Well.
I do think (rather strongly) that Cushcraft should consider getting out of
the amateur business - they simply don't seem to care, and (from my
experience) most antennas have serious probs (missing parts, screwed up
directions),
They do work FB though
73
Ted, KR1G
>From: Bill Coleman AA4LR <[email protected]>
>To: "Dale L. Martin" <[email protected]>, <[email protected]>
>Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] Cushcraft - UGH!
To: <[email protected]>
>Date: Thu, 14 Oct 1999 15:35:43 -0400
>
>
>On 10/13/99 22:52, Dale L. Martin at [email protected] wrote:
>
> >When I did a complete takedown and refurbishment
> >of my old A3, Cushcraft sent me a complete listing of the trap
> >resonant frequencies and some additional helpful instructions.
>
>Really? I've been in correspondence with Cushcraft about my R7000, which
>hasn't met factory specifications since I installed it in 1996. Cushcraft
>advised me that trap CT1 may be defective, and they want $60+ for a
>replacement. When I asked if I could dip trap CT1 to ensure it was
>defective, I was told:
>
>"We do not offer the resonant frequencies of our traps as part of our
>Technical Support Service."
>
>So, it seems this policy is selectively enforced.
>
>
>
>Bill Coleman, AA4LR, PP-ASEL Mail: [email protected]
>Quote: "Boot, you transistorized tormentor! Boot!"
> -- Archibald Asparagus, VeggieTales
>
>
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