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How about offering the case in different colors? White, Gray, Black, Midnight Blue, Deep Red, Mauve? It would be a first in hamdom wouldn't it? I can't recall ever having a choice of color when buying ham gear. If we went with metallic finishes, then we could do brushed aluminum or maybe anodized in gold, blue, red or green. - Keith N1AS - - K2 5411.ssb.100 - - K3 Wave 3 - _______________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Post to: [hidden email] You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com |
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Just black works fine for me! It compliments my jeans and scruffy
shirt quite nicely. If it came in different colors, I might have to buy an all new wardrobe to match my new "accessory", and that would make the purchase of a K3 quite an overall expenditure. I might have to have a different K3 to match my current mood too, so more expenses would result. :-) Now, where did I put those credit card applications offering cheap credit? 73, Don W3FPR Darwin, Keith wrote: > Why not? > > How about offering the case in different colors? White, Gray, Black, > Midnight Blue, Deep Red, Mauve? It would be a first in hamdom wouldn't > it? I can't recall ever having a choice of color when buying ham gear. > > If we went with metallic finishes, then we could do brushed aluminum or > maybe anodized in gold, blue, red or green. > > Elecraft mailing list Post to: [hidden email] You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com |
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In reply to this post by Darwin, Keith
Keith, I like this idea. My wife just purchased a Ruby Red Dell Laptop. (Her name is Ruby) But, I am not sure about the complexity of manufacture. How many colors to offer? How many chassis to stock? Thinks like that. The only company doing this is the German Company....Hilberling...which has Bright Blue, Midnight Black and Blood Red. I like the idea, it has merit, but I doubt that it would be practical and that it would increase sales because I have to have the White K3. It is the bomb! Lee - K0WA In our day and age it seems that Common Sense is in short supply. If you don't have any Common Sense - get some Common Sense and use it. If you can't find any Common Sense, ask for help from somebody who has some Common Sense. Is Common Sense divine? _______________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Post to: [hidden email] You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com |
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Not practical, ea? Yea, you're probably right. Having suggested it, I
wonder how much my local body shop would charge me to strip / refinish the existing top, sides, bottom to be something fun. I'd pick dark red, myself. - Keith N1AS - - K2 5411.ssb.100 - - K3 Wave 3 - -----Original Message----- I like the idea, it has merit, but I doubt that it would be practical and that it would increase sales because I have to have the White K3. It is the bomb! Lee - K0WA _______________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Post to: [hidden email] You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com |
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In reply to this post by Darwin, Keith
As it is currently constructed, the K3 in finished in a variety of
different textures. Black is a good color for minimizing those differences; other colors might not manage the task as well. 73, Steve NN4X On 2/26/08, Darwin, Keith <[hidden email]> wrote: > Why not? > > How about offering the case in different colors? White, Gray, Black, > Midnight Blue, Deep Red, Mauve? It would be a first in hamdom wouldn't > it? I can't recall ever having a choice of color when buying ham gear. > > If we went with metallic finishes, then we could do brushed aluminum or > maybe anodized in gold, blue, red or green. > > - Keith N1AS - > - K2 5411.ssb.100 - > - K3 Wave 3 - > _______________________________________________ > Elecraft mailing list > Post to: [hidden email] > You must be a subscriber to post to the list. > Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): > http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm > Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com > Elecraft mailing list Post to: [hidden email] You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com |
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In reply to this post by Darwin, Keith
heh .. I was considering bringing a new refrigerator to the body shop
to get the sides repainted (why do they only make stainless steel refrigerators with black sides?). Unfortunately I was unable to pursue, got vetoed by KB7MFM :) de w1rt/john On Tue, Feb 26, 2008 at 10:12 AM, Darwin, Keith <[hidden email]> wrote: > Not practical, ea? Yea, you're probably right. Having suggested it, I > wonder how much my local body shop would charge me to strip / refinish > the existing top, sides, bottom to be something fun. I'd pick dark red, > myself. > > > - Keith N1AS - > - K2 5411.ssb.100 - > - K3 Wave 3 - > > > -----Original Message----- > I like the idea, it has merit, but I doubt that it would be practical > and that it would increase sales because I have to have the White K3. > It is the bomb! > > Lee - K0WA > > > _______________________________________________ > Elecraft mailing list > Post to: [hidden email] > You must be a subscriber to post to the list. > Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): > http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm > Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com > Elecraft mailing list Post to: [hidden email] You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com |
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In reply to this post by Darwin, Keith
I'm ready to buy a set of K3 panels in the K1/K2 gray ...
