Re: Elecraft Digest, Vol 38, Issue 29

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>    1. Re: [Elecraft]Elecraft Shipping time to UK (John GM4SLV)
>    2. Re: Elecraft Digest, Vol 38, Issue 28 (David Ferrington, M0XDF)
>    3. RE: Elecraft Digest, Vol 38, Issue 28 : Subject: [Elecraft]
>       Elecraft Shipping time to UK (JONES, George)
>    4. Re: [Elecraft]Elecraft Shipping time to UK (Geoffrey Downs)
>    5. RE: [Elecraft]Elecraft Shipping time to UK (Phil Wright)
>    6. Re: [Elecraft]Elecraft Shipping time to UK (Tim Heasman)
>    7. Re: [Elecraft]Elecraft Shipping time to UK (Peter Howson)
>    8. RE: [Elecraft]Elecraft Shipping time to UK (Phil Wright)
>    9. Re: Guidance (Geoffrey Mackenzie-Kennedy)
>   10. Re: [Elecraft]Elecraft Shipping time to UK
>       ([hidden email])
>   11. Re: Guidance (R. Kevin Stover)
>   12. Re: [Elecraft]Elecraft Shipping time to UK
>       (Geoffrey Mackenzie-Kennedy)
>   13. Re: Problem with Current Meter (Don Wilhelm)
>   14. Static drain for verticals (J F)
>   15. K2 for sale (Craig D. Smith)
>   16. Welcome to CW (J F)
>   17. Welcome to CW (Craig D. Smith)
>   18. Newark Summer Sizzlers (Bill Tippett)
>   19. KX1: Deaf after KXB3080 installed (Mike)
>   20. Re: Directional Coupler CPI (Don Wilhelm)
>   21. Re: KX1: Deaf after KXB3080 installed (Don Wilhelm)
>   22. K2 Help (Frank Baker)
>   23. K2 and grounding (Gary D Krause)
>   24. Re: K2 Help (Ian J Maude)
>   25. RE: K2 and grounding (Dan Barker)
>   26. FS: XV50 and K60XV (Craig Rairdin)
>   27. Pacific Coast Lighthouses First Day of Issue Ceremony
>       (Stephen Brandt)
>   28. from the Top Band Reflector (J F)
>   29. The Elecraft MH2 Hand Mic is Back! (wayne burdick)
>   30. Re: K2 Help (Don Wilhelm)
>   31. KX1 Current vs Power Output Measurements (wunger (William Unger))
>   32. RE:K2 for sale (Craig D. Smith)
>   33. FS: K2 & KPA100/KAT100 (Ken Kaplan)
>   34. RE: The Elecraft MH2 Hand Mic is Back! (Stan Rife)
>   35. Fw: [Elecraft] Pacific Coast Lighthouses First Day of Issue
>       Ceremony (Ken Kopp)
>   36. QRP Summer Foxhunts (Larry Makoski)
>   37. Re: [Elecraft]Elecraft Shipping time to UK (Trevor Jacobs)
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> Message: 1
> Date: Wed, 20 Jun 2007 09:50:51 +0100
> From: John GM4SLV <[hidden email]>
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft]Elecraft Shipping time to UK
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> On Tue, 19 Jun 2007 11:40:44 +0100
> "Bryan" <[hidden email]> wrote:
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>> Hi David,
>>
>> Shipping times vary, but Elecraft give you a tracking number that is
>> useful.  Usually less than a week in my experience to clear
>> Pacelforce etc.
>>
>> 73  Bryan GM3AKF
>
>
>
> Recently ParcelFarce have started to crack down on the collection of
> fees, which a few years ago were left to the "discretion" of the
> postman delvering the package. If he couldn't be bothered then he
> "forgot" (as happened with my K1 kit).
>
> Now I find the ParcelFarce hold your goods at their depot and send a
> letter to you detailing the charges and giving a reference number that
> you need in order to pay the charge. Only after you've contected them
> by phone or letter will they send it out for delivery. You can't phone
> them to pay until you get the letter, becuase they can't identify your
> parcel by anything other than the customs reference number!
>
> For me this adds about 1 week to the process, as the initial letter
> from ParcelFarce is send 2nd class, the depot is on the UK mainland and
> I'm not, so after paying by credit card over the phone the parcel than
> needs an overnight trip on the ferry.
>
> Originally I could get goods from Elecraft in a week, even given my
> offshore, remote location, but now I'm lucky if it's here within 2
> weeks. It annoys me that I can track the parcel from Aptos to Aberdeen
> and see it take 3 days at most, then have this stupid rigmarole of
> waiting for the 2nd class letter before I can arrange to pay the
> charges etc, which adds another week or more.
>
>
>
> --  
> G-GRP-Club 2377, QRP-ARCI 12384, SKCC 3214
> Member : RSGB, ARRL
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> Message: 2
> Date: Wed, 20 Jun 2007 11:16:56 +0100
> From: "David Ferrington, M0XDF" <[hidden email]>
> Subject: [Elecraft] Re: Elecraft Digest, Vol 38, Issue 28
> To: "[hidden email]" <[hidden email]>
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> Not to 'nit pick' (but I'm going to anyway), you are on exactly the  
> same
> time UTC wise, but locally, you may be way ahead!
>
>
> On 20/6/07 09:06, "[hidden email]"
> <[hidden email]> sent:
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>> I think the outer Antipodes should come first,after all we are ahead  
>> of most
>> of you UTC wise -))
> --  
> Patience serves as a protection against wrongs as clothes do against  
> cold.
> For if you put on more clothes as the cold increases, it will have no  
> power
> to hurt you.
> So in like manner you must grow in patience when you meet with great  
> wrongs,
> and they will then be powerless to vex your mind.
