Re: [Elecraft] K4 delivery is now in May

2020-01-15 Thread Eric Swartz
Here is a link to the actual email we just sent to all people who have ordered K4s. https://mailchi.mp/6408031aa209/k4-shipping-update *(Mailchimp is the same certified bulk email service that we use for the regular Elecraft newsletter emails.)* 73, Eric *elecraft.com * On W

[Elecraft] Presidents' Day specials extended with Feb specials to end of month

2020-02-19 Thread Eric Swartz
Based on the super response to our Presidents' Day specials, we've decided to extend them through the end of this month, along with our Feb specials. (Its Leap Month!) For details on everything, See: https://elecraft.com/products/february-2020-specials The extended Presidents day specials include

Re: [Elecraft] K4 on AM

2020-03-02 Thread Eric Swartz
One note - Wayne is saying the K4 -audio- b/w in AM will be somewhere between 4 and 5 kHz. The actual DSB AM b/w that results will be between 8 and 10 kHz. 73, Eric *elecraft.com * On Fri, Feb 28, 2020 at 4:31 PM W2xj wrote: > am should go to at least 6 KHz or be totally

Re: [Elecraft] K4 news?

2020-03-05 Thread Eric Swartz
Hi Irwin, We are also concerned about the impact of the COVID-19 virus on the shipping and supply chains we use for parts used in all of our products, including the K4. While managing the supply chain and quickly finding alternate parts when they go obsolete or when shortages pop up has been a nor

Re: [Elecraft] Shipping Status updates

2020-03-17 Thread Eric Swartz
...@elecraft.com or supp...@elecraft.com All of us at Elecraft hope you stay safe and healthy, and we thank you for being a part of our Elecraft Family. Eric Swartz, WA6HHQ Wayne Burdick, N6KR On Tue, Mar 17, 2020 at 7:33 AM W6IPA wrote: > Hi, > > I understand that this is a very chal

Re: [Elecraft] K4 Update?

2020-03-22 Thread Eric Swartz
Hi Bill, Yes, the abrupt statewide 'shelter in place' orders in California, New York, New Jersey, Illinois etc. are certainly creating a lot of schedule uncertainty for companies like ours, who manufacture in the U.S. , and for our U.S. based suppliers and distributers. Add to that delays in

Re: [Elecraft] XG3 Signal Generator

2020-03-24 Thread Eric Swartz
We have them new in the box at www.elecraft.com :-) 73, Eric elecraft.com _..._ > On Mar 24, 2020, at 12:18 PM, Bill Smith via Elecraft > wrote: > > Looking at buying the XG3 signal generator to calibrate S meters. > Particularly thought it would be very useful to calibrate the S meter in

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Technical Support

2020-05-06 Thread Eric Swartz
We're still here and Elecraft support is definitely active:-) Rob, Doug and and the rest of our support team are working remotely from home, primarily via email. As a result of the shelter in place requirements currently through the end of May, and the inefficiencies that creates, our response

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Technical Support

2020-05-06 Thread Eric Swartz
Also note that support is normally active during 8am-5pm West Coast time Monday-Friday. Monday and Tuesday are typically our support heaviest load as we digest support requests and calls from late on Friday through the weekend, causing a bit more delay in response time. Eric elecraft.com _..

Re: [Elecraft] K4???

2020-05-15 Thread Eric Swartz
Hi everyone, At Elecraft, like many of you, we are in our 9th week of shelter in place. This has been tough on all of us. Back on March 16th, when the initial California state and local orders were issued with an April 11 estimated end date, we suspected that it would last longer than that, bu

Re: [Elecraft] K4??? - OT

2020-05-16 Thread Eric Swartz
And with that definitive statement ;-) let's end the haircut thread in the interest of relieving OT email overload for our readers. 73, Eric Moderator etc. elecraft.com _..._ > On May 16, 2020, at 9:38 AM, Howard Hoyt wrote: > > Made famous thanks to Mike Meyers & Dana Carvey: > https://www.y

Re: [Elecraft] Alternative AMP to KX3 since Elecraft has temporarily stopped making AMPS

2020-05-25 Thread Eric Swartz
Hi Jim, Your order came in while we we've under the shelter in place order for Santa Cruz County, which slowed down production on the amps. We never totally stopped their manufacture, but the rate of production was reduced. We're catching up now with the backlog and are certainly still shipping a

Re: [Elecraft] Alternative AMP to KX3 since Elecraft has temporarily stopped making AMPS