Perhaps Aptos could produce a few K2 color-schemed cases w/front panels ... It's surprising to see the different color tastes reflected in the fabric and thread colors chosen by Rose's case orders. 73! Ken Kopp - K0PP [hidden email] or [hidden email] _______________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Post to: [hidden email] You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com |
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In reply to this post by Darwin, Keith
Hi all,
Any ham with a ham wife will instantly know this is a bad idea. Many a time I've bought an item of ham gear that I've wanted under the pretense it was for her. If a colour choice is on offer, I'd have to live with whatever colour she picks. I just can't imagine having a pink K3 in the shack! Doug :-) _______________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Post to: [hidden email] You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com |
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In reply to this post by Don Wilhelm-4
This brings to mind a quote attributed to Henry Ford. When asked what
colors the Model T was available in he replied: "You can have any color you want as long as it's black." Hey, if it's good enought for Henry, Eric & Wayne, it's good enough for me! :) Bruce, NM5B > Just black works fine for me! It compliments my jeans and scruffy > shirt quite nicely. > > If it came in different colors, I might have to buy an all new > wardrobe to match my new "accessory", and that would make the purchase > of a K3 quite an overall expenditure. I might have to have a > different K3 to match my current mood too, so more expenses would > result. :-) Now, where did I put those credit card applications > offering cheap credit? > > 73, > Don W3FPR > _______________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Post to: [hidden email] You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com |
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In reply to this post by Ken Kopp-3
My wife says I can have a K3 with all the bells and whistles if it is
PINK! Phil Santa Fe > > > _______________________________________________ > Elecraft mailing list > Post to: [hidden email] > You must be a subscriber to post to the list. > Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): > http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm > Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com _______________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Post to: [hidden email] You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com |
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In reply to this post by Ken Kopp-3
Another thought on this...
Maybe those who want to chose the color of their radio should consider the Hilberling PT-8000. I see they are estimated to be $14,000 for the 100 watt version, or $16,000 for the 600 watt version. For those prices, I presume that you can have it in your choice of color. It looks like the 600 watt version is a better deal - only $2K more for the 400 additional watts. ;-) http://arraysolutions.com/Products/hilberling.htm#top%20of%20page I hope Rob can get his hands on one shortly after they're released. I'll probably be keeping my K3, however. 73, Steve NN4X On 2/26/08, Ken Kopp <[hidden email]> wrote: > I'm ready to buy a set of K3 panels in the K1/K2 gray ... > > Perhaps Aptos could produce a few K2 color-schemed cases > w/front panels ... > > It's surprising to see the different color tastes reflected in the > fabric and thread colors chosen by Rose's case orders. > > 73! Ken Kopp - K0PP > [hidden email] > or > [hidden email] > > _______________________________________________ > Elecraft mailing list > Post to: [hidden email] > You must be a subscriber to post to the list. > Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): > http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm > Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com > Elecraft mailing list Post to: [hidden email] You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com |
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In reply to this post by Darwin, Keith
I think it is an excellent idea.
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I think this is a job on the side for Chip Foose.
Of course your K3 will arrive back one inch lower also with customized knobs on it :-) With all the terms on a rod "hot rod" , "rat rod" this would be a "ham rat"? Tom LA1PHA ----- Original Message ----- From: "Darwin, Keith" <[hidden email]> To: "Elecraft Reflector" <[hidden email]> Sent: Tuesday, February 26, 2008 4:12 PM Subject: RE: [Elecraft] K3 in different colors? Not practical, ea? Yea, you're probably right. Having suggested it, I wonder how much my local body shop would charge me to strip / refinish the existing top, sides, bottom to be something fun. I'd pick dark red, myself. - Keith N1AS - - K2 5411.ssb.100 - - K3 Wave 3 - -----Original Message----- I like the idea, it has merit, but I doubt that it would be practical and that it would increase sales because I have to have the White K3. It is the bomb! Lee - K0WA _______________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Post to: [hidden email] You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.516 / Virus Database: 269.21.1/1297 - Release Date: 25.02.2008 09:22 -- Jeg bruker gratisversjonen av SPAMfighter for privatbrukere. Den har fjernet 331 søppelpostmeldinger til nå. Betalende brukere har ikke denne meldingen i e-postene sine. Få tak i SPAMfighter gratis her: http://www.spamfighter.com/lno _______________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Post to: [hidden email] You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com |
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OK, I've got to reply once to this thread
One of the things that caught my eye in the K3 was its colour - I'm not a fan of the Grey, reminds me too much of 'service' gear, of which I've never been a member. On 26/02/2008 16:30, "Bruce Bowman" <[hidden email]> sent: > This brings to mind a quote attributed to Henry Ford. When asked what > colors the Model T was available in he replied: "You can have any color > you want as long as it's black." > > Hey, if it's good enought for Henry, Eric & Wayne, it's good enough for > me! :) > > Bruce, NM5B > > > >> Just black works fine for me! It compliments my jeans and scruffy >> shirt quite nicely. >> >> If it came in different colors, I might have to buy an all new >> wardrobe to match my new "accessory", and that would make the purchase >> of a K3 quite an overall expenditure. I might have to have a >> different K3 to match my current mood too, so more expenses would >> result. :-) Now, where did I put those credit card applications >> offering cheap credit? >> >> 73, >> Don W3FPR >> > > _______________________________________________ > Elecraft mailing list > Post to: [hidden email] > You must be a subscriber to post to the list. > Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): > http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm > Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com -- Those who walk bravely through life, unafraid of loss or failure, find that they very rarely lose or fail. _______________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Post to: [hidden email] You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com |
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Get Rose to make you a PINK cover for it!
