[Antennas] CUSHCRAFT SAGA

Fri, 15 Feb 2002 12:53:21 -0600

Honestly,

To me,  no big loss if they do die and go away.  Every antenna I have ever bought
from them seemed very cheaply made, like what is the minimum quality we can sell
to these stupid hams. I was never ever impressed with anything i ever got from
them. so i feel like ok, fine go away and don't let the door hit you in the ass on
the way out.

Joe WB9SBD

"Pat Thurman, K7KR" wrote:

> 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" <[email protected]>
> > To: <[email protected]>; "GoJolly" <[email protected]>;
> > <[email protected]>
> > 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
> > >> - - -
> >
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