Re: [Elecraft] K2 INFO 232

Erik, Your K2 has the A to B updates, do NOT put X2 in! For Firmware level 2.01 and above, CAL PLL is done only on 40 meters (for all bands). If attempted on other bands, you will get an INFO 232 error. Use the information in the newer manual - the older manual has information *only*

Re: [Elecraft] Far OT: A styrofoam peanuts story

Ken, assuming you had already been on the scales, she knew trailer must be empty. :) Mark AD5SS On Thu, Apr 19, 2018 at 5:13 PM, Ken G Kopp wrote: > After retiring from my "regular" job, Rose (N7HKW) and I got > into an OTR "18-Wheeler" for a million miles and five years.

[Elecraft] K2 INFO 232

I have K2 SN 567. I didn't really have a problem with it, but I bought it used in 2005, had W3FPR look at it then, and install latest mods to bring it up to date. Today, I thought it might be time to take a look at alignment, and freshen it up a bit. When I did the "PLL Ref Osc Range Test" in

Re: [Elecraft] Far OT: A styrofoam peanuts story

Awesome :) On Thu, Apr 19, 2018 at 3:13 PM, Ken G Kopp wrote: > After retiring from my "regular" job, Rose (N7HKW) and I got > into an OTR "18-Wheeler" for a million miles and five years. > > One incident involving Styrofoam peanuts comes to mind. > We were called into a

Re: [Elecraft] OT: shipper from H

Folks, this thread is getting out of control under its multiple subject lines - way exceeding our OT posting number limit. Let's end all of the "shipper from H", UPS, USPS and "Shipping Peanuts" threads at this time. 73, Eric /elecraft.com Looking forward to seeing many of you at Visalia

Re: [Elecraft] Packing Peanuts Are Of the Devil!

They do, and thanks for not asking how I know. On 4/19/2018 4:30 PM, j...@kk9a.com wrote: I hope that they taste better than polystyrene foam peanuts. John KK9A Lynn W. Taylor, WB6UUT wrote: Many companies use packing peanuts made of potato starch. They're water soluble and

Re: [Elecraft] OT: shipper from H

On 2018-04-19 04:24 PM, Fred Jensen wrote: There's the core of a really great dystopian novel in this somewhere. [:-) This reminds me of an Infocom adventure game called Bureaucracy that was created by Douglas Adams. The ultimate goal of the game was to get the bank to acknowledge a change

[Elecraft] Packing Peanuts Are Of the Devil!

I hope that they taste better than polystyrene foam peanuts. John KK9A Lynn W. Taylor, WB6UUT wrote: Many companies use packing peanuts made of potato starch. They're water soluble and biodegradable. Dump 'em on your front lawn and turn on the sprinklers. Even if they blow away, the

Re: [Elecraft] UPS Practice? was:Re: KPA1500 Caution

USPS has a similar free service, called Informed Delivery. It also lets you see photos of mail pieces (non-packages) heading your way. Fedex has something similar as well. One thing that's great about these services is they tell you what's coming to your address even if you don't have a

[Elecraft] Far OT: A styrofoam peanuts story

After retiring from my "regular" job, Rose (N7HKW) and I got into an OTR "18-Wheeler" for a million miles and five years. One incident involving Styrofoam peanuts comes to mind. We were called into a California border inspection station for what was supposed to be a routine inspection. The lady

Re: [Elecraft] Longer K-Pod cable?

Sent from my iPad > On Apr 19, 2018, at 6:46 AM, Don Wilhelm wrote: > > Bob, > > You are welcome to try it. I have seen no data on how long it can be. > BTW, it is NOT a 4 wire cable - it uses 5 wires out of 6 in the 6P6C > connector - pin 1 must not be connected.

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Digest, Vol 168, Issue 23/ Grounds on Power Supply

Eric: Concur this horse has been beaten senseless, lacking a conclusion. But to set us straight, how did Elecraft handle this notion in its SS 30 DV? Do I need to scrape paint or disconnect wires to be safe? Thanks, Ed McCann AG6CX Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 19, 2018, at 11:49 AM,

Re: [Elecraft] Packing Peanuts Are Of the Devil!

