

[Elecraft] K4 Status

2020-10-08 Thread Tom Doligalski via Elecraft
Just got off the phone with Eric. The K4 is steadily shipping, and they are working diligently to get through the huge numbers of orders.The company is in fine shape, thanks to the huge numbers of orders. Eric will be posting an update later today. Tom W4KX

[Elecraft] K4 built-in operating manual now available

2020-10-08 Thread Wayne Burdick
ich provides context. Another way to familiarize yourself with the front panel is to read through the "Introduction to the Elecraft K4", at: https://ftp.elecraft.com/K4/Manuals%20Downloads/Introduction%20to%20the%20Elecraft%20K4,%20

Re: [Elecraft] K4 replacement?

2020-10-08 Thread turnbull
Yea, Good news.    Get some sleep though.   TU Doug EI2CNSent from my Samsung Galaxy smartphone. Original message From: Wayne Burdick Date: 08/10/2020 16:59 (GMT+00:00) To: John Shingara Cc: Elecraft Reflector Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K4 replacement? Sorry

Re: [Elecraft] K4 replacement?

2020-10-08 Thread Mike Morrow
> So, the purpose of this email is to generate information about > what I should purchase to replace the K3. My predominant operation > is high speed CW, so ask is very important to me. > > Maybe the Kenwood? > > Your thoughts are solicited! > > Tom W4KX Get a KX2. It will probably be at least

Re: [Elecraft] K4 replacement?

2020-10-08 Thread Wayne Burdick
Sorry for the infrequent communications from our end. We're all working OT on manufacturing ramp-up. Eric will be doing an update very soon. 73, Wayne N6KR > On Oct 8, 2020, at 8:46 AM, John Shingara wrote: > > Tom, > > The Kenwood TS-890 is on my short list should I grow too impatient

Re: [Elecraft] K4 replacement?

2020-10-08 Thread Tox
Thanks. I finally got ny refund for first group K4D. Was looking at a 6400, because I don't do cw right now, but will take a look at the 890 as well. 73 Scott AD6YT On Thu, Oct 8, 2020, 8:47 AM John Shingara wrote: > Tom, > > The Kenwood TS-890 is on my short list should I grow too impatient

Re: [Elecraft] K4 replacement?

2020-10-08 Thread John Shingara
Tom, The Kenwood TS-890 is on my short list should I grow too impatient waiting for the K-4. I have almost pulled the trigger many times on it. That said, earlier in this waiting process I bought a Flex 6400M and almost immediately regretted it. Great radio, but not an Elecraft and not for

[Elecraft] K4 replacement?

2020-10-08 Thread Tom Doligalski via Elecraft
I am a bit depressed about the lack of feedback from Elecraft about the K4. I’ve sent emails to Eric and Wayne, with no response. Telephone calls to Elecraft seem to indicate they have no idea either about what is going on. I am in the first group for the K4, but think this is unlikely to ever

Re: [Elecraft] K4 Pricing Posted

2020-10-06 Thread Jim Brown
On 10/6/2020 3:13 PM, Andy Durbin wrote: I paid for a Kenwood TS-590S. Actually I have two of them. I don't think this radio ever sold for more than about $1,600 and to the best of my recollection it's not high on anyone's dirty transmitters list (assuming a Chinese TCXO was not fitted).

Re: [Elecraft] K4 Pricing Posted

2020-10-06 Thread Charlie T
probably sell my couple year old K3S package eh? 73, Charlie k3ICH -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net On Behalf Of Jim Brown Sent: Tuesday, October 06, 2020 11:59 AM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K4 Pricing Posted On 10/2/2020 9:09 PM, Dave wrote

[Elecraft] K4 Pricing Posted

2020-10-06 Thread Andy Durbin
"You get what you pay for. Yaesu has been making very dirty radios --" I'm not sure I see the connection between part 1 and part 2. I paid for a Kenwood TS-590S. Actually I have two of them. I don't think this radio ever sold for more than about $1,600 and to the best of my recollection it's

