Re: [Elecraft] new dead K3s still not fixed

2019-06-19 Thread KD7PY
sorry thats a K3s in kit form. not a K3, Ed -- Sent from: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/ __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post:

Re: [Elecraft] K3s availability

2019-06-19 Thread Jim Brown
On 6/19/2019 7:33 PM, j...@kk9a.com wrote: I asked the same question on May 16 and I got no official response. I hope that the K3S remains in their product line, it is perfect for my needs. My response in this thread is paraphrasing a post from Wayne several weeks ago. 73, Jim

Re: [Elecraft] K3s availability

2019-06-19 Thread john
I asked the same question on May 16 and I got no official response. I hope that the K3S remains in their product line, it is perfect for my needs. John KK9A Robert KE2NY wrote: Will the K3s continue to be sold? The Japanese manufacturers sell several radios at different price points with

Re: [Elecraft] new dead K3s still not fixed

2019-06-19 Thread john
Sorry to hear that you're having problems with a new K3S but I am not sure how you can also purchase a K3 kit, those have not been manufactured in years. When you said that the K3S was DOA, I assume that meant it did not even turn on. What did Elecraft do to fix it? Now that it has been repaired,

Re: [Elecraft] K3s availability

2019-06-19 Thread Jim Brown
On 6/19/2019 5:11 PM, Robert G Strickland via Elecraft wrote: Will the K3s continue to be sold? YES! The K2, for example, is still being sold. The only radios that they have discontinued are ones for which they could no longer buy parts, and the original K3, which was replaced by the K3S.

Re: [Elecraft] new dead K3s still not fixed

2019-06-19 Thread hawley, charles j jr
They call that "unfulfilled expectations". I find my live easier if I ask for what is expected but maybe not offered. Jack BMW Motorcycles Chuck KE9UW c-haw...@illinois.edu Sent from my iPad > On Jun 19, 2019, at 5:33 PM, Oliver Dröse wrote: > > > Wouldn‘t you expect Elecraft to offer that

Re: [Elecraft] K3s availability

2019-06-19 Thread Scott Manthe
The Japanese manufacturers are far larger than Elecraft. In any case, similarly configured, the K4 is supposed to be less expensive than the K3S. 73, Scott N9AA On 6/19/19 8:11 PM, Robert G Strickland via Elecraft wrote: Will the K3s continue to be sold? The Japanese manufacturers sell

[Elecraft] K3s availability

2019-06-19 Thread Robert G Strickland via Elecraft
Will the K3s continue to be sold? The Japanese manufacturers sell several radios at different price points with different specifications. Would it be able and profitable for Elecraft to keep the K3s in production? ...robert -- Robert G Strickland, PhD ABPH - KE2WY rc...@verizon.net.usa

Re: [Elecraft] new dead K3s still not fixed

2019-06-19 Thread KD7PY
OKfinialy got someone with a little bit of pull. Elecraft is putting together a new unit to replace this one,' we were trying to find the easy glitch to fix but but no luck thanks Doug for all the time you spent with your help. ED KD7PY -- Sent from:

Re: [Elecraft] new dead K3s still not fixed

2019-06-19 Thread Dennis Moore
Obsolete? Since when? Dennis NJ6G On 6/19/2019 15:27, wes_n...@triconet.org wrote: supporting obsolete radios. Wes N7WS __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help:

Re: [Elecraft] new dead K3s still not fixed

2019-06-19 Thread hbjr
A K3 kit from Elecraft? -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net On Behalf Of KD7PY Sent: Wednesday, June 19, 2019 4:12 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] new dead K3s still not fixed bought a new K3s Factory and a k3 kit, 1 month ago, the K3S was dead

Re: [Elecraft] new dead K3s still not fixed

2019-06-19 Thread Oliver Dröse
Wouldn‘t you expect Elecraft to offer that on their own after all that trouble? 73, Olli Mittwoch, 19. Juni 2019, 23:05 +0200 von li...@subich.com : > >Did you *ask* support for a warranty return/exchange? > >Did you *ask* to speak with Eric and/or Wayne (the bosses)? > >73, > >... Joe,

Re: [Elecraft] new dead K3s still not fixed

2019-06-19 Thread wes_n...@triconet.org
He said he has talked to them on the phone, more than once I suspect. In 11 years of dealing with them, I have encountered some, certainly the minority, Support people who have not been good to deal with. Wayne has been unfailingly supportive but he is a busy man and I imagine finishing K4

Re: [Elecraft] new dead K3s still not fixed

2019-06-19 Thread Joe Subich, W4TV
Did you *ask* support for a warranty return/exchange? Did you *ask* to speak with Eric and/or Wayne (the bosses)? 73, ... Joe, W4TV On 2019-06-19 4:53 PM, KD7PY wrote: elecraft knows i have a problem with it, just,spent 2 1/2 days trying with support. ED

Re: [Elecraft] new dead K3s still not fixed

2019-06-19 Thread KD7PY
elecraft knows i have a problem with it, just,spent 2 1/2 days trying with support. ED -- Sent from: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/ __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help:

Re: [Elecraft] new dead K3s still not fixed

2019-06-19 Thread Dave
All of Elecraft staff have been terriffic to deal with. As others posted, call them on the phone. Elecraft is an upstanding company. Dave wo2x Sent from my waxed string and tin cans. > On Jun 19, 2019, at 4:38 PM, n...@zianet.com wrote: > > KD7PY writes: > >> bought a new K3s Factory and

Re: [Elecraft] new dead K3s still not fixed

2019-06-19 Thread na5n
KD7PY writes: bought a new K3s Factory and a k3 kit, 1 month ago, the K3S was dead out of the box ... Ed, Frustrating when that happens. Once in a while when buying a car, PC or ham radio, you get one not working properly. Nobody on this list can help you, only Elecraft. I've never

Re: [Elecraft] new dead K3s still not fixed

2019-06-19 Thread Scott Manthe
Ed, Have you called Elecraft and asked to speak to Wayne or Eric about this? (The heads of Elecraft...) Perhaps, it is best to try to work directly with Elecraft on this issue, rather than posting to the (public) mailing list. Scott N9AA On 6/19/19 4:11 PM, KD7PY wrote: bought a new K3s

[Elecraft] new dead K3s still not fixed

2019-06-19 Thread KD7PY
bought a new K3s Factory and a k3 kit, 1 month ago, the K3S was dead out of the box, sent back to elecraft for repair, came back ,worked for 30 minuits and crashed.been working with support on the telephone. got the receiver working but with a lot of glitches. the head of elecraft needs to call

Re: [Elecraft] test

2019-06-19 Thread rich hurd WC3T
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2019-06-19 Thread Edward Moss
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Re: [Elecraft] New (second-hand) K2 owner, what now?

2019-06-19 Thread Don Wilhelm
Daniel, There is no composite change log for the firmware.  Most of the changes after MCU 2.03 were done to support new changes like support for the K60XV option. The change from 2.04P to 2.04r locked the sidetone source at U8-4 at the request of the support folks who got tired of answering

[Elecraft] 2019 Skeeter Hunt Announcement

2019-06-19 Thread Larry W2LJ
Signups for the 2019 NJQRP Skeeter Hunt are almost here! That's right - this Friday is the First Day of Summer 2019 - and you know what that means! Applications will be accepted for Skeeter Numbers for the 2019 Skeeter Hunt. For those not familar, this event has become one of the Summertime QRP