> -Leonardo da Vinci,  painter, engineer, musician, and scientist  
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> Message: 3
> Date: Wed, 20 Jun 2007 11:19:40 +0100
> From: "JONES, George" <[hidden email]>
> Subject: RE: Elecraft Digest, Vol 38, Issue 28 : Subject: [Elecraft]
> Elecraft Shipping time to UK
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> My experience - varies from 5 days to  3 weeks, the latter
> due to Customs' delay at the "Heathrow hub" - whatever that is..
> 73
>
> George, G4TPV
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> Message: 4
> Date: Wed, 20 Jun 2007 11:44:00 +0100
> From: "Geoffrey Downs" <[hidden email]>
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft]Elecraft Shipping time to UK
> To: <[hidden email]>
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> To corroborate what John GM4SLV says, when I bought something from the  
> US
> (not Elecraft) last December, the first news I had of it was a letter  
> from a
> ParcelForce depot in Leeds (not far from my QTH) asking for payment of  
> VAT
> and their "Clearance Fee" before they would deliver. Incidentally the  
> letter
> said they would keep it 20 days before returning to sender, so if the  
> system
> is the same where David M0XDF lives he may not have a problem if he is  
> not
> at home at the time.
>
> 73
>
> Geoff
> G3UCK
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> Message: 5
> Date: Wed, 20 Jun 2007 12:00:01 +0100
> From: "Phil Wright" <[hidden email]>
> Subject: RE: [Elecraft]Elecraft Shipping time to UK
> To: <[hidden email]>
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> I recently ordered a kit from the US. It arrived in 3 days by airmail.  
> It
> was $40 so just above the threshold for applying VAT (£18 I believe).
>
> My parcel was delivered by our postie resplendent with a big customs  
> label
> saying £3.50 + £8 handling fee was due.  Our postie looked at the  
> label,
> shrugged and gave the parcel to my wife without collecting a penny.
>
> I think it is the luck of the draw, and the larger the amount the  
> greater
> the chance that someone will ask you to pay.  I was lucky with my K2 -  
> was
> not asked for VAT on that either!
>
> Phil, G8JQH
>
>
>
> Recently ParcelFarce have started to crack down on the collection of  
> fees,
> which a few years ago were left to the "discretion" of the
> postman delvering the package. If he couldn't be bothered then he  
> "forgot"
> (as happened with my K1 kit).
>
>
>
>
>
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> Message: 6
> Date: Wed, 20 Jun 2007 12:10:46 +0100
> From: "Tim Heasman" <[hidden email]>
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft]Elecraft Shipping time to UK
> To: <[hidden email]>
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> Hi All
>
> For the benefit of UK buyers, have you looked at this site
> http://www.qrpshop-international.de/index.htm, the only small problem  
> is
> that VAT in Germany is 19%, but there are no customs or parcel force
> problems.
>
>
> Tim
>
> gm4lmh
>
>
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> Message: 7
> Date: Wed, 20 Jun 2007 12:40:44 +0100
> From: "Peter Howson" <[hidden email]>
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft]Elecraft Shipping time to UK
> To: <[hidden email]>
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> Phil
>
> You were lucky, I had to pay Handling, VAT and Duty!!
>
> Got the duty back eventually - seemed the person checking it in  
> couldn't be
> bothered with the duty codes. Although the letter from customs made it
> appear to be my fault that they had charged me.
>
>>> I think it is the luck of the draw, and the larger the amount the  
>>> greater
> the chance that someone will ask you to pay.  I was lucky with my K2 -  
> was
> not asked for VAT on that either!
>
> Phil, G8JQH<<
>
> Peter
> GM8GAX
> K2 #4027
> K3 #(next year sometime)
>
>
>
>
>
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> Message: 8
> Date: Wed, 20 Jun 2007 12:48:32 +0100
> From: "Phil Wright" <[hidden email]>
> Subject: RE: [Elecraft]Elecraft Shipping time to UK
> To: "'Tim Heasman'" <[hidden email]>,
> <[hidden email]>
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> True Tim, but their prices are very significantly higher than the US.
>
> I always check qrpshop prices but even adding in the VAT and postage  
> buying
> from the US direct is always much cheaper.
> Bear in mind that there is no duty to pay on amateur radio kits anyway  
> - so
> that does not enter into the equation.
>
> As an example - a bare K2 now costs $620 from elecraft plus say $63 for
> shipping. That is $692 which translates to £348.
> Now add 17.5% VAT and £8 clearance fee = £417 in round numbers.  Now  
> buy the
> same item from Germany - 769 euros including VAT. Add 20 euros for  
> shipping
> and that's 789 euros or £531. That's over £100 more!  As I say, much  
> better
> to go straight to the US and buy there.
>
> Phil, G8JQH
>
> For the benefit of UK buyers, have you looked at this site
> http://www.qrpshop-international.de/index.htm,
>
>
>
>
>
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> Message: 9
> Date: Wed, 20 Jun 2007 12:52:03 +0100
> From: "Geoffrey Mackenzie-Kennedy" <[hidden email]>
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Guidance
> To: "Elecraft Discussion List" <[hidden email]>
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> At this point in the solar cycle 40m if you have space for an antenna.  
> If
> you want to work Europeans on CW stay away from 7040 kHz plus minus  
> which
> more often than not is covered by RTTY and other forms of QRM over  
> here.
> 7033 kHz down is fine.
>
> Good luck and welcome aboard!
>
> 73,
> Geoff
> GM4ESD
>
>
> Frank J. MacDonell  <[hidden email]> wrote:
>
>
>> I got my Technician license in February and I am learning CW. I have  
>> built
>> a dipole and ordered a K3. What advice do you guys have for initial  
>> band
>> use and getting feet wet in the Ham Universe? Thanks!
