Re: [Elecraft] [FS] PX3

I would have bought the PX3. But get the list by digest so not fast enough with my offer. I LIVE IN ALASKA so I am well aware of USPS rates for shipping in/out of AK. Flat-rate Priority Mail to anywhere in the USA is the same. Parcel Post is by zone and can be expensive for large/heavy

Re: [Elecraft] OT: USPS mailing

I am one of Rose's satisfied customers. I do need to report an unfavorable experience with USPS. I mailed a simple envelope on a Friday and sent it priority mail. The letter was going from Seattle to a town in central Colorado. The letter did not get there until the following Thursday.

Re: [Elecraft] OT: USPS mailing

1. In the US, USPS priority mail is great. If you are sending something outside of the country it is out of USPS' control at the foreign airport. This is where the fun begins. In Israel, our postal service adds at least 2 weeks to get a package through customs, and you don't know where it is

Re: [Elecraft] OT: USPS mailing

Actually, there are issues with USPS Priority Mail if you use Paypal and sell to someone you don't know and hope to use the Seller Protections. If you read the fine print, Paypal does not accept the proof of delivery unless a specific signature is obtained, which is not available with Priority

Re: [Elecraft] OT: USPS mailing

I can’t speak for other countries but shipping to Canada tracks through customs and all the way to delivery. Sent from my iPad > On Jan 2, 2019, at 2:03 PM, Victor Rosenthal 4X6GP > wrote: > > 1. In the US, USPS priority mail is great. If you are sending something > outside of the country

[Elecraft] OT: USPS mailing

I've been making Elecraft cases and covers for eleven years. All of the hundreds I've made have been sent via USPS Priority Mail. To date, not a single one has gone astray … a remarkable record. I live "in the country" and have no mail delivery, so all of my USPS business is transacted in town at

Re: [Elecraft] OT: USPS mailing

I am completely satisifed with anything shipped from Elecraft.  Sent from Yahoo Mail on  -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net On Behalf Of Rose Sent: Wednesday, January 2, 2019 9:41 AM To: Elecraft Reflector Subject: [Elecraft] OT: USPS mailing I've been making

Re: [Elecraft] OT: USPS mailing

Elecraft normally uses UPS except for small lightweight items - they have a corporate account with good rates. For small parts orders, I normally request First Class Mail or if it exceeds 13 Oz. USPS Priority Mail. Either one normally reaches me in 3 days or less. 73, Don W3FPR On

Re: [Elecraft] [FS] PX3

And if large/heavy enough, transport to HI is via shipping (actual ships); which bundle loads for efficiency and the arrival time can often be measured in weeks (and still not cheap); a place where no overnight UPS/USPS service exists to/from the mainland. Rick WA6NHC Smell Czech correction

Re: [Elecraft] OT: USPS mailing

Hi George, If you paid for Priority Mail Express, you're due a refund from the Post Office. If you used Priority Mail you did NOT pay for expedited service, there's no delivery time guarantee and no promise that it will be delivered faster than First Class. The only benefits of Priority

Re: [Elecraft] Ideas for an FT8 Radio

Rick, Thanks for this. Some people seem to think FT8 is a low power mode. It’s a weak signal mode. 73, K8NU > On Jan 1, 2019, at 11:56 PM, Rick Bates (WA6NHC) wrote: > > You run the amount of power required to make the contact, up to the legal > limit. If you wish to operate QRP, that’s

[Elecraft] P3 parts falling off

I went up to my remote ham shack to take out the ham gear for the winter, and turn off the heat.  I had a K3 with P3 panadaptor there for my ten meter station, and when I started disconnecting things, I heard something rattling around inside the P3. (?)  When I got home and opened it up I

Re: [Elecraft] Ideas for an FT8 Radio

I thought I would look through the high power QSOs in my log for Los Gatos, CA to find what I do, instead of what I think I do. I found that I use high power for: The Elecraft SSB net: I frequently need a relay to reach Chicago. DXpeditions: Minimizing the time for my QSO lets others make

[Elecraft] K3 minor parts

Hi Folks HNY from ZL, Just a quick post about small minor parts for my K3. Now nearly 10 years old and has broken audio/rf knobs. No big deal been like this for a while. Checked today to replacewith shipping to ZL it's a lost cause. Guess this relates to inventory and stock control.

