Fwd: [TowerTalk] Elecraft package for sale

[Jim Brown-10]

This was on the Tower Talk reflector.  Note a nice shack photo on his
web page.

73, Jim K9YC

-------- Forwarded Message --------

       

       

       

       

       

De Tom, AK4EH,

I sincerely hope my request is not overbearing for you at this time. After a great deal of thought and planning, I have decided to offer my radio station for sale because of the below circumstances. Since I trust that you may be able to contact other hams who could be interested in my listing, I turn to you for assistance.
The below complete Amateur Radio Station equipment listing is for equipment that has been in a climate controlled office, dust levels maintained to a minimum, and a non-smoking environment. I prefer to sell the complete system at one time, rather than piecemeal.
My QTH is 192 Patton Street, Crestview, Florida 32539; Phone number is [phone]. Anyone who holds a valid Amateur Radio Operator License may schedule an appointment for operation of all the listed equipment according to their class of license. Interested parties must show their license and enter call sign, operation times/modes/freq’s in my logbook.
Declining health, owing to debilitating illness and disability, has forced me to liquidate items that would be difficult for my wife to dispose of later on.
I am asking $4000 for the sum total of equipment being offered for sale to licensed amateur operators only. Please examine my radio shack to appreciate the setup that is in excellent working order.
Thank you for considering my listing.

Elecraft K-3-100 Transceiver, 160-2M, (adaptable to two meter with optional internal module); Equipped with:
Most recent firmware updates.
PR-6 low-noise preamp for 6M reception.
1 amp 12vdc output for external devices.
Integrated 100w auto antenna tuner with two antenna jacks.
100w RF integrated amplifier module.
Oven controlled master oscillator.
IF Out and transverter interfacing internal unit.
RF I/O unit for RX antenna.
Various roofing filters for CW, SSB, FM, Data.
All cables included for serial data transfer, RF and power.
PDF of Fred Cady – KE7X “Design, Configuration, and Operation

Elecraft P-3 Color Panadapter Spectrum Analyzer, equipped with:
Most recent firmware updates.
VGA monitor output.
All cabling.

Elecraft XG-3 Programmable RF signal source, 1.5 to 1400 MHz, equipped with:
Most recent firmware updates.
Serial Data xfer cable.

Elecraft W-2 HF / VHF / UHF SWR/Watt meter, Microprocessor controlled with dual RF sensors and PC interface. Includes:
200 watt directional coupler, 1.8 to 54 MHz.
Serial Data xfer cable.
MFJ-993-B IntelliTuner (Automatic Antenna Tuner), dual wattage 150/300, with programmable settings and features. Digital and analog dual needles display forward and reflected power.

MFJ-266 Antenna Analyzer for HF / VHF / UHF, digital display indicates polar notation as well as swr. Two dip coils included.

MFJ-464 CW Keyer / Reader; has digital display; includes:
-RF protected QWERTY keyboard and serial data xfer cable.
MFJ-564 Iambic keyer with cable and phone plug.

MFJ-418 Pocket CW Tutor.

Three coax lightning protectors.

Many manufactured RF coax patch cables.

RF 5651 Precision Dummy Load @ 125W continuous, 0 to 18GHz.

Alpha-Delta 5-Position RF switch with lightning protection plug.

RS-502 Analog SWR/PWR meter for HF / VHF / UHF; indicates PEP for SSB, Average; 1.8 to 525MHz @ 200 watts.

SignaLink USB Integrated sound card.

Win Radio WR-3500e Software Defined Radio Receiver, 1.3MHz to 3.5GHz continuous tuning; downloadable plug-ins available for serious signal monitoring. Works excellently using Win XP 32 bit. Includes: User guide, driver CD, and web links. (PC included in package offering. Stand-alone PC should not be connected to net).

 
Tenma 72-7665 Switching Mode DC Regulated power supply, 40 Amp continuous; Switchable from fixed 13.8 vdc to variable 0 to 15.2 vdc by a switch underneath power supply. Has two separate digital meters for voltage and amps.

Eagle Aspen digital readout rotator controller with light-duty rotator; Includes IR remote control.

Heil Proset Headset with microphone.

Elecraft MH-2 handheld microphone.

Titan DX Vertical Multiband antenna – 80 to 6 meters. Does not need radials. Includes RF cable. Rated at 1500w

Tak-Tenna 80 to 6 meters, horizontal polarization configured. Includes RF cable. Rated at 1500w. 14 db quieting

Discone Antenna with cable; 6 meters to 23 cm.

Dedicated Dell Dimension 3000 PC with Win XP for use with SDR receiver mentioned above. 15” monitor, keyboard, mouse, and speakers included.(PC not to be connected to the internet because of using XP)

Sencore SC61 Dual Trace, 100MHz Oscilloscope with original probes. X, Y, and Z-axis inputs. Digital display for multi-measurement results. In excellent operational condition. Brightness has full range. Auto Triggering.

Three laminated wall charts in color:
ARRL Radio Map of North America
ARRL Radio Map of the World
ARRL Radio Map of the World with beam headings, ITU and CQ zones
Assorted ARRL and resource books, like new.
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[Lynn W. Taylor, WB6UUT]

Maybe it's just me, but after the first couple of sentences all I can
hear in my head is "SCAM! Run!!!"

On 12/12/2014 8:38 AM, Jim Brown wrote:

> This was on the Tower Talk reflector.  Note a nice shack photo on his
> web page.
>
> 73, Jim K9YC
>
> -------- Forwarded Message --------
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> De Tom, AK4EH,
>
> I sincerely hope my request is not overbearing for you at this time.
> After a great deal of thought and planning, I have decided to offer my
> radio station for sale because of the below circumstances. Since I
> trust that you may be able to contact other hams who could be
> interested in my listing, I turn to you for assistance.
> The below complete Amateur Radio Station equipment listing is for
> equipment that has been in a climate controlled office, dust levels
> maintained to a minimum, and a non-smoking environment. I prefer to
> sell the complete system at one time, rather than piecemeal.
> My QTH is 192 Patton Street, Crestview, Florida 32539; Phone number is
> [phone]. Anyone who holds a valid Amateur Radio Operator
> License may schedule an appointment for operation of all the listed
> equipment according to their class of license. Interested parties must
> show their license and enter call sign, operation times/modes/freq’s
> in my logbook.
> Declining health, owing to debilitating illness and disability, has
> forced me to liquidate items that would be difficult for my wife to
> dispose of later on.
> I am asking $4000 for the sum total of equipment being offered for
> sale to licensed amateur operators only. Please examine my radio shack
> to appreciate the setup that is in excellent working order.
> Thank you for considering my listing.
>
> Elecraft K-3-100 Transceiver, 160-2M, (adaptable to two meter with
> optional internal module); Equipped with:
> Most recent firmware updates.
> PR-6 low-noise preamp for 6M reception.
> 1 amp 12vdc output for external devices.
> Integrated 100w auto antenna tuner with two antenna jacks.
> 100w RF integrated amplifier module.
> Oven controlled master oscillator.
> IF Out and transverter interfacing internal unit.
> RF I/O unit for RX antenna.
> Various roofing filters for CW, SSB, FM, Data.
> All cables included for serial data transfer, RF and power.
> PDF of Fred Cady – KE7X “Design, Configuration, and Operation
>
> Elecraft P-3 Color Panadapter Spectrum Analyzer, equipped with:
> Most recent firmware updates.
> VGA monitor output.
> All cabling.
>
> Elecraft XG-3 Programmable RF signal source, 1.5 to 1400 MHz, equipped
> with:
> Most recent firmware updates.
> Serial Data xfer cable.
>
> Elecraft W-2 HF / VHF / UHF SWR/Watt meter, Microprocessor controlled
> with dual RF sensors and PC interface. Includes:
> 200 watt directional coupler, 1.8 to 54 MHz.
> Serial Data xfer cable.
> MFJ-993-B IntelliTuner (Automatic Antenna Tuner), dual wattage
> 150/300, with programmable settings and features. Digital and analog
> dual needles display forward and reflected power.
>
> MFJ-266 Antenna Analyzer for HF / VHF / UHF, digital display indicates
> polar notation as well as swr. Two dip coils included.
>
> MFJ-464 CW Keyer / Reader; has digital display; includes:
> -RF protected QWERTY keyboard and serial data xfer cable.
> MFJ-564 Iambic keyer with cable and phone plug.
>
> MFJ-418 Pocket CW Tutor.
>
> Three coax lightning protectors.
>
> Many manufactured RF coax patch cables.
>
> RF 5651 Precision Dummy Load @ 125W continuous, 0 to 18GHz.
>
> Alpha-Delta 5-Position RF switch with lightning protection plug.
>
> RS-502 Analog SWR/PWR meter for HF / VHF / UHF; indicates PEP for SSB,
> Average; 1.8 to 525MHz @ 200 watts.
>
> SignaLink USB Integrated sound card.
>
> Win Radio WR-3500e Software Defined Radio Receiver, 1.3MHz to 3.5GHz
> continuous tuning; downloadable plug-ins available for serious signal
> monitoring. Works excellently using Win XP 32 bit. Includes: User
> guide, driver CD, and web links. (PC included in package offering.
> Stand-alone PC should not be connected to net).
>
>
> Tenma 72-7665 Switching Mode DC Regulated power supply, 40 Amp
> continuous; Switchable from fixed 13.8 vdc to variable 0 to 15.2 vdc
> by a switch underneath power supply. Has two separate digital meters
> for voltage and amps.
>
> Eagle Aspen digital readout rotator controller with light-duty
> rotator; Includes IR remote control.
>
> Heil Proset Headset with microphone.
>
> Elecraft MH-2 handheld microphone.
>
> Titan DX Vertical Multiband antenna – 80 to 6 meters. Does not need
> radials. Includes RF cable. Rated at 1500w
>
> Tak-Tenna 80 to 6 meters, horizontal polarization configured. Includes
> RF cable. Rated at 1500w. 14 db quieting
>
> Discone Antenna with cable; 6 meters to 23 cm.
>
> Dedicated Dell Dimension 3000 PC with Win XP for use with SDR receiver
> mentioned above. 15” monitor, keyboard, mouse, and speakers
> included.(PC not to be connected to the internet because of using XP)
>
> Sencore SC61 Dual Trace, 100MHz Oscilloscope with original probes. X,
> Y, and Z-axis inputs. Digital display for multi-measurement results.
> In excellent operational condition. Brightness has full range. Auto
> Triggering.
>
> Three laminated wall charts in color:
> ARRL Radio Map of North America
> ARRL Radio Map of the World
> ARRL Radio Map of the World with beam headings, ITU and CQ zones
> Assorted ARRL and resource books, like new.
> _______________________________________________
>
>
>
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>
>
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[Phil Hystad-3]

