[RTTY] HAL ST8000...up for bid.

[WS7I]

What do you want for it?

On Mon, Mar 28, 2011 at 6:28 PM, Bill, W6WRT <dezrat1242 at yahoo.com> wrote:
> ORIGINAL MESSAGE:
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> On Sun, 27 Mar 2011 22:27:26 -0500, Michael Haack <mikehaack at aol.com>
> wrote:
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>>
>>Anybody up for a bargain on a HAL ST8000.
>>I would, but I already have one.
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> REPLY:
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> Just a word of caution to a possible bidder:  The ST8000 is a great TNC
> and gives about the best performance possible for ANY modem - hardware
> or software - but keeping it running can be a problem. The CRT is all
> but unobatinable and if you can find one it's price will no doubt take
> your breath away. Also, the main board has lots of little DIP switches
> which are prone to become erratic. Owning one will likely be a labor of
> love. I have one sitting out in the shed gathering dust right now
> because I finally gave up trying to keep it running.
>
> MMTTY is about 99% as good and is free. And free of maintenance issues
> too.  :-)
>
> Buyer beware.
>
> 73, Bill W6WRT
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