[Elecraft] Serial Number Check for Elecraft gear

[Rick Dettinger]

If someone attempts a firmware download from a radio that has been reported stolen, it should be possible to help locate the rig through the ISP.

73,
Rick Dettinger  K7MW






On May 18, 2015, at 8:21 AM, Chester Alderman wrote:

> 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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