[ARC5] RCA AVT/AVR: Strange Vibrations

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Fri Dec 7 18:00:36 EST 2012


No, I think that Howie's boss was talking about field maintenance 
situations, not product design and developement.  Another way to put it is "if it 
ain't broke, don't fix it".

In a message dated 12/07/2012 16:46:40 PM Central Standard Time, 
brianclarke01 at optusnet.com.au writes: 
> Hello Howie,
> 
> This kind of approach has led to the Japanese wiping American products off 
> the marketplace. The Deming or Juran or Crosby approach - all offer a way 
> of continuous improvement - which is exactly the opposite of your field 
> tech boss' prescription.
> 
> But if you want high volume at low first price, with awful quality and 
> continuous maintenance costs, you just keep on with your boss' idea.
> 
> 73 de Brian, VK2GCE
> 
> 
> 
> >Howie DeFelice <howied231 at hotmail.com> wrote:
> >
> >
> >Dave,
> >
> >When I was first getting started as a radio field tech my boss gave me a 
> >good piece of advice that has served me well over the years:
> >
> >"When the radio works, put the screwdriver away"
> >
> >- Howie AB2S
> 

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