[Elecraft] OT: VHF radio in Tesla Model S

[Jim Brown]

On Tue,10/6/2015 4:16 PM, Wes wrote:
> I would actually consider a Volt if I could get my GM retiree discount. (no chance)

W6JTI lives in the "lost coast" area of NorCal and drives a Volt. he 
loves it. Several of my friends drive a Prius and love them. I 
encouraged my wife to buy one, and she's very happy too.  My vehicle is 
a big Toyota SUV -- living in the mountains, you need at least one 
"something big."

> Furthermore I live in a "red state".  GM is limiting sales of the '16 models to "blue" states.

Don't let that stop you -- about 30 years ago, I wanted what was then 
Toyota's new van. Midwest dealers only sold them loaded, and I needed to 
buy the lower cost models. I found exactly what I wanted on a lot near 
LAX, secured my car loan, and flew out to pick it up and drive it home.

The dealership structure is something that the Tesla owner is working 
hard to break down. Like Elecraft, he only sells direct. And while Tesla 
is a premium model today, they're headed in the direction of much lower 
cost models. Also, Tesla is building a BIG facility in NV to make 
batteries.

73, Jim K9YC