[Elecraft] Serial Number Check for Elecraft gear

[jim]

Na, password on the power supply would be better.

Is this email trail for real or just a late April 1st joke?

Jim
W6AIM

-----Original Message-----
From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Brian
Sent: Monday, May 18, 2015 4:54 AM
To: elecraft at mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Serial Number Check for Elecraft gear

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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