Where do you even get a hint that this is a Scam!  I mean, guys offer up things for sale all the time and the sales are successfully completed all the time.  I see nothing in this posting that suggests anything other than what the author claims: failing health forcing the sale of ham radio equipment.  I know of several hams who have been in the same predicament.

I know that this post is indirect (originally posted elsewhere but the poster to this forum, K9YC, is definitely not a guy who is out to participate in a scam.  I have never met him personally but he is just not that kind of a guy from my experience here plus reading all the free technical stuff he writes and contributes.

73, phil, K7PEH

> On Dec 12, 2014, at 9:23 AM, Lynn W. Taylor, WB6UUT <[hidden email]> wrote:
>
> Maybe it's just me, but after the first couple of sentences all I can hear in my head is "SCAM! Run!!!"
>
> On 12/12/2014 8:38 AM, Jim Brown wrote:
>> This was on the Tower Talk reflector.  Note a nice shack photo on his web page.
>>
>> 73, Jim K9YC
>>
>> -------- Forwarded Message --------
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> De Tom, AK4EH,
>>
>> I sincerely hope my request is not overbearing for you at this time. After a great deal of thought and planning, I have decided to offer my radio station for sale because of the below circumstances. Since I trust that you may be able to contact other hams who could be interested in my listing, I turn to you for assistance.
>> The below complete Amateur Radio Station equipment listing is for equipment that has been in a climate controlled office, dust levels maintained to a minimum, and a non-smoking environment. I prefer to sell the complete system at one time, rather than piecemeal.
>> My QTH is 192 Patton Street, Crestview, Florida 32539; Phone number is [phone]. Anyone who holds a valid Amateur Radio Operator License may schedule an appointment for operation of all the listed equipment according to their class of license. Interested parties must show their license and enter call sign, operation times/modes/freq’s in my logbook.
>> Declining health, owing to debilitating illness and disability, has forced me to liquidate items that would be difficult for my wife to dispose of later on.
>> I am asking $4000 for the sum total of equipment being offered for sale to licensed amateur operators only. Please examine my radio shack to appreciate the setup that is in excellent working order.
>> Thank you for considering my listing.
>>
>> Elecraft K-3-100 Transceiver, 160-2M, (adaptable to two meter with optional internal module); Equipped with:
>> Most recent firmware updates.
>> PR-6 low-noise preamp for 6M reception.
>> 1 amp 12vdc output for external devices.
>> Integrated 100w auto antenna tuner with two antenna jacks.
>> 100w RF integrated amplifier module.
>> Oven controlled master oscillator.
>> IF Out and transverter interfacing internal unit.
>> RF I/O unit for RX antenna.
>> Various roofing filters for CW, SSB, FM, Data.
>> All cables included for serial data transfer, RF and power.
>> PDF of Fred Cady – KE7X “Design, Configuration, and Operation
>>
>> Elecraft P-3 Color Panadapter Spectrum Analyzer, equipped with:
>> Most recent firmware updates.
>> VGA monitor output.
>> All cabling.
>>
>> Elecraft XG-3 Programmable RF signal source, 1.5 to 1400 MHz, equipped with:
>> Most recent firmware updates.
>> Serial Data xfer cable.
>>
>> Elecraft W-2 HF / VHF / UHF SWR/Watt meter, Microprocessor controlled with dual RF sensors and PC interface. Includes:
>> 200 watt directional coupler, 1.8 to 54 MHz.
>> Serial Data xfer cable.
>> MFJ-993-B IntelliTuner (Automatic Antenna Tuner), dual wattage 150/300, with programmable settings and features. Digital and analog dual needles display forward and reflected power.
>>
>> MFJ-266 Antenna Analyzer for HF / VHF / UHF, digital display indicates polar notation as well as swr. Two dip coils included.
>>
>> MFJ-464 CW Keyer / Reader; has digital display; includes:
>> -RF protected QWERTY keyboard and serial data xfer cable.
>> MFJ-564 Iambic keyer with cable and phone plug.
>>
>> MFJ-418 Pocket CW Tutor.
>>
>> Three coax lightning protectors.
>>
>> Many manufactured RF coax patch cables.
>>
>> RF 5651 Precision Dummy Load @ 125W continuous, 0 to 18GHz.
>>
>> Alpha-Delta 5-Position RF switch with lightning protection plug.
>>
>> RS-502 Analog SWR/PWR meter for HF / VHF / UHF; indicates PEP for SSB, Average; 1.8 to 525MHz @ 200 watts.
>>
>> SignaLink USB Integrated sound card.
>>
>> Win Radio WR-3500e Software Defined Radio Receiver, 1.3MHz to 3.5GHz continuous tuning; downloadable plug-ins available for serious signal monitoring. Works excellently using Win XP 32 bit. Includes: User guide, driver CD, and web links. (PC included in package offering. Stand-alone PC should not be connected to net).
>>
>>
>> Tenma 72-7665 Switching Mode DC Regulated power supply, 40 Amp continuous; Switchable from fixed 13.8 vdc to variable 0 to 15.2 vdc by a switch underneath power supply. Has two separate digital meters for voltage and amps.
>>
>> Eagle Aspen digital readout rotator controller with light-duty rotator; Includes IR remote control.
>>
>> Heil Proset Headset with microphone.
>>
>> Elecraft MH-2 handheld microphone.
>>
>> Titan DX Vertical Multiband antenna – 80 to 6 meters. Does not need radials. Includes RF cable. Rated at 1500w
>>
>> Tak-Tenna 80 to 6 meters, horizontal polarization configured. Includes RF cable. Rated at 1500w. 14 db quieting
>>
>> Discone Antenna with cable; 6 meters to 23 cm.
>>
>> Dedicated Dell Dimension 3000 PC with Win XP for use with SDR receiver mentioned above. 15” monitor, keyboard, mouse, and speakers included.(PC not to be connected to the internet because of using XP)
>>
>> Sencore SC61 Dual Trace, 100MHz Oscilloscope with original probes. X, Y, and Z-axis inputs. Digital display for multi-measurement results. In excellent operational condition. Brightness has full range. Auto Triggering.
>>
>> Three laminated wall charts in color:
>> ARRL Radio Map of North America
>> ARRL Radio Map of the World
>> ARRL Radio Map of the World with beam headings, ITU and CQ zones
>> Assorted ARRL and resource books, like new.
>> _______________________________________________
>>
>>
>>
>> _______________________________________________
>> TowerTalk mailing list
>> [hidden email]
>> http://lists.contesting.com/mailman/listinfo/towertalk
>>
>>
>>
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[Lynn W. Taylor, WB6UUT]

 From the very first sentence of the forwarded message: "I sincerely
hope my request is not overbearing for you at this time."

I meant no disrespect to K9YC.  He probably jumped to the list of items
for sale and didn't really read the first paragraph.  From the subject,
it applies to this list, and he's trying to be helpful (as he always does).

Before I retired, I ran an ISP.  I've had the same E-Mail address for
decades, and I still get hundreds of "Nigerian 419 scams" a month.  They
all start with an apology, and it's clear whoever wrote this is not a
native speaker of English.

That's fine, but the message is allegedly from a U.S. Ham.

I'd be very wary.  I'd contact Tom, AK4EH through his callbook
information, and I'd talk to him.  If he's not a native speaker of
English I'd proceed with the transaction.

If not, then someone is using Tom's callsign to "sell" equipment he
doesn't have.  That's not entirely unknown either.

