[Elecraft] [OT] Hilberling PT-8000 cancelled.

[AD6XY]

Translated from English.

We could not sell enough at the price it cost to remain viable.

Mike

Simon Brown (HB9DRV) wrote:
> 
> http://www.hilberling.de/news/news.htm
> 
> Thank goodness for Wayne & Eric!
> 
> Translation by Adam VA7OJ/AB4OJ
> 
> The manufacture of the PT-8000 product line has been discontinued.
> 
> Due to the constant obstacles which we must overcome in ensuring
> compliance 
> with EU-wide governmental regulations imposed on manufacturers, we were
> required to make constant design changes to this top-quality transceiver. 
> The very high design goals which we had set for the PT-8000 could be 
> fulfilled in a few prototype units. However, guaranteeing this high
> standard 
> without limitations in a series production program with many vendors runs 
> into difficulties which cannot be overcome at a cost level which is still 
> acceptable.
> 
> We are most grateful for the great interest shown in us whilst this
> project 
> was underway.
> 
> Simon Brown, HB9DRV 
> 
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