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From: FLEM%athena@leia.polaroid.COM (Skip Flem, NT1G 565TS-7 PTN 221-4291)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Low Temp Solder
Date: 17 Apr 92 06:18:06 GMT
Article-I.D.: ucsd.9204172016.AA22064
Organization: UCSD Usenet Gateway
NNTP-Posting-Host: ucsd.edu

I've been having problems soldering to a flex circuit with conventional
63/37 lead tin solder...(The plastic must not be "Kapton").
I was told there is a solder that flows at 120C but no one know anything
about it...Has anyone any experiance???
(I've tried BiPax SN epoxy but there is too much resistance)
tnx de Skip, NT1G H 508-872-8291
From: john@anasaz (John Moore)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Re: How to store NiCd batteries?
Date: 16 Apr 92 18:38:49 GMT
Organization: Anasazi, Inc. Phoenix, AZ, USA

Keywords: 

In article <9204151233.AA25931@unirsvl.RSVL.UNISYS.COM> bert@unirsvl.RSVL.UNISYS.COM writes:
]I have an old IC-2AT which I use VERY infrequently, but when I need to use it
]I want it to work. I just took it out of 'storage' and found that both 
]battery packs were dead and wouldn't hold a charge anymore. I've replaced 
]the inards of the packs.
]What's the best way to store the batteries so that they'll at least be 
]rechargeable when I need the rig?
There isn't really a good way. If you use it infrequently, do as I do and
use alkaline cells. They have a longer shelf life, and don't cost as much
as nicads if you don't use em very often.

-- 
John Moore NJ7E, 7525 Clearwater Pkwy, Scottsdale, AZ 85253  (602-951-9326)
john@anasazi.com ncar!noao!asuvax!anasaz!john anasaz!john@asuvax.eas.asu.edu
"Modern liberals are the termites in the structure of our society."
  John Moore
From: rambler@pnet51.orb.mn.org (Dan Meyer)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: FT 470 on 220 mHz ?
Date: 14 Apr 92 03:05:05 GMT
Article-I.D.: orbit.7470
Organization: People-Net [pnet51], Minneapolis, MN.

Hi

Since my -470 already works (to some extent) from about 100 mhz to 200 mhz,
do you suppose that the local oscillator could be re-tuned to cover 140 mhz
to 240 mhz, covering the amateur 220 mhz band ?

-- Dan Meyer
    N0KFB

Remember: " Buffalo never Oink " Seen on a South Dakota travel brocure.
Advertisment: Try the Railway Post Office , a railfan BBS ! (612) 377-2197.
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From: gorski@lizardo.HUji.ac.IL (Azriel Gorski)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Alinco DR590-T troubles
Date: 8 Apr 1992 06:32:24 -0700
Organization: UCSD Usenet Gateway
NNTP-Posting-Host: ucsd.edu


The Alinco DR 590-T was originally marketed with a microprocessor which had a
bug, which prevented remote control while using a PL (oops, CTCSS) tone. They
are replacing all the microprocessors free of charge. BUT...

Finally got my Alinco DR590-T back after the microprocessor change. The first
thing that I noticed is that IT REFUSES TO TX FROM 430-440. Since that is the
UHF band over here, this was the very important question I wanted answered
before sending it in for the mod. They assured me it would be ok, but when I
push the PTT the display says "off" instead of the frequency.

Originally, there was a little blue jumper you cut to enable all expanded
functions, e.g. crossband repeat and "out-of-band" TX. I of course did that the
first time I got the radio, but now ( after the mod) the jumper is gone
altogether.

In the service manual, there is a chart specifying half a dozen component
variations between the T (American) and E (European) versions. The rig as I
received it from repair does not exactly conform to either spec. I do not want
to limit the rig to only European functions, I JUST WANT TO OPEN THE TX as
before, so I can operate on our UHF band here. As it is, I can't use the rig on
UHF at all--I'm worse off than before the "repair".

