[R-390] OT Brian Carling (AF4K Crystals) News

[Barry]

Very sad news.  Thanks for letting us know.

Barry - N4BUQ

----- Original Message -----
> From: "Chuck Kembring" <kembring at epix.net>
> To: "R-390-Reflector" <R-390 at Mailman.qth.net>
> Cc: "Marie Carling" <marie.carling at af4k.com>
> Sent: Tuesday, May 19, 2020 1:28:39 PM
> Subject: [R-390]  OT  Brian Carling (AF4K Crystals) News
> 
> I reached the point on my RCA BTAR1 160 Meters conversion where I needed to
> order a crystal (1885 Khz) for the exciter.  I placed the order 4/26/2020 on
> the web site and got a PayPal receipt instantly.  After about a month I
> decided to look into my purchase using the site information and found the
> links not working.  The email didn't work and phone messages not answered.
> 
> I decided to investigate further and was able to find corporate info on the
> web and located his wife's information.  I called her, this is what I
> learned:
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> Brian Carling (AF4K Crystals) Situation.
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> On April 4, Brian was taken to the emergency room thinking he may have had a
> minor stroke, since he was encountering some difficulties. By 7am the next
> morning, he had undergone brain surgery with a very grim prognosis of a non
> operative stage 4 GBA tumor. Due to complications, we will not be able to
> operate business as usual with AF4K CRYSTALS. We will not be taking any more
> orders personally, but  the family would like to assist in helping those who
> have outstanding orders who have had difficulties contacting us or have not
> had orders fulfilled. We apologize for any inconvenience. If there is anyone
> who have not received their merchandise, please contact Brian's XYL. The
> best effort will be made to remedy the situation as soon as possible.
> 
> The information is:
> 
> Marie Carling
> 
> WB4QBL
> 
> 321-262-7151
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> marie.carling at af4k.com
> 
> There are others interested in the purchase of the business including AF4K
> Crystals domain and inventory. For many years Brian and Marie have enjoyed
> running the business and it would be a gift to both to know it would
> continue to provide for others.
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> Thank you for your patience and understanding.
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> 73's
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> Marie Carling
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> When Brian came home from the hospital, he tried to work his business but
> all his access and passwords were lost and Marie is doing the very best she
> can to help people fill their requests / refund money sent as well as take
> care of Bry.  PayPal has not been helpful with this process.  I am posting
> this news in various places to alert customers / friends of the dilemma and
> provide a path for resolution. Please keep them in your thoughts and
> prayers.
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> 73,
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> Chuck Kembring               WB3LGG
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> Cochranville, Pa.
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