[SJRA-Members] Go Fund Me Link to help purchase an antenna analyzer for club members

[John Fogleboch]

Hi John,
Before I say this is a great idea, one question.  Who is on the hook for maintenance, calibration and repair costs due to normal wear and tear and failure due to misuse?
73,
John WY2J

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> On Feb 13, 2020, at 4:13 PM, John Jones <jdjones3109 at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> At the last SJRA Monthly Breakfast, Rizal Malong KH7JO suggested that we
> purchase an antenna analyzer for the club members to borrow when then need
> to use one. I thought it was a good idea since they can be pretty expensive
> and it's hard to justify paying so much for a piece of equipment that isn't
> used frequently.  The plan is to purchase an antenna analyzer (we're
> looking at the MFJ-259C or the MFJ-269D).  In addition to the analyzer,
> we'll need to purchase rechargeable  batteries, a charger, quick use guide,
> and weatherproof case.  The MFJ-259C with the accessories would be about
> $400 and the MFJ-269D will be slightly more.  Of course, there are higher
> end antenna analyzers that cost more and we'll purchase one of those if we
> receive enough funds to do so.  I'd like to gift it to the club and let one
> of the officers be responsible for signing it out at a meeting and ensuring
> that it's returned in good order at the next meeting. If two or more people
> want to sign it out at a meeting, the first person would be responsible for
> using it quickly and then contacting the next person to arrange the hand
> off.  The last person to use it that month would then return it to the club
> at the next meeting.  If the club doesn't want this responsibility, Riz or
> I will bring it to each meeting ourselves or find someone who will be
> willing to do this for the club.  This is not a solicitation by the club.
> This is a couple of members like you who are doing something to benefit
> every club member. If you'd like to contribute, it will be appreciated. 73,
> John KD2RKA
> 
> 
> https://www.gofundme.com/f/antenna-analyzer-for-members-of-the-sjra?utm_source=customer&utm_medium=copy_link&utm_campaign=p_cf+share-flow-1
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