FYI, here is the chart from the service manual:

      R62  R62E  C36  W16  R32   W11  R36  R36E
_______________________________________________
T     104   104  105  NC   0ohm  NC    0    NC

E     NC    NC   223  0     NC   D     NC   0

mine:104    *    ?    %     *  short   %    %


*= doesn't exist
?=exists, value unknown
%= can't find anywhere

Can someone tell me what I do to make it TX from 430-440, or help me find out? I
really appreciate the help. Communication with Alinco has been super difficult
about this whole affair, and has stretched this episode into an affair
practically one year long.

73 de Avi, 4X6UA @ 4Z4SV.ISR.MDLE
------------------

Answers to Avi can be sent care of 4X1PI. His E-Mail Address is:
"gorski@lizardo.huji.ac.il"




Xref: sparky rec.radio.amateur.misc:7749 alt.folklore.urban:12250
From: ICLNM@ASUACAD.BITNET
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc,alt.folklore.urban
Subject: Re: FCC 3-Letter Call letters
Date: 15 Apr 92 16:18:41 GMT
 <1992Apr10.193108.1@acfcluster.nyu.edu><1992Apr13.163531.11731@anasaz>
Distribution: na
Organization: Arizona State University

In article <1992Apr13.163531.11731@anasaz>, morris@anasaz (Bob Morris) says:
>
>But when it WAS in effect, its results were devastating.  KOOL-TV in
>Phoenix changed to KTSP.  At least there's still a KOLD in Tucson and
>KOOL-FM in Phoenix.
>
Not that anybody cares, but KOOL-TV was soldto a group that owned a TV
station in Tampa St. Petersburg, known as WTSP.  They tried to convince us
that they wanted to rename our station to Tempe Scottsdale Phoenix but we
weren't fooled for a minute.   Actually, I think it is a little dumb on their
part.  It makes it hard to keep track of the paperwork.  "Let's see, now.  Is
it K Tampa St. Pete and W Tempe Scottsdale Phoenix or...?"
Loyd Means
Phoenix AZ
From: lhurder%arrlhq.UUCP@uhasun.hartford.edu (Luck Hurder KY1T)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: ARLB035 - FCC callsign releases
Keywords: ARLB035
Date: 14 Apr 1992 12:30:41 GMT
Organization: American Radio Relay League


 ZCZC AG57
QST de W1AW  
ARRL Bulletin 35  ARLB035
From ARRL Headquarters  
Newington CT  April 13, 1992
To all radio amateurs 
SB QST ARL ARLB035
ARLB035 FCC call sign update  
The following is a list of the FCC's most recently 
issued  call signs as of April 1.

District       Group A        Group B        Group C        Group D
               Extra          Advanced       Tech/Gen       Novice

0  AA0IF          KF0XV          N0RVA          KB0KCG
1  AA1BL          KD1BQ          N1LWR          KA1ZVR
2  AA2IM          KF2HJ          N2QDT          KB2OQN
3  WX3W           KE3CD          N3BTJ*         KA3ZXP
4  AC4PB          KO4VA           **            KD4MGS
5  AB5ET          KI5ZF          N5ZXX          KB5RIB
6  AB6KG          KM6SM           **            KD6HVC
7  AA7OF          KI7BC          N7XFW          KB7OVE
8  AA8GW          KF8TO          N8SVW          KB8NSU
9  AA9DV          KF9IV          K9OUN          KB9HQZ
Hawaii **         AH6LU          WH6FP          WH6CPC
Alaska **         AL7OE          WL7CN          WL7CEV
Puerto Rico**     KP4TN            **           WP4LAC
 *The computer missed the following call signs and they 
are loaded in the following sequence:

After N3LZZ was issued, Group C Blocks N3BSA-N3BZZ are 
being issued. 