2020-05-27 Thread Eric Swartz
Folks, As noted in my earlier email on this thread, we are currently shipping -all- of our amplifiers, including the KXPA100, KPA500 and KPA1500. We are shipping a batch of KXPA100 orders tomorrow and will be shipping the original poster to this thread his KXPA100 next week. :-) 73, Eric *elecra

[Elecraft] Elecraft IS shipping all of our amp models

2020-05-27 Thread Eric Swartz
Just to break up the prior thread's incorrect subject line, here is my post from a moment ago with a correct subject line :-) Folks, As noted in my earlier email on this thread, we are currently shipping -all- of our amplifiers, including the KXPA100, KPA500 and KPA1500. We are shipping a b

Re: [Elecraft] K3S support/warranty statement

2020-05-28 Thread Eric Swartz
We still support repair on the K3 (and of course the K3S) as long as parts are available. 73, Eric elecraft.com _..._ > On May 26, 2020, at 12:44 PM, W6IPA wrote: > > Hi all, > > When the K3S came out there was a section on the FAQ regarding support for K3. > I looked everywhere, and I co

Re: [Elecraft] Quiet Ductless HVAC System

2020-05-28 Thread Eric Swartz
And with that, lets let this thread take a rest for now. :-) 73, Eric Mooderator elecraft.com _..._ > On May 27, 2020, at 8:19 PM, Dave Cole wrote: > > Good, Fast, Cheap... Pick two. > > 73, and thanks, > Dave (NK7Z) > https://www.nk7z.net > ARRL Volunteer Examiner > ARRL Technical Specialis

Re: [Elecraft] Future of KPA500 & KAT500

2020-06-17 Thread Eric Swartz
Hi Don, We plan to keep selling and supporting both the KPA500 and KAT500 - Sales remain strong for both. They are also compatible with the K4 and most other HF radios. :-) 73, Eric elecraft.com _..._ > On Jun 16, 2020, at 9:50 PM, Don Putnick wrote: > > With the sunset of the K3S, what ar

Re: [Elecraft] I'm building a personal email list....

2020-06-20 Thread Eric Swartz
Guys - thread closed. Eric Mooderator etc.. elecraft.com _..._ __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft] I'm building a personal email list

2020-06-20 Thread Eric Swartz
Guys, Thread closed. Eric Mooderator etc.. elecraft.com _..._ __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted

Re: [Elecraft] Current Draw on 20M

2020-06-20 Thread Eric Swartz
This is common. Nothing to worry about. 73, Eric elecraft.com _..._ > On Jun 19, 2020, at 5:47 AM, Rich wrote: > > I just received my K3S back from repair and all seemed OK. However it > appears to draw much more current on 20M than any other band. 22 - 24 amps. > I have tried two diffe

Re: [Elecraft] Segments in KX3 display

2020-06-20 Thread Eric Swartz
As long as they work normally once the radio has finished turning on, there is nothing to worry about. 73, Eric elecraft.com _..._ > On Jun 20, 2020, at 9:01 AM, oz6...@qsl.net wrote: > > Hi, > > > > I have a KX3 and when applying power (turning it on) some segments in the > display li

[Elecraft] $100 off special on KPA1500s picked up at Pacificon this weekend

2018-10-19 Thread Eric Swartz
Since our team is driving (and not flying) to the Pacificon show in Norther CA today, we can also hand carry a small number of KPA1500s for sale and delivery at the show. (My RAV4 is stuffed full!) As a result, since we will not need to pay shipping on these to you, we are sharing the savings a

[Elecraft] Elecraft Black Friday sale is now live

2018-11-21 Thread Eric Swartz
We have started our Elecraft Black Friday sale early. See: https://mailchi.mp/elecraft/elecraft-black-friday-specials-are-here?e=1418547820 Enjoy! Eric elecraft.com --- Sent from my iPhone 6S __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman

[Elecraft] Elecraft Cyber Monday is active Today!

2018-11-25 Thread Eric Swartz
Black Friday is morphing early into Cyber Monday! Check out our Cyber Monday specials at: https://tinyurl.com/ele-cybermonday 73, Eric elecraft.com _..._ __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft

elecraft@mailman.qth.net

2021-03-14 Thread Eric Swartz
I'l be on in the Ham Expo sessions area with "K4 Operation and Features Q&A" at 9am PDT. (15 min from now or so.) Its in the sessions area of Ham Expo.They left "Elecraft" off of the title, so it will not show up if you use the search icon with "Elecraft". Searching sessions with "k4" does wo

[Elecraft] Elecraft job openings. Test/ Repair tech, customer support tech.