Re: [Elecraft] K4 vs. K4D Question

2020-10-06 Thread Chris R. NW6V
Terry, I could use your self-description by adding "used to" in the context of contests (I'm up to 297 confirmed and contest opportunities for the rest are slim to none). Then I'd add: "lives on tiny urban/city lot surrounded by both horrible QRM and hills." My antennas were as you describe: a

Re: [Elecraft] K4 mail filter for Thunderbird

2020-10-06 Thread Jim Brown
On 10/5/2020 12:06 PM, Fred Jensen wrote: T-bird works super ... mine sorts my mail into various folders and even sub folders.  It seems that enough people put the Elecraft model number in the subject line that virtually all mail related to that item goes to the right folder.  I've found that

Re: [Elecraft] K4 Pricing Posted

2020-10-06 Thread Jim Brown
On 10/2/2020 9:09 PM, Dave wrote: FTDX101D which can be purchased for under $3000 and includes the ATU and a Mic You get what you pay for. Yaesu has been making very dirty radios -- clicks and splatter have been the rule. Elecraft rigs have always been very clean on CW, less so on SSB,

Re: [Elecraft] K4 Power Supply Recommendation

2020-10-06 Thread John Shingara
Thanks everyone for the replies and advice; much appreciated. This is exactly the kind of question I would bring to my SK father so it was very nice to read the advice posted as if it were coming from dad. It was all practical interesting. It made me miss having these discussions in his shack

[Elecraft] K4 mail filter for Thunderbird

2020-10-05 Thread Jim McCook
I have saved URLs to 10 reflectors, but always have opted _OUT of Email_ from all of them.  The saved links are to their _archives_ only, viewing by thread.  Some, like the Elecraft reflector and all the groups.io lists, are continuous.  Other archives for lists like CQ-Contest, RFI list, etc.

Re: [Elecraft] K4 mail filter for Thunderbird

2020-10-05 Thread Gwen Patton
I just use GMail. I scroll through my emails and look at the subject. If it has something in it I don't want to read, I check the box at the left. After I go through all of them that way (not even opening them yet), I click the "mark as read" button. All the marked emails get moved out of my inbox

Re: [Elecraft] K4 mail filter for Thunderbird

2020-10-05 Thread Fred Jensen
T-bird works super ... mine sorts my mail into various folders and even sub folders.  It seems that enough people put the Elecraft model number in the subject line that virtually all mail related to that item goes to the right folder.  I've found that using the message body is somewhat less

Re: [Elecraft] K4 mail filter for Thunderbird

2020-10-05 Thread Mike VE3YF
Mike: Have you tried something called Mailwasher. I can set it up with filters. Best things I can look thru all my emails while they are on the server and delete anything I want before it hits my computer. Good for getting rid of spam and virus etc/ -- *73 De Mike* *VE3YF

Re: [Elecraft] K4 mail filter for Thunderbird

2020-10-05 Thread Don Wilhelm
Mike, Easy with Thunderbird, Make a filter for your incoming mail - If the subject line contains K4, move it to whichever folder you would like. That will work as long as everyone puts 'K4' in the subject line. For the rest, you will have to use the Delete key. 73, Don W3FPR On

Re: [Elecraft] K4 mail filter for Thunderbird

2020-10-05 Thread N4ZR
Nope, it's not Thunderbird, which has a rich set of filters to trash or transfer e-mails by content of title or body or sender or ... 73, Pete N4ZR Check out the Reverse Beacon Network at , now spotting RTTY activity worldwide. For spots, please use your favorite

Re: [Elecraft] K4 mail filter for Thunderbird

2020-10-05 Thread Steve KC6ZKT
I use Thunderbird on some of my machines, Apple Mail on others. Because Apple Mail leaves even much more to be desired than Thunderbird, I was using procmail on my ISP's server to do all of my filtering to mailboxes. Later, the authors stopped maintaining it, and I switched to a similar, more

Re: [Elecraft] K4 mail filter for Thunderbird

2020-10-05 Thread Grant Youngman
If you can’t send posts with ‘K4' in the title or text to the trash, then there’s something wrong with your mail client's filter. I’m not familiar with Thunderbird, so maybe there’s an issue there. I routinely read maybe 20% of the posts I receive from the many (20+?) reflectors I subscribe

[Elecraft] K4 mail filter for Thunderbird

2020-10-05 Thread Mike Harris via Elecraft
Hi, I have no interest in K4 postings. I have tried all sorts of combinations of mail filter setting to dispose of K4 posts without success. I'm sure someone out there has managed to do this. If so please advise how you did it. Please don't suggest the delete key, I'm familiar with that.

