[W2CRA] Fwd: [njqrp] FW: FIELD DAY SPECIAL-HONDA INVERTER GENERATOR (1 OF2)

Sat Jul 10 23:31:22 EDT 2010

To those who were at the club meeting on Friday
My mistake!! It is the  2000W (2KW not the 1KW)  Honda EU2000iS 
generator which can be paired to provide 4000W!

Minimum order size of 10 has been exceeded so the group order will go in.

Notice is short BUT current list pricing is now up to $1,149.95 and for 
a flat $860 each, you will get a new Honda EU2000i generator and storage 
cover shipped from Coffman Electric and delivered by FedEx Ground to 
your door.  It cannot be sent to PO Box and someone will have to sign 
for it.

So email info to Gary immediately and send him $860 ASAP.
Please read next email I am forwarding for full info and references.

If you miss this round but still want one please email me for inclusion 
in a new list if we can still get the same deal.
Denis, AD2DA at arrl.net

-------- Original Message --------
Subject: 	[njqrp] FW: FIELD DAY SPECIAL-HONDA INVERTER GENERATOR
Date: 	Wed, 30 Jun 2010 14:50:12 -0400
From: 	Gary Wilson <k2gw at arrl.net>
Reply-To: 	njqrp at yahoogroups.com
To: 	members at lists.w2zq.com, 'DSRC' <dsrc at lists.epiphanydesign.net>, 
njqrp at yahoogroups.com

FYI.   I got this from my club call sign.

If there's enough interest, we could create a combined order as a 
minimum of ten is required.

I already have one (which was coincidently bought from Coffman 5 years 
ago) and love it.  This is the small red one handed carry generator that 
goes with the Red Cross comm van.  They can also be paired with a simple 
cable to provide 4000 watts in something that one person can still move 
around (by moving them one at a time).

73

Gary, K2GW

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*From:* Coffman Electrical Equipment Co. [mailto:christa at steadypower.com]
*Sent:* Wednesday, June 30, 2010 1:26 PM
*To:* Coffman Electrical Equipment Co.
*Subject:* FIELD DAY SPECIAL-HONDA INVERTER GENERATOR

/COFFMAN  ELECTRICAL  EQUIPMENT  CO./

3300 Jefferson 
Ave.                                                           Phone:  
(616) 452-8708

Grand Rapids, MI 49548                                                   
Fax:  (616) 452-1337

Dear Radio Enthusiast,

In 2008 we were contacted by John Miller, K6MM, president of the 
Northern California Contest Club.  To make a long story short we 
negotiated a deal with John's organization to provide the Honda EU2000iS 
inverter generator at a special price to his members.  The program was a 
huge success -- the members purchased approximately 70 of these 
generators through the club.

John sent a message regarding this program to several other clubs.  
Please read some comments from his letter:

"In the spirit of "Sharing The Wealth", I wanted to let you know about a 
large group purchase of Honda generators that our Club has just completed.

In early June, many NCCC members discussed the need for a reliable 
inverter generator for Field Day, Emergency Preparedness, and general 
home use.  After some research, we decided upon a 2KW generator -- the 
Honda EU2000i.

Perhaps you are familiar with this generator, which has received 
excellent reviews from contesters, DXpeditioners, and on eHam.net. 
  Because of Honda's inverter technology, the EU2000i provides clean 
"sine wave" power, making it safe for use with computers and our 
sometimes-sensitive radio gear.  I used this generator at two different 
Field Day sites this past June with excellent results.

The EU2000i lists for $1080.  After some research online, and many phone 
calls, I found a supplier in Grand Rapids, MI who was willing to work 
with us on a lower price if we could get at least 10 units ordered. 
  Their name:  Coffman Electric Equipment Company -- and their online 
store is Steadypower.com: 
http://www.steadypower.com/catalog/honda_eu2000.php 
<http://www.steadypower.com/catalog/honda_eu2000.php>

  I did an extensive interview with Coffman Electric, which has been in 
business for over 50 years, and was founded in the early 1950s by Perry 
Coffman, an electrical engineer and ham radio operator (I'm trying to 
track down his callsign).  According to AH (American Honda), they are 
one of AH's best dealers in the US with virtually no customer complaints.

Coffman Electric was the only supplier I contacted who was willing to 
ship individually via Fedex Ground to each buyer's shipping address 
(with a tracking number).  The other suppliers (including Mayberrys who 
advertise in QST) all wanted to ship a large palette to one location and 
have them distributed from there.

The price we settled on for a minimum purchase of 10 generators:  $880 
per generator (includes Fedex Ground shipping).  I sent out the request 
for 10 units.  What came back was an amazing 56 orders.  Yes, 56.  We 
re-negotiated to a price of $860 -- which, after a little coaxing from 
me included a free high-quality $20 Honda storage cover.  We then 
collected $860 from each member (personal checks) - a total of $48,160. 
  I wired the money from our Wells Fargo account to Coffman Electric on 
Thursday, July 10, 2008 (praying that I wouldn't have to buy a one-way 
ticket to Bora Bora).  True to their word, CE starting shipping the next 
day, and over a two week period, all units were shipped.  As of 
Thursday, July 31 (exactly 3 weeks from when we wired the $$), all units 
were safely in the hands of our Club members. Average delivery time from 
MI to CA:  4 business days.

So, why am I passing this information on to you?  Well, why not share 
the information with you guys?  We're all in this great hobby together, 
and if your Club members have a need for a reliable 2KW generator, the 
Honda EU2000i may be a good solution.  If so, feel free to follow up 
with Coffman Electric.

Disclaimer:  I have no personal interest in Coffman Electric whatsoever. 
  No relatives there and no hidden agenda.  The Club is not benefiting 
in any way from this recommendation and neither am I.  I'm just sharing 
our successful experience with you.

If you have any questions, I'm happy to help.  Best of luck, and CU in 
the next contest!"

The above comments were received in a letter from Mr. Miller in August 
2008 and used with his permission.  I shortened them somewhat and 
removed any personal information on individual club members but I 
believe the essence of the experience is intact.

A couple of comments here.  The actual number of units purchased by this 
club was closer to 70 by the time we were through.  Also, the list price 
of the Honda EU2000iS is now $1,149.95.  However, we are prepared to 
offer the same deal from now through July 31.

*PROGRAM:*

* *

If your club orders 10 or more Honda EU2000iS generators we will sell 
them at $860.00, including shipping (Continental U.S.) and a free Honda 
generator cover.

*DETAILS:*

* *

    * *Generators must be purchased through your club.*
    * *Club must be a registered non-profit organization.*
    * *Generators will be delivered to the individual members.*
    * *Offer is good through July 31, 2010.*

If you are interested please give us a call at *(888) 331-5344*.  Any of 
our staff would be happy to discuss the program with you.

Sincerely,

Don Delaney

Marketing Director

Coffman Electrical Equipment Co.

djdelaney at steadypower.com <mailto:djdelaney at steadypower.com>

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