[Elecraft] Elecraft Hats at Dayton?

[Ron D'Eau Claire]

No matter what the product or service for my business or for my pleasure I
go out of my way to support and recommend those that provide me with good
value for my money because I want them around in the future.  

Besides, I have found that pessimism is only a short cut to unhappiness. 

73 Ron AC7AC

-----Original Message-----
From: elecraft-bounces at mailman.qth.net
[mailto:elecraft-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Bruce Beford
Sent: Sunday, May 19, 2013 5:35 PM
To: elecraft at mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Hats at Dayton?

Agreed. I enjoy helping out at the Elecraft booth at every New England ARRL
Convention. I always take time during the weekend to answer any questions I
can for prospective buyers. I try not to exaggerate or sugar-coat. I give my
opinions and relay my experience. I explain why Elecraft products have a
prominent role in my station, having tried many different radios. My station
is not exclusively Elecraft, but I do have now, and have had, many of their
products. I have built, owned and repaired the entire product line, at one
time or another.
 
It's not about drinking the Kool-Aid. Many of you are probably too young to
remember the true history of that reference anyway; (Jonestown, Guyana,
1978). (For me), volunteering at the Elecraft booth is  about sharing your
experiences with others, and letting them make their own judgments.
Answering questions honestly, and saying "I don't know", when that's the
case.
 
I do it to help share my experience, if anyone should ask. It's a small way
of "giving back", and helping other's make their own informed decisions.
 
Bruce
N1RX
 
> By the way talking to prospective buyers at the elecraft booth as a
volunteer is
> actually a lot of fun, highly recommended!
 
> Mark. N2QT
 
On May 19, 2013, at 8:02 PM, Harlan <hsherriff at reagan.com
<http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft> > wrote:
 
> Sip? No, I drank the whole bottle...
> 
> Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE DROID
> 
> Scott W2NTV <sdunlavey at optimum.net
<http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft> > wrote:
> 
>> sounds like we  have taken a sip of the lemonade ...
>> scott