Re: [Elecraft] K4 Power Supply Recommendation

2020-10-05 Thread Wes
A typo, RS-35M not RM-35. On 10/5/2020 9:57 AM, Wes wrote: Congratulations on your return.  As do many, I've used an Astron RM-35 for years, have done the floating battery thing, but now use an Astron SS-25. The latter out of an interest in efficiency. Wes  N7WS

Re: [Elecraft] K4 Power Supply Recommendation

2020-10-05 Thread Wes
Congratulations on your return.  As do many, I've used an Astron RM-35 for years, have done the floating battery thing, but now use an Astron SS-25. The latter out of an interest in efficiency. Wes  N7WS On 10/5/2020 7:07 AM, John Shingara wrote: Hello everyone! Like most here I am waiting

Re: [Elecraft] K4 Power Supply Recommendation

2020-10-05 Thread john
I also have a Powerwerx SS30DV but I just use it only when I travel to the caribbean with my K3S. I home I use an Astron 70 amp linear power supply. This is obviously oversized but it was in my shack for a decades before buying an Elecraft transceiver. If weight is not an issue I would

Re: [Elecraft] K4 Power Supply Recommendation

2020-10-05 Thread Bayard Coolidge, N1HO via Elecraft
.com) Date: 10/05/20 10:09 To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] K4 Power Supply Recommendation Hello everyone! Like most here I am waiting for my K4.  Currently I am running the Power Werx SS30DV from the Elecraft site for my KX3 and Kxpa100.  I was planning on buying another

Re: [Elecraft] K4 Power Supply Recommendation

2020-10-05 Thread Hank via Elecraft
) Date: 10/05/20 10:09 To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] K4 Power Supply Recommendation Hello everyone! Like most here I am waiting for my K4.  Currently I am running the Power Werx SS30DV from the Elecraft site for my KX3 and Kxpa100.  I was planning on buying another for the K4

[Elecraft] K4 Power Supply Recommendation

2020-10-05 Thread John Shingara
Hello everyone! Like most here I am waiting for my K4. Currently I am running the Power Werx SS30DV from the Elecraft site for my KX3 and Kxpa100. I was planning on buying another for the K4 but thought I would ask opinions first. I am assembling my first real HF station and going the cry

Re: [Elecraft] K4 sound card capability

2020-10-05 Thread David Woolley
As there is not even a block diagram published, I don't know the answer, but ideally one would not want baseband analogue audio anywhere in the path, so one would not want a sound card, integrated or not, but rather direct access to a digital feed from the DSP. On 04/10/2020 20:07, Terry

Re: [Elecraft] K4 Pricing Posted

2020-10-05 Thread Mike VE3YF
Hi: I fully concur, when you look at the prices we paid for the K3/K3S and all those extras, the current price of the K4D seems like a good price to me. Sure hoping that my K4D will arrive before Xmas. Only time will tell, it will be almost a year since I purchased the K4D. Fingers are

Re: [Elecraft] K4 vs. K4D clarification

2020-10-04 Thread stephen shearer
Terry, I am most likely at the end of the group, too. I originally ordered a K4. I change the order this past spring, to the K4D. I "don't need" a K4, even.  I have great fun wit a KX3 + PX3 + KXPA100... I wanted a home station so that the KX3 was my portable station. I looked at the "D" upgrade

[Elecraft] K4 vs K4D again

2020-10-04 Thread n7tb
I just reread my initial posting. Typo. I meant to say when I get the call, not that I got the call. So sorry everyone. I know everyone is really anxious to get their radios! 73, Terry __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

[Elecraft] K4 vs. K4D clarification

2020-10-04 Thread n7tb
Hello all, I am sorry if I miscommunicated. I have received several private emails thinking I have been called and expect delivery of a K4. I have NOT been called. I was just referring to when that time comes. I don't expect a call for months. I was very late in the first group. I

Re: [Elecraft] K4 vs. K4D Question

2020-10-04 Thread Logan R Zintsmaster
Given that the K4 can be upgraded to a K4D in the field, why don’t you start out with the K4, how it goes, and decide to upgrade later. Logan, KE7AZ Entropy is winning. > On Oct 4, 2020, at 2:25 PM, n...@comcast.net wrote: > > I am rather late in the first prepay group and requested a K4.

