[ForSale-Swap] OT Brian Carling (AF4K Crystals) Web Site News

[Chuck Kembring]

I reached the point on my RCA BTAR1 160 Meters conversion where I needed to
order a crystal (1885 Khz) for the exciter.  I placed the order 4/26/2020 on
the web site and got a PayPal receipt instantly.  After about a month I
decided to look into my purchase using the site information and found the
links not working.  The email didn't work and phone messages not answered.

I decided to investigate further and was able to find corporate info on the
web and located his wife's information.  I called her, this is what I
learned:

 

 

 

Brian Carling (AF4K Crystals) Situation.

 

On April 4, Brian was taken to the emergency room thinking he may have had a
minor stroke, since he was encountering some difficulties. By 7am the next
morning, he had undergone brain surgery with a very grim prognosis of a non
operative stage 4 GBA tumor. Due to complications, we will not be able to
operate business as usual with AF4K CRYSTALS. We will not be taking any more
orders personally, but  the family would like to assist in helping those who
have outstanding orders who have had difficulties contacting us or have not
had orders fulfilled. We apologize for any inconvenience. If there is anyone
who have not received their merchandise, please contact Brian's XYL. The
best effort will be made to remedy the situation as soon as possible.  

The information is:

Marie Carling

WB4QBL

321-262-7151

marie.carling at af4k.com

There are others interested in the purchase of the business including AF4K
Crystals domain and inventory. For many years Brian and Marie have enjoyed
running the business and it would be a gift to both to know it would
continue to provide for others.

 

Thank you for your patience and understanding.

73's

Marie Carling

 

 

 

When Brian came home from the hospital, he tried to work his business but
all his access and passwords were lost and Marie is doing the very best she
can to help people fill their requests / refund money sent as well as take
care of Bry.  PayPal has not been helpful with this process.  I am posting
this news in various places to alert customers / friends of the dilemma and
provide a path for resolution. Please keep them in your thoughts and
prayers.

 

 

 

73,

 

Chuck Kembring               WB3LGG

 

Cochranville, Pa.