[TenTec] Oooo-PS

[mcelmer1]

I agree. Twice I sent a 60 pound amp to Tentec and NP. The Orion 1 has also 
had a few vistis, again by the USPS, without incidents.

Regardless of what you ship, use the factory boxes & packing. I guess one 
could cobble up a shipping container with spray foam, a "close fit box" and 
yards of tape.

Mike makes a strong arguement for claims. Although I have not been involved 
with a USPS claim, UPS is a cluster.

Mike
W8TRN
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Mike Schatzberg" <cherokeehillfarm at earthlink.net>
To: <n4py3 at earthlink.net>; "Discussion of Ten-Tec Equipment" 
<tentec at contesting.com>
Sent: Saturday, September 20, 2014 13:39
Subject: Re: [TenTec] Oooo-PS


>I agree with Carl, the USPO is reliable, even with heavy amplifiers, 
>provided the appropriate packaging and "FRAGILE" or "GLASS" labels are 
>applied, including, "THIS SIDE UP".
>
> They help with hand carts for the heavy stuff too.
>
> One other piece of info. In case  breakage or damage, the Post Master for 
> the location handles the entire claim and did not have to have anyone else 
> involved. He asked for proof of pricing to justify the claim amount, and 
> he decided the legitimacy of the insurance claim.
>
> I do QSK conversions and ship some heavy amps. It has been the best way 
> for me.
>
> 73,
>
> Mike
> W2AJI
>
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
>> On Sep 20, 2014, at 2:59 PM, Carl Moreschi <n4py3 at earthlink.net> wrote:
>>
>> Where I live now the only shipper that is practical for me is USPS. I've 
>> shipped about 20 packages over the past year that way with no problem at 
>> all.
>>
>> Over the years I have seen problems with both Fedex and UPS.  I don't 
>> think it matters which one you use.  They are both now almost exactly the 
>> same price.  When you ship anything you are at the mercy of the shipper.
>>
>> One difference I will point out between UPS and Fedex is that UPS hires 
>> their own drivers.  All Fedex home delivery drivers are contracted.
>>
>> And so far I like USPS.  They are the fastest when shipping cross country 
>> and using ground services.  And they are also the same price as Fedex and 
>> UPS.
>>
>> Carl Moreschi N4PY
>> 58 Hogwood Rd
>> Louisburg, NC 27549
>> www.n4py.com
>>
>>> On 9/20/2014 2:39 PM, Kim Elmore wrote:
>>> I may have been too stingy in targeting blame: FedEx has, from time to
>>> time, also floated to the top of my septic tank for its uncanny ability
>>> to destroy solid steel ingots regardless of packaging.
>>>
>>> So far, the USPS has been unable to match either UPS or FedEx in their
>>> singularly destructive potential, but I haven't shipped anything
>>> particularly heavy with USPS, yet.
>>>
>>> Kim N5OP
>>>
>>>
>>>> On 9/20/2014 12:12 PM, Ron | K5XK wrote:
>>>> Another vote against using "The Ooops Store" (UPS Store) and Ooops
>>>> shipping.
>>>> Another member of the list and I have been trying for weeks to collect
>>>> damages for packing and shipping another fine piece of TenTec gear
>>>> that was
>>>> mangled upon delivery. I think N5OP's tongue & cheek comment about them
>>>> breaking anvils may be true!
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> 73, Ron K5XK
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Message: 18
>>>>
>>>> Date: Sat, 20 Sep 2014 08:52:39 -0500
>>>>
>>>> From: "Bob McGraw - K4TAX" <RMcGraw at Blomand.net>
>>>>
>>>> To: "Discussion of Ten-Tec Equipment" <tentec at contesting.com>
>>>>
>>>> Subject: Re: [TenTec] F.S. Omni VI Option 3 + 961 P.S.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Yep, I'd say this is nice package deal with radio, PS and filters.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> I view it smart to ship via Fed-X. I had my Eagle recently damaged by 
>>>> UPS
>>>>
>>>> during transit. It was double bubble wrapped and double boxed with foam
>>>>
>>>> between the two boxes. Still took a hit that broke the AF Gain and RF
>>>> Gain
>>>>
>>>> control.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> 73
>>>>
>>>> Bob, K4TAX
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
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