>
>
>
>
> ------------------------------
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> Message: 10
> Date: Wed, 20 Jun 2007 14:26:11 +0200
> From: [hidden email]
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft]Elecraft Shipping time to UK
> To: Tim Heasman <[hidden email]>
> Cc: [hidden email]
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> Hi,
>
> Because Germany and the UK are both part of the EU:
>
>> that VAT in Germany is 19%, but there are no customs or parcel force
>> problems.
>
>
> When I've imported stuff from the US to Germany either I end up going  
> to the
> customs office here in Munich and paying them the 19% directly ...
>
> .. or I've gotten calls from the parcel service (UPS, DPD, etc.)  
> informing that
> they have a packet in Cologne (or elsewhere) for me. When the parcel  
> service
> calls, then one has to try and explain what is in the package and "yes  
> you may
> do customs for me". In this case an extra charge is added by the  
> parcel company.
>
> vy 73 de toby
>
>
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> Message: 11
> Date: Wed, 20 Jun 2007 08:02:51 -0500
> From: "R. Kevin Stover" <[hidden email]>
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Guidance
> To: "Frank J. MacDonell" <[hidden email]>
> Cc: [hidden email]
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> Frank J. MacDonell wrote:
>> I got my Technician license in February and I am learning CW. I have
>> built a dipole and ordered a K3. What advice do you guys have for
>> initial band use and getting feet wet in the Ham Universe? Thanks!
>
> Congratulations Frank.
>
> First, until you pass the general class theory exam you are going to be
> limited to CW only and only in the general class sections of the bands
> on 80, 40, 15, and 10 meters. On 10 meters you also get voice privi's
> from 28,300-28,500.
>
> Second, while you're waiting for the K3 to arrive get cracking on the
> general theory test. When you pass that you get all the HF bands and  
> modes.
>
> Here's a link to the ARRL Ham Bands chart.
>
> http://www.arrl.org/announce/regulatory/wt04-140/Hambands3_color.pdf
>
> Good luck.
>
> - --
> R. Kevin Stover, ACØH
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> Message: 12
> Date: Wed, 20 Jun 2007 14:44:50 +0100
> From: "Geoffrey Mackenzie-Kennedy" <[hidden email]>
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft]Elecraft Shipping time to UK
> To: "John GM4SLV" <[hidden email]>
> Cc: Elecraft Discussion List <[hidden email]>
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> John GM4SLV  <[hidden email]> wrote:
>
>> Originally I could get goods from Elecraft in a week, even given my
>> offshore, remote location, but now I'm lucky if it's here within 2
>> weeks. It annoys me that I can track the parcel from Aptos to Aberdeen
>> and see it take 3 days at most, then have this stupid rigmarole of
>> waiting for the 2nd class letter before I can arrange to pay the
>> charges etc, which adds another week or more.
>
>
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>
> When Fedex or UPS informs me by email that a package has been  
> delivered to
> the nearest Parcel Force depot, I can phone the depot quoting the  
> tracking
> reference number and pay any charges by card also get the approximate  
> time
> of delivery to me next day. Parcel Force nevertheless sends me their
> computer generated 2nd class letter ( on one occasion two!) which  
> arrives
> here long after the package has been delivered here.
>
> The last three items which I ordered from the States took on average 3  
> days
> from time of shipment to clear HMG Customs in England, and over a week  
> to
> get from England to Scotland!
>
> 73,
> Geoff
> GM4ESD
>
>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 13
> Date: Wed, 20 Jun 2007 10:12:45 -0400
> From: Don Wilhelm <[hidden email]>
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Problem with Current Meter
> To: Eduardo Jacob <[hidden email]>
> Cc: [hidden email]
> Message-ID: <[hidden email]>
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>
> Eduardo,
>
> Do you have any voltage at the emitter of Q11?  Is that voltage getting
> to U6 pin 5 (measure on the leg of U6 instead of at the socket).
>
> Check U6 pin 5 - it could be bent under the chip or on the outside of
> the socket.
>
> If the voltage at Q11 emitter is zero, then check the differential
> voltage between pins 2 and 3 of U3.  That differential voltage should
> result in a small voltage at U3 pin 1.
>
> Check R7 and R8 for good soldering.
>
>
> 73,
> Don W3FPR
>
> Eduardo Jacob wrote:
>> Hi
>>
>> A friend of mine is having problems with the current detector. When he
>> presses the display button the voltage is displayed but the current
>> shows 0.
>> We have been tracing the circuit which is fairly straight and we are  
>> not
>> able to get the solution. We have changed the LM833 and the PN2222A
>> transistor. We have checked the current sense resistor and it seems  
>> it's
>> working. Does any body found before this problem?
>>
>> Regards
>>
>> Eduardo/EA2BAJ
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> Message: 14
> Date: Wed, 20 Jun 2007 07:43:20 -0700 (PDT)
> From: J F <[hidden email]>
> Subject: [Elecraft] Static drain for verticals
> To: [hidden email], [hidden email], [hidden email]
> Message-ID: <[hidden email]>
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>
> Hi David,
>
> I use 50 to 100K resistors on my verticals for static
> drain, plus arc plugs, 1:1 isolation baluns and my
> feeds are either buried or laying on the ground.
>
> Hopefully, any lightning will find an easier path to
> ground than thru my rig!
>
> My comments were geared towards folks with small
> gardens and many antennas when operating. Grounding
> unused antennas for one set of frequencies my be
> detrimental to the pattern of the antenna you're
> using.
