[Elecraft] Serial Number Check for Elecraft gear

[Chester Alderman]

Hi Dom,

In my opinion, NO! We have a pass word for just about everything now days
and adding one for ham radio gear is not needed! If one carries their radio
around with them, perhaps they need to be more responsible in making sure it
is not left in an attractive area where it can get stolen. You have some
700,000 hams that do not carry their radios with them, so why punish the
majority in an attempt to protect the minority of folks who do carry their
radio out with them?

Good suggestion but maybe needs some more thought of the overall impact?

73,
Tom - W4BQF


-----Original Message-----
From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of
Dominic Baines
Sent: Monday, May 18, 2015 6:24 AM
To: elecraft at mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Serial Number Check for Elecraft gear

Wouldn't it be nice (function add perhaps?) so that when you power it on it
asked for a code (you use the buttons on the front) and you don't have to
set one... it will ask on power up for it, get 3 goes, then it remains
locked... to 'unlock' you have to contact Elecraft? That would also ensure
the database at Elecraft is a bit more up to date too.

It seems to be common place function with tablets and mobile phones so why
not a $1k portable radio?

I am sure some might see the problems but I'm sure if even one unit were
returned to the rightful owner because of it then it might be worth it? 
And if it stops the toe rags nicking one :-)

72

Dom
M1KTA


On 18/05/15 09:32, David Pratt wrote:
> In a recent message, Harry Yingst via Elecraft 
> <elecraft at mailman.qth.net> writes
>> Seeing the stolen KX3 Post as me curious as to wondering of Elecraft 
>> (or somewhere else) maintains a list of serial numbers we can use to 
>> check to ensure an item is not stolen.
>>
>> Is there such a thing?
> Yes, Harry, the unofficial database of Elecraft equipment is at 
> http://www.zerobeat.net/qrp/elowners.html
>
> However, the database is somewhat incomplete, lots of Elecraft owners 
> not having entered their details. It is nevertheless a useful record 
> enabling one to check ones own records and look at some others.
>
> 73 de David G4DMP
>

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