2021-04-12 Thread Eric Swartz
Hi, We have openings for two different technical positions at Elecraft! 1. Technician position for our product test group. - This position requires good analog and digital skills with debug and repair capability to the component level. Involves use of Spectrum Analyzers, Oscilloscopes etc.

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft job openings. Test/ Repair tech, customer support tech.

2021-04-12 Thread Eric Swartz
One typo in my email addresses below. The correct address for submitting you information are: h...@elecraft.com , and also cc: e...@elecraft.com (I had an extraneous space in the hr@.. address below.) Eric elecraft.com _..._ > On Apr 12, 2021, at 9:45 AM, Eric Swartz wrote: >

Re: [Elecraft] This does not bode well for the chip users of the world

2021-04-29 Thread Eric Swartz
[TOPIC CLOSED} Folks we are way off topic for the Elecraft list and this is also exceeding the regular off topic limits. Please end the thread at this time. 73, Eric WA6HHQ *Elecraft List moderator, when I 'm not expediting K4s out the door :-)* *elecraft.com * On Thu, Ap

Re: [Elecraft] This does not bode well for the chip users of the world

2021-04-30 Thread Eric Swartz
Folks - This thread was closed yesterday due to its high OT volume. Please respect this closure. 73, Eric List mooderator from time to time.. ;-) *elecraft.com * On Fri, Apr 30, 2021 at 5:48 AM W3FLH wrote: > > Joe and the group, > A company I used to do business with ha

Re: [Elecraft] Gurus

2021-06-10 Thread Eric Swartz
*Thread Closed* Folks - let's close this thread now as its -waaay- past the single topic posting limit for the list. I apologize for not stepping in earlier. I've been off the list for several days running the business etc :-) 73, Eric List moderator etc. *elecraft.com * O

Re: [Elecraft] HOA Crap

2021-06-29 Thread Eric Swartz
Folks, This thread is now CLOSED. Both the excessive number of posts and the subject line are in violation of list guidelines. Eric WA6HHQ Moderator elecraft.com _..._ > On Jun 29, 2021, at 8:36 PM, Rich wrote: > > The DXCC rule that a ham can operate from multiple locations anywhere in

Re: [Elecraft] What is DX?

2021-06-29 Thread Eric Swartz
This thread is also now CLOSED. Please take arguments on amateur radio policy, what is 'real' Dx or 'real' amateir radio etc to another forum. These topics are not appropriate for this list and consume too much bandwidth when they pop up. (Sort of like the 'Whack-a-Mole' game.. ;-) 73, Eric M

Re: [Elecraft] HOA Crap

2021-06-29 Thread Eric Swartz
This duplicate thread is also now CLOSED Both its inappropriate subject line and its excessive number of posts violate Elecraft list guidelines. Please take arguments on amateur radio policy, what is 'real' Dx or 'real' amateir radio etc to another forum. These topics are not appropriate for th

Re: [Elecraft] Old DOS computers

2021-06-29 Thread Eric Swartz
Must be a bad HF propagation day! Folks, All of the 'Old DOS computers' threads are now all closed due to the excessive number OT postings. Please, lets get back to Elecraft related topics and take a breather form OT overload. Eric Moderator elecraft.com _..._ > On Jun 29, 2021, at 1:37 AM,

Re: [Elecraft] Off topic - musical composition

2021-07-26 Thread Eric Swartz
Folks, we've drifted way off the core focus of this list with this OT thread. In the interest of keeping the SNR high here and relieving email overload fatigue for others, please take this thread off-list. Thread closed. 73, Eric List moderator etc.. *elecraft.com * On Sun

Re: [Elecraft] HELP! XFINITY SHUT OFF INTERNET DUE TO HAM ANTENNAS

2021-10-22 Thread Eric Swartz
Folks, we are exceeding the OT limit for list postings on this topic. [THREAD CLOSED] Please take the discussion off list in the interest of relieving email overload for others. 73, Eric WA6HHQ List moderator, among other things.. *elecraft.com * > > _

Re: [Elecraft] Problem Tuning K3: now off centre fed dipole

2021-11-05 Thread Eric Swartz
Folks - Thread CLOSED. In the interest of relieving mail overload for those who are not interested in the argument on this topic, please take this off the list as it has been beaten to death. 73, Eric List moderator, COO, CFO and general playground monitor.. ;-) *elecraft.com

[Elecraft] Elecraft will not be at Hamcation Feb 11-13

2022-01-25 Thread Eric Swartz
In an abundance of caution we made the hard decision today to cancel Elecraft's participation at the Florida Hamcation show (a little over two weeks from today, 2/11-13). This decision was made to protect the health of our booth team that would have been at the show. We will be exhibiting at the