>
> I try to keep that in mind, particularly when I'm
> phasing vertical systems. They are difficult enough
> without inducing some unwanted influence from another
> antenna. It's quite a challenge on the low bands.
>
> Cheers,
> Julius
> n2wn
>
>
> "I think the point about "grounding" unused antennas
> is most probably to drain static in which case a
> resistor in the grounding line would work and not
> detune much.
>
> I wonder if anybody uses chokes on their verticals as
> they do on broadcast stations.
>
> David
> G3UNA"
>
>
> ------------------------------
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> Message: 15
> Date: Wed, 20 Jun 2007 08:49:21 -0600
> From: "Craig D. Smith" <[hidden email]>
> Subject: [Elecraft] K2 for sale
> To: <[hidden email]>
> Message-ID: <002601c7b34a$2ff73370$0201a8c0@office>
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> I'm offering up my QRP K2 for sale to readers of this list.  A somewhat
> difficult decision after all the enjoyment it has given me, both during
> build and operation.  But I now have a K1 for QRP, an IC-7000 for QRO  
> and
> need to start building up the coffers for a K3 near the end of the  
> year.
>
> K2 SN 5295 purchased in Jan 06 - only 17 months old with all of the  
> latest
> firmware and revisions.  Installed options include the internal antenna
> tuner, 160 meters with receive antenna port, noise blanker, KDSP2 DSP
> filter/clock, and finger dimple.  Built and aligned by a meticulous  
> engineer
> (me) using antistatic mat, temperature controlled ESD safe soldering  
> irons
> and Spectrogram.  Built with "rework eliminators" for easy addition or
> removal of options.  Inside use only in a smoke-free environment, mint
> condition.  I've used it extensively for QRP CW contests such as 160  
> meters,
> Sweepstakes and DX with outstanding results - never a problem since  
> day 1.
> Over 90 countries worked with stealth antennas during dregs of sunspot
> cycle.  All-in-all a lean, mean CW machine!
>
> Cost of new kits $1161.  Asking $800 which includes all documentation  
> and
> manuals, secure packaging and insured ground UPS delivery to your  
> lower 48
> USA QTH.  Payment via PayPal.  If interested, please contact me  
> directly via
> Email.
>
>         73
>                  . Craig   AC0DS
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
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> Message: 16
> Date: Wed, 20 Jun 2007 07:52:52 -0700 (PDT)
> From: J F <[hidden email]>
> Subject: [Elecraft] Welcome to CW
> To: [hidden email], [hidden email]
> Message-ID: <[hidden email]>
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>
> Hi Frank,
>
> I'd consider 80M, particularly between 3550 and 3560.
> There are several groups that inhabit this area:
> FISTS, NAQCC and QRPers. There's usually a couple QSOs
> going on and you can find new CW ops as well as
> oldtimers to build your confidence and speed.
>
> 40M is also popular (7025 to 7060), but you can run
> into BC and SSB interference on popular frequencies
> and times. It is more of a challenge. There's a lot of
> QRP action here.
>
> 30M is a good option also. You have a shot at DX, it's
> not too crowded and QRM is less likely from non-ham
> sources.
>
> Hope to catch you on the air and welcome to the
> Elecraft family too...
>
> Maybe we can turn you into a contester as well ;o)
>
> 73,
> Julius
> n2wn
>
>
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> Message: 17
> Date: Wed, 20 Jun 2007 09:41:43 -0600
> From: "Craig D. Smith" <[hidden email]>
> Subject: [Elecraft] Welcome to CW
> To: <[hidden email]>
> Message-ID: <002f01c7b351$80f792e0$0201a8c0@office>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"
>
> Hi Frank ...
>
> Welcome to the low bands!  I'd like to encourage you to try 30 meters.
>
> It has several advantages over other bands:  Since contest activity is  
> not
> allowed you will not be up against many multi-element beams and KW+
> competitors.  100W with a dipole will give you an average or better  
> signal.
> And don't overlook the reasonable size of a 30 meter dipole and the  
> fact
> that putting it at 30 ft or higher gives you a respectable radiation  
> angle
> and opportunity for some juicy DX contacts.
>
> All the bands have something to offer, but I think that 30 has the most
> advantages and the best probability of success for a beginner.
>
>    73
>             ... Craig  AC0DS
>
>
>
>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 18
> Date: Wed, 20 Jun 2007 12:03:22 -0400
> From: Bill Tippett <[hidden email]>
> Subject: [Elecraft] Newark Summer Sizzlers
> To: [hidden email], [hidden email]
> Message-ID: <[hidden email]>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii; format=flowed;
> x-avg-checked=avg-ok-60AD681D
>
>
>
>          Newark is having a Summer Sizzlers sale that's
> a good deal for those of you working on summer antenna
> projects.  Through July 31 you can save 10% on everything
> they stock by entering Voucher Code JUL10 at the online
> checkout or by mentioning it to the operator for phone
> orders.  You can also get a Lufkin 25' tape measure for
> $0.01 by adding stock number 73K7357 to your order
> while quantities last.
>
>          Examples of some commonly needed parts for
> 160 receiving antennas are (*before* the 10% discount):
>
> Newark P/N      Description
>
> 64K5431 Ohmite OY 470 Ohm 2W ceramic resistor - $0.903 each
> 02E8908 Fair-Rite Mix 73 Binocular core - $0.310 each
> 64K3155 Panasonic PCB Relay (12V, 10A) - $2.17 each
>
> The latter relay is what W2VJN recommended below and uses
> in Top-Ten DX Doublers.  They were formerly Aromat JW1FSN-DC12V).
>
> http://dayton.contesting.com/archives//html/Topband/2006-03/ 
> msg00169.html
>
>          Happy building...hope this saves you some $$$.
