How to Order Elecraft Parts

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Ted,

This just pertains to your DB9 backshell situation-I ordered several of them
off of amazon.com.

It's sad we can't count on Radio Shack to have parts anymore.

’73 de JIM N2ZZ


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Edward
Sent: Tuesday, May 17, 2016 6:19 PM
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Subject: [Elecraft] How to Order Elecraft Parts

Is there a way to determine the prices of parts available from Elecraft and
then to order them?  I am aware of the ³Parts and Mod Kits² page, but that
doesn¹t begin to list everything.  For example - and there are many other
examples - I need to buy a couple of DB9 backshells.  Simple, yes?
To my dismay, the Radio Shack stores across the 100 mile stretch between my
city home and my operating QTH don¹t carry them any more.  I can find them
at other sellers online but the handling and delivery charges for quantities
under 1,000 are severe.  Ham Radio Outlet doesn¹t carry much by way of DIY
parts either.  In this case I just ordered them from Elecraft as an add-on
to a kit order, without knowing the cost.  Maybe Elecraft doesn¹t want to be
in the small parts business, and that would be a sensible business judgment.
But there are lots of parts used in their kits for which some klutz who
stepped on one would like to buy a replacement.  So, is there a way to
access a parts price list without bothering Richard every time . . . ?

Ted, KN1CBR

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[Edward A. Dauer]

[The following in reply to an off-line message from Don Wilhelm]

Thanks, Don.  Very helpful, as always.

My e-mail was alive with suggestions today, giving me an education in
modern online retailing.  For example, on E-Bay there is now going on what
looks like a competitive auction for 17 DB9 backshells in quantities of
one each.  The current bids are at $2.85.  Eight of the original 25 have
been sold, and there are a handful of potential buyers doing something
called ³watching.²  Indeed.  Some people must have a lot of time on their
hands.  Or is competitive shopping a new sport?  I don¹t understand it;
but then, my wife doesn¹t understand radiosport contesting either.

I¹ll end my part in this thread now, with thanks to the many who replied
off-line and on.


Cheers,


Ted, KN1CBR



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[Drew AF2Z]

I sometimes buy single parts or small quantity on ebay. The price can be
pretty good, delivery is quick and often without s/h charges.

However, it is a slight gamble. For example, a few PL-259's i recently
bought: the shell on one would not thread correctly. They looked like
genuine Amphenol as far as I could tell. (I know Amphenol is made in
China nowadays so maybe the QC is not what it used to be. Or else the
factory "seconds" are making it to market via back channel merchandising...)

73,
Drew
AF2Z


On 05/17/16 19:38, Dauer, Edward wrote:

> [The following in reply to an off-line message from Don Wilhelm]
>
> Thanks, Don.  Very helpful, as always.
>
> My e-mail was alive with suggestions today, giving me an education in
> modern online retailing.  For example, on E-Bay there is now going on what
> looks like a competitive auction for 17 DB9 backshells in quantities of
> one each.  The current bids are at $2.85.  Eight of the original 25 have
> been sold, and there are a handful of potential buyers doing something
> called ³watching.²  Indeed.  Some people must have a lot of time on their
> hands.  Or is competitive shopping a new sport?  I don¹t understand it;
> but then, my wife doesn¹t understand radiosport contesting either.
>
> I¹ll end my part in this thread now, with thanks to the many who replied
> off-line and on.
>
>
> Cheers,
>
>
> Ted, KN1CBR
>
>
>
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Amphenol connectors will have the brand name and model number marked on
them. All of my PL-259's are either Andrew Heliax connectors or they are
Amphenol 83-1SP.  I have been using 83-1SP's for decades, I did have one
where the barrel threads were not cut properly and it did not screw
together.  Unfortunately I noticed this after soldering:(  So getting a bad
Amphenol connector is possible, but probably rare.

John KK9A


Drew AF2Z pubx1 at af2z.net
Tue May 17 22:08:40 EDT 2016

I sometimes buy single parts or small quantity on ebay. The price can be
pretty good, delivery is quick and often without s/h charges.

However, it is a slight gamble. For example, a few PL-259's i recently
bought: the shell on one would not thread correctly. They looked like
genuine Amphenol as far as I could tell. (I know Amphenol is made in
China nowadays so maybe the QC is not what it used to be. Or else the
factory "seconds" are making it to market via back channel merchandising...)

73,
Drew
AF2Z

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