73 -- Lynn

On 12/12/2014 10:12 AM, Phil Hystad wrote:

> Where do you even get a hint that this is a Scam!  I mean, guys offer up things for sale all the time and the sales are successfully completed all the time.  I see nothing in this posting that suggests anything other than what the author claims: failing health forcing the sale of ham radio equipment.  I know of several hams who have been in the same predicament.
>
> I know that this post is indirect (originally posted elsewhere but the poster to this forum, K9YC, is definitely not a guy who is out to participate in a scam.  I have never met him personally but he is just not that kind of a guy from my experience here plus reading all the free technical stuff he writes and contributes.
>
> 73, phil, K7PEH
>
>
>> On Dec 12, 2014, at 9:23 AM, Lynn W. Taylor, WB6UUT <[hidden email]> wrote:
>>
>> Maybe it's just me, but after the first couple of sentences all I can hear in my head is "SCAM! Run!!!"
>>
>> On 12/12/2014 8:38 AM, Jim Brown wrote:
>>> This was on the Tower Talk reflector.  Note a nice shack photo on his web page.
>>>
>>> 73, Jim K9YC
>>>
>>> -------- Forwarded Message --------
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> De Tom, AK4EH,
>>>
>>> I sincerely hope my request is not overbearing for you at this time. After a great deal of thought and planning, I have decided to offer my radio station for sale because of the below circumstances. Since I trust that you may be able to contact other hams who could be interested in my listing, I turn to you for assistance.
>>> The below complete Amateur Radio Station equipment listing is for equipment that has been in a climate controlled office, dust levels maintained to a minimum, and a non-smoking environment. I prefer to sell the complete system at one time, rather than piecemeal.
>>> My QTH is 192 Patton Street, Crestview, Florida 32539; Phone number is [phone]. Anyone who holds a valid Amateur Radio Operator License may schedule an appointment for operation of all the listed equipment according to their class of license. Interested parties must show their license and enter call sign, operation times/modes/freq’s in my logbook.
>>> Declining health, owing to debilitating illness and disability, has forced me to liquidate items that would be difficult for my wife to dispose of later on.
>>> I am asking $4000 for the sum total of equipment being offered for sale to licensed amateur operators only. Please examine my radio shack to appreciate the setup that is in excellent working order.
>>> Thank you for considering my listing.
>>>
>>> Elecraft K-3-100 Transceiver, 160-2M, (adaptable to two meter with optional internal module); Equipped with:
>>> Most recent firmware updates.
>>> PR-6 low-noise preamp for 6M reception.
>>> 1 amp 12vdc output for external devices.
>>> Integrated 100w auto antenna tuner with two antenna jacks.
>>> 100w RF integrated amplifier module.
>>> Oven controlled master oscillator.
>>> IF Out and transverter interfacing internal unit.
>>> RF I/O unit for RX antenna.
>>> Various roofing filters for CW, SSB, FM, Data.
>>> All cables included for serial data transfer, RF and power.
>>> PDF of Fred Cady – KE7X “Design, Configuration, and Operation
>>>
>>> Elecraft P-3 Color Panadapter Spectrum Analyzer, equipped with:
>>> Most recent firmware updates.
>>> VGA monitor output.
>>> All cabling.
>>>
>>> Elecraft XG-3 Programmable RF signal source, 1.5 to 1400 MHz, equipped with:
>>> Most recent firmware updates.
>>> Serial Data xfer cable.
>>>
>>> Elecraft W-2 HF / VHF / UHF SWR/Watt meter, Microprocessor controlled with dual RF sensors and PC interface. Includes:
>>> 200 watt directional coupler, 1.8 to 54 MHz.
>>> Serial Data xfer cable.
>>> MFJ-993-B IntelliTuner (Automatic Antenna Tuner), dual wattage 150/300, with programmable settings and features. Digital and analog dual needles display forward and reflected power.
>>>
>>> MFJ-266 Antenna Analyzer for HF / VHF / UHF, digital display indicates polar notation as well as swr. Two dip coils included.
>>>
>>> MFJ-464 CW Keyer / Reader; has digital display; includes:
>>> -RF protected QWERTY keyboard and serial data xfer cable.
>>> MFJ-564 Iambic keyer with cable and phone plug.
>>>
>>> MFJ-418 Pocket CW Tutor.
>>>
>>> Three coax lightning protectors.
>>>
>>> Many manufactured RF coax patch cables.
>>>
>>> RF 5651 Precision Dummy Load @ 125W continuous, 0 to 18GHz.
>>>
>>> Alpha-Delta 5-Position RF switch with lightning protection plug.
>>>
>>> RS-502 Analog SWR/PWR meter for HF / VHF / UHF; indicates PEP for SSB, Average; 1.8 to 525MHz @ 200 watts.
>>>
>>> SignaLink USB Integrated sound card.
>>>
>>> Win Radio WR-3500e Software Defined Radio Receiver, 1.3MHz to 3.5GHz continuous tuning; downloadable plug-ins available for serious signal monitoring. Works excellently using Win XP 32 bit. Includes: User guide, driver CD, and web links. (PC included in package offering. Stand-alone PC should not be connected to net).
>>>
>>>
>>> Tenma 72-7665 Switching Mode DC Regulated power supply, 40 Amp continuous; Switchable from fixed 13.8 vdc to variable 0 to 15.2 vdc by a switch underneath power supply. Has two separate digital meters for voltage and amps.
>>>
>>> Eagle Aspen digital readout rotator controller with light-duty rotator; Includes IR remote control.
>>>
>>> Heil Proset Headset with microphone.
>>>
>>> Elecraft MH-2 handheld microphone.
>>>
>>> Titan DX Vertical Multiband antenna – 80 to 6 meters. Does not need radials. Includes RF cable. Rated at 1500w
>>>
>>> Tak-Tenna 80 to 6 meters, horizontal polarization configured. Includes RF cable. Rated at 1500w. 14 db quieting
>>>
>>> Discone Antenna with cable; 6 meters to 23 cm.
>>>
>>> Dedicated Dell Dimension 3000 PC with Win XP for use with SDR receiver mentioned above. 15” monitor, keyboard, mouse, and speakers included.(PC not to be connected to the internet because of using XP)
>>>
>>> Sencore SC61 Dual Trace, 100MHz Oscilloscope with original probes. X, Y, and Z-axis inputs. Digital display for multi-measurement results. In excellent operational condition. Brightness has full range. Auto Triggering.
>>>
>>> Three laminated wall charts in color:
>>> ARRL Radio Map of North America
>>> ARRL Radio Map of the World
>>> ARRL Radio Map of the World with beam headings, ITU and CQ zones
>>> Assorted ARRL and resource books, like new.
>>> _______________________________________________
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> _______________________________________________
>>> TowerTalk mailing list
>>> [hidden email]
>>> http://lists.contesting.com/mailman/listinfo/towertalk
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> ______________________________________________________________
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[Al Gulseth-2]

His address checks out on the FCC database. He also offers to allow
prospective buyers to not only see but also operate the equipment - with
proof of license: "Interested parties must show their license and
enter call sign, operation times/modes/freq’s in my logbook."

I'd say he's legit - take the normal precautions, but as I see it he is to be
commended for dealing with things now instead of his XYL having to try to
figure out what to do later on. About ten or so years ago a ham friend of
mine suddenly became a SK from a heart attack while shoveling snow. When I
heard that he had passed away I called his XYL to express my condolences. In
the process I asked her what she was going to do with his ham gear. She
said "I figured I'd just take it to a hamfest and say 'give me $50 for it.'"
To make a long story short, I offered to help her with the dispersal, which
netted her somewhere in the neighborhood of $4K.

AK4EH's XYL will be much better off with him being a realist and handling
things this way instead of leaving her to deal with it. I tip my hat to him.

73, Al

On Fri December 12 2014 12:35:42 pm Lynn W. Taylor, WB6UUT wrote:

