[TNham] Batteries are sold out

[Greg Williams]

Gang:

First off, the contact information for the person selling the batteries was
at the bottom of the email.

Second, I just got this email from Marcus:

Hello Greg,
I am sorry to let you know that I received an e-mail right after I sent
mine and all the batteries are taken. However, if I receive anymore I'll
let you know.

Thanks and 73's
Marcus KG4TSG

> I'm interested in one.
>
> Greg Williams
> k4hsm@lock-net.com
>
> Tis often better to be silent and thought a fool rather than to speak and
> remove all doubt.
> No trees were destroyed in the sending of this contaminant-free message
> We do concede, a significant number of electrons may have been
> inconvenienced.
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Marcus Ramsey" <ramseymcc@fireblazer.com>
> To: <rogersdf@ntown.com>; <frantek@comcast.net>;
> <gjbuczkowski@earthlink.net>; <j.yawn1@comcast.net>;
> <john.randle@att.net>;
> <kg4mmg@arrl.net>; <dwolfwi8x@juno.com>; <pollardt@esper.com>;
> <ag4ot@comcast.net>; <d.bower@ieee.org>; <dziu@chartertn.net>;
> <k4hsm@lock-net.com>; <tallen_5@bellsouth.net>; <KD4CWB@aol.com>;
> <AG4JF@aol.com>; <fontaine@usit.net>; <jimbotn@chartertn.net>;
> <lhensle@bellsouth.net>; <kg4szw@comcast.net>; <kc8mgr@yahoo.com>
> Sent: Monday, December 29, 2003 11:36 PM
> Subject: KG4TSG Here.....
>
>
> Hay Guys,
> I hope everyone had a safe and wonderful holiday!!!!
>
> The reason I am sending you this is that I still have a few batteries left
> to get rid of. As some of you know, I got access to some batteries from
> work. These batteries are 100 amp hour, sealed lead acid batteries. They
> have been put under a load and tested and are good batteries. If I may,
> let
> me show you what one Ham, who has done some research, told me about the
> batteries....:
>
> "AGM (Absorption Glass Mat) sealed battery technology was originally
> developed in 1985 for military aircraft where power, weight, safety,
> and reliability were paramount considerations.
>
> AGM battery technology has continued to develop and offer improvements
> over other sealed battery technologies. AGM technology has become the
> next step in the evolution of both starting and deep cycle sealed
> batteries for marine, RV, and aviation applications. This "next
> generation" technology delivers increased safety, performance, and
> service life over all other existing sealed battery types, including
> gel technology.
>
> In AGM sealed batteries, the acid is absorbed between the plates and
> immobilized by a very fine fiberglass mat. No silica gel is necessary.
> This glass mat absorbs and immobilizes the acid while still keeping the
> acid available to the plates. This allows a fast reaction between acid
> and plate material.
>
> The AGM battery has an extremely low internal electrical resistance.
> This, combined with faster acid migration, allows the AGM batteries to
> deliver and absorb higher rates of amperage than other sealed batteries
> during discharging and charging. In addition, AGM technology batteries
> can be charged at normal lead-acid regulated charging voltages,
> therefore, it is not necessary to recalibrate charging systems or
> purchase special chargers.
>
> DC Battery Specialists is currently distributing LIFELINE and OPTIMA
> AGM technology batteries. We have replaced our gel lines by upgrading
> to AGM technology batteries."
>
> I am using three of these batteries (two to power a 1000 watt inverter and
> one for general ham radio use) and feel confident that I have enough power
> to supply my family and myself in case of an emergency. Most of the hams
> who
> have seen the batteries have come back for a couple more. If I could I
> would
> keep the rest of them, but I know that they would be wasted if I kept
> them.
> Batteries must be used and maintained to prolong their life.
>
> The batteries retail for around $160.00 and I am selling for $25.00 each
> (this just covers my time and effort in them). Feel free to look at the
> spec. at http://www.oksolar.com/battery/dynasty_ups12-370.htm
>
> If you fell you can put one (or more) to good use then let me know. They
> make a great backup power source for personal or repeater use. Look at the
> specs each one weighs around 75lbs.
>
> You and contact me by e-mail at ramseymcc@fireblazer.com or you can call
> me
> at work at 865-291-3000 ext 363 and you can have me paged.
>
> 73's to all,
> KG4TSG Marcus
>