[HoustonHam] FW: Cash for Radio Clunkers:

[Chris Boone]

Now I don’t usually get into politically slanted things on mail lists...but this is funny!!!!

Chris
WB5ITT

Thanks, Gene!!!

-----Original Message-----
From: ka5vmf 
Sent: Tuesday, August 25, 2009 2:50 PM
Subject: Cash for Radio Clunkers:


Subject: Cash for Radio Clunkers:


Now is the time to upgrade your old radio.
In an effort to further revive the weak economy, the government announced
that it started a new Cash for Radio Clunkers program on August 17th.
The program is aimed at members of the Amateur Radio Service, also known as
ham radio operators. Operators with transceivers having less than
50dBc at 10kHz of Phase Noise and/or with Noise Figures higher than 10dB 
Will be eligible to trade in their old units (which must be crushed) for new
transceivers and will receive a credit based upon the improved 
performance.
NF Improvements of 5 dB are eligible for $100 credit and 
8dB or better are eligible for $200. Phase noise
improvements to better than 85dBc at 10kHz will be eligible for an 
additional $100 plus 1000 contest points. Operators must be
currently licensed and must show proof of purchase of the old 
transceiver, which must be in working order. Tube transceivers are deemed to be museum
pieces and not eligible for this program. See your retailer for further details.