[Elecraft] Serial Number Check for Elecraft gear

[Chester Alderman]

Right!! I suspect a thief does not know about 'the' password, so when they
turn the radio on, it is not going to work and they will most likely trash
it! A password does not deter a thief.

Tom - W4BQF


Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Serial Number Check for Elecraft gear

Such a feature would not discourage thieves--since they would not know about
it.

Phil W7OX

On 5/18/15 5:41 AM, Harry Yingst via Elecraft wrote:
> This is Not a feature I would want, and even if it was an menu item I'd
leave it disabled.
>
> The sad truth is that thieves exist, and we need to take strong
precautions at times to ensure the security of our stuff before it's stolen.
>
>
>
>
>        From: Dominic Baines <dominic.baines at ntlworld.com>
>   To: elecraft at mailman.qth.net
>   Sent: Monday, May 18, 2015 6:24 AM
>   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

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