**All call signs in this group have been issued in this 
area.
NNNN
 N
|       |   |         Deputy Manager, Field Services, ARRL.
|       |___|         The ARRL Amateur Radio Emergency Service, the ARRL
| uck   |   |urder    National Traffic System, The Amateur Auxiliary to
------  |   |         the FCC's Field Operations Bureau, the ARRL
     KY1T             Field Organization and the ARRL Monitoring System.
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lhurder%arrlhq.UUCP@uhasun.hartford.edu   Prodigy - MGTS39A,  BIX - ARRL,
   MCI Mail - RPALM, MCI Mail - ARRL HQ, America On Line - ARRL HQ
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
From: jim@n5ial.chi.il.us
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Re: FCC Cites David Letterman Guest
Date: 8 Apr 92 18:00:50 GMT
Article-I.D.: hou.1992Apr8.180050.27148
Reply-To: jim@n5ial.chi.il.us
Organization: me?  have you seen my desk?  : -)
Originator: jim@eddie

In article <73C16D7D1D3F20B540@uncg.bitnet>
MOSIER%UNCG.BITNET@ncsuvm.cc.ncsu.EDU (Steve Mosier) writes:

>> or legal holidays you should be ok. Regardless, in any QSOs, you must
>> clearly state that your rig is not turned on, or drawing any current
>> from your local utility. This disclaimer should keep you safe.
>
>Actually, there's a much easier way.  If you don't pay your electric bill,
>the FCC can't touch you.

*** I LOVE IT!!! ***

Yep, I can just see it now....  Sorry, but in accordance with Part 97 of
the FCC Regulations, I can't be charged for electric usage due to the fact
that an Amateur Radio station is being powered by the above electricity.
Hmmmm.....  might just have to try this!  :-)

if nothing else, I figure they should at least give me a substantial
discount....  :-)

   --jim

Standard disclaimers are IRRELEVANT.  Whose thoughts these are is IRRELEVANT.
    --j.borg                                        73 DE N5IAL
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From: GIDEN@WSUVM1.CSC.WSU.EDU (Robert Giden N7KCG)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Tempo FMH 2M HT Schematic
Date: 14 Apr 1992 15:17:40 -0700
Organization: UCSD Usenet Gateway
NNTP-Posting-Host: ucsd.edu

A friend of mine has tried to order a schematic for the TEMPO FMH 2M HT he
bought from Henry Radio in 1976.  They did not have one. Any leads would
be appreciated.

Thanks   -Rob

ROBERT GIDEN, N7KCG (Wa. St. Univ.)
Tel: 509/335-2967 (Hm:509/229-3472)   Fax: 509/335-2863
BITnet: GIDEN@WSUVM1.Bitnet           Internet: GIDEN@WSUVM1.CSC.WSU.EDU
From: kstuart@oasys.dt.navy.mil (Kenneth Stuart)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Re: How to store NiCd batteries?
Date: 17 Apr 92 18:31:19 GMT
Reply-To: kstuart@oasys.dt.navy.mil (Kenneth Stuart)
Distribution: usa
Organization: Carderock Division, NSWC, Bethesda, MD

Mike, your concerns about the bursting of frozen cells are well founded.
Cells such as alkalines, LeClanche and lead acid can have their electrolyte
turn to water as the cell discharges.  This raises the freezing point
of the electrolyte and can cause cell bursting.

However, the potassium hydroxide in the NiCad does not change with the
state of charge on the cell.  Therefore, the NiCad is more immune than
the other types to cold temperatures.  I was very specific to mention
KOH in my post...  BUT - by all means, go ahead and refrigerate the
cells, rather than put them in the freezer.  The difference inlcharge
retention will be minimal, anyway.

By the way, some years ago an Antarctic expedition came across an old
campsite set up by another group about 7 or 8 years previously.  They
found a number of alkaline cells buried in the ice, removed them, and
took them back to base.  All cells were in excellent shape and still
had about 90 percent of their capacity remaining.

73,   Ken Stuart, W3VVN
From: dube@cpdvax.CSc.ti.COM
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Benton Harbor Lunchbox...Gonset
Date: 16 Apr 92 15:34:32 GMT
Organization: UCSD Usenet Gateway
NNTP-Posting-Host: ucsd.edu

I once owned a Gonset G-76.  It was a neat AM/CW transceiver with 20/100
watt output.  one 6DQ5 final and a couple of 6DQ6 modulators.  I think 
it came out in late 50s.  SSB killed it, but it was a very compact tube
unit with a hot receiver section.  I last used it on CW a couple ofyears
ago, right before I sold it.