[Elecraft] Mods Notices

I learned in conversation with Support today that a number of modifications have been issued, and parts are available, since the time a few years ago when I first assembled the KPA500. I did not know about them until now. Maybe I wasn't paying attention - but what should I have been paying

Re: [Elecraft] Ideas for an FT8 Radio

While it's legal to run maximum power on FT8, or any other weak signal mode, it's certainly not in the spirit of the weak signal mode ethos  Most weak-signal mode enthusiasts pride themselves on the worldwide contacts they can make with low wattage.  Many feel that 100 watts is QRO on these

[Elecraft] KX3 and RPi DRAWS hat?

I’ve been looking at one of Northwest Digital Radio’s DRAWS hats with my KX3. However, it uses 2 DIN-6 connectors. Has anybody tried one of these? Looks like it would require cobbling. Jeff - KG7HDZ __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

Re: [Elecraft] RPi logging software?

* On 2019 02 Jan 19:53 -0600, Terry wrote: > I have been trying to get CQRlog to run on RPi, no-joy.  Using Raspbian > Stretch OS and would like to keep it.  CQRlog does not seem to like Debian > OS.  This is my first venture into Linux OS so it may well be the Operator. > Hope to get other Ham

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Web Storefront Problem

Don, USPS Priority Mail is: $16.98 (this is what is selected) UPS Ground is: $19.03 UPS Next Day Air is: $73.68 I just shipped a few boxes by UPS ground and all of the boxes were bigger and heavier than the KX2 Ground Mini Banana Plug and those three shipments were all cheaper than the

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Web Storefront Problem

I agree. I bought a small item on the “old” website and the shipping to NY was about $4. I tried to purchase the same item on the new website and the lowest shipping was over $17 (for a $20+ item).; I didn’t buy it. I recently purchased a KXPD3 and the shipping was the same $17+. Same with an

Re: [Elecraft] P3 parts falling off

David: I experienced the same thing when I bought an otherwise good condition P3 used. Elecraft can provide you with the replacement part no. I’ve never gotten around to fixing mine (otherwise works great). Bob Brown, N1CVX Sent from my iPad

Re: [Elecraft] P3 parts falling off

We now know "what" is falling off, the next question is why is a part dropping off? I must have missed that, can someone refresh my memory please? 73s and thanks, Dave (NK7Z) https://www.nk7z.net Award Manager, 30MDG Grid Contest ARRL Technical Specialist ARRL Volunteer Examiner ARRL OOC for

Re: [Elecraft] RPi logging software?

Terry, The RPi uses an ARM processor, not an x86/x64 processor. Make sure there's a version of CQRLog compiled for that processor. 73 de, Ian, NV4C On Wed, Jan 2, 2019, 8:52 PM Terry I have been trying to get CQRlog to run on RPi, no-joy. Using Raspbian > Stretch OS and would like to keep

Re: [Elecraft] Ideas for an FT8 Radio

Carl, you tell that to Joe Taylor, who himself has said he uses the power it takes to make the contact, especially on EME and Meteor Scatter. It is not a low power mode.  For some people using 500w from California results in a - 19 report from  Israel.    That is a weak signal. You use what

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Web Storefront Problem

Email them as parts _at_ elecraft.com, and they'll help you. I needed some small parts shipped to Australia, and they arranged to do it in a cost-effective way. The postage quoted on the website is obviously based on some general rules and does not take the details into account. 73, Matt VK2RQ

Re: [Elecraft] P3 parts falling off

David, That jack is used only for factory testing. Your P3 should work normally without it. Hang onto the jack and if you ever send the P3 to Elecraft for repair, include it and the P3 will come back with it installed. 73, Don W3FPR On 1/2/2019 4:06 PM, David Olean wrote: I went up to my

Re: [Elecraft] Ideas for an FT8 Radio

+1 Thanks for clarifying this common myth. Another common myth is that QRPers must use compromised antennas. Many times QRP and marginal antennas and marginal locations are common but its not a requirement. There are a number of QRP enthusiasts who use big antenna farms. The JT and FT modes

Re: [Elecraft] Ideas for an FT8 Radio

On 1/2/2019 2:56 PM, Carl J. Denbow wrote: While it's legal to run maximum power on FT8, or any other weak signal mode, it's certainly not in the spirit of the weak signal mode ethos Most weak-signal mode enthusiasts pride themselves on the worldwide contacts they can make with low wattage.