>
>                                  73,  Bill  W4ZV
>
> P.S.  I have no connection with Newark other than being a
> satisfied customer for several years.  Their website is:
>
> http://www.newark.com/ (click on Summer Sizzlers)
>
>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 19
> Date: Wed, 20 Jun 2007 16:38:16 +0000
> From: [hidden email] (Mike)
> Subject: [Elecraft] KX1: Deaf after KXB3080 installed
> To: [hidden email]
> Message-ID:
>
> <062020071638.2033.467957F7000E6B63000007F122070216330809070A049D070E00
> [hidden email]>
>
>
> I thought I was nearing completion of my KX1, but I seem to have a  
> problem now.
>
> Upon completion of the basic KX1, all tests were completed as  
> expected.  Current & resistance tests were right on and I was able to  
> peak the 20m & 40m trimmers as directed in the manual.  I'm using an  
> XG2 signal generator as a signal source, set at 1uV output.
>
> I then installed the power modification kit (2 resistors) and began  
> work on the KXB3080.  That was an intense, eye-fatiguing evening,  
> particularly with the LPF1 board.  However, it all went together  
> exactly as described in the manual.  BTW, I'm using Mychael's torroids  
> throughout.  After getting everything assembled & installed, I  
> repeated the current & resistance checks as directed and they were all  
> exactly right.  However, when I went to realign the receiver trimmers,  
> I no longer hear any signal regardless of their setting.  I hear  
> something akin to background noise (as I did prior to the KXB3080), so  
> it isn't an audio issue.
>
> I've double checked solder joints, checked to be sure the KX1 is in  
> "nor" (CW) mode, and is on the correct frequency for the XG2's output  
> (and I tried moving frequency up and down a ways in case the KX1 freq  
> display is off a bit).
>
> Where would I go from here?  Thanks for any help you can provide!  I'm  
> hoping to take this on vacation with me this weekend :).
>
> --
> 73,
> Mike, KC0KBC
> Yaesu FT-857D, FT-8800R, VX-7RB
> Elecraft KX1 #1819 (in work), XG2
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 20
> Date: Wed, 20 Jun 2007 13:37:28 -0400
> From: Don Wilhelm <[hidden email]>
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Directional Coupler CPI
> To: PE1E <[hidden email]>
> Cc: elecraft <[hidden email]>
> Message-ID: <[hidden email]>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed
>
> Peter,
>
> A directional coupler similar to the Elecraft CP1 is used in many
> wattmeter applications, and should not create any unusual impedance
> discontinuity.
>
> You can in fact use an RF probe (or 'scope) at the FWD and the REV
> terminals of the CP1 to measure the RF voltage and calculate the power
> and SWR.
>
> 73,
> Don W3FPR
>
> PE1E wrote:
>> I want to check the various possible mismatches between the
>> (coax)feedline and antenna feedpoint( adjustable loaded dipole ).
>>
>> What is the influence - if any - of the Elecraft 30 dB directional
>> coupler ( mounted in the mast right at the antenna's feedpoint ) on  
>> the
>> transition from feedline to antenne feedpoint ?
>>
>> Does the directional coupler cause an ( extra )  impedance jump  
>> between
>> feedline and antenna feedpoint , disturbing the values of the FW and  
>> Rev
>> readings ?
>>
>> Thanks,
>> Peter, PE1E
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 21
> Date: Wed, 20 Jun 2007 13:48:01 -0400
> From: Don Wilhelm <[hidden email]>
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KX1: Deaf after KXB3080 installed
> To: Mike <[hidden email]>
> Cc: [hidden email]
> Message-ID: <[hidden email]>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed
>
> Mike,
>
> Check all the changes that you made during the KXB3080 installation.
> Especially check T2 and the LPF to be certain the toroids are installed
> exactly like the photos in the manual.  It is important to have flush
> trimmed the leads on the LPF board relay so they do not contact (and
> scrape) the windings on L1 and L2.
>
> Did you make the PC trace cut as specified on the bottom of the KX1  
> board?
>
> You know the receiver worked before the KXB3080, so most of the  
> receiver
> does work - the KXB3080 changes the components in the front end of the
> receiver, so you will find your problem there.
>
> Try using the 50 uV output from the XG1 to see if you can find the
> signal - the 1 uV may be too low until the receiver front end has been
> initially tuned.
>
> 73,
> Don W3FPR
>
> Mike wrote:
>> I thought I was nearing completion of my KX1, but I seem to have a  
>> problem now.
>>
>> Upon completion of the basic KX1, all tests were completed as  
>> expected.  Current & resistance tests were right on and I was able to  
>> peak the 20m & 40m trimmers as directed in the manual.  I'm using an  
>> XG2 signal generator as a signal source, set at 1uV output.
>>
>> I then installed the power modification kit (2 resistors) and began  
>> work on the KXB3080.  That was an intense, eye-fatiguing evening,  
>> particularly with the LPF1 board.  However, it all went together  
>> exactly as described in the manual.  BTW, I'm using Mychael's  
>> torroids throughout.  After getting everything assembled & installed,  
>> I repeated the current & resistance checks as directed and they were  
>> all exactly right.  However, when I went to realign the receiver  
>> trimmers, I no longer hear any signal regardless of their setting.  I  
>> hear something akin to background noise (as I did prior to the  
>> KXB3080), so it isn't an audio issue.
>>
>> I've double checked solder joints, checked to be sure the KX1 is in  
>> "nor" (CW) mode, and is on the correct frequency for the XG2's output  
>> (and I tried moving frequency up and down a ways in case the KX1 freq  
>> display is off a bit).
>>
>> Where would I go from here?  Thanks for any help you can provide!  