On 26/02/2008 17:37, "Phil Townsend" <[hidden email]> sent: > My wife says I can have a K3 with all the bells and whistles if it is > PINK! > Phil > Santa Fe >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Elecraft mailing list >> Post to: [hidden email] >> You must be a subscriber to post to the list. >> Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): >> http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft >> Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm >> Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com > > _______________________________________________ > Elecraft mailing list > Post to: [hidden email] > You must be a subscriber to post to the list. > Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): > http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm > Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com -- Trust in Allah, but tie your camel. -Arabic saying _______________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Post to: [hidden email] You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com |
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On Wed, 27 Feb 2008, David Ferrington, M0XDF wrote:
> OK, I've got to reply once to this thread > > One of the things that caught my eye in the K3 was its colour - I'm not a > fan of the Grey, reminds me too much of 'service' gear, of which I've never > been a member. Man, it's a good thing that the K3 isn't offered with a "camo" paint scheme...since that's favored by hunters and the dreaded conbat troops, folks might not buy it because their sensibilities are violated. Would Navy Blue be an acceptable colour? 73 k3hrn Thom,EIEIO Email, Internet, Electronic Information Officer www.baltimorehon.com/ Home of the Baltimore Lexicon www.tlchost.net/hosting/ Web Hosting as low as 3.49/month _______________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Post to: [hidden email] You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com |
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On Wed, 27 Feb 2008, David Ferrington, M0XDF wrote:
> Get Rose to make you a PINK cover for it! That would be great for the New K3 Hooters model. 73 k3hrn Thom,EIEIO Email, Internet, Electronic Information Officer www.baltimorehon.com/ Home of the Baltimore Lexicon www.tlchost.net/hosting/ Web Hosting as low as 3.49/month _______________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Post to: [hidden email] You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com |
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In reply to this post by Thom LaCosta
Acceptable, but I prefer black.
And I'm really not sensitive to combat etc, just never joined up. They stopped National Services before my time and I went into electronics. I actually think we should bring NS back in the UK - maybe we'd deal with all the youngster who don't know what to do with themselves and end up on the streets On 27/02/2008 13:24, "Thom LaCosta" <[hidden email]> sent: > On Wed, 27 Feb 2008, David Ferrington, M0XDF wrote: > >> OK, I've got to reply once to this thread >> >> One of the things that caught my eye in the K3 was its colour - I'm not a >> fan of the Grey, reminds me too much of 'service' gear, of which I've never >> been a member. > > Man, it's a good thing that the K3 isn't offered with a "camo" paint > scheme...since that's favored by hunters and the dreaded conbat troops, folks > might not buy it because their sensibilities are violated. > > Would Navy Blue be an acceptable colour? > > 73 k3hrn > Thom,EIEIO > Email, Internet, Electronic Information Officer > > www.baltimorehon.com/ Home of the Baltimore Lexicon > www.tlchost.net/hosting/ Web Hosting as low as 3.49/month -- Since we are destined to live out our lives in the prison of our minds, our one duty is to furnish it well. -Peter Ustinov, actor, writer and director (1921-2004) _______________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Post to: [hidden email] You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com |
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In reply to this post by Thom LaCosta
Do you think 'Sheilars Wheels' would insure Pink K3's?
On 27/02/2008 13:25, "Thom LaCosta" <[hidden email]> sent: > On Wed, 27 Feb 2008, David Ferrington, M0XDF wrote: > >> Get Rose to make you a PINK cover for it! > > That would be great for the New K3 Hooters model. > > 73 k3hrn > Thom,EIEIO > Email, Internet, Electronic Information Officer > > www.baltimorehon.com/ Home of the Baltimore Lexicon > www.tlchost.net/hosting/ Web Hosting as low as 3.49/month > _______________________________________________ > Elecraft mailing list > Post to: [hidden email] > You must be a subscriber to post to the list. > Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): > http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm > Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com -- The soul is the same in all living creatures, although the body is different. -Hippocrates, physician (460-c.377 BCE) _______________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Post to: [hidden email] You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com |
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