Re: [Elecraft] K3S options

2022-01-27 Thread Eric Swartz
Hi Chuck - It's better if we do the Paypal refund from this end. We can do that today if you wish. Sales is being a bit conservative on the lead time for the Synths. It is probably closer to 6-8 a\weeks at this point and I'm trying to beat that. We finally have all the difficult to get long lead t

[Elecraft] Elecraft K4 Update Talk & Demo at QSO Today HamExpo Saturday

2022-03-11 Thread Eric Swartz
I'll be giving a K4 talk on its latest features, including a Demo of CESSB compression, at 1700 UTC (9 AM PST, Calif Time). There will also be a live interactive Q&A session immediately following the talk. The talk will be in the VFairs auditorium section (where all the large talks are located).

Re: [Elecraft] K4 beta software release 29 is now available

2022-03-23 Thread Eric Swartz
That was a typo on Wayne's part. R29 Beta has just been released today. 73, Eric elecraft.com _..._ > On Mar 23, 2022, at 8:14 PM, David F. Reed wrote: > > Unfortunately, when I "Check for Updates" I only see the Beta release of > R29; am I missing something, or was the email missing "Beta"

[Elecraft] Elecraft Black Friday Sale is on-line now!

2017-11-23 Thread Eric Swartz
Here is an early heads up for our Black Friday through Cyber - Monday Sale. Lots of great deals! It just now became active on our web page and order page. For details see: http://www.elecraft.com/BlackFriday.htm Enjoy! 73, Eric elecraft.com _..._ __

[Elecraft] Elecraft Black Fri sale good through end of today (Cyber Monday)

2017-11-27 Thread Eric Swartz
In response to several questions overnight - Yes, the Elecraft Black Friday Sale is good through the end of today, Cyber Monday. Thanks again for the great response! We will -very- busy getting your orders out in the coming days. 73, Eric elecraft.com _..._ ___

[Elecraft] Opening for DSP software/hardware engineer at Elecraft

2017-11-29 Thread Eric Swartz
With the success of our software-defined KX3, KX2, and K3/K3S transceivers, we’re planning to expand our DSP radio engineering team. Team members can work either at our Watsonville, California headquarters or remotely. Both full- and part-time opportunities may be available. Please send inquir

Re: [Elecraft] Additional KPA1500 amplifier information

2017-04-20 Thread Eric Swartz
Yes. 2 devices. Eric *elecraft.com * On Thu, Apr 20, 2017 at 10:11 PM, James F. Boehner MD via Elecraft < elecraft@mailman.qth.net> wrote: > LDMOS technology? > > > '73 de JIM N2ZZ > > -Original Message- > From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On B

[Elecraft] Elecraft Black Friday Specials are up

2019-11-28 Thread Eric Swartz
We've activated our Black Friday specials early! Click on the Black Friday Specials banner at the top of the page at elecraft.com to get all the details. 73, Eric elecraft.com _..._ __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.ne

Re: [Elecraft] K-4 and Expo

2020-08-09 Thread Eric Swartz
Here is what we havebeen saying at the show, and if its not ther already, on the website: “We are still targeting first K4 Shipments by the end of August, with production ramping up in September through year end. Please be patient during this period as we navigate both supply chain delays and t

Re: [Elecraft] Audio settings

2020-08-09 Thread Eric Swartz
I also use the HC-5 Heil element with my K3S. It has a lower gain than most dynamic mics, so set the MIC SEL menu item to FP H in the menu. (Front Panel, high gain preamp on). If you are using the rear panel mic jack, set the menu to RP H. Set mic gain so that you are peaking 3-5 bars on the

Re: [Elecraft] K3 boards

2020-08-15 Thread Eric Swartz
Hi Scott, Keith mis-spoke on this. We certainly are not stopping support and repairs for the K3 and K3S. What is happening is that we are pivoting from board swaps to component level repairs on many K3 and K3S boards. Also, we will still be building boards for these radios that can be sold for

Re: [Elecraft] Lightning Season, disconnect COMPUTER etc.

