[Icom] UPS and Icom interface !

[AA6DX]

I take pictures .. digital .. of all the packages I ship, by whichever
shipper, and send them along with the info that I have indeed shipped .. via
email, to the consignee ..  my XYL used (note .. USED)  to think I was nuts
for taking that time and effort .. but .. Guess WHAT?  Worky worky, many
times .. and, when all sails smoothly, the receipient is happy to see the
shipment enroute in the first place.. .. .. gosh, how things have changed
since the days of the Railway Express!
I'll buy that 736 as a parts piece, if the price is right!
73, y'all .. Mark  AA6DX
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "David J. Ring Jr - N1EA" <n1ea@arrl.net>
To: <icom@mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Tuesday, May 20, 2003 12:31 PM
Subject: Re: [Icom] UPS and Icom interface !


> The point is that the manufacturer doesn't determine the packaging.  These
> things are set up by a shipping association.
>
> That being said - if electronics is NOT packed in the "original"
materials,
> but IS packed with the correct materials - or substitutes - it WILL be
> honored for payment.
>
> Also, damage to the exterior of the packaging overrides the requirement of
> proper packaging.
>
> Often you can determine what might have happened to the package by the
> outside of the packing.  Gouge marks, rip marks, scuffing marks, these are
> things that indicate that no matter how good the packaging, there is going
> to be damage.
>
> 73
>
> DR
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Harry Tankin" <htankin@comcast.net>
> To: <icom@mailman.qth.net>
> Sent: Tuesday, May 20, 2003 9:01 AM
> Subject: Re: [Icom] UPS and Icom interface !
>
>
> > My understanding is with electronic components insurance is only valid
> > if the equipment is packaged in the manufacturer's original packing
> > (box, foam inserts, etc.).  Even then it should be double boxed with
> > insulation.  Been told this by UPS directly.
> >
> > Harry
> >
> >
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: Ed <edyeary@centurytel.net>
> > Date: Monday, May 19, 2003 11:51 pm
> > Subject: [Icom] UPS and Icom interface !
> >
> > > Well, I got my IC 736 back today. I had a new display installed
> > > and backlights. Opened the box , hooked it up and lo and behold
> > > the display had about 20 cracks and lcd leakage everywhere plus
> > > the vfo barely moves. As if someone hit the radio in the face with
> > > a hammer. The repair guy that shipped it back is filing a damage
> > > report but if it gets replaced I will only get about $850 out of a
> > > radio I paid almost $1700 for. The UPS name will now be known as
> > > "mud" in this house. Should I get the radio repaired at UPS prices
> > > or ask for the money for a new one?
> > >
> > > ED AND CARRIE YEARY
> > > 325 CUMBERLAND DRIVE
> > > HARROGATE, TN. 37752-6942
> > >
> > >