>  From the very first sentence of the forwarded message: "I sincerely
> hope my request is not overbearing for you at this time."
>
> I meant no disrespect to K9YC.  He probably jumped to the list of items
> for sale and didn't really read the first paragraph.  From the subject,
> it applies to this list, and he's trying to be helpful (as he always does).
>
> Before I retired, I ran an ISP.  I've had the same E-Mail address for
> decades, and I still get hundreds of "Nigerian 419 scams" a month.  They
> all start with an apology, and it's clear whoever wrote this is not a
> native speaker of English.
>
> That's fine, but the message is allegedly from a U.S. Ham.
>
> I'd be very wary.  I'd contact Tom, AK4EH through his callbook
> information, and I'd talk to him.  If he's not a native speaker of
> English I'd proceed with the transaction.
>
> If not, then someone is using Tom's callsign to "sell" equipment he
> doesn't have.  That's not entirely unknown either.
>
> 73 -- Lynn
>
> On 12/12/2014 10:12 AM, Phil Hystad wrote:
> > Where do you even get a hint that this is a Scam!  I mean, guys offer up
> > things for sale all the time and the sales are successfully completed all
> > the time.  I see nothing in this posting that suggests anything other
> > than what the author claims: failing health forcing the sale of ham radio
> > equipment.  I know of several hams who have been in the same predicament.
> >
> > I know that this post is indirect (originally posted elsewhere but the
> > poster to this forum, K9YC, is definitely not a guy who is out to
> > participate in a scam.  I have never met him personally but he is just
> > not that kind of a guy from my experience here plus reading all the free
> > technical stuff he writes and contributes.
> >
> > 73, phil, K7PEH
> >
> >> On Dec 12, 2014, at 9:23 AM, Lynn W. Taylor, WB6UUT
> >> <[hidden email]> wrote:
> >>
> >> Maybe it's just me, but after the first couple of sentences all I can
> >> hear in my head is "SCAM! Run!!!"
> >>
> >> On 12/12/2014 8:38 AM, Jim Brown wrote:
> >>> This was on the Tower Talk reflector.  Note a nice shack photo on his
> >>> web page.
> >>>
> >>> 73, Jim K9YC
> >>>
> >>> -------- Forwarded Message --------
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> De Tom, AK4EH,
> >>>
> >>> I sincerely hope my request is not overbearing for you at this time.
> >>> After a great deal of thought and planning, I have decided to offer my
> >>> radio station for sale because of the below circumstances. Since I
> >>> trust that you may be able to contact other hams who could be
> >>> interested in my listing, I turn to you for assistance. The below
> >>> complete Amateur Radio Station equipment listing is for equipment that
> >>> has been in a climate controlled office, dust levels maintained to a
> >>> minimum, and a non-smoking environment. I prefer to sell the complete
> >>> system at one time, rather than piecemeal. My QTH is 192 Patton Street,
> >>> Crestview, Florida 32539; Phone number is [phone]. Anyone who
> >>> holds a valid Amateur Radio Operator License may schedule an
> >>> appointment for operation of all the listed equipment according to
> >>> their class of license. Interested parties must show their license and
> >>> enter call sign, operation times/modes/freq’s in my logbook. Declining
> >>> health, owing to debilitating illness and disability, has forced me to
> >>> liquidate items that would be difficult for my wife to dispose of later
> >>> on. I am asking $4000 for the sum total of equipment being offered for
> >>> sale to licensed amateur operators only. Please examine my radio shack
> >>> to appreciate the setup that is in excellent working order. Thank you
> >>> for considering my listing.
> >>>
> >>> Elecraft K-3-100 Transceiver, 160-2M, (adaptable to two meter with
> >>> optional internal module); Equipped with: Most recent firmware updates.
> >>> PR-6 low-noise preamp for 6M reception.
> >>> 1 amp 12vdc output for external devices.
> >>> Integrated 100w auto antenna tuner with two antenna jacks.
> >>> 100w RF integrated amplifier module.
> >>> Oven controlled master oscillator.
> >>> IF Out and transverter interfacing internal unit.
> >>> RF I/O unit for RX antenna.
> >>> Various roofing filters for CW, SSB, FM, Data.
> >>> All cables included for serial data transfer, RF and power.
> >>> PDF of Fred Cady – KE7X “Design, Configuration, and Operation
> >>>
> >>> Elecraft P-3 Color Panadapter Spectrum Analyzer, equipped with:
> >>> Most recent firmware updates.
> >>> VGA monitor output.
> >>> All cabling.
> >>>
> >>> Elecraft XG-3 Programmable RF signal source, 1.5 to 1400 MHz, equipped
> >>> with: Most recent firmware updates.
> >>> Serial Data xfer cable.
> >>>
> >>> Elecraft W-2 HF / VHF / UHF SWR/Watt meter, Microprocessor controlled
> >>> with dual RF sensors and PC interface. Includes: 200 watt directional
> >>> coupler, 1.8 to 54 MHz.
> >>> Serial Data xfer cable.
> >>> MFJ-993-B IntelliTuner (Automatic Antenna Tuner), dual wattage 150/300,
> >>> with programmable settings and features. Digital and analog dual
> >>> needles display forward and reflected power.
> >>>
> >>> MFJ-266 Antenna Analyzer for HF / VHF / UHF, digital display indicates
> >>> polar notation as well as swr. Two dip coils included.
> >>>
> >>> MFJ-464 CW Keyer / Reader; has digital display; includes:
> >>> -RF protected QWERTY keyboard and serial data xfer cable.
> >>> MFJ-564 Iambic keyer with cable and phone plug.
> >>>
> >>> MFJ-418 Pocket CW Tutor.
> >>>
> >>> Three coax lightning protectors.
> >>>
> >>> Many manufactured RF coax patch cables.
> >>>
> >>> RF 5651 Precision Dummy Load @ 125W continuous, 0 to 18GHz.
> >>>
> >>> Alpha-Delta 5-Position RF switch with lightning protection plug.
> >>>
> >>> RS-502 Analog SWR/PWR meter for HF / VHF / UHF; indicates PEP for SSB,
> >>> Average; 1.8 to 525MHz @ 200 watts.
> >>>
> >>> SignaLink USB Integrated sound card.
> >>>
> >>> Win Radio WR-3500e Software Defined Radio Receiver, 1.3MHz to 3.5GHz
> >>> continuous tuning; downloadable plug-ins available for serious signal
> >>> monitoring. Works excellently using Win XP 32 bit. Includes: User
> >>> guide, driver CD, and web links. (PC included in package offering.
> >>> Stand-alone PC should not be connected to net).
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> Tenma 72-7665 Switching Mode DC Regulated power supply, 40 Amp
> >>> continuous; Switchable from fixed 13.8 vdc to variable 0 to 15.2 vdc by
> >>> a switch underneath power supply. Has two separate digital meters for
> >>> voltage and amps.
> >>>
> >>> Eagle Aspen digital readout rotator controller with light-duty rotator;
> >>> Includes IR remote control.
> >>>
> >>> Heil Proset Headset with microphone.
> >>>
> >>> Elecraft MH-2 handheld microphone.
> >>>
> >>> Titan DX Vertical Multiband antenna – 80 to 6 meters. Does not need
> >>> radials. Includes RF cable. Rated at 1500w
> >>>
> >>> Tak-Tenna 80 to 6 meters, horizontal polarization configured. Includes
> >>> RF cable. Rated at 1500w. 14 db quieting
> >>>
> >>> Discone Antenna with cable; 6 meters to 23 cm.
> >>>
> >>> Dedicated Dell Dimension 3000 PC with Win XP for use with SDR receiver
> >>> mentioned above. 15” monitor, keyboard, mouse, and speakers
> >>> included.(PC not to be connected to the internet because of using XP)
> >>>
> >>> Sencore SC61 Dual Trace, 100MHz Oscilloscope with original probes. X,
> >>> Y, and Z-axis inputs. Digital display for multi-measurement results. In
> >>> excellent operational condition. Brightness has full range. Auto
> >>> Triggering.
> >>>
> >>> Three laminated wall charts in color:
> >>> ARRL Radio Map of North America
> >>> ARRL Radio Map of the World
> >>> ARRL Radio Map of the World with beam headings, ITU and CQ zones
> >>> Assorted ARRL and resource books, like new.
> >>> _______________________________________________
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> _______________________________________________
> >>> TowerTalk mailing list
> >>> [hidden email]
> >>> http://lists.contesting.com/mailman/listinfo/towertalk
> >>>
> >>>
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I agree that the text style is suspicious.  Anyone interested can Google
the address and view the street side photos.  It does not verify the
seller but there does appear to be some ham radio antennas on the
property. Plus the call sign lookup corresponds with the address.  The
phone number is a cell number and I couldn't xref it with the address ,
call sign or name given the minimal effort applied.

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[Phil Wheeler-2]

Seems a bit "off" to me, too. He calls the K3 a
K-3 and the P3 a P-3 -- but at his listing in
qrz.com they are K3 and P3. It's like the ad was
not written by the purported seller, AK4EH. And
then there is the first sentence.

Not to say it's a scam; but there is something
unusual going on.

Phil W7OX

On 12/12/14 10:35 AM, Lynn W. Taylor, WB6UUT wrote:

