[R-390] $5000.00 390A????

[rbethman]

Barry, Et al,

I have been very aware of Chuck Rippel and his work for about 10 to 12 
years.

As to my lack of specific knowledge regarding an event within the realm 
of those that pursue SWL, I do not now, nor have ever followed them.

The numbers of SWLs is a large one.  The part that would take the upon 
themselves the expense and efforts to go to this level is most likely a 
fairly small one.

The singular event simply did not rise to a level that would catch my 
attention.  I am solely interested in the realm of Amateur Radio.  I've 
been in that arena since 1980.

I do not have the time, nor the wherewithal to follow and chase all 
aspects of all the variations of differences in hobbies.  I do not 
believe that many on this list deal with optical instruments, nor would 
they have interest in 1/10 wavelength of light accuracy in the mirrors 
of a telescope.

I had pointed out that the entire circumstances of the "event" were not 
listed by the seller.

If I stepped on the toes of the SWL community, I apologize.

I have enough on my plate to deal with, and do not profess to follow 
everything that takes place.  I have more than enough to deal with here 
at my home.  I've had the population of my home double unexpectedly, and 
it has been an ongoing issue for at least two years.

We are dealing with "our" high priority items.  They happen to be family 
health issues.  They have been occupying a significant amount of time, 
attention, and methods of dealing with them.

I use the information from several sources to restore, maintain, and 
repair the radio equipment that I have had, and do have and currently have.

Regarding putting my foot in my mouth, I happen to be one of the humans 
that will indeed put my foot in my mouth, simply by virtue of doing 
things.  Those that do not do anything, never make an error.

Those that do, will make errors.

Bob - N0DGN