If packing material you don't happen to like is the worst thing that happened to you today then it was a pretty fine day overall. Tim N9PUZ __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help:

Re: [Elecraft] OT: shipper from H

Seems odd that the computer auto correct should pick the name of a town to auto correct instead of relying on the zip code given. Chuck KE9UW c-haw...@illinois.edu Sent from my iPad > On Apr 19, 2018, at 2:40 PM, Edward R Cole wrote: > > hopefully topic will pass

Re: [Elecraft] OT: shipper from H

Well ... not always.  Moved from Auburn CA to Sparks NV in summer of 2015.  Filed the forwarding notice with Auburn PO and all worked well ... except Verizon.  Didn't get bills, they finally sent me a text, CS agent tells me our address -- and it is wrong, maybe 2 miles from our real address. 

Re: [Elecraft] Packing Peanuts Are Of the Devil!

Many companies use packing peanuts made of potato starch. They're water soluble and biodegradable. Dump 'em on your front lawn and turn on the sprinklers. Even if they blow away, the first good rain will take care of them. On 4/19/2018 8:57 AM, rich hurd WC3T wrote: Look in the shipping

Re: [Elecraft] OT: shipper from H

Even when you move and give all the needed documentation for forwarding the USPS screws up. I've had three items returned as undeliverable and yesterday was notified by Amazon that my item was delivered and held by the post office for 7 days and to arrange for pickup. Upon contacting the PO by

Re: [Elecraft] OT: shipper from H

FWIW, you can get USPS to correct their database. I don't have the link handy, but your local postmaster should have a reference. Scott On Thu, Apr 19, 2018 at 12:40 PM, Edward R Cole wrote: > hopefully topic will pass political correction police. > > Recent order of a

[Elecraft] OT: shipper from H

hopefully topic will pass political correction police. Recent order of a Yamaha CM500 from Amazon.com got "Lost in space". Well actually their compooter substituted another city for mine and sent it there, where all tracking failed. Fortunately I noticed it was "delivery attempted" after a

Re: [Elecraft] [KX3] New Product: SPX3 External Speaker

Here is my reply to another response which didn't make it to my Inbox. I try to keep up with everyone's inquiries. The original response is at the bottom: Hi Mark, Thanks for your feedback. I've been wondering the same thing about the grille. A square or rectangular grille would mimic the look

Re: [Elecraft] Longer K-Pod cable?

Bob: I made one to allow it to reach around the back of the desk and then underneath to the keyboard tray, so the K-Pod is right next to my computer mouse--very handy. Make sure you get the wiring correct, as W3PFR points out, pin 1 must not be connected, else you may get some "interesting"

Re: [Elecraft] Longer K-Pod cable?

I have made a slightly longer cable, mine iw 4 or 5 feet long. Elecraft warns that these cables aren't good for long distances, so builder beware. My cable seems to work reliably. Do follow Don't warning and don't connect pin 1. The K3(S) end is also used for factory setup of the radio, and

[Elecraft] UPS Practice? was:Re: KPA1500 Caution

Sign up for UPS My Choice https://www.ups.com/mobile/deliveryplanner?loc=en_US and you will be aware of every package coming to your residence. You can redirect packages if they require a signature and you will not be home. John KK9A N4ZR wrote: Yes, I know. The problem is that they did not

Re: [Elecraft] Packing Peanuts Are Of the Devil!

Look in the shipping department. They have a huge dispenser and just open a spigot and let them pour in. Fast and easy, pushing the labor for removal to the person OPENING the package. ;) On Thu, Apr 19, 2018 at 11:32 David Gilbert wrote: > > Pretty much the same

Re: [Elecraft] Packing Peanuts Are Of the Devil!

Because they slide the box under a hopper, spill peanuts in, add the product and fill with more peanuts, slide to the taping position, label and ship.  Simple, quick and low cost to let them move more product out faster.  Pure economics. Rick nhc On 4/19/2018 8:32 AM, David Gilbert wrote:

Re: [Elecraft] Packing Peanuts Are Of the Devil!

Pretty much the same effect can be had with styrofoam peanuts if they are bagged, such as with lightweight kitchen trash bags. Conformal packing without the mess.  I'll never understand why companies ship with loose peanuts. Dave  AB7E On 4/19/2018 3:27 AM, Bill wrote: The best packed

Re: [Elecraft] Longer K-Pod cable?