> From the very first sentence of the forwarded
> message: "I sincerely hope my request is not
> overbearing for you at this time."
>
> I meant no disrespect to K9YC.  He probably
> jumped to the list of items for sale and didn't
> really read the first paragraph.  From the
> subject, it applies to this list, and he's
> trying to be helpful (as he always does).
>
> Before I retired, I ran an ISP.  I've had the
> same E-Mail address for decades, and I still get
> hundreds of "Nigerian 419 scams" a month.  They
> all start with an apology, and it's clear
> whoever wrote this is not a native speaker of
> English.
>
> That's fine, but the message is allegedly from a
> U.S. Ham.
>
> I'd be very wary.  I'd contact Tom, AK4EH
> through his callbook information, and I'd talk
> to him.  If he's not a native speaker of English
> I'd proceed with the transaction.
>
> If not, then someone is using Tom's callsign to
> "sell" equipment he doesn't have.  That's not
> entirely unknown either.
>
> 73 -- Lynn
>
> On 12/12/2014 10:12 AM, Phil Hystad wrote:
>> Where do you even get a hint that this is a
>> Scam!  I mean, guys offer up things for sale
>> all the time and the sales are successfully
>> completed all the time.  I see nothing in this
>> posting that suggests anything other than what
>> the author claims: failing health forcing the
>> sale of ham radio equipment.  I know of several
>> hams who have been in the same predicament.
>>
>> I know that this post is indirect (originally
>> posted elsewhere but the poster to this forum,
>> K9YC, is definitely not a guy who is out to
>> participate in a scam.  I have never met him
>> personally but he is just not that kind of a
>> guy from my experience here plus reading all
>> the free technical stuff he writes and
>> contributes.
>>
>> 73, phil, K7PEH
>>
>>
>>> On Dec 12, 2014, at 9:23 AM, Lynn W. Taylor,
>>> WB6UUT <[hidden email]> wrote:
>>>
>>> Maybe it's just me, but after the first couple
>>> of sentences all I can hear in my head is
>>> "SCAM! Run!!!"
>>>
>>> On 12/12/2014 8:38 AM, Jim Brown wrote:
>>>> This was on the Tower Talk reflector. Note a
>>>> nice shack photo on his web page.
>>>>
>>>> 73, Jim K9YC
>>>>
>>>> -------- Forwarded Message --------
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> De Tom, AK4EH,
>>>>
>>>> I sincerely hope my request is not
>>>> overbearing for you at this time. After a
>>>> great deal of thought and planning, I have
>>>> decided to offer my radio station for sale
>>>> because of the below circumstances. Since I
>>>> trust that you may be able to contact other
>>>> hams who could be interested in my listing, I
>>>> turn to you for assistance.
>>>> The below complete Amateur Radio Station
>>>> equipment listing is for equipment that has
>>>> been in a climate controlled office, dust
>>>> levels maintained to a minimum, and a
>>>> non-smoking environment. I prefer to sell the
>>>> complete system at one time, rather than
>>>> piecemeal.
>>>> My QTH is 192 Patton Street, Crestview,
>>>> Florida 32539; Phone number is (850)
>>>> 902-0302. Anyone who holds a valid Amateur
>>>> Radio Operator License may schedule an
>>>> appointment for operation of all the listed
>>>> equipment according to their class of
>>>> license. Interested parties must show their
>>>> license and enter call sign, operation
>>>> times/modes/freq’s in my logbook.
>>>> Declining health, owing to debilitating
>>>> illness and disability, has forced me to
>>>> liquidate items that would be difficult for
>>>> my wife to dispose of later on.
>>>> I am asking $4000 for the sum total of
>>>> equipment being offered for sale to licensed
>>>> amateur operators only. Please examine my
>>>> radio shack to appreciate the setup that is
>>>> in excellent working order.
>>>> Thank you for considering my listing.
>>>>
>>>> Elecraft K-3-100 Transceiver, 160-2M,
>>>> (adaptable to two meter with optional
>>>> internal module); Equipped with:
>>>> Most recent firmware updates.
>>>> PR-6 low-noise preamp for 6M reception.
>>>> 1 amp 12vdc output for external devices.
>>>> Integrated 100w auto antenna tuner with two
>>>> antenna jacks.
>>>> 100w RF integrated amplifier module.
>>>> Oven controlled master oscillator.
>>>> IF Out and transverter interfacing internal
>>>> unit.
>>>> RF I/O unit for RX antenna.
>>>> Various roofing filters for CW, SSB, FM, Data.
>>>> All cables included for serial data transfer,
>>>> RF and power.
>>>> PDF of Fred Cady – KE7X “Design,
>>>> Configuration, and Operation
>>>>
>>>> Elecraft P-3 Color Panadapter Spectrum
>>>> Analyzer, equipped with:
>>>> Most recent firmware updates.
>>>> VGA monitor output.
>>>> All cabling.
>>>>
>>>> Elecraft XG-3 Programmable RF signal source,
>>>> 1.5 to 1400 MHz, equipped with:
>>>> Most recent firmware updates.
>>>> Serial Data xfer cable.
>>>>
>>>> Elecraft W-2 HF / VHF / UHF SWR/Watt meter,
>>>> Microprocessor controlled with dual RF
>>>> sensors and PC interface. Includes:
>>>> 200 watt directional coupler, 1.8 to 54 MHz.
>>>> Serial Data xfer cable.
>>>> MFJ-993-B IntelliTuner (Automatic Antenna
>>>> Tuner), dual wattage 150/300, with
>>>> programmable settings and features. Digital
>>>> and analog dual needles display forward and
>>>> reflected power.
>>>>
>>>> MFJ-266 Antenna Analyzer for HF / VHF / UHF,
>>>> digital display indicates polar notation as
>>>> well as swr. Two dip coils included.
>>>>
>>>> MFJ-464 CW Keyer / Reader; has digital
>>>> display; includes:
>>>> -RF protected QWERTY keyboard and serial data
>>>> xfer cable.
>>>> MFJ-564 Iambic keyer with cable and phone plug.
>>>>
>>>> MFJ-418 Pocket CW Tutor.
>>>>
>>>> Three coax lightning protectors.
>>>>
>>>> Many manufactured RF coax patch cables.
>>>>
>>>> RF 5651 Precision Dummy Load @ 125W
>>>> continuous, 0 to 18GHz.
>>>>
>>>> Alpha-Delta 5-Position RF switch with
>>>> lightning protection plug.
>>>>
>>>> RS-502 Analog SWR/PWR meter for HF / VHF /
>>>> UHF; indicates PEP for SSB, Average; 1.8 to
>>>> 525MHz @ 200 watts.
>>>>
>>>> SignaLink USB Integrated sound card.
>>>>
>>>> Win Radio WR-3500e Software Defined Radio
>>>> Receiver, 1.3MHz to 3.5GHz continuous tuning;
>>>> downloadable plug-ins available for serious
>>>> signal monitoring. Works excellently using
>>>> Win XP 32 bit. Includes: User guide, driver
>>>> CD, and web links. (PC included in package
>>>> offering. Stand-alone PC should not be
>>>> connected to net).
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Tenma 72-7665 Switching Mode DC Regulated
>>>> power supply, 40 Amp continuous; Switchable
>>>> from fixed 13.8 vdc to variable 0 to 15.2 vdc
>>>> by a switch underneath power supply. Has two
>>>> separate digital meters for voltage and amps.
>>>>
>>>> Eagle Aspen digital readout rotator
>>>> controller with light-duty rotator; Includes
>>>> IR remote control.
>>>>
>>>> Heil Proset Headset with microphone.
>>>>
>>>> Elecraft MH-2 handheld microphone.
>>>>
>>>> Titan DX Vertical Multiband antenna – 80 to 6
>>>> meters. Does not need radials. Includes RF
>>>> cable. Rated at 1500w
>>>>
>>>> Tak-Tenna 80 to 6 meters, horizontal
>>>> polarization configured. Includes RF cable.
>>>> Rated at 1500w. 14 db quieting
>>>>
>>>> Discone Antenna with cable; 6 meters to 23 cm.
>>>>
>>>> Dedicated Dell Dimension 3000 PC with Win XP
>>>> for use with SDR receiver mentioned above.
>>>> 15” monitor, keyboard, mouse, and speakers
>>>> included.(PC not to be connected to the
>>>> internet because of using XP)
>>>>
>>>> Sencore SC61 Dual Trace, 100MHz Oscilloscope
>>>> with original probes. X, Y, and Z-axis
>>>> inputs. Digital display for multi-measurement
>>>> results. In excellent operational condition.
>>>> Brightness has full range. Auto Triggering.
>>>>
>>>> Three laminated wall charts in color:
>>>> ARRL Radio Map of North America
>>>> ARRL Radio Map of the World
>>>> ARRL Radio Map of the World with beam
>>>> headings, ITU and CQ zones
>>>> Assorted ARRL and resource books, like new.
>>>> _______________________________________________
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> _______________________________________________
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>>>> [hidden email]
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Could be, but not too many scammers would invite you to come operate the
equipment in his home.

Eric
KE6US

On 12/12/2014 9:23 AM, Lynn W. Taylor, WB6UUT wrote:

> Maybe it's just me, but after the first couple of sentences all I can
> hear in my head is "SCAM! Run!!!"
>
> On 12/12/2014 8:38 AM, Jim Brown wrote:
>> This was on the Tower Talk reflector. Note a nice shack photo on his
>> web page.
>>
>> 73, Jim K9YC
>>
>> -------- Forwarded Message --------
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> De Tom, AK4EH,
>>
>> I sincerely hope my request is not overbearing for you at this time.
>> After a great deal of thought and planning, I have decided to offer
>> my radio station for sale because of the below circumstances. Since I
>> trust that you may be able to contact other hams who could be
>> interested in my listing, I turn to you for assistance.
>> The below complete Amateur Radio Station equipment listing is for
>> equipment that has been in a climate controlled office, dust levels
>> maintained to a minimum, and a non-smoking environment. I prefer to
>> sell the complete system at one time, rather than piecemeal.
>> My QTH is 192 Patton Street, Crestview, Florida 32539; Phone number
>> is [phone]. Anyone who holds a valid Amateur Radio Operator
>> License may schedule an appointment for operation of all the listed
>> equipment according to their class of license. Interested parties
>> must show their license and enter call sign, operation
>> times/modes/freq’s in my logbook.
>> Declining health, owing to debilitating illness and disability, has
>> forced me to liquidate items that would be difficult for my wife to
>> dispose of later on.
>> I am asking $4000 for the sum total of equipment being offered for
>> sale to licensed amateur operators only. Please examine my radio
>> shack to appreciate the setup that is in excellent working order.
>> Thank you for considering my listing.
>>
>> Elecraft K-3-100 Transceiver, 160-2M, (adaptable to two meter with
>> optional internal module); Equipped with:
>> Most recent firmware updates.
>> PR-6 low-noise preamp for 6M reception.
>> 1 amp 12vdc output for external devices.
>> Integrated 100w auto antenna tuner with two antenna jacks.
>> 100w RF integrated amplifier module.
>> Oven controlled master oscillator.
>> IF Out and transverter interfacing internal unit.
>> RF I/O unit for RX antenna.
>> Various roofing filters for CW, SSB, FM, Data.
>> All cables included for serial data transfer, RF and power.
>> PDF of Fred Cady – KE7X “Design, Configuration, and Operation
>>
>> Elecraft P-3 Color Panadapter Spectrum Analyzer, equipped with:
>> Most recent firmware updates.
>> VGA monitor output.
>> All cabling.
>>
>> Elecraft XG-3 Programmable RF signal source, 1.5 to 1400 MHz,
>> equipped with:
>> Most recent firmware updates.
>> Serial Data xfer cable.
>>
>> Elecraft W-2 HF / VHF / UHF SWR/Watt meter, Microprocessor controlled
>> with dual RF sensors and PC interface. Includes:
>> 200 watt directional coupler, 1.8 to 54 MHz.
>> Serial Data xfer cable.
>> MFJ-993-B IntelliTuner (Automatic Antenna Tuner), dual wattage
>> 150/300, with programmable settings and features. Digital and analog
>> dual needles display forward and reflected power.
>>
>> MFJ-266 Antenna Analyzer for HF / VHF / UHF, digital display
>> indicates polar notation as well as swr. Two dip coils included.
>>
>> MFJ-464 CW Keyer / Reader; has digital display; includes:
>> -RF protected QWERTY keyboard and serial data xfer cable.
>> MFJ-564 Iambic keyer with cable and phone plug.
>>
>> MFJ-418 Pocket CW Tutor.
>>
>> Three coax lightning protectors.
>>
>> Many manufactured RF coax patch cables.
>>
>> RF 5651 Precision Dummy Load @ 125W continuous, 0 to 18GHz.
>>
>> Alpha-Delta 5-Position RF switch with lightning protection plug.
>>
>> RS-502 Analog SWR/PWR meter for HF / VHF / UHF; indicates PEP for
>> SSB, Average; 1.8 to 525MHz @ 200 watts.
>>
>> SignaLink USB Integrated sound card.
>>
>> Win Radio WR-3500e Software Defined Radio Receiver, 1.3MHz to 3.5GHz
>> continuous tuning; downloadable plug-ins available for serious signal
>> monitoring. Works excellently using Win XP 32 bit. Includes: User
>> guide, driver CD, and web links. (PC included in package offering.
>> Stand-alone PC should not be connected to net).
>>
>>
>> Tenma 72-7665 Switching Mode DC Regulated power supply, 40 Amp
>> continuous; Switchable from fixed 13.8 vdc to variable 0 to 15.2 vdc
>> by a switch underneath power supply. Has two separate digital meters
>> for voltage and amps.
>>
>> Eagle Aspen digital readout rotator controller with light-duty
>> rotator; Includes IR remote control.
>>
>> Heil Proset Headset with microphone.
>>
>> Elecraft MH-2 handheld microphone.
>>
>> Titan DX Vertical Multiband antenna – 80 to 6 meters. Does not need
>> radials. Includes RF cable. Rated at 1500w
>>
>> Tak-Tenna 80 to 6 meters, horizontal polarization configured.
>> Includes RF cable. Rated at 1500w. 14 db quieting
>>
>> Discone Antenna with cable; 6 meters to 23 cm.
>>
>> Dedicated Dell Dimension 3000 PC with Win XP for use with SDR
>> receiver mentioned above. 15” monitor, keyboard, mouse, and speakers
>> included.(PC not to be connected to the internet because of using XP)
>>
>> Sencore SC61 Dual Trace, 100MHz Oscilloscope with original probes. X,
>> Y, and Z-axis inputs. Digital display for multi-measurement results.
>> In excellent operational condition. Brightness has full range. Auto
>> Triggering.
>>
>> Three laminated wall charts in color:
>> ARRL Radio Map of North America
>> ARRL Radio Map of the World
>> ARRL Radio Map of the World with beam headings, ITU and CQ zones
>> Assorted ARRL and resource books, like new.
>> _______________________________________________
>>
>>
>>
>> _______________________________________________
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>> [hidden email]
>> http://lists.contesting.com/mailman/listinfo/towertalk
>>
>>
>>
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[Jef Allbright]

