[Elecraft] Serial Number Check for Elecraft gear

Mon May 18 07:59:44 EDT 2015

Nice idea!

Dr. William J. Schmidt - K9HZ J68HZ 8P6HK ZF2HZ PJ4/K9HZ VP5/K9HZ PJ2/K9HZ

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Big Signal Ranch – K9ZC
Staunton, Illinois

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Villa Grand Piton - J68HZ
Soufriere, St. Lucia W.I.
Rent it: www.VillaGrandPiton.com

email:  bill at wjschmidt.com

> On May 18, 2015, at 5:24 AM, Dominic Baines <dominic.baines at ntlworld.com> wrote:
> 
> 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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