[Hammarlund] SP-600-JX-6

[D C _Mac_ Macdonald]

I have absolutely no idea.  My "connection" is very limited.  Sorry.


Mac, K2GKK in OKC


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From: djringjr at gmail.com <djringjr at gmail.com> on behalf of D.J.J. Ring, Jr. <n1ea at arrl.net>
Sent: Tuesday, April 25, 2017 07:57
To: D C _Mac_ Macdonald
Cc: hammarlund; Lee
Subject: Re: [Hammarlund] SP-600-JX-6

Is there any chance they'll sell their equipment so others can make crystals?

JAN is still around but only seeks to manufacturers.

73

David N1EA

On Apr 24, 2017 10:14 PM, "D C _Mac_ Macdonald" <k2gkk at hotmail.com<mailto:k2gkk at hotmail.com>> wrote:
The story and history of ICM was a front page story in "The Oklahoman" newspaper for today.  It outlined how frequency synthesizers have virtually totally eliminated the market for individual crystals.  Those devices tend to use standard crystals that are now manufactured in huge quantities overseas.  The owner is 74 years old and he has decided now is the time to pull the plug.


Their engineer is a personal friend and a member of the ham club of which I am a member.


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