It just begins in a older formal style that happens to have been
adopted to the infamous Nigerian scammers. That doesn't mean that it
was created by the same process.

On the Internet, as in our day-to-day lives, people often focus on
details while missing the larger context. Similarly, they often take
issue with someone's words rather than seeing the words as only
partial evidence of the nature of the generating  process.

The stronger indicators of an actual scam would an offer to good to be
true,  a stupidity filter that passes only marks stupid enough to fall
for a scam, artificial urgency, requirement of an initial commitment,
or appeals to greed or other base emotions that make it unlikely for
the mark to pursue a claim afterward.

This looks to me like an older gentleman, trying to do something with
gravity and honor that is unusual--and thus suspect--in our present
society.


- Jef  N5JEF

On Fri, Dec 12, 2014 at 11:21 AM, Nick Kemp <[hidden email]> wrote:
> I agree that the text style is suspicious.  Anyone interested can Google
> the address and view the street side photos.  It does not verify the
> seller but there does appear to be some ham radio antennas on the
> property. Plus the call sign lookup corresponds with the address.  The
> phone number is a cell number and I couldn't xref it with the address ,
> call sign or name given the minimal effort applied.
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[Dave-7]

I'd say SCAM. Sounds like the 'seller' has somehow gained access to
this property and so is willing to offer the 'come and test' option.
Makes the scam all the more convincing.

If anyone on the list knows the real AK4EH they should get in touch
with him and verify.  He may be in the hospital or have been moved
into a nursing home and someone else is helping themselves to his gear
(and probably everything else in his house).

It may be legit, but it certainly sounds fishy. That is an *awfully*
good price for that much gear. He could certainly net more by selling
the individual pieces.

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On 12/12/14 1:35 PM, Jef Allbright wrote:

> It just begins in a older formal style that happens to have been
> adopted to the infamous Nigerian scammers. That doesn't mean that it
> was created by the same process.
>
> On the Internet, as in our day-to-day lives, people often focus on
> details while missing the larger context. Similarly, they often take
> issue with someone's words rather than seeing the words as only
> partial evidence of the nature of the generating  process.
>
> The stronger indicators of an actual scam would an offer to good to be
> true,  a stupidity filter that passes only marks stupid enough to fall
> for a scam, artificial urgency, requirement of an initial commitment,
> or appeals to greed or other base emotions that make it unlikely for
> the mark to pursue a claim afterward.
>
> This looks to me like an older gentleman, trying to do something with
> gravity and honor that is unusual--and thus suspect--in our present
> society.
>
>
> - Jef  N5JEF
>
> On Fri, Dec 12, 2014 at 11:21 AM, Nick Kemp <[hidden email]> wrote:
>> I agree that the text style is suspicious.  Anyone interested can Google
>> the address and view the street side photos.  It does not verify the
>> seller but there does appear to be some ham radio antennas on the
>> property. Plus the call sign lookup corresponds with the address.  The
>> phone number is a cell number and I couldn't xref it with the address ,
>> call sign or name given the minimal effort applied.
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On Fri,12/12/2014 11:31 AM, Phil Wheeler wrote:
> Not to say it's a scam; but there is something unusual going on.

You guys sure are suspicious, and with no good reason. Look at his
qrz.com listing, and read the first paragraphs of his email. I read it
as a guy who is quite stressed about his health, perhaps he's got a
nasty diagnosis, maybe even Alzheimer's. May have to go into assisted
living, or give up his home. Who knows. But he's inviting prospective
buyers to visit his shack to check out the gear. How in the world can we
interpret any of this as a potential scam?

BTW -- the original post to Tower Talk was by W4GMH, who said he was
posting it "to help out one of the local guys."

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[Phil Hystad-3]

Being suspicious is one thing but to impinge the reputation of someone (especially someone you don't even know)  without the slightest bit of evidence is wrong.  In fact, it is demeaning to this ham radio community in my opinion.

Someone posted evidence as writing K-3 and P-3 instead of K3 and P3 as evidence of a scammer.  Are you kidding me?  That is your evidence!?

Scammers are definitely smarter than that.  If they are going to go to the trouble of creating a very detailed equipment list as was shown, they would get the details correct, its not rocket science.  I have written P-3 myself before and the only reason is that sometimes my spell checkers will complain if I do not have a hyphen (other times, other software that is, they do not complain).

73, phil, K7PEH

> On Dec 12, 2014, at 11:52 AM, Jim Brown <[hidden email]> wrote:
>
> On Fri,12/12/2014 11:31 AM, Phil Wheeler wrote:
>> Not to say it's a scam; but there is something unusual going on.
>
> You guys sure are suspicious, and with no good reason. Look at his qrz.com listing, and read the first paragraphs of his email. I read it as a guy who is quite stressed about his health, perhaps he's got a nasty diagnosis, maybe even Alzheimer's. May have to go into assisted living, or give up his home. Who knows. But he's inviting prospective buyers to visit his shack to check out the gear. How in the world can we interpret any of this as a potential scam?
>
> BTW -- the original post to Tower Talk was by W4GMH, who said he was posting it "to help out one of the local guys."
>
> 73, Jim K9YC
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[Phil Wheeler-2]

Pardon me, Phil, but please read better before you
erupt.

I said "Not to say it's a scam; but there is
something unusual going on." Please note the "Not".

Unusual yes; if you read his bio in at qrx.com the
text style is totally different than in the ad,
which I seriously doubt was written by AK4EH; but
not likely a scam with the use of a real,
verifiable address, etc.

Phil W7OX

On 12/12/14 12:03 PM, Phil Hystad wrote:

> Being suspicious is one thing but to impinge the reputation of someone (especially someone you don't even know)  without the slightest bit of evidence is wrong.  In fact, it is demeaning to this ham radio community in my opinion.
>
> Someone posted evidence as writing K-3 and P-3 instead of K3 and P3 as evidence of a scammer.  Are you kidding me?  That is your evidence!?
>
> Scammers are definitely smarter than that.  If they are going to go to the trouble of creating a very detailed equipment list as was shown, they would get the details correct, its not rocket science.  I have written P-3 myself before and the only reason is that sometimes my spell checkers will complain if I do not have a hyphen (other times, other software that is, they do not complain).
>
> 73, phil, K7PEH
>
>
>> On Dec 12, 2014, at 11:52 AM, Jim Brown <[hidden email]> wrote:
>>
>> On Fri,12/12/2014 11:31 AM, Phil Wheeler wrote:
>>> Not to say it's a scam; but there is something unusual going on.
>> You guys sure are suspicious, and with no good reason. Look at his qrz.com listing, and read the first paragraphs of his email. I read it as a guy who is quite stressed about his health, perhaps he's got a nasty diagnosis, maybe even Alzheimer's. May have to go into assisted living, or give up his home. Who knows. But he's inviting prospective buyers to visit his shack to check out the gear. How in the world can we interpret any of this as a potential scam?
>>
>> BTW -- the original post to Tower Talk was by W4GMH, who said he was posting it "to help out one of the local guys."
>>
>> 73, Jim K9YC

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[Lynn W. Taylor, WB6UUT]

Why wouldn't they?