73,
Dube     AB5AP           <dube@cpdvax.csc.ti.com>
Xref: sparky rec.radio.amateur.misc:7479 rec.radio.amateur.packet:1190 rec.radio.amateur.policy:816
From: brian@ucsd.edu (Brian Kantor)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc,rec.radio.amateur.packet,rec.radio.amateur.policy
Subject: Administrivia - Whoops!
Date: 8 Apr 92 08:38:41 GMT
Article-I.D.: ucsd.rvslhINNb70
Organization: The Avant-Garde of the Now, Ltd.
NNTP-Posting-Host: ucsd.edu

I just installed a new news system today on UCSD (where the internet
gateway for these digests is located), and because of a minor typo in
one file (forgot a negation sign), we dumped several hundred
completely irrelevant messages into these digests.

Humble apologies.  Arrgh!

It will probably take a day for them to clear out.

Ah well, as my school advisor used to say:
	"Never make small mistakes.  The large ones are easier to spot."

	- Brian
From: dcn@adpgate.UUCP (David Norton)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Need Dayton Info
Keywords: Dayton DX
Date: 15 Apr 92 17:13:43 GMT
Article-I.D.: adpappl.1282
Distribution: usa
Organization: ADP Dealer Services R&D, Portland, OR

At the last minute I have a chance to leave for Dayton 1 week from today.
I would like to attend the DX Dinner Friday night but don't know who to 
contact for tickets.  I have the info on the RTTY Dinner which is also
Friday night.  Too bad they conflict since I would like to do both.  Anyone
know the contact for the DX Dinner?
-David, ab9o
Xref: sparky rec.radio.amateur.misc:7526 alt.folklore.urban:11960
From: mjt@voodoo.boeing.com (Jim Tallant)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc,alt.folklore.urban
Subject: Re: FCC Call letters
Date: 7 Apr 92 21:49:50 GMT
Followup-To: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Distribution: na
Organization: Boeing Graphics project, Bellevue WA

>In article <4dqqWDK00VpZ4SvG9c@andrew.cmu.edu> mc3d+@andrew.cmu.edu (Mary Rose Campbell) writes:

>>Are there any other 3-letter stations out there?
>

KJR and KVI in Seattle.  There was a KMO also. I don't think it's
around any more under those call letters.

-- 
Jim Tallant 					      mjt@voodoo.boeing.com
==============================================================================
I came, I saw, I had no idea what was going on, so I left.
< The above is my opinion alone, not that of my employer >
From: paul@drutx.ATT.COM (AndersonPE)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Re: HF bands: a Privilege or a penance?
Date: 6 Apr 92 18:18:05 GMT
Organization: AT&T, Denver, CO


So whats the big deal?  You listened to the HF bands and didn't
like what you heard...so don't operate HF. I don't have much
interest in VHF so I don't operate VHF. Its just a hobby for crying
out loud, play with whatever part of it you enjoy...but don't put down
the part you don't care about. Lots of us enjoy HF and just ignore
the few idoits on the HF bands.

Paul Anderson WB0ZRD in Denver
From: MROWEN%STLAWU.BITNET@cunyvm.cuny.edu (Mike Owen W9IP)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Kenpro computer interface
Date: 10 Apr 1992 07:23:02 -0700
Organization: UCSD Usenet Gateway
NNTP-Posting-Host: ucsd.edu

Kenpro, the rotator makers, used to sell a computer
interface for their Az/El systems.  It's known as the
KR-010.  It's possible that Yaesu might have sold them
for Kenpro, although the people at Yaesu didn't know
what I was talking about.

Anyway, does anyone on the net have one that they'd like
to dispose of?  I'd like to buy it.

Please e-mail me if you have one or know someone who might.

Mike Owen W9IP
MROWEN@STLAWU
From: jim.heil@ehbbs.hou.tx.us (Jim Heil) 
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Re: Letterman Intervies Y
Date: 7 Apr 92 22:44:00 GMT
Distribution: world
Organization: Ed Hopper's BBS - Houston, TX - 713-997-7575
Reply-To: jim.heil@ehbbs.hou.tx.us (Jim Heil) 

JFW>>Does this need to go to .policy ?

JFW>Probably.

JFW>>Letterman was being paid to broadcast over amateur radio.  3rd party
JFW>>traffic for pecuniary gain of the 3rd party is not legit.