[Elecraft] K4 vs. K4D Question

2020-10-04 Thread n7tb
I am rather late in the first prepay group and requested a K4. I was strongly considering upgrading to the K4D when I got the call that my rig was about ready to ship. Now that the pricing is out, I see that it is a $900 difference. That gives me a bit of pause, not because it isn't worth the

Re: [Elecraft] K4 sound card capability

2020-10-04 Thread Richard Zalewski
I am thinking mine for Easter...Group 1 also Richard *W7ZR* ex:5C5Z, CN2ZR, K2JSP, W6SBZ, W7KXR, K9ZIJ, W9KNF, W0KDF, W0MQU, J68ZR, KC6ZR, PJ4/W7ZR, KH2,W7ZR, KH6/W7ZR, V31ZR, VK4AAZ, XE2DV *Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer* On Sun, Oct 4, 2020 at 1:56 PM Nr4c

Re: [Elecraft] K4/10-F

2020-10-04 Thread Nr4c
Add about 13-15 DB to your 12W K4/10 output. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Oct 4, 2020, at 3:37 PM, Dauer, Edward wrote: > > Two questions: > > Can the K4/10-F be field upgraded to 100 watts at a later time? That is to > say, will there be upgrade kits available not too long

Re: [Elecraft] K4 sound card capability

2020-10-04 Thread Nr4c
Yes the USB cable does this. I’m fairly early in Grp 1 and I’m not convinced I’ll see mine before Xmas. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Oct 4, 2020, at 3:09 PM, Terry Brown wrote: > > I have a KX3 which connects to a signalink that connects to my computer for > digital modes. >

Re: [Elecraft] K4 sound card capability

2020-10-04 Thread Tom Azlin W7SUA
Yes, same as the USB CAT and sound card for the K3S so you will just need a usb cable to your computer. Standard drivers so no need for a driver disk like some other radios. 73, tom w7sua On 10/4/2020 12:07 PM, Terry Brown wrote: I have a KX3 which connects to a signalink that connects to my

Re: [Elecraft] K4/10-F

2020-10-04 Thread Wayne Burdick
Dauer, Edward wrote: > > Two questions: > > Can the K4/10-F be field upgraded to 100 watts at a later time? Yes. > That is to say, will there be upgrade kits available not too long after the > basic rig is . . . just in case? Yes. > > Will the K4/10-F play as well with the

Re: [Elecraft] K4 Pricing Posted

2020-10-04 Thread Chris Codella, W2PA
Another way of looking at this is through the lens of history and inflation. In 1969 a set of Drake twins (R-4B, T-4XB, MS-4, AC-4) cost $1149.85 (in the 1969 Lafayette Radio catalog). That translates to $8136.60 in 2020. I daresay that the K4's features and performance are just a tad bit

Re: [Elecraft] K4 sound card capability

2020-10-04 Thread Neil Zampella
Terry, the K4 will connect with a USB cable to your PC, you will not need a Signalink.  It will have a much better soundcard than the Signalink provides.    Since the K4 manuals are now online, you can download the PDF and see for yourself. FWIW .. you don't need the Signalink with the KX3,

[Elecraft] K4/10-F

2020-10-04 Thread Dauer, Edward
Two questions: Can the K4/10-F be field upgraded to 100 watts at a later time? That is to say, will there be upgrade kits available not too long after the basic rig is . . . just in case? Will the K4/10-F play as well with the KPA-1500 as the K4/100 will? If so, what RF output from the amp

