[Elecraft] Not so OT: The Heathkit clocks are back!

[ab2tc]

Hi,

I share the feelings of most of the most recent posters. I have no idea who
is behind the new P.O. box in Santa Cruz which according to Wikipedia was
established in October 2015. I wish them luck, crossing my fingers, but not
holding much hope for their success.

Now, to the OT: part. Elecraft is living proof that the demise of Heathkit
didn't have to be an inevitable thing. Heathkit died, not only because
technology changed but more so by serious corporate mismanagement. Once the
original company was sold to Zenith, the writing was on the wall. Had
entrepreneurial folks, that were probably very similar in talent to Eric and
Wayne remained in control, Heathkit could have survived to this day. I am
one of the old-timers who remembers the heyday of Heathkit and considers its
demise nothing short of a national tragedy (yes, we built Heathkits in
Norway, too).

AB2TC - Knut

PS. My spelling checker doesn't recognize "Heathkit". Sigh.


Richard Fjeld-2 wrote
> Lazarus loop;  I love it.
> 
> Dick, n0ce
> 
> 
> On 8/8/2016 1:12 PM, John Pitz wrote:
>> Unfortunately Heathkit seems to be stuck in some sort ofLazarus loop.
> 
> -- 
> <snip>





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