[Elecraft] [TowerTalk] Elecraft package for sale

[Phil Wheeler]

Seems a bit "off" to me, too. He calls the K3 a 
K-3 and the P3 a P-3 -- but at his listing in 
qrz.com they are K3 and P3. It's like the ad was 
not written by the purported seller, AK4EH. And 
then there is the first sentence.

Not to say it's a scam; but there is something 
unusual going on.

Phil W7OX

On 12/12/14 10:35 AM, Lynn W. Taylor, WB6UUT wrote:
> From the very first sentence of the forwarded 
> message: "I sincerely hope my request is not 
> overbearing for you at this time."
>
> I meant no disrespect to K9YC.  He probably 
> jumped to the list of items for sale and didn't 
> really read the first paragraph.  From the 
> subject, it applies to this list, and he's 
> trying to be helpful (as he always does).
>
> Before I retired, I ran an ISP.  I've had the 
> same E-Mail address for decades, and I still get 
> hundreds of "Nigerian 419 scams" a month.  They 
> all start with an apology, and it's clear 
> whoever wrote this is not a native speaker of 
> English.
>
> That's fine, but the message is allegedly from a 
> U.S. Ham.
>
> I'd be very wary.  I'd contact Tom, AK4EH 
> through his callbook information, and I'd talk 
> to him.  If he's not a native speaker of English 
> I'd proceed with the transaction.
>
> If not, then someone is using Tom's callsign to 
> "sell" equipment he doesn't have.  That's not 
> entirely unknown either.
>
> 73 -- Lynn
>
> On 12/12/2014 10:12 AM, Phil Hystad wrote:
>> Where do you even get a hint that this is a 
>> Scam!  I mean, guys offer up things for sale 
>> all the time and the sales are successfully 
>> completed all the time.  I see nothing in this 
>> posting that suggests anything other than what 
>> the author claims: failing health forcing the 
>> sale of ham radio equipment.  I know of several 
>> hams who have been in the same predicament.
>>
>> I know that this post is indirect (originally 
>> posted elsewhere but the poster to this forum, 
>> K9YC, is definitely not a guy who is out to 
>> participate in a scam.  I have never met him 
>> personally but he is just not that kind of a 
>> guy from my experience here plus reading all 
>> the free technical stuff he writes and 
>> contributes.
>>
>> 73, phil, K7PEH
>>
>>
>>> On Dec 12, 2014, at 9:23 AM, Lynn W. Taylor, 
>>> WB6UUT <KX3 at ColdRocksHotBrooms.com> wrote:
>>>
>>> Maybe it's just me, but after the first couple 
>>> of sentences all I can hear in my head is 
>>> "SCAM! Run!!!"
>>>
>>> On 12/12/2014 8:38 AM, Jim Brown wrote:
>>>> This was on the Tower Talk reflector. Note a 
>>>> nice shack photo on his web page.
>>>>
>>>> 73, Jim K9YC
>>>>
>>>> -------- Forwarded Message --------
>>>>
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>>>>
>>>> De Tom, AK4EH,
>>>>
>>>> I sincerely hope my request is not 
>>>> overbearing for you at this time. After a 
>>>> great deal of thought and planning, I have 
>>>> decided to offer my radio station for sale 
>>>> because of the below circumstances. Since I 
>>>> trust that you may be able to contact other 
>>>> hams who could be interested in my listing, I 
>>>> turn to you for assistance.
>>>> The below complete Amateur Radio Station 
>>>> equipment listing is for equipment that has 
>>>> been in a climate controlled office, dust 
>>>> levels maintained to a minimum, and a 
>>>> non-smoking environment. I prefer to sell the 
>>>> complete system at one time, rather than 
>>>> piecemeal.
>>>> My QTH is 192 Patton Street, Crestview, 
>>>> Florida 32539; Phone number is (850) 
>>>> 902-0302. Anyone who holds a valid Amateur 
>>>> Radio Operator License may schedule an 
>>>> appointment for operation of all the listed 
>>>> equipment according to their class of 
>>>> license. Interested parties must show their 
>>>> license and enter call sign, operation 
>>>> times/modes/freq’s in my logbook.
>>>> Declining health, owing to debilitating 
>>>> illness and disability, has forced me to 
>>>> liquidate items that would be difficult for 
>>>> my wife to dispose of later on.
>>>> I am asking $4000 for the sum total of 
>>>> equipment being offered for sale to licensed 
>>>> amateur operators only. Please examine my 
>>>> radio shack to appreciate the setup that is 
>>>> in excellent working order.