Re: [Elecraft] K4 sound card capability

2020-10-04 Thread Dick Dievendorff
Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net On Behalf Of Terry Brown Sent: Sunday, October 4, 2020 12:08 To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] K4 sound card capability I have a KX3 which connects to a signalink that connects to my computer for digital modes. I have n

Re: [Elecraft] K4 Pricing Posted

2020-10-04 Thread Clay Autery
Absolutely! My INITIAL order for K3s w/ P3, etc. was: *$4387.87 in 2016*. Add in *$570 for more filters* over the years (AM, FM, and HF) THEN in Dec 2019, I did a final "fill it up" order because I saw the EOL coming on things: *$2435.48 fo*r *SubRX** **    Gen Coverage and filters for SubRX**

Re: [Elecraft] K4 Pricing Posted

2020-10-04 Thread Clay Autery
Absolutely! __ Clay Autery, KY5G (318) 518-1389 On 10/04/20 12:41, Tom Azlin W7SUA wrote: I agree Gary, I think the price corrected for inflation and performance has actually dropped compared to my fully loaded, dual loaded K3 nearly 10 years ago ( and sold keeping my

[Elecraft] K4 sound card capability

2020-10-04 Thread Terry Brown
I have a KX3 which connects to a signalink that connects to my computer for digital modes. I have not owned a K3(S). I assume the K4 has an internal sound card to take the place of the signalink but I don’t know how it interfaces to my computer and it’s programs. Is the only thing needed a

Re: [Elecraft] K4 Pricing Posted

2020-10-04 Thread Tom Azlin W7SUA
I agree Gary, I think the price corrected for inflation and performance has actually dropped compared to my fully loaded, dual loaded K3 nearly 10 years ago ( and sold keeping my single receiver K3 which I upgraded as far as possible.) So I was comfortable with the price. I'm in the group 2

Re: [Elecraft] K4 Pricing Posted

2020-10-04 Thread Alan Bloom
Plus the K4 has a large, full-color, touchscreen display, Ethernet LAN, several USB ports, flexible antenna switching, etc. And it's all integrated in one box. Alan N1AL On 10/4/2020 9:31 AM, Gary J Ferdinand wrote: Well, let’s think about this one a bit. I for one was not disappointed

Re: [Elecraft] K4 Pricing Posted

2020-10-04 Thread w4sc
Gary, To top that off…. It is ALL in one box! De Ben W4SC Sent from Mail for Windows 10 __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post:

Re: [Elecraft] K4 Pricing Posted

2020-10-04 Thread Gary J Ferdinand
Well, let’s think about this one a bit. I for one was not disappointed with the pricing; I think they did a super job. I have a K4D on first-group order for $4700. The new price adds $300. I’m ok with that due to the extreme circumstances involved with getting parts, etc. But there’s

Re: [Elecraft] K4 Pricing Posted

2020-10-03 Thread Mike Short
Save for the factory price and have money for accessories On Sat, Oct 3, 2020 at 18:48 Wayne Burdick wrote: > If they weren't before, then they aren't now, either...yet. Sorry for any > potential confusion. > > > > Wayne > > > > > > > On Oct 3, 2020, at 4:44 PM, Phil Genera wrote: > > > > > >

Re: [Elecraft] K4 Pricing Posted

2020-10-03 Thread Wayne Burdick
If they weren't before, then they aren't now, either...yet. Sorry for any potential confusion. Wayne > On Oct 3, 2020, at 4:44 PM, Phil Genera wrote: > > On Sat, Oct 3, 2020 at 3:52 PM Wayne Burdick wrote: > Ian, > > Due to the pandemic and fires the kit version will be delayed longer than

Re: [Elecraft] K4 Pricing Posted

2020-10-03 Thread Phil Genera
On Sat, Oct 3, 2020 at 3:52 PM Wayne Burdick wrote: > Ian, > > Due to the pandemic and fires the kit version will be delayed longer than > we'd hoped. The kit requires additional documentation and > manufacturing/shipping procedures, and unfortunately the personnel involved > (including me) have

