[Elecraft] Collins S-Line Comparison

[WA8JXM]

In 1967, our electronics lab instructor __borrowed__ a Techtronics 
oscilloscope  to demonstrate in class.  He said the purchase price was 
the same as a new Corvette.       Today, I think Corvettes range from 
$80K to well over $100K.

Ken WA8JXM

On 10/04/2015 05:58, Arie Kleingeld PA3A wrote:
> A cost comparison in electronics.
>
> Compare the price of a colour television in the 70's (translated some 
> current price level) and that of a modern television of today. What a 
> difference in price and performance!
> Nothing special about comparing the prices of a vintage Collins and a 
> modern transceiver :-)