Stuart and the Group
The same ingenuity was available (even rampant) in the US
fifty years ago. Today, the ingenuity is still there, but our $#%@
educational system doesn't encourage kids to use the talents
they have. Furthermore, systems are are made of subassemblies
which discourages attempts at repair. To further complicate the
matter, parts are nearly impossible to get locally. If you want a part,
buy a hundred to get one.
Another example is Cuba, where ancient radios still perform well.
If you don't have a part, you make it.
Ron
K3MIY
-----Original Message-----
From: tentec-bounces@contesting.com
[mailto:tentec-bounces@contesting.com]On Behalf Of Stuart Rohre
Sent: Friday, July 27, 2007 1:11 AM
To: Discussion of Ten-Tec Equipment
Subject: Re: [TenTec] Technical Correspondence
In developing countries, a lot more effort is put into fixing things. You
can't as easily afford a new widgit, if you have the original one break or
fail. I was always amazed at the ingenuity of Chinese machine shops in
fixing things with the most basic of tools.
Stuart
K5KVH
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