[Boatanchors] FW: Hollow State QRP Transmitter Kit

[D C _Mac_ Macdonald]

I've said for many years that there is only one thing about 
ham radio that is cheap and that is the participants. Why 
do you think there are so few "local" ham stores anymore? 
 
And if you're looking for cheap, check boaters, especially 
sail boaters. RVers with $200k + coaches get furious about 
paying $30 per night for a full service RV park slot!
 
Been there, done it all!
 
* * * * * * * * * * * 
* 73 - Mac, K2GKK/5 * 
* (Since 30 Nov 53) * 
* Oklahoma City, OK * 
* USAF, Ret (61-81) * 
* * * * * * * * * * * 
 
 
 

> Date: Thu, 23 May 2013 13:03:18 -0400
> From: rbethman at comcast.net
> To: boatanchors at mailman.qth.net
> Subject: Re: [Boatanchors] Hollow State QRP Transmitter Kit
> 
> My comment(s) were VERY similar.
> 
> Quote:
> 
> > I'd reply that the core concept is good.
> >
> > However, being categorized as "Hams are the cheapest bastards on the 
> > face of the earth...", is a bit condescending if not down right 
> > insulting!
> >
> > That line alone will get GUT reactions that are NOT good.
> >
> > Had it been put in a much more "tongue-in-cheek" or humorous manner, 
> > it  would probably float along quite a bit better.
> >
> > My $0.02 worth.
> >
> > Bob - N0DGN
> 
> Bob - N0DGN
> 
> 
> On 5/23/2013 12:48 PM, oldradio at comcast.net wrote:
> > Howie,
> >
> > Real nice email, you sure know how to schmooze hams.
> >
> > My advice to you is to get a different attitude.
> >
> > 73, John Dilks, K2TQN
> >
> >
> > -.-
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: k3hw at yahoo.com
> > To: "QRP-L" <QRP-L at mailman.qth.net>, "Heathkit" <heathkit at mailman.qth.net>, boatanchors at mailman.qth.net
> > Sent: Thursday, May 23, 2013 12:12:12 PM
> > Subject: [Boatanchors] Hollow State QRP Transmitter Kit
> >
> > Gang,
> >
> > Have the plans, the design, parts stock, chassis'  and FUNDING in place to produce, sell, and ship ONE HUNDRED (100) 6V6 QRP Transmitter kits. They are similar in some ways to the AC-1 with circuit refinements and a jazzy powder coated "electric blue" chassis.
> >
> > We are a  small subchapter "S" Corporation - have a business plan, know our costs, our overhead, have legal counsel and all of that stuff.
> >
> >
> > We want to do some fine tuning on the finished product and cosmetics and would like your opinions.
> >
> > Think of an Ameco AC-1 and how YOU would hack it; i.e. -  modify the circuit, the chassis, etc.
> >
> > We KNOW our price point but we are curious to know what you think is fair. Hams are the cheapest bastards on the face of the earth and we know that - but they will pay a fair price for a nicely designed Hollow State rig.
> >
> > We solicit your Positive ideas and comments.
> >
> > Tnx es 72/73 de Howie K3HW
> >
> 
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