[Swan] SWAN Tube Transceiver Compendium, Rev 4.0

[n3drk]

Where can I purchase the CD and being new to Swan, just what
is the Compendium REV 4?
Thanks
john-n3drk


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Robert V Johnson" <w7lrd at juno.com>
To: <swan at mailman.qth.net>
Cc: <swan at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Tuesday, November 22, 2005 2:53 PM
Subject: Re: [Swan] SWAN Tube Transceiver Compendium, Rev 4.0


> Hello All
> I received my Swan CD today.  This is an absolute must for anyone even
> thinking of Swan radios.  The information on the cd is invaluable.  It is
> well worth the price of $25.  Job well done!
> 
> 73 Bob W7LRD
> Seattle
> 
> On Mon, 14 Nov 2005 09:49:58 -0500 "Bob or Chris Balonis"
> <rmborcmb at penn.com> writes:
>> The "SWAN Tube Transceiver Compendium, Rev 4.0" has been complete and 
>> is
>> available on a CDROM Adobe PDF file format - Adobe Reader 5.0 or 
>> later is
>> required, which can be downloaded from the Adobe Website.  This is 
>> the final
>> revision - no further time will be spend on it.  The CDROM/file 
>> contents
>> have been tested and found to be readable on a newer Apple G5 and on 
>> both  5
>> and  10 year old Pentium PCs.  Its use on an older PC (e.g. 10 yrs) 
>> is
>> problematic - it is painfully slow.
>> 
>> The Compendium contents has been slightly re-arranged in some 
>> sections and
>> based on character count, there is an 22-23% increase in core 
>> content over
>> Rev 3.0 (there actually was a Rev 3.1, but it was never released 
>> because of
>> computer/software problems).
>> 
>> Since a major component of amateur radio is public service and 
>> since
>> development of the Compendium represents a substantial amount of my 
>> time, I
>> though it would be fitting if it were distributed for a donation to 
>> charity.
>> The Adobe Software costs were covered by residual contingency funds 
>> from the
>> Rev 3.0 distribution, so the only cost involved is CDROM
>> media/packaging/mailing (and even some of that is already covered by 
>> "free"
>> rebate offers from OfficeMax, etc.).
>> 
>> Therefore, the Compendium is only being distributed for a $25 
>> donation to
>> the St. Vincent de Paul Society, OLVC of State College, PA.  The 
>> SVdP
>> Society is a world-wide organization of lay persons that provides 
>> assistance
>> on a local, national, and international level to needy families and
>> individuals, regardless of race, religion or ethnicity.  Since the 
>> local
>> SVdP Conference is an all volunteer organization, essentially all 
>> donations
>> are used for the intended charitable purposes, unlike many 
>> charitable
>> organizations where 30% or even 50% or more of donations is often 
>> consumed
>> in operation (fundraising, salaries, etc.).  (Note: I am not 
>> directly
>> involved with the SVdP, other than periodically listing items for 
>> them on
>> eBay.)
>> 
>> So, if you would like to both assist a charity and receive a PDF 
>> file of the
>> Compendium on a labeled CDROM jewel case packaged in a bubble wrap 
>> mailing
>> envelope, please do the following.  Received requests will be sent 
>> out once
>> a week via 1st class US mail.
>> 
>> USA REQUESTS.
>> 
>> 1.  Send a personal check for $25 (or more) made out to:  St. 
>> Vincent de
>> Paul Society, OLVC.
>> 
>> 2.  Include a label/card (suitable for pasting or taping on the 
>> mailing
>> envelop) with your name and exact mailing address clearly written.
>> 
>> 3.  Send the request to:
>> 
>> Robert Balonis
>> 525 E. McCormick Ave.
>> State College, PA  16801-6616
>> 
>> FOREIGN REQUESTS.  Please email me directly at NB3W at arrl.net with 
>> requests
>> for details.  Donations for Canadian distribution will also be $25 
>> (US) (or
>> more) and the package will be sent via air mail.  Donations from
>> distribution other countries will be $30 US (or more) and the 
>> package will
>> be sent via Global Priority Mail envelope.
>> 
>> PS:  I regret that I am unable to respond to those who I promised to 
>> send
>> availability information directly to when the Compendium was 
>> available.
>> Unfortunately, I have lost all email related information (I'd like 
>> to blame
>> the computer/software but in this case, it was a hasty click of the 
>> delete
>> button!)
>> 
>> 
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