JFW>Presumably, Letterman would have been paid even if the equipment had explod
JFW>when first keyed up.  The actual QSO wasn't a means to an end, it was just
JFW>Letterman goofing off with other people's toys on his show.  I think she ha
JFW>more to worry about from the IRS for the gift of the radio than from the FC
JFW>for letting Letterman talk...   ;-)


IT WAS A JOKE!!!!!!!!!!!!!
---
 . OLX 2.2 . Hollywood: A trip through a sewer in a glass bottom boat.
                                                                                                                
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
From: ron@pilot.njin.net (Ron)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Re: BENTON HARBOR LUNCH BOX...REMEMBER?
Keywords: HEATH,BENTON
Date: 13 Apr 92 02:37:57 GMT
Organization: Rutgers Univ., New Brunswick, N.J.

Sure, I remember.  The were officially the Two-er and the Six-er and
worked AM on 2 and 6M respectively.  You can usually get them for
next to nothing at hamfests.  For those with CompuServe accounts, you
can talk to the designer Don Stoner, (W6TNS?).  I'm not sure what use
they are these days except for the VHF end of the Society for the
Preservation of Antique Modulation.

=Ron
From: kurdzo@gdc.com (Jim Kurdzo)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Re: Ramsey Elect. 2-meter amps
Date: 8 Apr 92 12:09:05 GMT
Organization: General DataComm Ind. Inc., Middlebury, CT 06762

furr@pilot.njin.net (Grover Furr) writes:
: 
: 	I've been thinking of getting the Ramsey PA-10 2m power amp,
: which advertises 10x power amplification. Ramsey also sells a kit, the
: PA-1, a power amp with 8x amplification. 
: 
: If anybody know anything about these amps -- either from experience,
: hearsay, or reviews (where? , please post the info. You could also
: e-mail it to me, but this might be of more general interest.
:

I purchased the PA-10 at a hamfest last October.  I use it in my car with
an HT.  I've had great results --- it puts out > 35 watts with 5 watts in.
The thing is built like a tank!!


Jim Kurdzo   N1KKA
General DataComm
Middlebury, CT  06762-1299
(203) 758-1811 x7550
kurdzo@gdc.com
From: MOSIER%UNCG.BITNET@ncsuvm.cc.ncsu.EDU (Steve Mosier)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Letterman Intervies Y
Date: 9 Apr 1992 18:23:17 -0700
Organization: UCSD Usenet Gateway
NNTP-Posting-Host: ucsd.edu

> JFW>Letterman goofing off with other people's toys on his show.  I think she h
   a
> JFW>more to worry about from the IRS for the gift of the radio than from the F
   C
> JFW>for letting Letterman talk...   ;-)
>
> IT WAS A JOKE!!!!!!!!!!!!!
> ---

Patience, patience, patience.  He'll figure it out before long.  Besides, now
you've ruined it!

steve
From: lewis@b56vxg.kodak.com (Ken Lewis)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Azden PCS-4000 parts
Keywords: Azden, PCS-4000, parts
Date: 14 Apr 92 02:38:00 GMT
Reply-To: lewis@kodak.com
Organization: Eastman Kodak Company, Rochester NY
News-Software: VAX/VMS VNEWS 1.41

Greetings net!

I am posting a note for a friend across the lake in Canada with a sick Azden
4000.  He is looking a source of parts.  Is the company still around ( I 
thought I heard of a PCS-6000 recently)? If so how do you contact them?  If
not anyone around with an old PCS-4000 not working that you can part with..
Please mail me and I will relay any information.


Thanks and 73, 
Ken Lewis
===============================================================================
Eastman Kodak Company, RDCS 		 RF:            N2LCI
1669 Lake Avenue                         Internet:      lewis@kodak.com
Rochester NY 14652-3302			 AT&T:          (716)-722-3438
===============================================================================
From: bedaj00@terre.DMI.USherb.CA (JOEL BEDARD)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: PRO34 Problem
Date: 7 Apr 92 19:25:11 GMT
Distribution: usa
Organization: Universite de Sherbrooke -- DMI

Hi!