>>>> Thank you for considering my listing.
>>>>
>>>> Elecraft K-3-100 Transceiver, 160-2M, 
>>>> (adaptable to two meter with optional 
>>>> internal module); Equipped with:
>>>> Most recent firmware updates.
>>>> PR-6 low-noise preamp for 6M reception.
>>>> 1 amp 12vdc output for external devices.
>>>> Integrated 100w auto antenna tuner with two 
>>>> antenna jacks.
>>>> 100w RF integrated amplifier module.
>>>> Oven controlled master oscillator.
>>>> IF Out and transverter interfacing internal 
>>>> unit.
>>>> RF I/O unit for RX antenna.
>>>> Various roofing filters for CW, SSB, FM, Data.
>>>> All cables included for serial data transfer, 
>>>> RF and power.
>>>> PDF of Fred Cady – KE7X “Design, 
>>>> Configuration, and Operation
>>>>
>>>> Elecraft P-3 Color Panadapter Spectrum 
>>>> Analyzer, equipped with:
>>>> Most recent firmware updates.
>>>> VGA monitor output.
>>>> All cabling.
>>>>
>>>> Elecraft XG-3 Programmable RF signal source, 
>>>> 1.5 to 1400 MHz, equipped with:
>>>> Most recent firmware updates.
>>>> Serial Data xfer cable.
>>>>
>>>> Elecraft W-2 HF / VHF / UHF SWR/Watt meter, 
>>>> Microprocessor controlled with dual RF 
>>>> sensors and PC interface. Includes:
>>>> 200 watt directional coupler, 1.8 to 54 MHz.
>>>> Serial Data xfer cable.
>>>> MFJ-993-B IntelliTuner (Automatic Antenna 
>>>> Tuner), dual wattage 150/300, with 
>>>> programmable settings and features. Digital 
>>>> and analog dual needles display forward and 
>>>> reflected power.
>>>>
>>>> MFJ-266 Antenna Analyzer for HF / VHF / UHF, 
>>>> digital display indicates polar notation as 
>>>> well as swr. Two dip coils included.
>>>>
>>>> MFJ-464 CW Keyer / Reader; has digital 
>>>> display; includes:
>>>> -RF protected QWERTY keyboard and serial data 
>>>> xfer cable.
>>>> MFJ-564 Iambic keyer with cable and phone plug.
>>>>
>>>> MFJ-418 Pocket CW Tutor.
>>>>
>>>> Three coax lightning protectors.
>>>>
>>>> Many manufactured RF coax patch cables.
>>>>
>>>> RF 5651 Precision Dummy Load @ 125W 
>>>> continuous, 0 to 18GHz.
>>>>
>>>> Alpha-Delta 5-Position RF switch with 
>>>> lightning protection plug.
>>>>
>>>> RS-502 Analog SWR/PWR meter for HF / VHF / 
>>>> UHF; indicates PEP for SSB, Average; 1.8 to 
>>>> 525MHz @ 200 watts.
>>>>
>>>> SignaLink USB Integrated sound card.
>>>>
>>>> Win Radio WR-3500e Software Defined Radio 
>>>> Receiver, 1.3MHz to 3.5GHz continuous tuning; 
>>>> downloadable plug-ins available for serious 
>>>> signal monitoring. Works excellently using 
>>>> Win XP 32 bit. Includes: User guide, driver 
>>>> CD, and web links. (PC included in package 
>>>> offering. Stand-alone PC should not be 
>>>> connected to net).
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Tenma 72-7665 Switching Mode DC Regulated 
>>>> power supply, 40 Amp continuous; Switchable 
>>>> from fixed 13.8 vdc to variable 0 to 15.2 vdc 
>>>> by a switch underneath power supply. Has two 
>>>> separate digital meters for voltage and amps.
>>>>
>>>> Eagle Aspen digital readout rotator 
>>>> controller with light-duty rotator; Includes 
>>>> IR remote control.
>>>>
>>>> Heil Proset Headset with microphone.
>>>>
>>>> Elecraft MH-2 handheld microphone.
>>>>
>>>> Titan DX Vertical Multiband antenna – 80 to 6 
>>>> meters. Does not need radials. Includes RF 
>>>> cable. Rated at 1500w
>>>>
>>>> Tak-Tenna 80 to 6 meters, horizontal 
>>>> polarization configured. Includes RF cable. 
>>>> Rated at 1500w. 14 db quieting
>>>>
>>>> Discone Antenna with cable; 6 meters to 23 cm.
>>>>
>>>> Dedicated Dell Dimension 3000 PC with Win XP 
>>>> for use with SDR receiver mentioned above. 
>>>> 15” monitor, keyboard, mouse, and speakers 
>>>> included.(PC not to be connected to the 
>>>> internet because of using XP)
>>>>
>>>> Sencore SC61 Dual Trace, 100MHz Oscilloscope 
>>>> with original probes. X, Y, and Z-axis 
>>>> inputs. Digital display for multi-measurement 
>>>> results. In excellent operational condition. 
>>>> Brightness has full range. Auto Triggering.
>>>>
>>>> Three laminated wall charts in color:
>>>> ARRL Radio Map of North America
>>>> ARRL Radio Map of the World
>>>> ARRL Radio Map of the World with beam 
>>>> headings, ITU and CQ zones
>>>> Assorted ARRL and resource books, like new.
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