>> I'm hoping to take this on vacation with me this weekend :).
>>
>> --
>> 73,
>> Mike, KC0KBC
>> Yaesu FT-857D, FT-8800R, VX-7RB
>> Elecraft KX1 #1819 (in work), XG2
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 22
> Date: Wed, 20 Jun 2007 13:45:42 -0500
> From: "Frank Baker" <[hidden email]>
> Subject: [Elecraft] K2 Help
> To: <[hidden email]>
> Message-ID: <000a01c7b36b$348013f0$6401a8c0@kw0l>
> Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset="iso-8859-1";
> reply-type=original
>
> Hello:
> I have K2 that has a Transverter board that with the traces messed up  
> on the
> RF path where the two RCA connectors connect to. The K2 no longer  
> receives a
> signal. Can anyone out there repair this transverter board and K2?
> Thanks, Frank
>
>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 23
> Date: Wed, 20 Jun 2007 12:59:28 -0600
> From: "Gary D Krause" <[hidden email]>
> Subject: [Elecraft] K2 and grounding
> To: "Elecraft" <[hidden email]>,
> Message-ID: <[hidden email]>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="ISO-8859-1"; format="flowed"
>
> Before I run to the hardware store and buy a bolt, washers and a  
> wingnut, I
> thought I would ask this question.  I recently finished the K2.  I just
> noticed that there is a hole in the heatsink for a ground.  Did I miss
> something in the manual during the build or is it just assumed that  
> one would
> provide a ground for it?  I couldn't find anything in the manual that  
> mentions
> installing a ground connection on the back of the K2.
>
> Gary, N7HTS
>
>
>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 24
> Date: Wed, 20 Jun 2007 20:10:23 +0100
> From: Ian J Maude <[hidden email]>
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K2 Help
> To: [hidden email]
> Message-ID: <[hidden email]>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed
>
> Frank Baker wrote:
>> Hello:
>> I have K2 that has a Transverter board that with the traces messed up
>> on the RF path where the two RCA connectors connect to. The K2 no
>> longer receives a signal. Can anyone out there repair this transverter
>> board and K2?
>> Thanks, Frank
> It might help if you told us where you were Frank :-)
>
> Ian
>
> --
> Ian J Maude G0VGS
> SysOp GB7MBC DX Cluster
> Member of RSGB, ARRL, GQRP
> K2 #4044 | K3 #?
>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 25
> Date: Wed, 20 Jun 2007 15:18:29 -0400
> From: "Dan Barker" <[hidden email]>
> Subject: RE: [Elecraft] K2 and grounding
> To: "'Elecraft'" <[hidden email]>
> Message-ID: <200706201518424.SM00964@dan>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"
>
> The ground hardware is part of the KAT2, but the silk-screening is on  
> the
> base top cover.
>
> Your ground needs depend on your antenna installation. I need to go to  
> the
> hardware store anyhow. See you there!
>
> Dan / WG4S / K2 #2456
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: [hidden email]
> [mailto:[hidden email]] On Behalf Of Gary D Krause
> Sent: Wednesday, June 20, 2007 2:59 PM
> To: Elecraft
> Subject: [Elecraft] K2 and grounding
>
> Before I run to the hardware store and buy a bolt, washers and a  
> wingnut, I
> thought I would ask this question.  I recently finished the K2.  I just
> noticed that there is a hole in the heatsink for a ground.  Did I miss
> something in the manual during the build or is it just assumed that one
> would provide a ground for it?  I couldn't find anything in the manual  
> that
> mentions installing a ground connection on the back of the K2.
>
> Gary, N7HTS
>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 26
> Date: Wed, 20 Jun 2007 14:18:27 -0500
> From: "Craig Rairdin" <[hidden email]>
> Subject: [Elecraft] FS: XV50 and K60XV
> To: "'Elecraft'" <[hidden email]>
> Message-ID: <033001c7b36f$c8944350$6b01a8c0@Laridian1>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"
>
> I purchased an XV50 (6m transverter) and K60XV (60m and transverter
> interface option) at Dayton mostly because it's the only thing my K2  
> doesn't
> have. After getting home and thinking about it, I don't think I'm  
> going to
> get around to building it before my K3 gets here and I assume I'm  
> going to
> lose interest pretty fast after that. So...
>
> These two kits are new and unopened. Like I said I bought them at  
> Dayton
> last month and they've just been sitting here. Kit price is $369 and  
> $89.
> I'd prefer to sell them together, but will consider all offers. PayPal
> preferred. You pay actual shipping cost. Reply off-list.
>
> Craig
> NZ0R
>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 27
> Date: Wed, 20 Jun 2007 12:25:12 -0800
> From: "Stephen Brandt" <[hidden email]>
> Subject: [Elecraft] Pacific Coast Lighthouses First Day of Issue
> Ceremony
> To: <[hidden email]>
> Cc: [hidden email], Ten-Ten International
> <[hidden email]>
> Message-ID: <004f01c7b379$62f7cc10$0b09490c@steve>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1"
>
>
> To Whom This May Concern,
>
>     Tomorrow five more stamps in the lighthouse series will be issues.
> Featured will be lighthouses in California, Oregon, Washington, Alaska  
> and
> Hawaii.
>
>     The first day of issue ceremony will we held at Westport,  
> Washington.
> My wife Caroline, KC6MZY (ARLHS 120), and I plan to attend.
>
>     We also plan to activate the Gray's Harbor Lighthouse, USA 342, on  
> 14270
> MHz. at about 2000Z.  This translates into 1:00 P.M. Pacific Daylight
> Standard Time. We may also try ten meters. This is all weather and band
> conditions permitting of course. Hope to find a few of you on.
