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Re: [Amps] A word of Caution for my Ham Radio Brethren!

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Subject: Re: [Amps] A word of Caution for my Ham Radio Brethren!
From: Roger <sub1@rogerhalstead.com>
Date: Tue, 18 May 2010 16:49:53 -0400
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I looked for a manual/specifications on BAMA, but found nothing under 
Heath, or Heathkit.

73

Roger (K8RI)

On 5/18/2010 3:22 PM, Jim Barber wrote:
> I was stupid enough to buy a FT-221R from him that was advertised to be
> in "mint", "perfect", "brand new" [ad nauseum] condition.
>
> When it arrived, it was the dirtiest, smelliest piece of junk I'd ever
> laid eyes on. The case screws were stripped out and someone had added a
> 3rd-party front-end board that was laying loose in the bottom of the
> case, "insulated" by a folded piece of paper. Even under the dirt, the
> case looked like it had been through a threshing machine. I could go on
> for some time, but you probably get the idea by now.
>
> When he received my adjective-laden email he immediately offered to
> refund my money, which is probably how he stays in business without a
> horrible feedback rating.
>
> 73,
> Jim, N7CXI
>
> Patrick wrote:
>    
>> It appears that RadioMart or as I like to call him Radio SCREW Mart is
>> selling an Amp on E-Bay!
>>
>> http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=230475858850&ssPageName=ADME:X:AAQ:US:1123
>>
>> This Jack-legged twit screwed my uncle KC8HEF, on a 2 meter radio that he
>> was selling on E-Bay, which was back a few years ago.
>>
>> He advertised a MINT radio, what my uncle got, was a piece of crap radio,
>> that had tongue depressors glued in the radio to hold the display in.
>>
>> This idiot does not even have a REAL ham license, like he claims....
>>
>> Just a word to the wise.
>>
>> I don't have an amp; but I would not take this one, if you GAVE IT TO ME!
>> :-/
>>
>> 73 de K8CPA
>>
>> -Chuck
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