[Hammarlund] HQ-110...rats...

[Carl]

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Richard Knoppow" <1oldlens1 at ix.netcom.com>
To: "Carl" <km1h at jeremy.mv.com>; <kgordon2006 at frontier.com>; 
<Hammarlund at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Saturday, July 09, 2011 10:50 PM
Subject: Re: [Hammarlund] HQ-110...rats...


>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Carl" <km1h at jeremy.mv.com>
> To: <kgordon2006 at frontier.com>; <Hammarlund at mailman.qth.net>
> Sent: Saturday, July 09, 2011 3:39 PM
> Subject: Re: [Hammarlund] HQ-110...rats...
>
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>>I hate cheap manufacturers!
>>
>> The same problem occured when trying to replace the 0Z4 with a 6X5 in
>> certain OEM brand auto radios.
>>
>> Carl
>> KM1H
>>
>      The problem is that the designer had to meet the requirement for a 
> competitive sales price. Since the cost of manufacture is usually a 
> fraction of the final price what seem to be minor economies in design can 
> make a significant difference in the sales price. Since you worked for a 
> manufacturer I think you know this.

Of course I know that and in huge quantities a penny adds up. However it 
wasnt across the board with all manufacturers leaving out 2 lousy filament 
contacts.

Carl