[Elecraft] Serial Number Check for Elecraft gear

[Edward R Cole]

Thief doesn't know it takes a password when he steals it.  If he 
can't make it run he just tosses it or smashes it.  Didn't cost him 
anything. Password would only prevent unauthorized use.

Why not have the radio transmit SOS if no password?  Nah that would 
only generate QRM.  I prefer no password or make it an option to chose.

Win8.0 would not install without one - I grumble every time I start 
the laptop.  Make a typo start over again.  Three typos in a row and 
its disabled - yikes!  Could that occur at the top of the mountain, 
temps below zero with numb fingers? I'm not in favor of this idea.

How about a retinal or thumbprint scan and if not passed the GPS 
location is transmitted with "I've been stolen" on APRS?  This can 
get real crazy.

Best advice is keep radios out of sight when mobile...pretty hard if 
at a major hamfest...antennas a big giveaway.

73, Ed - KL7UW
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