[ICOM] Such a Deal

[Jack B. Wexler]

On Mon, 14 Jun 2004 12:53:28 -0500 "William Diamond"
<wjdiamond at sbcglobal.net> writes:
> Hi Folks,
> 
> Well, I am back from vacation and working with the insurance company
> adjuster on the Icom damage again.
> 
> Now, I know everyone needs a good laugh so here it goes....
> 
> Damaged items thus far that have been inspected are.
> 
> IC 756 PRO II
> IC 746 PRO
> IC 756 PRO
> IC 737
> IC 4KL
> TS 930SAT
> 
> Although replacement costs from ham stores is about 15K, the person 
> that does the replacement procurement (They buy direct and have shipped

> to me)  says that he has located the replacement new items for me for
about 
> 400.00 and the items are being shipped to me.
 
That's because all of the above put out only 5 watts, the legal limit!!!

> He said that they cannot replace the linear amplifier (kicker as he 
> calls  it) since they are not legal and they cannot replace it.

> This should be interesting. I asked if he knew the difference  between
ham
> radio and CB? He said it was all the same anymore. There was really no
sense
> in trying to discuss it with him.
> 
> OK, LAUGH TIME Ya All.
 
10 - 4 good buddy.

73 Jack, KF6IFF
 


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