What I dont understand is some of the prices charged at Dahl.
Take for instance a boatanchor receiver audio output xfmr for a SX-28,
NC-183D or similar. Originals were sent so some engineering wasnt required.
Dimensions are known as well as impedances and power level. The end result
is $125-130 for something not much bigger than a pack of cigarettes. I can
see that for the first one but not when it becomes a catalog item.
Yes, there is set up time and the line has to be disturbed to run them BUT
why didnt he run say 10 at a time instead of claiming they are single
quantity "special order" ? They are not items that will spend much time
gathering dust in inventory.
All we can do at this point is hope that either employees or a quality
established company takes over.
Does anyone know if any family was involved in the operation? Ive only dealt
with Gary over several years but never knew his last name.
Carl
KM1H
----- Original Message -----
From: "Steve Berg" <wa9jml@tbc.net>
To: <amps@contesting.com>
Sent: Sunday, December 09, 2007 4:17 PM
Subject: Re: [Amps] MFJ and Dahl
>I bought a new power transformer years ago from Peter Dahl for my old
> Gonset GSB-100 exciter. It is far better than the original, which like
> most of the other OEM transformers was bad when I got the transmitter.
> It was easy to install, requiring only 2 holes to be drilled, and it has
> worked great ever since. Yes, it was expensive but it has allowed me to
> continue to use a radio I like very much. I am hoping to get another
> transformer from them to build up a new Gonset G-76 power supply before
> they close the doors. I have had that rig since 1965, and have not used
> it for years since my other power supply had problems. Now, I have
> scrounged most of the stuff I will need to replicate the OEM power
> supply and I want to get that rig off the shelf and back on the desk
> where it belongs. Peter Dahl has enabled many of us to keep the old
> clunkers on the air, and it cannot be cheap to research, design and
> build so many old style transformers in small quantities. They have
> performed a great service for many years to the Boatanchor community.
>
> 73,
>
> Steve WA9JML
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