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Jack Chomley

Re: Would anyone like to see an all-mode VHF/UHF offering from Elecraft?

Rumour has it that.........a new hat is under development, it will have an integrated antenna mount!

73,

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> On 1 Feb 2014, at 9:46 am, Bob <[hidden email]> wrote:
>
> Hopefully the hats are not a mature design. We need further development with more color choices.
>
> 73,
> Bob
> K2TK ex KN2TKR (1956) & K2TKR.
>
>> On 1/31/2014 5:41 PM, Dr. William J. Schmidt, II wrote:
>> I think the only thing you will get agreement on as far as developments here
>> is that all the hams will want free hats at Dayton (except me... I've got
>> one!).
>>
>>
>> Dr. William J. Schmidt - K9HZ / J68HZ/ 8P6HK/ ZF2HZ/ PJ4HZ
>> Owner - Operator
>> Big Signal Ranch
>> Staunton, Illinois
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Jim Low man

Re: Would anyone like to see an all-mode VHF/UHF offering from Elecraft?

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So do I. Last year at Dayton I had bought one before I saw all of the
furor on the list, that Elecraft was selling hats rather than giving
them away.
They are nice hats, and well-made.
Probably Yaesu (if they even give hats away - I don't think they did)
gets them in such quantity that they cost them maybe a buck or two each
- cheap advertising.

73 de Jim - AD6CW

On 1/31/2014 2:41 PM, Dr. William J. Schmidt, II wrote:
> I think the only thing you will get agreement on as far as developments here
> is that all the hams will want free hats at Dayton (except me... I've got
> one!).
>
>
> Dr. William J. Schmidt - K9HZ / J68HZ/ 8P6HK/ ZF2HZ/ PJ4HZ
>
>

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Jim Low man

Re: Would anyone like to see an all-mode VHF/UHF offering from Elecraft?

In reply to this post by Bob-2

The only modification that I would suggest is an instruction manual on
how to wear one properly.
Probably not a problem with hams, though. :-)

73 de Jim - AD6CW

On 1/31/2014 3:46 PM, Bob wrote:
> Hopefully the hats are not a mature design. We need further
> development with more color choices.
>
> 73,
> Bob
> K2TK ex KN2TKR (1956) & K2TKR.

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Rick WA6NHC

Re: Would anyone like to see an all-mode VHF/UHF offering from Elecraft?

With the optional tin foil lining.

Rick nhc

-----Original Message-----
From: Jim Lowman

The only modification that I would suggest is an instruction manual on
how to wear one properly.
Probably not a problem with hams, though. :-)

73 de Jim - AD6CW

On 1/31/2014 3:46 PM, Bob wrote:
> Hopefully the hats are not a mature design. We need further
> development with more color choices.

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WB4SON

Re: Would anyone like to see an all-mode VHF/UHF offering from Elecraft?

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I, for one, would be interested in an Elecraft solution. In my case I own
a IC-9100 which I use mostly for satellite work (it is lacking on the HF
side especially compared to my K3). I'd love to see something small like
a K3, but something that allowed plug in modules like 2m/70cm/23cm/etc. I
would hope it would allow about 50 watts of output (rather than the 20w of
the transverter). And like others, I'm not looking for another "does
everything in one box" radio, but a VHF/UHF/SHF rig.

The 9100 is a pretty large radio, great for home use, but not so hot for
portable operation. It also is a power hog on receive.. I'd like to see
something smaller and much lighter for use in the field.

73, Bob, WB4SON
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73, Bob, WB4SON

David Heinsohn

Re: Would anyone like to see an all-mode VHF/UHF offering from Elecraft?

In a word Yes! To add another word Please!

I've wanted a good dedicated VHF+ rig for a couple of decades. I
don't think transverters are the best answer, and I have some sitting on
this desk right now.

Of course Elecraft has to see a market, but I hope they can find it.

David
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W1KSZ

Re: Would anyone like to see an all-mode VHF/UHF offering from Elecraft?

In reply to this post by WB4SON

While the idea of a multi-band, all-mode VHF-UHF radio sounds good, how
many folks have the necessary equipment to make sure it works after you
bolt everything together. All you need to do is just slightly move a
coil and
can knock the whole thing out of whack.

Of course, if it's supplied assembled and tested, then forget what I
wrote. But
then the price will go up, way up !!

73, Dick, W1KSZ

On 1/31/2014 7:19 PM, Bob wrote:

> I, for one, would be interested in an Elecraft solution. In my case I own
> a IC-9100 which I use mostly for satellite work (it is lacking on the HF
> side especially compared to my K3). I'd love to see something small like
> a K3, but something that allowed plug in modules like 2m/70cm/23cm/etc. I
> would hope it would allow about 50 watts of output (rather than the 20w of
> the transverter). And like others, I'm not looking for another "does
> everything in one box" radio, but a VHF/UHF/SHF rig.
>
> The 9100 is a pretty large radio, great for home use, but not so hot for
> portable operation. It also is a power hog on receive.. I'd like to see
> something smaller and much lighter for use in the field.
>
> 73, Bob, WB4SON
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Jack Chomley

Re: Would anyone like to see an all-mode VHF/UHF offering from Elecraft?

In reply to this post by WB4SON

My sentiments exactly!
If I have to buy an Icom 9100, I am not interested in playing VHF/UHF/SHF.......
But IF Elecraft........:-)

73,

Jack VK4JRC

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> On 1 Feb 2014, at 12:19 pm, Bob <[hidden email]> wrote:
>
> I, for one, would be interested in an Elecraft solution. In my case I own
> a IC-9100 which I use mostly for satellite work (it is lacking on the HF
> side especially compared to my K3). I'd love to see something small like
> a K3, but something that allowed plug in modules like 2m/70cm/23cm/etc. I
> would hope it would allow about 50 watts of output (rather than the 20w of
> the transverter). And like others, I'm not looking for another "does
> everything in one box" radio, but a VHF/UHF/SHF rig.
>
> The 9100 is a pretty large radio, great for home use, but not so hot for
> portable operation. It also is a power hog on receive.. I'd like to see
> something smaller and much lighter for use in the field.
>
> 73, Bob, WB4SON
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Lynn W. Taylor, WB6UUT

Re: Would anyone like to see an all-mode VHF/UHF offering from Elecraft?

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This is the key question. I wouldn't mind seeing a tricked-out
multimode VHF/UHF radio, but I don't want to buy one.

On 1/31/2014 6:29 PM, David Heinsohn wrote:
> Of course Elecraft has to see a market, but I hope they can find it.
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Phil Kane-2

Re: Would anyone like to see an all-mode VHF/UHF offering from Elecraft?

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If I had my druthers, I would invest in an all-frequency all-mode MF/HF
receiver with sensitivity, selectivity and data decoding modes equal to
that of the K3/KX3. My K2 doesn't tune much outside of the ham bands.
This would replace my "good ol' Kenwood R-5000 which I have had for 30
years or so.
----
73 de K2ASP - Phil Kane
Elecraft K2/100 s/n 5402

From a Clearing in the Silicon Forest
Beaverton (Washington County) Oregon
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Brian

Re: Would anyone like to see an all-mode VHF/UHF offering from Elecraft?

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Not wanted here. I already have the best rig ever: K3/100 thank-you.

'73. 2E0BWQ.

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> On 31 Jan 2014, at 21:19, David Gilbert <[hidden email]> wrote:
>
>
> Spending development effort, time, and money on a product for a limited or highly competitive market doesn't keep any company financially sound. It does just the opposite. I'm not saying whether a very portable all-mode VHF/UHF rig falls into that category or not, but I'll bet it's a decision that Elecraft has already made one way or the other.
>
> Dave AB7E
>
>
>
>
>> On 1/31/2014 1:54 PM, Ray Sills wrote:
>> No individual product is going to appear to everyone, so there will be those who -are- interested in a compact, presumably very portable VHF/UHF transceiver, and there will be those who could care less.
>>
>> I, for one, have no interest in a KPA500. I'm a QRP guy. But I can sure appreciate the design and engineering that appeals to it's many owners. Same for the K3, and the P3. I'm glad they exist, even though I don't play to buy one.
>>
>> However, even if a rig like an all mode V/UHF is not your cup of tea... it still might be a viable product. And additional products help expand the customer base for Elecraft, and keep it financially sound, which is good for all customers.
>>
>> 73 de Ray
>> K2ULR
>> KX3 #211
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Johnny Siu

Would anyone like to see an all-mode VHF/UHF offering from Elecraft?

Well, I may be pouring cold water. Compared with HF radio, high end multimode VHF/UHF radios is of much less demand.

The current XV transverter series with K3 is also not quite a solution for serious V/U operators especially digital mode user. Frequency and power stability of K radio + XV transverters is often an issue for operation in V/U. I encountered this issue when I built a couple of XV transverters especially the XV432.

Regrettably, there are only a few choices of transverters in the market. Perhaps, market demand is too limited to justify a profitable production.

73 Johnny VR2XMC

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Not wanted here. I already have the best rig ever: K3/100 thank-you.

'73. 2E0BWQ.

If you have nothing good to say, say nothing!

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> On 31 Jan 2014, at 21:19, David Gilbert <[hidden email]> wrote:
>
>
> Spending development effort, time, and money on a product for a limited or highly competitive market doesn't keep any company financially sound. It does just the opposite. I'm not saying whether a very portable all-mode VHF/UHF rig falls into that category or not, but I'll bet it's a decision that Elecraft has already made one way or the other.
>
> Dave AB7E
>
>
>
>
>> On 1/31/2014 1:54 PM, Ray Sills wrote:
>> No individual product is going to appear to everyone, so there will be those who -are- interested in a compact, presumably very portable VHF/UHF transceiver, and there will be those who could care less.
>>
>> I, for one, have no interest in a KPA500. I'm a QRP guy. But I can sure appreciate the design and engineering that appeals to it's many owners. Same for the K3, and the P3. I'm glad they exist, even though I don't play to buy one.
>>
>> However, even if a rig like an all mode V/UHF is not your cup of tea... it still might be a viable product. And additional products help expand the customer base for Elecraft, and keep it financially sound, which is good for all customers.
>>
>> 73 de Ray
>> K2ULR
>> KX3 #211
>
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Arie Kleingeld PA3A-2

Re: Would anyone like to see an all-mode VHF/UHF offering from Elecraft?

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No, not interested.

73,
Arie PA3A
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ve3dvy

Re: Would anyone like to see an all-modeVHF/UHF offering from Elecraft?

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A rig would be good but whats more my interest I would really like to
see Elecraft make a matching amplifier for VHF/UHF to go with the
transverters and K3 with the 2m added.

David Moes
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N5GE

Re: Would anyone like to see an all-modeVHF/UHF offering from Elecraft?

Take a look at the K144XV-K Internal 2 M 10w Module Kit for the K3.

It works great!

Amateure Radio Operator N5GE

On Sat, 01 Feb 2014 17:08:58 -0500, you wrote:

>
>A rig would be good but whats more my interest I would really like to
>see Elecraft make a matching amplifier for VHF/UHF to go with the
>transverters and K3 with the 2m added.
>
>David Moes
>VE3DVY
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Stephen Selberg

Re: Would anyone like to see an all-mode VHF/UHF offering from Elecraft?

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I would love an option that had 144/222/70cm/and 1.2 in a box. I've been
thinking about getting a ts-2000x, but I don't need all the HF stuff. If
Elecraft came out with such a product, I know many hams in my social group
who would get one.

Wayne & Eric, please let this idea become reality!

73 Steve KS6PD

On Saturday, February 1, 2014, Amateur Radio Operator N5GE <[hidden email]>
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> Take a look at the K144XV-K Internal 2 M 10w Module Kit for the K3.
>
> It works great!
>
> Amateure Radio Operator N5GE
>
>
>
> On Sat, 01 Feb 2014 17:08:58 -0500, you wrote:
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> >
> >A rig would be good but whats more my interest I would really like to
> >see Elecraft make a matching amplifier for VHF/UHF to go with the
> >transverters and K3 with the 2m added.
> >
> >David Moes
> >VE3DVY
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Dominic Baines-3

KX3 doesn't like sand

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Was operating off Southwold on the beach Saturday and wind blown sand
got into my KX3 #1082... only solution was qrt and disassemble and clean
when got it home.

http://m1kta-qrp.blogspot.co.uk/2014/02/southwold-2014.html

No lasting damage it would seem but took ages to get rid of all the sand
grains.

Warning be careful about wind blown sand especially as it will get in
through all the openings.

72

Dom
M1KTA
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leo

Re: Would anyone like to see an all-mode VHF/UHF offering from Elecraft?

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I would like to see a two or four band HF ssb qrp radio. Or one that is setup for digital only.
And one that you need to make with a soldering iron.
Leo

Jimk8mr

Re: KX3 doesn't like sand

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This is why when I operated from the beach in Punta Cana as HI/K8MR in the 2014 ARRL and CQ CW DX contests, I took care to tape over all unused connectors, the seam where the two halves hinge together, and the speaker (I was using ear buds). While I did not do so, it might also be good to put some clear tape over the LEDs that stick through the front panel.

I then placed the radio inside a large ZipLock bag, open only enough to let the cables pass through. I used the dial lock when possible, and either tuned through the bag, or cheated a bit and opened the bag to get at the controls.

I imagine salt would be even more destructive than sand.

73,

Jim?? K8MR

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Subject: [Elecraft] KX3 doesn't like sand

Was operating off Southwold on the beach Saturday and wind blown sand
got into my KX3 #1082... only solution was qrt and disassemble and clean
when got it home.

http://m1kta-qrp.blogspot.co.uk/2014/02/southwold-2014.html

No lasting damage it would seem but took ages to get rid of all the sand
grains.

Warning be careful about wind blown sand especially as it will get in
through all the openings.

72

Dom
M1KTA

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