[Elecraft] [OT] Rig Colors

[Mike Markowski]

Around 1990 an audio company, Adcom, that at that time time was well 
regarded (no longer the case, I'm told by audio enthusiasts at work) had 
a line of audio gear that came out in both black and white.  Apparently 
the white sold well in California but not the rest pf the US.  Outside 
of CA you could get the white gear for about $100 less - and still 
didn't fly off the shelves.  Maybe the ham companies are simply giving 
customers what they want?  Yet it would be interesting to see a white K3!

73,
Mike ab3ap

On 05/20/2012 11:58 AM, Bill wrote:
> For years many were light grey. Yaesu even had an elegant looking almost
> white rig. TenTec was tan. Of coure Heath was green. My only thought
> would be that the black rigs represent something heavier - military
> tough - official looking.
>
> Black also shows dust more readily - FWTW.
>
> Bill W2BLC
>