2020-08-15 Thread Eric Swartz
One note: Keith mis-spoke when he stated "Spare K3 board supplies are low or gone". We certainly are not stopping support and repairs for the K3 and K3S. (Of course there are some lightning damaged radios that are not economical to repair.) Though some repairs may take longer as replacement parts

[Elecraft] N. CA Fires: Elecraft facility and employees are OK

2020-08-22 Thread Eric Swartz
We have received a number of inquiries asking if we are all safe and if Elecraft is directly threatened by the current lightning induced fires in northern California. (The one closest to the north of us is named the “CZU August Lightning Complex”) Both Wayne, myself and our families are safe,

Re: [Elecraft] Seeking comments on Ham Expo from participants

2020-08-22 Thread Eric Swartz
Hi Adrian, We’re waiting for the recording K4 Q&A video that followed my show talk. the show recorded that one. When we receive it we will put it up on the Elecraft YouTube page. I’ll also check to see if we have the recordings from our various Demo/Q&A sessions, including the K4 sessions, th

Re: [Elecraft] Off topic and subject change [was: Status of Add-ons for K3?]

2020-09-24 Thread Eric Swartz
[End of Thread] due to way OFF topic drift. 73, Eric List moderator, among other daily mayhem.. elecraft.com _..._ > On Sep 24, 2020, at 9:50 AM, Alan - G4GNX wrote: > > It really would help if folks were not too lazy to change the subject line > to reflect the actual content. Then we could

[Elecraft] K4 Final Retail Pricing

2020-09-30 Thread Eric Swartz
We've just posted our final retail pricing for the K4 to the Elecraft web page. We worked hard to keep costs under control and the final price adjustments reasonable with a retail increase of just $100 for the K4/10 and K4/10 versus their prior max deposits, and an increase of $300 for the K4D. K

Re: [Elecraft] K4 Final Retail Pricing

2020-09-30 Thread Eric Swartz
raft.com>* On Wed, Sep 30, 2020 at 9:27 PM Eric Swartz wrote: > We've just posted our final retail pricing for the K4 to the Elecraft web > page. > > We worked hard to keep costs under control and the final price adjustments > reasonable with a retail increase of just $100 f

Re: [Elecraft] K4 Pricing Posted

2020-09-30 Thread Eric Swartz
Hi Lou, You are fast! An early copy slipped out on the web page while we were doing final edits tonight. :-). The final version is up now at https://elecraft.com/products/k4-transceiver (Same prices, minor corrections to descriptive text.) 73, Eric *elecraft.com * On Wed

Re: [Elecraft] K4 Pricing Posted

2020-10-02 Thread Eric Swartz
U when my > order came up for ship. What I failed to ask is if adding the ATU at the > time of ship will affect my place in line when I confirm my order and pay the > difference. > > Does anyone have any insight on that? > > 73, > Joe, KO8V > >> On Oct 1, 2020, at

Re: [Elecraft] K4 Status

2020-10-09 Thread Eric Swartz
Hi Ken & Tom, I ran out of time yesterday to write it up. (Running fast here at Elecraft HQ :-) I'll post the K4 update later today when I free myself from several meetings etc. 73, Eric *elecraft.com * On Fri, Oct 9, 2020 at 9:55 AM Ken B via Elecraft wrote: > Good aft

[Elecraft] K4 Update Oct 9

2020-10-09 Thread Eric Swartz
To answer the big question, yes we started shipping small numbers of our first regular production K4s in late September. :-) We are building more K4s now in production and we expect more to start going out late next week or the following week. Our production rate will be slower than we want thro

Re: [Elecraft] K4 Pricing Posted

2020-10-10 Thread Eric Swartz
And with that, let's end this thread in the interest of keeping tempers down and relieving email overload for everyone. Also, please always keep discussions cordial, just as you would sitting across from friends at dinner. 73, Eric List moderator, when I'm awake.. *elecraft.com

Re: [Elecraft] sensitvity k4

2020-10-13 Thread Eric Swartz
Folks - The post below is in violation of the Elecraft list rules and is totally inappropriate. Political and personal attacks are not allowed here. Period. Also, please do not reply to the posting person or comment further on the post. Please, let's keep this list amateur radio related and pol

Re: [Elecraft] sensitvity k4

2020-10-13 Thread Eric Swartz
erator etc. elecraft.com _..._ > On Oct 13, 2020, at 5:44 PM, Eric Swartz wrote: > > Folks - The post below is in violation of the Elecraft list rules and is > totally inappropriate. > > Political and personal attacks are not allowed here. Period. > > Also, please do not repl

[Elecraft] K4 Status Update

2020-12-21 Thread Eric Swartz
K4 Status Update - from deep inside Elecraft First I apologize for the delay getting this update out. I've been head down, along with the rest of our team and our suppliers, for a good part of this month working to solve problems and get K4s flowing out to you faster. We ran into delays in Decemb