If someone tries to take them up on the offer, they can give some excuse
(like "already sold").

If someone sees that as a sign that it's legitimate, and sends payment,
then it's a win for the scammer.

Remember that it costs very little for a scammer to do something like
this, and since they have almost nothing invested, only a few have to
pay off.

This one is worrisome.  I've seen that first sentence too many times,
followed by a tale about my recently departed relative and his estate.

73 -- Lynn

On 12/12/2014 11:32 AM, EricJ wrote:
> Could be, but not too many scammers would invite you to come operate
> the equipment in his home.
>
> Eric
> KE6US
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[Phil Hystad-3]

Phil,

OK.  I still say that to reference the K-3 versus K3 is flimsy at best and definitely not suspicious or that unusual.  The message very well may be written by someone else.  If the person is poor health (and, may have to move to assisted living) having someone else write for him who is not a ham radio operator or familiar with names, could easily make such an innocent mistake.

Also, although I took my reference of your comment about K-3 versus K3, I was not really writing my comments directly to you but speaking more of the fact that several others were calling this guy out as a scammer with close to zero justification.  And, in my opinion, I would say zero justification.

yet another phil

> On Dec 12, 2014, at 12:18 PM, Phil Wheeler <[hidden email]> wrote:
>
> Pardon me, Phil, but please read better before you erupt.
>
> I said "Not to say it's a scam; but there is something unusual going on." Please note the "Not".
>
> Unusual yes; if you read his bio in at qrx.com the text style is totally different than in the ad, which I seriously doubt was written by AK4EH; but not likely a scam with the use of a real, verifiable address, etc.
>
> Phil W7OX
>
> On 12/12/14 12:03 PM, Phil Hystad wrote:
>> Being suspicious is one thing but to impinge the reputation of someone (especially someone you don't even know)  without the slightest bit of evidence is wrong.  In fact, it is demeaning to this ham radio community in my opinion.
>>
>> Someone posted evidence as writing K-3 and P-3 instead of K3 and P3 as evidence of a scammer.  Are you kidding me?  That is your evidence!?
>>
>> Scammers are definitely smarter than that.  If they are going to go to the trouble of creating a very detailed equipment list as was shown, they would get the details correct, its not rocket science.  I have written P-3 myself before and the only reason is that sometimes my spell checkers will complain if I do not have a hyphen (other times, other software that is, they do not complain).
>>
>> 73, phil, K7PEH
>>
>>
>>> On Dec 12, 2014, at 11:52 AM, Jim Brown <[hidden email]> wrote:
>>>
>>> On Fri,12/12/2014 11:31 AM, Phil Wheeler wrote:
>>>> Not to say it's a scam; but there is something unusual going on.
>>> You guys sure are suspicious, and with no good reason. Look at his qrz.com listing, and read the first paragraphs of his email. I read it as a guy who is quite stressed about his health, perhaps he's got a nasty diagnosis, maybe even Alzheimer's. May have to go into assisted living, or give up his home. Who knows. But he's inviting prospective buyers to visit his shack to check out the gear. How in the world can we interpret any of this as a potential scam?
>>>
>>> BTW -- the original post to Tower Talk was by W4GMH, who said he was posting it "to help out one of the local guys."
>>>
>>> 73, Jim K9YC
>
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It is fascinating how seemingly benign reflector subjects can contain
unstable hidden fissionable material ;o)

73  Joe K2UF  

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Phil,

OK.  I still say that to reference the K-3 versus K3 is flimsy at best and
definitely not suspicious or that unusual.  The message very well may be
written by someone else.  If the person is poor health (and, may have to
move to assisted living) having someone else write for him who is not a ham
radio operator or familiar with names, could easily make such an innocent
mistake.

Also, although I took my reference of your comment about K-3 versus K3, I
was not really writing my comments directly to you but speaking more of the
fact that several others were calling this guy out as a scammer with close
to zero justification.  And, in my opinion, I would say zero justification.

yet another phil


> On Dec 12, 2014, at 12:18 PM, Phil Wheeler <[hidden email]> wrote:
>
> Pardon me, Phil, but please read better before you erupt.
>
> I said "Not to say it's a scam; but there is something unusual going on."
Please note the "Not".
>
> Unusual yes; if you read his bio in at qrx.com the text style is totally
different than in the ad, which I seriously doubt was written by AK4EH; but
not likely a scam with the use of a real, verifiable address, etc.
>
> Phil W7OX
>
> On 12/12/14 12:03 PM, Phil Hystad wrote:
>> Being suspicious is one thing but to impinge the reputation of someone
(especially someone you don't even know)  without the slightest bit of
evidence is wrong.  In fact, it is demeaning to this ham radio community in
my opinion.
>>
>> Someone posted evidence as writing K-3 and P-3 instead of K3 and P3 as
evidence of a scammer.  Are you kidding me?  That is your evidence!?
>>
>> Scammers are definitely smarter than that.  If they are going to go to
the trouble of creating a very detailed equipment list as was shown, they
would get the details correct, its not rocket science.  I have written P-3
myself before and the only reason is that sometimes my spell checkers will
complain if I do not have a hyphen (other times, other software that is,
they do not complain).
>>
>> 73, phil, K7PEH
>>
>>
>>> On Dec 12, 2014, at 11:52 AM, Jim Brown <[hidden email]>
wrote:
>>>
>>> On Fri,12/12/2014 11:31 AM, Phil Wheeler wrote:
>>>> Not to say it's a scam; but there is something unusual going on.
>>> You guys sure are suspicious, and with no good reason. Look at his
qrz.com listing, and read the first paragraphs of his email. I read it as a
guy who is quite stressed about his health, perhaps he's got a nasty
diagnosis, maybe even Alzheimer's. May have to go into assisted living, or
give up his home. Who knows. But he's inviting prospective buyers to visit
his shack to check out the gear. How in the world can we interpret any of
this as a potential scam?
>>>
>>> BTW -- the original post to Tower Talk was by W4GMH, who said he was
posting it "to help out one of the local guys."

>>>
>>> 73, Jim K9YC
>
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[Raymond Sills]

Hi Again, Lynn:

OK.. now that you pointed out the phraseology of the message... it is  
rather stilted, compared to how most of us would express the same  
thing.  In any event, I'm sure most of us would be careful.  I'd ask  
things like, "where did you buy the MFJ Antenna analyzer.. or some  
other pice of gear.  Most of us remember exactly where we bought  
something... dealership or hamfest.  Also, most Elecraft hams know  
that the rig is a K3 not a K-3.  Elecraft does not use hyphens.  :)  
But, I've also seen legitimate owners use hyphens in their text.  But,  
it raises an eyebrow, anyway.

For my part, I have purchased a few rigs and gadgets via list  
postings, and most of the time, I've recognized the name or call from  
past postings.  And, each transaction went fine.  And maybe I'm just  
lucky.

AK4EH's QTH checks out in QRZ.com... and possibly the phone number is  
OK (didn't check that).

In any event, it was good that you raised at least a "caution" flag.

73 de Ray
K2ULR
KX3 #211
On Dec 12, 2014, at 1:35 PM, Lynn W. Taylor, WB6UUT wrote:

> From the very first sentence of the forwarded message: "I sincerely  
> hope my request is not overbearing for you at this time."
>
> I meant no disrespect to K9YC.  He probably jumped to the list of  
> items for sale and didn't really read the first paragraph.  From the  
> subject, it applies to this list, and he's trying to be helpful (as  
> he always does).
>
> Before I retired, I ran an ISP.  I've had the same E-Mail address  
> for decades, and I still get hundreds of "Nigerian 419 scams" a  
> month.  They all start with an apology, and it's clear whoever wrote  
> this is not a native speaker of English.
>
> That's fine, but the message is allegedly from a U.S. Ham.
>
> I'd be very wary.  I'd contact Tom, AK4EH through his callbook  
> information, and I'd talk to him.  If he's not a native speaker of  
> English I'd proceed with the transaction.
>
> If not, then someone is using Tom's callsign to "sell" equipment he  
> doesn't have.  That's not entirely unknown either.
>
> 73 -- Lynn
>
> On 12/12/2014 10:12 AM, Phil Hystad wrote:
>> Where do you even get a hint that this is a Scam!  I mean, guys  
>> offer up things for sale all the time and the sales are  
>> successfully completed all the time.  I see nothing in this posting  
>> that suggests anything other than what the author claims: failing  
>> health forcing the sale of ham radio equipment.  I know of several  
>> hams who have been in the same predicament.
>>
>> I know that this post is indirect (originally posted elsewhere but  
>> the poster to this forum, K9YC, is definitely not a guy who is out  
>> to participate in a scam.  I have never met him personally but he  
>> is just not that kind of a guy from my experience here plus reading  
>> all the free technical stuff he writes and contributes.
>>
>> 73, phil, K7PEH
>>
>>
>>> On Dec 12, 2014, at 9:23 AM, Lynn W. Taylor, WB6UUT <[hidden email]
>>> > wrote:
>>>
>>> Maybe it's just me, but after the first couple of sentences all I  
>>> can hear in my head is "SCAM! Run!!!"
>>>
>>> On 12/12/2014 8:38 AM, Jim Brown wrote:
>>>> This was on the Tower Talk reflector.  Note a nice shack photo on  
>>>> his web page.
>>>>
>>>> 73, Jim K9YC
>>>>
>>>> -------- Forwarded Message --------
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> De Tom, AK4EH,
>>>>
>>>> I sincerely hope my request is not overbearing for you at this  
>>>> time. After a great deal of thought and planning, I have decided  
>>>> to offer my radio station for sale because of the below  
>>>> circumstances. Since I trust that you may be able to contact  
>>>> other hams who could be interested in my listing, I turn to you  
>>>> for assistance.
>>>> The below complete Amateur Radio Station equipment listing is for  
>>>> equipment that has been in a climate controlled office, dust  
>>>> levels maintained to a minimum, and a non-smoking environment. I  
>>>> prefer to sell the complete system at one time, rather than  
>>>> piecemeal.
>>>> My QTH is 192 Patton Street, Crestview, Florida 32539; Phone  
>>>> number is [phone]. Anyone who holds a valid Amateur Radio  
>>>> Operator License may schedule an appointment for operation of all  
>>>> the listed equipment according to their class of license.  
>>>> Interested parties must show their license and enter call sign,  
>>>> operation times/modes/freq’s in my logbook.
>>>> Declining health, owing to debilitating illness and disability,  
>>>> has forced me to liquidate items that would be difficult for my  
>>>> wife to dispose of later on.
>>>> I am asking $4000 for the sum total of equipment being offered  
>>>> for sale to licensed amateur operators only. Please examine my  
>>>> radio shack to appreciate the setup that is in excellent working  
>>>> order.
>>>> Thank you for considering my listing.
>>>>
>>>> Elecraft K-3-100 Transceiver, 160-2M, (adaptable to two meter  
>>>> with optional internal module); Equipped with:
>>>> Most recent firmware updates.
>>>> PR-6 low-noise preamp for 6M reception.
>>>> 1 amp 12vdc output for external devices.
>>>> Integrated 100w auto antenna tuner with two antenna jacks.
>>>> 100w RF integrated amplifier module.
>>>> Oven controlled master oscillator.
>>>> IF Out and transverter interfacing internal unit.
>>>> RF I/O unit for RX antenna.
>>>> Various roofing filters for CW, SSB, FM, Data.
>>>> All cables included for serial data transfer, RF and power.
>>>> PDF of Fred Cady – KE7X “Design, Configuration, and Operation
>>>>
>>>> Elecraft P-3 Color Panadapter Spectrum Analyzer, equipped with:
>>>> Most recent firmware updates.
>>>> VGA monitor output.
>>>> All cabling.
>>>>
>>>> Elecraft XG-3 Programmable RF signal source, 1.5 to 1400 MHz,  
>>>> equipped with:
>>>> Most recent firmware updates.
>>>> Serial Data xfer cable.
>>>>
>>>> Elecraft W-2 HF / VHF / UHF SWR/Watt meter, Microprocessor  
>>>> controlled with dual RF sensors and PC interface. Includes:
>>>> 200 watt directional coupler, 1.8 to 54 MHz.
>>>> Serial Data xfer cable.
>>>> MFJ-993-B IntelliTuner (Automatic Antenna Tuner), dual wattage  
>>>> 150/300, with programmable settings and features. Digital and  
>>>> analog dual needles display forward and reflected power.
>>>>
>>>> MFJ-266 Antenna Analyzer for HF / VHF / UHF, digital display  
>>>> indicates polar notation as well as swr. Two dip coils included.
>>>>
>>>> MFJ-464 CW Keyer / Reader; has digital display; includes:
>>>> -RF protected QWERTY keyboard and serial data xfer cable.
>>>> MFJ-564 Iambic keyer with cable and phone plug.
>>>>
>>>> MFJ-418 Pocket CW Tutor.
>>>>
>>>> Three coax lightning protectors.
>>>>
>>>> Many manufactured RF coax patch cables.
>>>>
>>>> RF 5651 Precision Dummy Load @ 125W continuous, 0 to 18GHz.
>>>>
>>>> Alpha-Delta 5-Position RF switch with lightning protection plug.
>>>>
>>>> RS-502 Analog SWR/PWR meter for HF / VHF / UHF; indicates PEP for  
>>>> SSB, Average; 1.8 to 525MHz @ 200 watts.
>>>>
>>>> SignaLink USB Integrated sound card.
>>>>
>>>> Win Radio WR-3500e Software Defined Radio Receiver, 1.3MHz to  
>>>> 3.5GHz continuous tuning; downloadable plug-ins available for  
>>>> serious signal monitoring. Works excellently using Win XP 32 bit.  
>>>> Includes: User guide, driver CD, and web links. (PC included in  
>>>> package offering. Stand-alone PC should not be connected to net).
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Tenma 72-7665 Switching Mode DC Regulated power supply, 40 Amp  
>>>> continuous; Switchable from fixed 13.8 vdc to variable 0 to 15.2  
>>>> vdc by a switch underneath power supply. Has two separate digital  
>>>> meters for voltage and amps.
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>>>> Eagle Aspen digital readout rotator controller with light-duty  
>>>> rotator; Includes IR remote control.
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>>>> Heil Proset Headset with microphone.
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>>>> Elecraft MH-2 handheld microphone.
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>>>> Titan DX Vertical Multiband antenna – 80 to 6 meters. Does not  
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>>>> Tak-Tenna 80 to 6 meters, horizontal polarization configured.  
>>>> Includes RF cable. Rated at 1500w. 14 db quieting
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>>>> Discone Antenna with cable; 6 meters to 23 cm.
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>>>> Dedicated Dell Dimension 3000 PC with Win XP for use with SDR  
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>>>> Sencore SC61 Dual Trace, 100MHz Oscilloscope with original  
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>>>> measurement results. In excellent operational condition.  
>>>> Brightness has full range. Auto Triggering.
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>>>> Three laminated wall charts in color:
>>>> ARRL Radio Map of North America
>>>> ARRL Radio Map of the World
>>>> ARRL Radio Map of the World with beam headings, ITU and CQ zones
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[Lynn W. Taylor, WB6UUT]

I agree completely.

The question isn't one of impinging the reputation of AK4EH, but
pointing out that it seems likely that AK4EH (or anyone associated with
him) isn't the one behind the posting.

The same is true of everyone who cross-posted the message.

I could probably pick any name and address on this list, post as them,
and if you don't know how to read headers, it'd be hard to tell the
message was fake.

It doesn't happen often because most people are honest.  It's something
I sincerely hope is always true.

I hope I'm wrong about this post, and I hope the best for Tom and his
family.

If it's a scam, his family may have to deal with some angry buyers who
thought they paid them for gear that they never received.

73 -- Lynn

On 12/12/2014 12:03 PM, Phil Hystad wrote:
> Being suspicious is one thing but to impinge the reputation of someone (especially someone you don't even know)  without the slightest bit of evidence is wrong.  In fact, it is demeaning to this ham radio community in my opinion.

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[Phil Hystad-3]

Well,

I just verified the phone number as being a wireless line in the city of Crestview, Florida, which the city of AK4EH...

And, his QRZ page is listing some of the same equipment for sale as listed in the message posted by Jim.  He even spelled K3 without the hyphen.  I am thinking that he had someone write up the message listing his equipment.

So, do you still think this is a scammer.  I think you are way off base on this guy.  

73, phil

> On Dec 12, 2014, at 1:02 PM, Lynn W. Taylor, WB6UUT <[hidden email]> wrote:
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> I agree completely.
>
> The question isn't one of impinging the reputation of AK4EH, but pointing out that it seems likely that AK4EH (or anyone associated with him) isn't the one behind the posting.
>
> The same is true of everyone who cross-posted the message.
>
> I could probably pick any name and address on this list, post as them, and if you don't know how to read headers, it'd be hard to tell the message was fake.
>
> It doesn't happen often because most people are honest.  It's something I sincerely hope is always true.
>
> I hope I'm wrong about this post, and I hope the best for Tom and his family.
>
> If it's a scam, his family may have to deal with some angry buyers who thought they paid them for gear that they never received.
>
> 73 -- Lynn
>
> On 12/12/2014 12:03 PM, Phil Hystad wrote:
>> Being suspicious is one thing but to impinge the reputation of someone (especially someone you don't even know)  without the slightest bit of evidence is wrong.  In fact, it is demeaning to this ham radio community in my opinion.
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[kk4oyj]

Has this not reached the end of its usefulness, if indeed, it ever was? It's certainly wasting my (expensive) bandwidth here in C6.

73 de John, 9H5G

> On Dec 12, 2014, at 3:34 PM, Lynn W. Taylor, WB6UUT <[hidden email]> wrote:
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> Why wouldn't they?
>
> If someone tries to take them up on the offer, they can give some excuse (like "already sold").
>
> If someone sees that as a sign that it's legitimate, and sends payment, then it's a win for the scammer.
>
> Remember that it costs very little for a scammer to do something like this, and since they have almost nothing invested, only a few have to pay off.
>
> This one is worrisome.  I've seen that first sentence too many times, followed by a tale about my recently departed relative and his estate.
>
> 73 -- Lynn
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>> On 12/12/2014 11:32 AM, EricJ wrote:
>> Could be, but not too many scammers would invite you to come operate the equipment in his home.
>>
>> Eric
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