>
>     All The Best,
>
>     Steve Brandt N7VS ARLHS 120 Ten Ten 60964
>
>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 28
> Date: Wed, 20 Jun 2007 12:44:43 -0700 (PDT)
> From: J F <[hidden email]>
> Subject: [Elecraft] from the Top Band Reflector
> To: Elecraft Discussion List <[hidden email]>
> Message-ID: <[hidden email]>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1
>
> Message: 2
> Date: Wed, 20 Jun 2007 10:35:33 -0400
> From: Bill Tippett <[hidden email]>
> Subject: Topband: Newark Summer Sizzlers
> To: [hidden email]
> Message-ID:
> <[hidden email]>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii;
> format=flowed;
> x-avg-checked=avg-ok-60AD681D
>
>
>
> Newark is having a Summer Sizzlers sale that's
> a good deal for those of you working on summer antenna
> projects. Through July 31 you can save 10% on
> everything
> they stock by entering Voucher Code JUL10 at the
> online
> checkout or by mentioning it to the operator for phone
> orders. You can also get a Lufkin 25' tape measure for
> $0.01 by adding stock number 73K7357 to your order
> while quantities last.
>
> Examples of some commonly needed parts for
> 160 receiving antennas are (*before* the 10%
> discount):
>
> Newark P/N Description
>
> 64K5431 Ohmite OY 470 Ohm 2W ceramic resistor - $0.903
> each
> 02E8908 Fair-Rite Mix 73 Binocular core - $0.310 each
> 64K3155 Panasonic PCB Relay (12V, 10A) - $2.17 each
>
> The latter relay is what W2VJN recommended below and
> uses
> in Top-Ten DX Doublers. They were formerly Aromat
> JW1FSN-DC12V).
>
> http://dayton.contesting.com/archives//html/Topband/2006-03/ 
> msg00169.html
>
> Happy building...hope this saves you some $$$.
>
> 73, Bill W4ZV
>
> P.S. I have no connection with Newark other than being
> a
> satisfied customer for several years. Their website
> is:
>
> http://www.newark.com/ (click on Summer Sizzlers)
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 29
> Date: Wed, 20 Jun 2007 13:22:10 -0700
> From: wayne burdick <[hidden email]>
> Subject: [Elecraft] The Elecraft MH2 Hand Mic is Back!
> To: Elecraft Reflector <[hidden email]>
> Message-ID: <[hidden email]>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=US-ASCII; format=flowed
>
> Our redesigned MH2 hand mic is now shipping. It has the same
> high-quality electret element, same sound, and same dimensions as the
> original, but with more rugged internal construction. The MH2 is the
> perfect match for both the K3 and K2 transceivers.
>
> You can see it at:
>
>     http://www.elecraft.com/elecraft_mics.htm
>
> 73,
> Wayne
> N6KR
>
>
> ---
>
> http://www.elecraft.com
>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 30
> Date: Wed, 20 Jun 2007 16:22:58 -0400
> From: Don Wilhelm <[hidden email]>
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K2 Help
> To: Frank Baker <[hidden email]>
> Cc: [hidden email]
> Message-ID: <[hidden email]>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed
>
> Frank,
>
> You should be able to repair it yourself.  Use wire to repair the
> damaged traces - #30 wire-wrap wire works great for that purpose, but
> you can use whatever your have in a small gauge wire - if there is
> danger that the wire may contact other parts of the circuits, use
> insulated wire.
>
> The schematic is a guide to show you 'which connects to what' - use it.
>   As long as everything is properly connected, it should work fine.
>
> 73,
> Don W3FPR
>
> Frank Baker wrote:
>> Hello:
>> I have K2 that has a Transverter board that with the traces messed up  
>> on
>> the RF path where the two RCA connectors connect to. The K2 no longer
>> receives a signal. Can anyone out there repair this transverter board
>> and K2?
>> Thanks, Frank
>>
>> _______________________________________________
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>>
>>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 31
> Date: Wed, 20 Jun 2007 16:27:55 -0400
> From: "wunger (William Unger)" <[hidden email]>
> Subject: [Elecraft] KX1 Current vs Power Output Measurements
> To: <[hidden email]>
> Message-ID:
> <FD37BA7D8AF6634EB4215A5BB20725DD0E19C8@cc-
> outlook.confederationc.on.ca>
>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1"
>
> Hello:
>
> Just in the final stages of fine tuning up my new KX1.  Some where I  
> seem to remember a table of power outputs vs current draw for this  
> rig.  Didn't find specific values in the manual.
>
> Can some one point me in the right direction.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Bill, VE3XT
>
>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 32
> Date: Wed, 20 Jun 2007 15:56:43 -0600
> From: "Craig D. Smith" <[hidden email]>
> Subject: RE:[Elecraft] K2 for sale
> To: <[hidden email]>
> Message-ID: <002c01c7b385$e6f92b60$0201a8c0@office>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"
>
> My K2 has been sold and has a good new home in Ohio  ;>)
>
>            73
>                  ... Craig AC0DS
>
> <> I'm offering up my QRP K2 for sale to readers of this list.  A  
> somewhat
> <> difficult decision after all the enjoyment it has given me, both  
> during
> <> build and operation.  But I now have a K1 for QRP, an IC-7000 for  
> QRO and
> <> need to start building up the coffers for a K3 near the end of the  
> year.
>
> <> K2 SN 5295 purchased in Jan 06 ...
>
>
>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 33
> Date: Wed, 20 Jun 2007 18:27:14 -0400
> From: Ken Kaplan <[hidden email]>
> Subject: [Elecraft] FS: K2 & KPA100/KAT100
> To: [hidden email]
> Message-ID: <[hidden email]>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed
>
> I have for sale my K2 #5048 and a KPA100/KAT100 in separate case.