Re: [Elecraft] K4 Panadaptor Settings

2020-10-03 Thread Wayne Burdick
It's variable, over a wide range (25 to 150 dB). 73, Wayne N6KR > On Oct 3, 2020, at 4:02 PM, Doug Millar via Elecraft > wrote: > > Did I miss it? Is there a gain setting for the db/division vertical scale or > is it fixed? The P3 is variable. Doug K6JEY > >

[Elecraft] K4 Panadaptor Settings

2020-10-03 Thread Doug Millar via Elecraft
Did I miss it? Is there a gain setting for the db/division vertical scale or is it fixed?  The P3 is variable.   Doug K6JEY __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help:

[Elecraft] Elecraft K4 Kit Prices

2020-10-03 Thread Paul Van Dyke
It is my humble opinion that a good start to think about for the price to save money for a Elecraft K4 Kit is 10% below the cost of a full factory assembled unit. I've been in business for 40 years, and looking at many units, 10% below is just about right. You must realise that with the K4

Re: [Elecraft] K4 Pricing Posted

2020-10-03 Thread Ian Kahn
Wayne, I completely understand the challenges with getting the kit version ready. I don't have a prepaid order and am perfectly willing to wait (although, admittedly, with baited breath :-) ) for the Elecraft team to be able to get all the pieces and parts of the kits ready to go, safely and

Re: [Elecraft] K4 Pricing Posted

2020-10-03 Thread Wayne Burdick
Ian, Due to the pandemic and fires the kit version will be delayed longer than we'd hoped. The kit requires additional documentation and manufacturing/shipping procedures, and unfortunately the personnel involved (including me) have been preoccupied. Sorry I can't put a date on it. If you

Re: [Elecraft] K4 Pricing Posted

2020-10-03 Thread Ian Kahn, NV4C
Eric/Wayne, Now that final prices on the K4-line are posted, for factory-built models, can you provide a ballpark on what the price difference will be for the kit versions? I realize we're still probably several months out from the kits being ready, but it would be nice to know how to start

Re: [Elecraft] K4 and Transmit Monitor

2020-10-03 Thread Wayne Burdick
Hi Howard, The K4 will have built-in transmit monitoring. Wayne N6KR > On Oct 2, 2020, at 8:21 PM, Howard Saxion via Elecraft > wrote: > > Will the transmit monitor currently used with a P3 work with the K4? If not, > will the K4 have similar functionality provided by the P3 and transmit

Re: [Elecraft] K4 Pricing Posted

2020-10-03 Thread Macy monkeys
Mine was made in Japan but I heard others are made in China. John K7FD > On Oct 3, 2020, at 7:59 AM, Bill Steffey NY9H wrote: > > where did Yaesu make the new 101 > >> On 10/3/2020 10:08 AM, Macy monkeys wrote: >> I have the FTdx101D. It wasn't made by workers in America and I don't

Re: [Elecraft] K4 Pricing Posted

2020-10-03 Thread Bill Steffey NY9H
where did Yaesu make the new 101 On 10/3/2020 10:08 AM, Macy monkeys wrote: I have the FTdx101D. It wasn't made by workers in America and I don't have a pipeline to the designers. Those two things alone might be considered worthy of the extra expense. But K4 performance will be proof of

Re: [Elecraft] K4 Pricing Posted

2020-10-03 Thread Wes
IIRC the price for a base K4 was always predicted to be ~$4K.  I'm on the "no deposit" list (I think) so my dismay is the extended delivery time.  My 79th birthday is later this month and I had hope of treating myself.  But based on my experience of being the first kid on the block to have a

Re: [Elecraft] K4 Pricing Posted

2020-10-03 Thread Macy monkeys
I have the FTdx101D. It wasn't made by workers in America and I don't have a pipeline to the designers. Those two things alone might be considered worthy of the extra expense. But K4 performance will be proof of the pudding. John K7FD > On Oct 2, 2020, at 9:09 PM, Dave wrote: > > I was

Re: [Elecraft] K4 Pricing Posted

2020-10-03 Thread len
...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Dave Sent: Friday, October 02, 2020 10:10 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K4 Pricing Posted I was disappointed to see the pricing for the K4. I thought the base K4 would be in or around $3500 to $3700 and perhaps $500 or so to go to the K4D

