[KYHAM] Re: Right To Know?

Fri, 11 Jan 2002 09:13:55 -0500

No, I have to disagree that writing headquarters is not the
best idea.   Radio Shack is in the business to sell products.
If they were to post a defensive sign such as that, then management
would interpert that as lost sales, which in the real world they
are not going to do.   You have to think from the corporate perspective
looking out....if they can sell the customers radios, be it to
monitor the band or to talk on, then Radio Shack is happy because 
they have made a sale.  Honestly, do they care what they are 
used for as long as the revenue is in the black?

The best prospective, which was mentioned the other day, for the local
clubs to visit the stores in their community and offer a stack of 
information sheets on the local club activities, LICENSE TRAINING CLASSES
and contacts for taking the FCC test.  

Radio Shack would certain be in favor of this, because it appears
as a positive way "extend" their service and community relations,
and they still continue to make sales.   You have to remember the
old addage, you draw more flys with sugar than you do vinegar.
Would you rather someone to simply sell you a fishing rod, or 
and give you information on the local fishing club to contact
and get involved when he sells you the pole......under the second scenerio, everyone wins.....the club gets more membership, the individual is put in
contacts with others to find out how participate and use it new item, 
and the store has still made that same sale.

Just my thoughts on the matter.  

Gary Glass, KD4VKJ 
Sadieville, KY

Ron Dodson <[email protected]> wrote:

>> Martin Hensley wrote:
>>
>> The point is this: a lot of  letters/emails to Radio Shack
>> headquarters from Hams who have Radio Shack accounts will probably do
>> more good than talking to the local store.
>>
>
>Indeed, I agree that this is likely the best course.
>
>I suggest that anyone willing to do so respectfully suggest to corporate
>management that they either ask from corporate level that salespeople
>inform customers of need for licensing on any radio they sell which
>requires one OR developing VISIBLE signs which state, "AN FCC LICENSE IS
>REQUIRED TO USE THIS EQUIPMENT!  Unlicemsed use can result in fines or
>imprisonment. ", to place on the display shelves where amateur and any
>other "license required" gear is displayed.
>
>The people I spoke with did not even realize themselves that a license
>was needed until I told them it was.  They then went on the defensive.
>Such a sign can also educate sales staff!
>
>Again, just a thought,
>
>73 all and thanks for the feedback from all of you both on and off the
>list.
>
>Ron
>
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