Re: [Elecraft] Bad Form and Thunderbird Threads (End of Threads)

2020-12-28 Thread Eric Swartz
Folks, lets end the 'Bad Form' and 'Thunderbird' threads as they past the usual single topic posting limit. 73, Eric elecraft.com _..._ > On Dec 28, 2020, at 3:10 PM, Fred Jensen wrote: > > Actually, it's a bit variable, Mozilla has a penchant for nit noy changes to > the UI with each update

Re: [Elecraft] Delivery of the K4

2021-01-06 Thread Eric Swartz
Joe - this is an inappropriate posting to the Elecraft list. You owe everyone an apology. Please folks, no political or similar posts are allowed here. Swearing is also strictly prohibited. Let's also close the covid thread. Eric Moderator, really! elecraft.com _..._ > On Jan 6, 2021, at 9

Re: [Elecraft] Subject: Waaay OT: A new kind of QRM to be aware of ... warning issued by FCC today [Thread CLOSED]

2021-01-18 Thread Eric Swartz
As per my other post, this way OT thread is also closed. 73, Eric Moderator elecraft.com _..._ > On Jan 18, 2021, at 4:01 PM, James Driskell wrote: > > It's not illegal to protest whatever as long as one doesn't participate in > criminal acts under the banner of the protest. Therefore, coo

Re: [Elecraft] Absurd remarks about FCC and ARRL notices.

2021-01-19 Thread Eric Swartz
This thread has already been closed. Please post no more messages on this topic. 73, Eric WA6HHQ Moderator etc. *elecraft.com * On Tue, Jan 19, 2021 at 5:45 AM Robert Sands wrote: > Serious thinkers need to quietly look at the meaning of "incite", > "promote", "instigate",

Re: [Elecraft] Subject: Waaay OT: A new kind of QRM to be aware of ... warning issued by FCC today

2021-01-19 Thread Eric Swartz
This thread has already been closed. Please post no more messages on this topic. 73, Eric WA6HHQ *elecraft.com * On Tue, Jan 19, 2021 at 6:35 PM Chris Cox, N0UK wrote: > Spot on,Phil. > > Chris Cox, N0UK > chr...@chris.org > > > > > On Jan 18, 2021, at 12:07 PM, Phil Kane

Re: [Elecraft] Can I rent a K4?

2021-02-03 Thread Eric Swartz
[END of Thread] Folks - this topic has quickly hit the limit for single topic posts in a short period. In the interest of improving list SNR, let's let this thread end for now. 73 Eric WA6HHQ List mooderator *elecraft.com * Eric *elecraft.com * On Wed

Re: [Elecraft] Interesting article...

2021-02-10 Thread Eric Swartz
I just saw this and below is a copy of what I posted to his comments section. "Hi Mike, While the last year has been challenging due to the Covid crisis, the CA wildfires near us and related supply issues, we are not now shut down by CA for COVID and are financially healthy. We are alive and kick

[Elecraft] K3/K3S Options Last time buy update

2022-05-01 Thread Eric Swartz
Hi Everyone, I apologize for not posting this update last week. It was quite busy at Elecraft HQ, plus I had two unexpected visits to the dentist. (Lots of fun :-) As you know by now, the logistics and parts production shortage problems caused by the COVID pandemic have caused huge production pro

[Elecraft] KPA1500 Amplifiers are now shipping from Stock

2022-10-06 Thread Eric Swartz
Just a heads up that we've been working hard to catch up with our order backlog of KPA1500 solid state amps. Interest in the 1500 has been very strong and we have been successful getting ahead of the increasing order rate. (The 1500 fully integrates with our K3 and K4 Product lines and is compat

[Elecraft] K3 & K3S Options Last Time Buy Update (12/02/2022)

2022-12-02 Thread Eric Swartz
I apologize for the delay getting this info out to everyone. (See my final comments below after the status section for more info on what has caused much of the delay.) First - The current K3 & K3S option status. The following boards are now in process, and should ship close to these dates ranges i

[Elecraft] Elecraft Price increase Alert

2023-01-12 Thread Eric Swartz
This is an early price increase alert for our list readers: We will be increasing prices across all of our product lines at the end of this month, on Jan. 31st. Our on-line order forms will update with the new pricing at that time. As we all have seen on the news and felt personally, inflation pr

[Elecraft] K4 and K4D Backlog wait significantly reduced

2023-01-12 Thread Eric Swartz
We've been working hard to get the K4 & K4D backlog down and I'm now pleased to announce that it has been reduced significantly. Whew! We are now contacting customers that ordered in late Dec and early January that their orders will be ready to ship in the next 10-20 business days. Please contact