Bob, You are welcome to try it. I have seen no data on how long it can be. BTW, it is NOT a 4 wire cable - it uses 5 wires out of 6 in the 6P6C connector - pin 1 must not be connected. See page 19 of the K-Pod manual. 73, Don W3FPR On 4/19/2018 9:16 AM, Bob Novas wrote: Can I just makeup

Re: [Elecraft] UPS Practice? was:Re: KPA1500 Caution

I have that as well as Informed Delivery Daily Digest from the USPS which is also free. Sam KG9NG From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net on behalf of Jim N7US Sent: Thursday, April 19, 2018 8:35 AM To:

Re: [Elecraft] UPS Practice? was:Re: KPA1500 Caution

Yes, I know. The problem is that they did not warn me when tracking the package that I would have to be there, and despite claiming they would do so, their web site also gave me no inkling of when during the day I could expect delivery. For a company that designs its deliveryroutes to minimize

Re: [Elecraft] UPS Practice? was:Re: KPA1500 Caution

I guess I am fortunate, I have a 1/4 mile unpaved driveway - at the end of a 3/4 mile unpaved private road in our large lot subdivision (8+ acres for each lot. The house cannot be seen until you get halfway up the driveway. UPS delivers to my front door and USPS does the same for packages

Re: [Elecraft] UPS Practice? was:Re: KPA1500 Caution

I signed up for UPS My Choice, which is free. I receive emails informing me of any packages scheduled for delivery at my address whether they're addressed to me or someone else in my household. I can specify where the packages are to be left (e.g., side porch), when, or whether I want to pick

Re: [Elecraft] UPS Practice? was:Re: KPA1500 Caution

Pete, It is common practice to require a signature for any package of large value. I know that anything shipped to me over $1,000 or sometimes even $500 will require my signature. I get around the having to be home issue by having the package shipped to the local UPS store. Yes, it costs $5.00,

Re: [Elecraft] UPS Practice? was:Re: KPA1500 Caution

For UPS, Insurance of $1000 or more or a request for a direct signature will require that someone at your home sign for the delivery. With USPS, that signature threshold is $500. Normally, they will attempt to re-deliver the next business day. 73, Don W3FPR On 4/19/2018 8:39 AM, tnnyswy---

Re: [Elecraft] UPS Practice? was:Re: KPA1500 Caution

On 2018-04-19 9:00 AM, Dave Sublette wrote: > > I know it is disappointing to miss a delivery, but the other fellow is > right. I wouldn't want that beautiful amp to sit on my door step for > anyone to pick up when I'm not home. Consider yourself lucky if UPS *did not* drop the package on the

[Elecraft] Longer K-Pod cable?

Can I just makeup a 4 wire cable that is longer than the cable supplied with the K-Pod? Any gotchas? Thanks, Bob - W3DK __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help:

Re: [Elecraft] UPS Practice? was:Re: KPA1500 Caution

There is an APP that allows you to specify when you want your package delivered by UPS. Also, you might have been able to go to the UPS distribution point in your area and pick it up, depending on what time of day you got home, etc... I have done this several times. I know it is disappointing

Re: [Elecraft] UPS Practice? was:Re: KPA1500 Caution

>>> Imagine my surprise to see that a signature was required <<< Pete, why would you be surprise? !!Or! maybe the question should've been, should UPS just leave such an expensive package on your doorstep?!!!I'm sure there were instructions on how to get the Radio/ Package at your

[Elecraft] UPS Practice? was:Re: KPA1500 Caution

I have had good luck with USPS, but am less than thrilled with UPS.  My K3 has been on its way back from Watsonville and was to arrive yesterday, but I wasn't home when UPS came by.  Imagine my surprise to see that a signature was required, and that they will try again today, but with no

Re: [Elecraft] Packing Peanuts Are Of the Devil!

The best packed radio I ever received was from TenTec. The radio was bagged and was placed on the middle of a bed of cured spray foam. Then the remainder of the box was filled with the same expanding spray foam. Totally secure - nothing could move in any direction. I do not know if this was

[Elecraft] WTB: Loaded KX3

Hi, looking for loaded KX3 (KXAT3, KXBC3, KXFL3) in 100%, no issues conditions. Lower 48 or CONUS only is ok, PayPal also. Thanks for offers. 73 - Petr - http://ok1rp.blogspot.com -- Sent from: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/