[Antennas] CUSHCRAFT SAGA

[Pat Thurman, K7KR]

Ok, so here's a list of their key people...
How about a few emails, or phone calls to see what's up??

http://www.cushcraft.com/comm/about/key-personnel.htm#best

73, Pat  K7KR



Paul McInnish - K4BET wrote:
> 
> The one thing I feel Cushcraft should consider and the fact that so many lf
> us hams are in a position to affect their commercial business.  I been
> watching this thread very closely and have come to the conclusion that
> Cushcraft better think a little before blowing off the amateur community in
> such a dastardly way.
> 
> My employer buys a ton of Cushcraft antennas... of course, no way are we the
> biggest customer of theirs... but there is a ton of us commercial accounts,
> with hams in senior level positions out there that do buy significant
> quantities and we can influence the buying of antennas... enough of us start
> looking elsewhere and they will feel it...  I hope they don't challenge
> this... it could be the kiss of death for them with a large number of
> accounts.  I have talked to one of my competitors (yep, competitor... but
> friendly because we both are hams & active hams at that) and he also said he
> has been watching this thread very closely and not saying anything... today,
> we talked and I told him to be sure and take a look at his e-mail from the
> reflector before going into the office on Friday... because he will see a
> post of mine!
> 
> In the world we are in (2.4GHz ISM), there is a 'blue million' makers of
> antennas for this band and I get calls every day... yes, every day, wanting
> us to look at their competitive to Cushcraft products.  Up until now, have
> not paid much attention to them... now maybe I should!
> 
> Be damned if now I think maybe we will... don't service my hobby... then I
> don't need you commercially!
> 
> Cushcraft, if you are reading this... I suggest you give me a call!  All I
> will do is mention our company name and you will know us!  Cirronet, Inc.  I
> will not mention our normal Cushcraft contact but you know who you are!
> Call me... not our Purchasing Group... that will damage your relationship
> with us even more... or....
> 
> Guys, after I talk to them... will come back in a few days with a feeling
> for the "temperature" of the water.
> 
> Paul McInnish - K4BET
> 
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "LEE R. WICAL" <LEEWICAL@lava.net>
> To: <wg6h@pacbell.net>; "GoJolly" <gojolly@humboldt1.com>;
> <antennas@mailman.qth.net>
> Sent: Wednesday, February 13, 2002 8:03 PM
> Subject: [Antennas] CUSHCRAFT SAGA
> 
> Perhaps a final thought:
> If they treat the commercial market like they have treated the Amateur
> market,
> they won't last long with their alledged "customer service. Their obituary
> should
> be soon!
> Lee
> 
> At 10:12 PM 2/13/02 -0800, Bill Miner wrote:
> >
> >Cushcraft has gotten very heavy into the commercial market.
> >
> >(You can see their ads in any wireless periodical.)
> >
> >It now takes MONTHS to get amateur band antennas from the factory and
> >the prices have increased a significant amount.  I have not tried to
> >order any parts lately but would guess you would do better at your local
> >hardware store for stainless hardware etc.
> >
> >YMMV
> >
> >Bill - K6WLM
> >
> >GoJolly wrote:
> >>
> >> Read with interest the post today about Cushcraft being unwilling to sell
> >> components for the antennas.
> >>
> >> Personally, I would think that is a not so subtle message about what kind
> >> of company Cushcraft is.  Seems like time to deal with someone else.
> >>
> >> Bill K6ERQ
> >> - - -
>