[Elecraft] KPA1500s in stock for immediate shipment

2023-01-12 Thread Eric Swartz
I just saw 4 new KPA1500s go into our finished goods stock today, ready for immediate delivery. Get 'em while they're hot! :-) 73 Eric WA6HHQ *elecraft.com * __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mai

[Elecraft] Price increases held off until after this weekend's Hamcation Show

2023-02-09 Thread Eric Swartz
We just finished setting up our booth at the Hamcation show in Orlando, FL, this afternoon. Whew! To give everyone a chance to benefit from the current pre-increase prices, we will be holding off the increases for everyone ordering at the show, on the internet or by phone until after the show. T

[Elecraft] Starting to Ship K3 & K3S Option Last Time Buy Orders (3/1/23)

2023-03-01 Thread Eric Swartz
Some good news now as we are beginning to ship K3 & K3S Option orders! I apologize for the dearth of updates over the weeks since our last update - We've had our heads down solving production issues and unexpected parts shortages with the K3 & K3S options and our main products while managing our re

Re: [Elecraft] Upcoming Virtual Hamfest

2023-03-13 Thread Eric Swartz
Hi Steve, We shifted back to in-person Hamfests last year. 73, Eric *elecraft.com * On Sat, Mar 11, 2023 at 7:44 AM Steve Hall <99sun...@gmail.com> wrote: > Will Elecraft be participating in the March 25-26 internet hamfest as they > have in the past? Will they have the l

Re: [Elecraft] K4 pre order

2023-04-13 Thread Eric Swartz
Hi Rick, It looks like your K4D shipped today. :-) We're also working hard to ship a lot this week and next so we can catch up with the rest of the backlog and have some K4Ds to sell from our booth at the Visalia International DX convention (weekend after next). See you all there! 73, Eric *ele

[Elecraft] Price Increases this Thursday, April 20th

2023-04-18 Thread Eric Swartz
We are finally releasing our product price increases this Thursday, April 20th. All orders received prior to the increase will of course be honored at the pre-increase price. 73, Eric elecraft.com _..._ __ Elecraft mailing list Hom

[Elecraft] July K4/K4D plus KPA1500 and KPA500 Amplifier Specials - More Details

2023-07-03 Thread Eric Swartz
Here are more specifics on the July Specials Madelyn mentioned below in her earlier email to the Elecraft list: K4-F K4 Transceiver, Factory Assembled, $200 Discount & Free Shipping K4D-F K4D Transceiver, Factory Assembled, $200 Discount & Free Shipping K4TOK4DUPG K4 Upgrade Kit to K4D, $

[Elecraft] K3 Options Last Time Buy Update and other products status:

2023-08-04 Thread Eric Swartz
I've been out of town much of this last month and I apologize for my lack of regular updates over the past months on the K3 Options. The buck stops here - I apologize and take full responsibility for the slow updates and delays in getting these completed and shipped. The bottom line: We and our ve

Re: [Elecraft] Buying a K4 in UK

2023-08-04 Thread Eric Swartz
I am currently in contact with Justin at Moonraker. We also met at the Friedrichshafen Ham Radio show in June. I'll report here as soon as I have additional information on both the local sales and service for our products in the U.K. One note - For the reasons others have noted, we are also inter

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Options Last Time Buy Update and other products status:

2023-09-01 Thread Eric Swartz
Following up on my last post, I'm running about a week and a half behind getting input for the update. I will be posting it here before the end of next week after we all get back from the holiday weekend. Hope everyone gets some relaxation this holiday weekend! 73, EricWA6HHQ *elecraft.com

[Elecraft] Elecraft August Specials good through Labor Day, Sept. 5th.

2023-09-01 Thread Eric Swartz
Just a quick note: We are extending the August specials through the Labor Day holiday next Monday, September 4th, including on the K4, K4D, K4TOK4D Upgrade, KPA1500, KPA500, KAT500 and other products, with free shipping on products with the August special discounts, Also, we have caught up with

[Elecraft] K3 Options Last Time Buy Update (9/15/23)

2023-09-15 Thread Eric Swartz
Good news - We are now moving along smoothly on the majority of our K3 Option purchasing, assembly and testing. Here is the latest status as of 9/15/23. *KPA3A 100W PA: * These should begin shipping in the next 2-3 weeks. We have completed building and testing the main KPA3A PA modules and are now

Re: [Elecraft] TS-890 vs K4D performance?