Re: [Elecraft] K4 Pricing Posted

2020-10-02 Thread Dave
I was disappointed to see the pricing for the K4. I thought the base K4 would be in or around $3500 to $3700 and perhaps $500 or so to go to the K4D. As it turns out, another $900 for the K4D. These prices do not include the ATU ($400) or even a hand-held Mic. The total for the K4D that I was

[Elecraft] K4 and Transmit Monitor

2020-10-02 Thread Howard Saxion via Elecraft
Will the transmit monitor currently used with a P3 work with the K4? If not, will the K4 have similar functionality provided by the P3 and transmit monitor? Howard/WX7HS __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

[Elecraft] K4 Estimated Shipping

2020-10-02 Thread Ken B via Elecraft
Good afternoon Eric  Wayne mentioned there would be an update on shipping of the fully paid units. Would you be able top please give a "cracked Crystal Ball" estimate to the USA? Thank you Ken WB8PKK __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

Re: [Elecraft] K4 Pricing Posted

2020-10-02 Thread Joe DeVincentis
Thank you. Madelyn sent me an e-mail yesterday explaining that as well. Thanks for the updates. Just like a kid on Xmas Eve - I can't wait. 73, Joe, KO8V > On Oct 2, 2020, at 11:14, Eric Swartz wrote: > > Hi Joe, > > You can add K4 options or change from one model of the radio to

Re: [Elecraft] K4 Pricing Posted

2020-10-02 Thread Eric Swartz
Hi Joe, You can add K4 options or change from one model of the radio to another without changing your place in line :-) 73, Eric elecraft.com _..._ > On Oct 1, 2020, at 3:16 AM, Joe DeVincentis wrote: > > When I placed my order In group one, I was told I could add the ATU when my >

Re: [Elecraft] K4 Pricing Posted

2020-10-01 Thread Nr4c
Assuming they have one to drop into your K4 it should not affect your ship date. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Oct 1, 2020, at 6:17 AM, Joe DeVincentis wrote: > > When I placed my order In group one, I was told I could add the ATU when my > order came up for ship. What I failed

Re: [Elecraft] K4 Pricing Posted

2020-10-01 Thread Lou W0FK
Kurt Pawlikowski wrote > Lou, > >     Forgive my ignorance: What's a K4/10-F? (I assume that "F" > indicates "Factory Assembled"). > >     k WB9FMC Correct. No kit available yet though 73, Lou W0FK -- Sent from: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/

Re: [Elecraft] K4 Pricing Posted

2020-10-01 Thread Conrad PA5Y
a K4HD. I need the blocking performance for EU VHF contests. 73 Conrad PA5Y From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net on behalf of Jim Finan Sent: 01 October 2020 13:02 To: Kurt Pawlikowski ; Lou W0FK ; Elecraft list Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K4 Pricing Posted

Re: [Elecraft] K4 Pricing Posted

2020-10-01 Thread Jim Finan
'10' = 10 Watts Jim Finan AB4AC Sent from my BlackBerry - the most secure mobile device   Original Message   From: ku...@pinrod.com Sent: October 1, 2020 6:33 AM To: starma...@hotmail.com; elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K4 Pricing Posted Lou,     Forgive

Re: [Elecraft] K4 Pricing Posted

2020-10-01 Thread Thorsten Fricke
Am 01.10.20 um 12:31 schrieb Kurt Pawlikowski: Lou,     Forgive my ignorance: What's a K4/10-F? (I assume that "F" indicates "Factory Assembled").     k WB9FMC ... Based on the naming convention up to now I would say it is a factory assembled K4 with 10W... a QRP K4 ;-) Or it is a typo

Re: [Elecraft] K4 Pricing Posted

2020-10-01 Thread Kurt Pawlikowski
Lou,     Forgive my ignorance: What's a K4/10-F? (I assume that "F" indicates "Factory Assembled").     k WB9FMC On 9/30/2020 10:18 PM, Lou W0FK wrote: For orders placed prior to 12/31/2020 K4-F - $4,099.95 K4D-F - $4,999.95 K4HD - TBD K4/10-F - $3,599.95