> Interior pix of #5048 at www.unpcbs.com, exterior of both units at
> www.wb2art.com/K2/K2.jpg. Also included will be a KAF2, and K160RX, an
> XG1 and a noise gen. All manuals and some extra paperwork.
> $1200 shipped or pick up in Sayville,NY (on Long Island).
> Contact off list please, [hidden email].
> tnx es 73
> Ken WB2ART
> www.wb2art.com
>
>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 34
> Date: Wed, 20 Jun 2007 17:30:44 -0500
> From: "Stan Rife" <[hidden email]>
> Subject: RE: [Elecraft] The Elecraft MH2 Hand Mic is Back!
> To: "'wayne burdick'" <[hidden email]>, "'Elecraft Reflector'"
> <[hidden email]>
> Message-ID: <BDDE10030BA045BE9EE3AC200BDD4C5E@StansDesktop>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="US-ASCII"
>
> Is there a performance difference? If so, can I trade my old one in
> on the new one?
>
> Stan Rife
> W5EWA
> Houston, TX
> K2 S/N 4216
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: [hidden email]
> [mailto:[hidden email]] On Behalf Of wayne burdick
> Sent: Wednesday, June 20, 2007 3:22 PM
> To: Elecraft Reflector
> Subject: [Elecraft] The Elecraft MH2 Hand Mic is Back!
>
> Our redesigned MH2 hand mic is now shipping. It has the same
> high-quality electret element, same sound, and same dimensions as the
> original, but with more rugged internal construction. The MH2 is the
> perfect match for both the K3 and K2 transceivers.
>
> You can see it at:
>
>     http://www.elecraft.com/elecraft_mics.htm
>
> 73,
> Wayne
> N6KR
>
>
> ---
>
> http://www.elecraft.com
>
> _______________________________________________
> Elecraft mailing list
> Post to: [hidden email]
> You must be a subscriber to post to the list.
> Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.):
>  http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft
>
> Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm
> Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 35
> Date: Wed, 20 Jun 2007 23:15:51 -0000
> From: "Ken Kopp" <[hidden email]>
> Subject: Fw: [Elecraft] Pacific Coast Lighthouses First Day of Issue
> Ceremony
> To: <[hidden email]>
> Message-ID: <001201c7b390$f441bd40$45a9e304@your4105e587b6>
> Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset="iso-8859-1";
> reply-type=original
>
> As a passing comment ...
>
> My Lady (N7HKW) and I are lighthouse hosts for the
> Oregon State Parks Department from November through
> April of each year.
>
> As an amateur working at two of Oregon's lighthouses for
> five years, I wouldn't participate in activating the lighthouses.
> I know how some management staff ... and more importantly
> visitors ...  view the "occupation" each year.
>
> I happened to be in a park office on business the day that
> a local club's representative for the week's occupation came
> to apply to use the lighthouse and heard the after-he-left
> discussion.
>
> Of course I understand what's behind the event, but from my
> perspective of how it's viewed by non-amateurs , it's counter
> productive.  Almost embarrassing, actually.
>
> We will, of course buy a few plate blocks of Oregon's Umpqua
> River Lighthouse stamp. (:-))
>
> 73! Ken Kopp - K0PP
> [hidden email]
>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 36
> Date: Wed, 20 Jun 2007 19:18:42 -0400
> From: Larry Makoski <[hidden email]>
> Subject: [Elecraft] QRP Summer Foxhunts
> To: [hidden email]
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> The 2007 Summer 20 Meter Foxhunt Season is fast approaching!
>
> And we are in need of QRPers to volunteer to for Foz duty!
>
> This summer, the hunts will run on Thursday evenings beginning on July
> 5th and will run until September 9th.  This will provide us with 10
> weeks of Summer QRP Foxhunt fun and excitement.  There will be, as
> usual, two hunts per Thursday evening over the ten week period.  A bare
> minimum of 10 volunteers is needed, however, the more the merrier; and
> we willl consider all who offer to volunteer.  Please consider
> volunteering ESPECIALLY if you've never tried before!  You are
> guaranteed to have the time of your life!
>
> To fill out an application and for all the particulars, please visit:
> http://www.qrpfoxhunt.org/
>
> Tally Ho!  Let the hunts begin!
>
> QRP Foxhunt Committee
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> Message: 37
> Date: Wed, 20 Jun 2007 17:59:20 -0700
> From: Trevor Jacobs <[hidden email]>
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft]Elecraft Shipping time to UK
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> Just out of curiosity sake, have you guys tried FEDEX? Might be  
> cheaper...
>
> 73 Trev K6ESE
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> Phil Wright wrote:
>> True Tim, but their prices are very significantly higher than the US.
>>
>> I always check qrpshop prices but even adding in the VAT and postage  
>> buying
>> from the US direct is always much cheaper.
>> Bear in mind that there is no duty to pay on amateur radio kits  
>> anyway - so
>> that does not enter into the equation.
>>
>> As an example - a bare K2 now costs $620 from elecraft plus say $63  
>> for
>> shipping. That is $692 which translates to £348.
>> Now add 17.5% VAT and £8 clearance fee = £417 in round numbers.  Now  
>> buy the
>> same item from Germany - 769 euros including VAT. Add 20 euros for  
>> shipping
>> and that's 789 euros or £531. That's over £100 more!  As I say, much  
>> better
>> to go straight to the US and buy there.
>>
>> Phil, G8JQH
>>
>> For the benefit of UK buyers, have you looked at this site
>> http://www.qrpshop-international.de/index.htm,
>>
>>
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