2023-10-23 Thread Eric Swartz
Folks - It is perfectly OK to have -civil- discussions here comparing our rigs to other rigs (within a reasonable length.) . And it's ok to post Elecraft products for sale here. It is NOT OK to be rude or get personal and criticize other's postings. if you have a complaint about a posting email

[Elecraft] Dec. specials on K4, K4D, KPA1500, KPA500 etc. extended through this weekend

2024-01-05 Thread Eric Swartz
Just a quick alert to say that we have extended the December holiday discount specials on the K4, K4D, KPA1500, KPA500, KAT500 and more through at least this weekend. In addition to the price discounts these items have free shipping as part of the special. The K4, K4D and KPA500 and KPA1500 are al

[Elecraft] Elecraft March Specials Update

2024-03-07 Thread Eric Swartz
We've made a correction to several typos last night to our March specials Several discount increases had been left out. We increased the overall discounts on the K4, K4D, KPA500, KPA1500 and the packages for those products. Take a look! https://elecraft.com/products/march-specials 73, Eric *ele

Re: [Elecraft] KPA-500 Question

2010-04-21 Thread Eric Swartz
Hi Tony, The KPA-500 is designed to work with any radio. 73, Eric WA6HHQ --- On 4/20/2010 5:51 AM, Tony Lyon wrote: > Eric, > Will the KPA-500 be designed to support both the K2 and the K3, > or just the K3? > > 73, > Tony Lyon ( KJ5XF) > > _

Re: [Elecraft] Early Notice: Elecraft Price Increases Coming in October

2024-10-04 Thread Eric Swartz
e a bit more time to order at the current (lower) pricing. I apologize for the slight confusion on this. 73, Eric - WA6HHQ *elecraft.com <http://elecraft.com>* On Wed, Sep 18, 2024 at 6:08 PM Eric Swartz wrote: > This is an early courtesy 'heads up' for everyone: > &g

[Elecraft] Early Notice: Elecraft Price Increases Coming in October

2024-09-18 Thread Eric Swartz
This is an early courtesy 'heads up' for everyone: Due to steady increases in labor costs and supplier parts costs over the past year, we will be increasing the sales price of most of our products, options and accessories in October. Orders placed prior to each product's price increase date will

[Elecraft] Elecraft Black Friday Specials are now up on our website

2024-11-22 Thread Eric Swartz
A heads-up early notice for readers of this group - Our Black Friday specials are up now on our website. Across the board specials with Free Shipping. Plus most of our products are now shipping quickly after order. :-) https://elecraft.com/products/black-friday-cyber-monday-specials 73, Eric

[Elecraft] Now taking Elecraft K4/0 order reservations

2025-04-11 Thread Eric Swartz
If you’re interested in reserving a K4/0 Remote Panel, please visit the page below for details. (Based on enthusiasm expressed at Visalia, we expect the first production run to go quickly.) Pricing is to be announced, after current uncertainties in the supply chain move beyond crystal ball and Oui

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Schematics Posted

2007-10-10 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
Sorry! Its there now. :-) Eric AB7R wrote: Eric... I don't see the schematic posted with the rest of the docs. Greg -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft Sent: Wednesday, October 10, 2007 4:26 PM To: Ele

[Elecraft] Put [K3] etc. on all product specific subject lines

2007-10-11 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ Elecraft
Folks, On ALL postings that refer to a specific radio or product, please include [K3], [K2], [KX1], [XV] as the first item on your subject line. This will really help everyone sort through the list email. Thanks! 73, Eric WA6HHQ Elecraft list moderator and company bottle washer.. ;-) -- _.

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Manual Question [END of thread]

2007-10-11 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
Let's end this thread for now. We are shipping printed manuals in the box with every K3. 73, Eric WA6HHQ -- Julian G4ILO wrote: I don't agree. Printing it yourself for most people would take a long time, cost more than a mass-reproduced manual, use twice as much paper (most hams don't ha

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] ACC Connector

2007-10-11 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
Both the ACC and RS-232 K3 connectors are sockets (holes). 73, Eric Mike Harris wrote: G'day, Is the K3 rear panel mounted ACC connector a socket (holes) or a plug (pins). Is the corresponding mating connector provided as part of the kit? Regards, Mike VP8NO _

Re: [Elecraft] Re: K3 - keying an amp

2007-10-11 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
If a radio has proper Key-Out before RF sequencing, like the K3 and K2 do, this is NOT necessary. We have no problem running with relay based amplifiers, including those with large, slow relays, like the SB-220 etc. A few radios out there have a TX loop feature, but most others do not. Its not

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