[Elecraft] Serial Number Check for Elecraft gear

[Brian]

They can make the password protection optional in firmware.  Users that 
want it, can use it, users that don't want it, can leave it disabled.

Would that be better?



On 5/18/2015 7:37 AM, Chester Alderman wrote:
> 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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