   I got a problem with my PRO-34.   One of my friend unlock it for receiving the cellular band.

One month ago, i got a real problem with my antenna, so i bring back my PRO34 to my RS dealer.

Went i receive it after the repair, they locked my cellular band.

They add a new capacitor, and a new resistor.

But my friend remember that there are no capacitor, and he was sure that they
change the resistor too ( the resistor that was plug on the socker that hold the antenna.

Can someone open his/her PRO34 and tell me ( 1- the stripe color or if they know the OHMS law, the number ).

Or if someone suspect some other modification by RS.

Thank you very much,

Joel


-- 
Joel Bedard      Internet :   bedaj00@roselin.dmi.usherb.ca
                 Bitnet   :   bl108%cleveland.freenet.edu@cunyvm
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From: jay@sw.stratus.com (Jay Appell)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: 1 Hopedale Center BBS
Date: 10 Apr 92 18:37:46 GMT
Organization: Stratus Computer, Inc.


 As previously announced, a new BBS is on-line part time. Most of the response has
been positive and some of you feel there is a better way for me to use this hardware.
This BBS is online to provide an added service to those of you who don't use packet 
or feel that this would be a more expedient way to receive information. As of today
some planned measures have taken place to ensure that mod files are received to
licensed hams only. When you log in as NEW or have logged in with no amateur info,
your access will be restricted to non amateur areas. I will check to ensure that you
licensed before upgrading your access to the amateur mods drawer. If you would like
to pre-register and save your self a 24hr callsign check, send your pre-registration
info to : Jay_Appell@cac.stratus.com with the following info. Your name/address/bday
handle and password.

Thanks for your calls. The BBS # is 508-478-6969 mon-fri 7am-7pm temporarily.

Jay 
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
From: rwb@boxcar.VI.RI.CMU.EDU (Robert Berger)
Subject: Dayton Hamvention map coordinates wanted
Date: Wed, 15 Apr 92 06:54:09 GMT
Organization: School of Computer Science, Carnegie Mellon
Keywords: Lat, long


Can someone post or email me the latitude and longitude of the
Dayton Hamvention, to at least 0.1 minute accuracy? I want to try
my Loran on the drive, displaying distance and ETA as I go.

rwb@cmu.edu
From: jim@wicat.UUCP (Jim Raehl)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Re: Kenwood TR-7950
Date: 14 Apr 92 21:49:36 GMT
Reply-To: jim@wicat.UUCP (Jim Raehl)
Organization: WICAT Systems, Orem, Utah

In article <1992Apr7.191629.28672@cs.rose-hulman.edu> template@NeXTwork.Rose-Hulman.Edu (Template Account) writes:
>
>I have been offered a TR-7950 for a reasonable price. I would like to know  
>if anyone has one of these units and if so, what they they think of it. 

I had one of these and loved it.  It's a real workhorse.  Performed better
than the TW-4000 dual bander that I replaced it with.  Wish I hadn't sold it.
There were several buyers lined up to buy it.  The 7950's only fault is that
it does not have dual band capability.



-- 
Jim Raehl  (801) 224-6400     *  "See 5th amendment, US constitution ..."
WICAT Systems, Incorporated   *  
1875 South State Street       *  Packet radio: N7KXI@N7KXI.UT.USA.NA
Orem, Utah  84058  (USA)      *  (Morse code NOT required for license)
From: jpotts@hpspdla.spd.HP.COM (John Potts)
Date: Tue, 14 Apr 1992 16:10:36 GMT
Subject: Re: Boycott Icom (fwd)
Organization: HP Stanford Park - Palo Alto, CA
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc

I agree with the previous posting.  We are lucky that Icom 
supports it this long.  Most companies support a product
for only 5yrs after it has been obsoleted, a very few
support it after that.  Some don't even support things
that long.  Considering the tax they have to pay on 
inventory (that includes new products plus parts
to build and support them plus inventory for parts of
obsoleted products for support), companies try to keep
inventories low.  Try buying parts for a computer more 
than a few yrs old.  Of course if someone wants to sell
me some of thier 10 yr old equipment at a good price I
wont complain.

John Potts, kb6wgl