[Elecraft] RPi logging software?

I have been trying to get CQRlog to run on RPi, no-joy.  Using Raspbian Stretch OS and would like to keep it.  CQRlog does not seem to like Debian OS.  This is my first venture into Linux OS so it may well be the Operator. Hope to get other Ham programs to run as well.  If you have CQRlog

[Elecraft] Elecraft Web Storefront Problem

It is a problem with me or do others have trouble ordering online. Actually, the problem is that the postage due calculation has got to be way off. I wanted to get the little MINI KX2 Ground Banana Plug for $7.95 and the postage due was $16 and change. Didn’t seem to matter how I selected

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Web Storefront Problem

Those options I listed, USPS, UPS Ground, and UPS Next Day Air were all that were listed and available for shipping. I have bought small parts from Elecraft before, like back when a hardware fix or two were still being issued for the K3. These were shipped in heavy brown paper envelopes

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Web Storefront Problem

Phil, Did you select 1st class mail shipping, or USPS Priority Mail. Yes, UPS for even small items starts at $16. If you cannot select on the website, contact sales 831-763-4211 and order by phone. 73, Don W3FPR On 1/2/2019 10:07 PM, Phil Hystad via Elecraft wrote: It is a problem with me

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Web Storefront Problem

Yes, I can believe that USPS Priority is $16.98. But if the weight is less than 13 oz (which should be true for your plug), it can go 1st class mail. Is that not a shipping choice? 73, Don W3FPR On 1/2/2019 10:42 PM, Phil Hystad wrote: Don, USPS Priority Mail is: $16.98 (this is what is

Re: [Elecraft] Ideas for an FT8 Radio

Dito Carl, well said. I agree 100% Bill KC4IM > On Jan 2, 2019, at 5:56 PM, Carl J. Denbow wrote: > > While it's legal to run maximum power on FT8, or any other weak signal mode, > it's certainly not in the spirit of the weak signal mode ethos Most > weak-signal mode enthusiasts pride

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 and RPi DRAWS hat?

Me too, Jeff. I think it holds lots of promise for FT8. I have a steep learning curve, however. 73, Joe Lynch, N6CL On ‎Wednesday‎, ‎January‎ ‎2‎, ‎2019‎ ‎07‎:‎46‎:‎18‎ ‎PM‎ ‎EST, Thorpe, Jeffrey wrote: I’ve been looking at one of Northwest Digital Radio’s DRAWS hats with my KX3.

[Elecraft] Wanted: KXV3 transverter interface

Folks, I just obtained a basic K3 / 10 that does not include the transverter interface. While I can obtain a new KXV3 B version, anyone out there have a used B or A version that they want to part with? Also, anyone have a spare KIO3B USB interface? 73 & HNY Bart W9JJ

[Elecraft] OT CONUS

While we're making things perfectly clear... Why does CONUS exclude AK? I had not heard that AK slid off the North American continental plates. You could try "lower 48" or "contiguous 48" if that's what you intend. HNY! Jim - WS6X __

Re: [Elecraft] Ideas for an FT8 Radio

You were wrong, but it's a common misconception. Wes  N7WS On 1/1/2019 9:42 PM, Ken wrote: Geesh, how much power are people running?  I've always thought 50 watts was excessive for digital modes! __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

Re: [Elecraft] OT CONUS

The U.S. Board on Geographic Names defines “conterminous United States”. Conterminous United States: The 48 States and the District of Columbia, that is, the United States prior to January 3, 1959 (Alaska Statehood) wholly filling an unbroken block of territory and excluding Alaska and Hawaii.

Re: [Elecraft] OT CONUS

https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/CONUS> Contiguous not continental. CONUS - Wiktionary (chiefly military) Acronym of The contiguous United States; the 48 states excluding Alaska and Hawaii en.wiktionary.org From: