+++++++++++++++++++ Date: Tue, 27 Nov 2001 07:51:06 -0500 From: "William K. Harding" Subject: [Elecraft] K1 Accessory Kits The Northern Virginia QRP Group, NoVaQRP, is pleased to announce, with the permission of Elecraft, the availability of two accessory kits for the Elecraft K1 and companion EC1 Enclosure. Ordering information and excellent photos taken by Mike Bower, N4NMR, are shown on the NoVaQRP web site: http://www.novaqrp.org and follow the link to the kit page. The first kit consists of a set of black Tilt-Up Feet that raise the front panel about 1-3/4² above the operating table for better viewing angle of the LCD display. This kit will be especially useful for those who did not order the Elecraft KTS1 Tilt Stand. The kit comes complete with installation instructions and mounting hardware and will ship CONUS via priority mail for $10.00. The second kit includes the first kit plus a black painted steel Key Plate for mounting magnetic base paddles to the side of the case. Pictures show the Palm paddles. This second kit comes with Tilt-Up feet, Key Plate, hardware and instructions and will ship CONUS via priority mail for $13.00. Orders are being accepted now. Shipments will be made - upon receipt of your payment - beginning December10. NoVaQRP Bill Harding - K4AHK http://www.novaqrp.org k4ahk at ix.netcom.com +++++++++++++++++++ Date: Sat, 08 Dec 2001 10:34:19 -0500 From: "William K. Harding" Subject: [Elecraft] NoVaQRP Tilt-Up Feet Offer Cancelled The Northern Virginia QRP Group, NoVaQRP, announced by QRP-L and the Elecraft list the availability of Tilt-Up Feet kits for the K1. Shipments were scheduled to begin on December 10. A significant minimum order is required by the supplier of the feet. Success of the kit offer was based on selling at least 140 kits. We have received 14 orders. Only 10 kits have been reserved by people outside of our own club. Because of the lack of orders received, we must cancel the Tilt-Up Feet Kit project. No further orders will be accepted and money received will be immediately returned to those who ordered kits. We are very sorry that the project is cancelled. Please contact me direct if you need additional information. Bill Harding - K4AHK e-mail: k4ahk at ix.netcom.com +++++++++++++++++++ Date: Mon, 19 Nov 2001 07:46:20 -0500 From: "William K. Harding" To: "qrp-l mail" Cc: NoVaQRP Group Subject: [112165] K1 Accessory Kits Message-ID: Mime-version: 1.0 Content-type: text/plain; charset="ISO-8859-1" Content-transfer-encoding: quoted-printable The Northern Virginia QRP Group, NoVaQRP, is pleased to announce, with the permission of Elecraft, the availability of two accessory kits for the Elecraft K1 and companion EC1 Enclosure. Ordering information and excellen= t photos taken by Mike Bower, N4NMR, are shown on the NoVaQRP web site: http://www.novaqrp.org and follow the link to the kit page. The first kit consists of a set of black Tilt-Up Feet that raise the front panel about 1-3/4=B2 above the operating table for better viewing angle of th= e LCD display. This kit will be especially useful for those who did not orde= r the Elecraft KTS1 Tilt Stand. The kit comes complete with installation instructions and mounting hardware and will ship CONUS via priority mail fo= r $10.00. The second kit includes the first kit plus a black painted steel Key Plate for mounting magnetic base paddles to the side of the case. Pictures show the Palm paddles. This second kit comes with Tilt-Up feet, Key Plate, hardware and instructions and will ship CONUS via priority mail for $13.00. Orders are being accepted now, however, to be sure that we can ship in time for Christmas, please e-mail your kit reservation to me at k4ahk at ix.netcom.com by Saturday, Nov. 24. Shipments will be made - upon receipt of your payment - beginning December10. NoVaQRP Bill Harding - K4AHK http://www.novaqrp.org k4ahk at ix.netcom.com +++++++++++++++++ Date: Sun, 02 Dec 2001 04:14:45 From: "Bruce Prior" Subject: [Elecraft] Stocking Stuffer for K1 Owners (also for FT-817 & Omni VI+) Thrilled with your K1? Here's something a little extra to celebrate Chistmas or Hanukkah. It's called the K1 Vade Mecum. What’s a Vade Mecum? "Vade mecum" means literally "go with me" in Latin. According to Webster’s New World Dictionary, it is "something carried about by a person for constant use, reference, etc., as a handbook or manual." This Vade Mecum card set is intended first as a handy reference for Elecraft K1 owners who have already read the Owner’s Manual. Even long-term Elecraft K1 owners can use the Vade Mecum to remind them of a number of features of this high-quality portable transceiver which they may have neglected. Lots of people have discovered that the K1 is a contest-grade rig that easily fits in a backpack. Reading through the Vade Mecum would be a fine warm-up before a major operating event. It’s also an inexpensive and simple tool for operators who want to learn more about the Elecraft K1 "bells and whistles" before buying the rig. The Elecraft K1 is a sophisticated CW transceiver covering either two or four amateur bands from 80-m through 15-m, depending on whether the 2-band or 4-band removable filter module is installed. The K1 makes a great backpacking or mobile radio, but it is loaded with the quality and features and appearance to make it a fine addition to a home station as well. ELECRAFT K1 VADE MECUM MAGNUM The K1 Vade Mecum Magnum is is a double-sided laminated card which is divided into five sections with detailed information about operating the K1: Basic Controls and Sockets: Front Panel The most important uses for each button, knob and jack on the front panel are summarized. Although the K1 is quite small, the front panel facilities are nicely spaced, so the radio can be operated easily, even outdoors with gloved hands. Basic Controls and Sockets: Rear Panel The three sockets and and on-off switch are described. Principal Error Codes The error codes which are most likely to be encountered in the field are described. Main Menu Inside the K1 are a number of adjustable features, many of which are controlled by this menu. Automatic Antenna Tuner Menu The optional internal antenna tuner is controlled by a sub-menu, accessible through the AtU item on the Main Menu. ELECRAFT K1 VADE MECUM MINORUM The Vade Mecum Minorum is a small pocket-sized double-sided laminated card which is divided into two sections with information in abbreviated form: Main Menu Automatic Antenna Tuner Menu Vade Mecum Orders: The Elecraft K1 Vade Mecum Quick Reference card set is available for $6.00 each, plus $1.00 shipping to US, Canada and Mexico. Shipping to the rest of the world: $3.00. Washington State residents please add $0.55 sales tax. Please remit by cheque or money order payable in US dollars. The similar Vade Mecum two-card set is still available for the Yaesu FT-817 for the same price as the K1 product, as well the single large Vade Mecum laminated card for the Ten-Tec Omni VI+ for $5.00 plus shipping. Kairos Research, 853 Alder Street, Blaine, WA 98230-8030 USA ++++++++++++++++++