[ICOM] FW: Icom Prices

[Cyrus Turner]

I think this subject is dead. Let it RIP




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----Original Message Follows----
From: "jb.wexler at juno.com" <jb.wexler at juno.com>
Reply-To: ICOM Reflector <icom at mailman.qth.net>
To: icom at mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [ICOM] FW: Icom Prices
Date: Wed, 23 May 2007 22:37:50 GMT

Inflation has nothing to do with consumer electronics. In fact, it is 
deflation.
In 1972, you could buy a four function, hand held calculator for $269.95. 
Today you can get a solar powered one for under $5.00. My Apple II+ with 64K 
memory cost $2,400 in 1982 ...look what a computer today costing $2,400 will 
buy. That $10,000 plasma TV a couple of years ago can now be bought for 
about $2,500.
True, amature gear has not dropped proportionatly as it has a limited 
market. However, look at the features we are getting today at moderately 
lower prices.
Jack, KF6IFF
 >>?According to the inflation calculator at
http://www.westegg.com/inflation/

That 2400 setup would go for $11,541.37 in 2006.  So,
yes, the PRO3 is a bargain, as I assume you could get
a tower, rotor, tribander, and coax for less than
$9000<<<.

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