In a recent ARRL 6/27/08 web survey the question was ask, do you operate the
220 mhz band?
Of 2991 responses the results were as follows:
Frequently 5.9%
Occasionally 10.7%
Rarely 12.3%
Never 71.1%
The numbers speak.
Andy , W3LI
> To: tentec@contesting.com> Date: Sat, 2 Aug 2008 10:03:52 -0400> From:
> n3aws@aol.com> Subject: [TenTec] Serious market overlooked by ham
> manufacturers> > I know Ten Tec monitors this list.? As one of the few US
> manufacturers of ham radio equipment, there is a market being overlooked.?
> 1.25 meters.> > Japanese manufacturers aren't interested.? But VHF contesters
> are lacking in a supply of equipment for this band.> > A simple, relatively
> inexpensive self contained SSB/CW transceiver running maybe 10 watts if the
> price were in line with the single band units from MFJ would fill a niche
> market that has no competition at present.> > A cheaper than Elecraft
> transverter (not everyone neds a high end x-verter for this band) could also
> be a winner.> > American built quality.? Competitive prices.? I bet a lot of
> VHF/UHF contesters would come out of the wood work and buy one.> > Jim
> Walroth, N3AWS> _______________________________________________> TenTec
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