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K3/100 serial 8290 - lost/stolen

Hi all,

Just a request to ask you if you might keep your eyes open for the above. It was in my checked baggage (no option :( ) on Tuesday and seems to have been mislaid at Gatwick Airport in the UK. However, it has not reappeared anywhere and so if you see it offered for sale, please get as much detail as you can and forward to me privately.

73 de John, 9H5G
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Thomas Horsten

Re: K3/100 serial 8290 - lost/stolen

Hi John,

Sorry to hear it - hope it turns up eventually! In any case does it have
any distinguishing marks/features? I often window-shop for Elecraft
equipment on eBay etc, and they don't always write the serial number
(certainly wouldn't if they're stolen), but anything that would be obvious
in a photo might help.

Personally I've also ID'd my K3 and some of my other equipment internally,
so someone working on the equipment would find it but a thief trying to
sell it wouldn't. Might not get me my equipment back, but if it ended up in
the hands of an honest ham at least the thief might get caught.

73, Thomas OZ5TN (aka M0TRN)

On 9 October 2014 13:59, John, 9H5G <[hidden email]> wrote:

> Hi all,
>
> Just a request to ask you if you might keep your eyes open for the above.
> It was in my checked baggage (no option :( ) on Tuesday and seems to have
> been mislaid at Gatwick Airport in the UK. However, it has not reappeared
> anywhere and so if you see it offered for sale, please get as much detail
> as you can and forward to me privately.
>
> 73 de John, 9H5G
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Al Gulseth-2

Re: K3/100 serial 8290 - lost/stolen

Hmmm... maybe Elecraft should start including an extra serial number sticker
or two for _inside_ the rig? "Back when" at a company where I worked in the
IT department computers suddenly started disappearing. (I think this was in
the days prior to the ubiquitous security camera.) I don't remember the exact
details, but somehow the cops tracked down an employee with several company
machines at his home (I think he was intending to resell them.) He had pulled
the serial number stickers off the back, but at the time Gateway, in their
infinite wisdom (or more likely for warranty verification purposes) also put
serial number stickers on every subassembly inside their machines.

Can you say "sitting duck" for nailing the perp?

73, Al

On Thu October 9 2014 7:17:09 am Thomas Horsten wrote:

> Hi John,
>
> Sorry to hear it - hope it turns up eventually! In any case does it have
> any distinguishing marks/features? I often window-shop for Elecraft
> equipment on eBay etc, and they don't always write the serial number
> (certainly wouldn't if they're stolen), but anything that would be obvious
> in a photo might help.
>
> Personally I've also ID'd my K3 and some of my other equipment internally,
> so someone working on the equipment would find it but a thief trying to
> sell it wouldn't. Might not get me my equipment back, but if it ended up in
> the hands of an honest ham at least the thief might get caught.
>
> 73, Thomas OZ5TN (aka M0TRN)
>
> On 9 October 2014 13:59, John, 9H5G <[hidden email]> wrote:
> > Hi all,
> >
> > Just a request to ask you if you might keep your eyes open for the above.
> > It was in my checked baggage (no option :( ) on Tuesday and seems to have
> > been mislaid at Gatwick Airport in the UK. However, it has not reappeared
> > anywhere and so if you see it offered for sale, please get as much detail
> > as you can and forward to me privately.
> >
> > 73 de John, 9H5G
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Al Gulseth-2

Re: K3/100 serial 8290 - lost/stolen: follow up

I have had several off-list replies reminding me that the serial number of the
rig is embedded in the firmware. Point taken. However, my suggestion is aimed
at ease of identification by law enforcement when they're inventorying a
stash of stolen goods. (Put the internal sticker where it is visible via an
easily removed panel.)

