[Kenwood] Dave's dilemma

Thu, 24 Jul 2003 21:51:18 -0700

I know it WAS  illegal to sell a amplifier to anyone without a license.
Jim  K6TIT

Gregg Hendry wrote:

> Dave,
>
> I'm not an attorney (and I haven't played one on TV either) but unless you
> specifically said that the purchaser must be a licensed amateur radio
> operator...you don't have grounds to void the deal.  I AGREE TOTALLY that
> this guy should not be handed a high power piece of equipment that can be
> used to destroy the reputation of legitimate hams everywhere...but.....you
> made a legitimate offer, and he has fulfilled his obligation by sending the
> money.  Besides, what will stop him from buying from someone else or having
> one of those alleged hams (passed the test but continue to practice CB
> techniques) purchase it for him.
>
> And hey, who knows maybe he will "grow up" and get a license.  Of course,
> the Earth and Moon may collide in the next few minutes.
>
> Guess we all can take a lesson from this and ad the "must have valid
> amateur radio operator license" statement to each sale.  And like someone
> said, the fact that you are questioning this means your heart is in the
> right place.
>
> Gregg Hendry
> W8DUQ
>
> "I have a question for the group that I never have anticipated
> before.  I recently advertised a TS-830s for sale through the QTH.com
> classifieds.  Almost immediately the rig was sold to a gentleman in
> Florida.  Cashiers check arrives a couple of days later and as I ready
> everything I check, using qrz.com, the guy's call and find out the name
> listed with the call and his name are very much different.  I also
> notice that he has invited me to join him a "QOS" on a CB frequency
> once the equipment arrives and he has everything set up."
>
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