Re: [Elecraft] K4 Pricing Posted

2020-10-01 Thread Joe DeVincentis
When I placed my order In group one, I was told I could add the ATU when my order came up for ship. What I failed to ask is if adding the ATU at the time of ship will affect my place in line when I confirm my order and pay the difference. Does anyone have any insight on that? 73, Joe, KO8V

Re: [Elecraft] K4 Pricing Posted

2020-09-30 Thread Eric Swartz
Hi Lou, You are fast! An early copy slipped out on the web page while we were doing final edits tonight. :-). The final version is up now at https://elecraft.com/products/k4-transceiver (Same prices, minor corrections to descriptive text.) 73, Eric *elecraft.com * On

Re: [Elecraft] K4 Final Retail Pricing

2020-09-30 Thread Eric Swartz
Minor correction to my posting: " We worked hard to keep costs under control and the final price adjustments reasonable with a retail increase of just $100 for the K4/10 and **K4** versus their prior max deposits, and an increase of $300 for the K4D. 73, Eric *elecraft.com *

[Elecraft] K4 Final Retail Pricing

2020-09-30 Thread Eric Swartz
We've just posted our final retail pricing for the K4 to the Elecraft web page. We worked hard to keep costs under control and the final price adjustments reasonable with a retail increase of just $100 for the K4/10 and K4/10 versus their prior max deposits, and an increase of $300 for the K4D.

Re: [Elecraft] K4 Pricing Posted

2020-09-30 Thread Lou W0FK
Eric Norris-2 wrote > Book 'em, Dano. ATU $399.99, same as K3s if memory serves. > > And here I was staying so calm... > > > 73 Eric WD6DBM Yes, look under the prices/ordering pull down arrow. 73, Lou W0FK -- Sent from: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/

Re: [Elecraft] K4 Pricing Posted

2020-09-30 Thread Eric Norris
Book 'em, Dano. ATU $399.99, same as K3s if memory serves. And here I was staying so calm... 73 Eric WD6DBM On Wed, Sep 30, 2020, 8:18 PM Lou W0FK wrote: > For orders placed prior to 12/31/2020 > > K4-F - $4,099.95 > K4D-F - $4,999.95 > K4HD - TBD > K4/10-F - $3,599.95 > >

[Elecraft] K4 Pricing Posted

2020-09-30 Thread Lou W0FK
For orders placed prior to 12/31/2020 K4-F - $4,099.95 K4D-F - $4,999.95 K4HD - TBD K4/10-F - $3,599.95 https://elecraft.com/products/k4-transceiver Lou, W0FK -- Sent from: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/

[Elecraft] K4 shipping update

2020-09-28 Thread Joseph Trombino, Jr
Howdy Gang. OK…so it’s almost the end of September and I’m wondering if Elecraft can provide any updated shipping info on the K4. Or, are we looking at yet another delay. Inquisitive minds wanting to know and all of that stuff. 73, Joe W2KJ I

Re: [Elecraft] K4 IF signal 'OUT' for external application useage

2020-09-25 Thread Edward R Cole
MAP65 which takes two receiver IQ inputs. <http://www.kl7uw.com/MAP65.htm>http://www.kl7uw.com/MAP65.htm Just curious at this point. 73, Ed - KL7UW Date: Thu, 24 Sep 2020 12:30:21 -0700 From: Wayne Burdick To: David Gilbert Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K4 IF signa

Re: [Elecraft] [Elecraft-K4] K4 Spot and Auto Spot switch/button

2020-09-25 Thread David Box
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Re: [Elecraft] K4 IF signal 'OUT' for external application useage

2020-09-24 Thread David Gilbert
VERY cool ... Thanks es 73, Dave   AB7E On 9/24/2020 12:30 PM, Wayne Burdick wrote: IQ streaming data from the K4 will be available over Ethernet. Wayne N6KR elecraft.com On Sep 24, 2020, at 12:14 PM, David Gilbert wrote:  Except that an I/Q output would also enable the

Re: [Elecraft] "Introduction to the Elecraft K4" manual now available

2020-09-24 Thread Roy
Excellent! I'm looking forward to generating many new synapses! Roy,   K6XK __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net

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