73, Al

On Thu October 9 2014 9:17:16 am Al Gulseth wrote:

> Hmmm... maybe Elecraft should start including an extra serial number
> sticker or two for _inside_ the rig? "Back when" at a company where I
> worked in the IT department computers suddenly started disappearing. (I
> think this was in the days prior to the ubiquitous security camera.) I
> don't remember the exact details, but somehow the cops tracked down an
> employee with several company machines at his home (I think he was
> intending to resell them.) He had pulled the serial number stickers off the
> back, but at the time Gateway, in their infinite wisdom (or more likely for
> warranty verification purposes) also put serial number stickers on every
> subassembly inside their machines.
>
> Can you say "sitting duck" for nailing the perp?
>
> 73, Al
>
> On Thu October 9 2014 7:17:09 am Thomas Horsten wrote:
> > Hi John,
> >
> > Sorry to hear it - hope it turns up eventually! In any case does it have
> > any distinguishing marks/features? I often window-shop for Elecraft
> > equipment on eBay etc, and they don't always write the serial number
> > (certainly wouldn't if they're stolen), but anything that would be
> > obvious in a photo might help.
> >
> > Personally I've also ID'd my K3 and some of my other equipment
> > internally, so someone working on the equipment would find it but a thief
> > trying to sell it wouldn't. Might not get me my equipment back, but if it
> > ended up in the hands of an honest ham at least the thief might get
> > caught.
> >
> > 73, Thomas OZ5TN (aka M0TRN)
> >
> > On 9 October 2014 13:59, John, 9H5G <[hidden email]> wrote:
> > > Hi all,
> > >
> > > Just a request to ask you if you might keep your eyes open for the
> > > above. It was in my checked baggage (no option :( ) on Tuesday and
> > > seems to have been mislaid at Gatwick Airport in the UK. However, it
> > > has not reappeared anywhere and so if you see it offered for sale,
> > > please get as much detail as you can and forward to me privately.
> > >
> > > 73 de John, 9H5G
> > > ______________________________________________________________
> > > Elecraft mailing list
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Edward R Cole

Re: K3/100 serial 8290 - lost/stolen: follow up

I would not expect the mfr to do more than list the model and S/N on
equipment. Its easy enough for the individual to place a sticker
inside the unit with his name/phone/address/call as much or little
that one would want.

Also having your call letters ID on power-up is helpful, but most
stolen stuff is sold without being turned on. Being able to tell the
police to open a panel and find your ID is pretty positive proof of
ownership. The thief is not likely to be looking for that. He will
strip off any exterior tags.

Also just recording the S/N of all your valuables (making photos even
better) is very helpful if something is stolen. Years ago I had a
Ruger 44 revolver stolen and stupid me had not written down the S/N
so I had nothing to give the police. Tracing thru the seller did not
work as the gun club he bought it from had gone out of existence -
thus no record. Have you a record of your car's vin number that is
not inside the glove compartment or visor?

73, Ed - KL7UW

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I have had several off-list replies reminding me that the serial number of the
rig is embedded in the firmware. Point taken. However, my suggestion is aimed
at ease of identification by law enforcement when they're inventorying a
stash of stolen goods. (Put the internal sticker where it is visible via an
easily removed panel.)

73, Al

73, Ed - KL7UW
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David Woolley (E.L)

Re: K3/100 serial 8290 - lost/stolen: follow up

There are companies that provide services to record this sort of
information. The US branded web site of one which works with many UK
police forces and at least some US ones is
<https://www.immobilize.net/view.php>. They seem to make their money
from people wanting to check whether they are about to buy stolen
property, but registration is free to the public.

It might be worth checking whether your local police work with them or
someone similar.

From the police point of view, they key thing is the ability to prove
that the property wasn't legitimately acquired, so having at least one
copy of the serial number that is not easy to find is probably a good idea.

--
David Woolley
Owner K2 06123

On 10/10/14 01:49, Edward R Cole wrote:

> Also having your call letters ID on power-up is helpful, but most stolen
> stuff is sold without being turned on. Being able to tell the police to
> open a panel and find your ID is pretty positive proof of ownership.
> The thief is not likely to be looking for that. He will strip off any
> exterior tags.

> Also just recording the S/N of all your valuables (making photos even
> better) is very helpful if something is stolen. Years ago I had a Ruger

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