[Elecraft] [TowerTalk] Elecraft package for sale

Fri Dec 12 15:59:59 EST 2014

Hi Again, Lynn:

OK.. now that you pointed out the phraseology of the message... it is  
rather stilted, compared to how most of us would express the same  
thing.  In any event, I'm sure most of us would be careful.  I'd ask  
things like, "where did you buy the MFJ Antenna analyzer.. or some  
other pice of gear.  Most of us remember exactly where we bought  
something... dealership or hamfest.  Also, most Elecraft hams know  
that the rig is a K3 not a K-3.  Elecraft does not use hyphens.  :)   
But, I've also seen legitimate owners use hyphens in their text.  But,  
it raises an eyebrow, anyway.

For my part, I have purchased a few rigs and gadgets via list  
postings, and most of the time, I've recognized the name or call from  
past postings.  And, each transaction went fine.  And maybe I'm just  
lucky.

AK4EH's QTH checks out in QRZ.com... and possibly the phone number is  
OK (didn't check that).

In any event, it was good that you raised at least a "caution" flag.

73 de Ray
K2ULR
KX3 #211
On Dec 12, 2014, at 1:35 PM, 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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