[TowerTalk] COMTEK 4 Sqrs. and Ham Dealers In General

[DavisRFinc@aol.com]

Hi All,

I'd like to reflect the comment of the respected Tim Duffy, K3LR, to the 
extent that it opines positively on Jim Miller, K4SQR and his 
quality/devotion to perfection of his four square array and other COMTEK 
products.  I do not have experience with DX Engineering products so I am not 
opining in anyway pro/con.

Jim Miller's astute attention to product quality, development and customer 
ethics is superb.  Yes, I have a business relationship with Jim; however I 
had a longer personal relationship with him prior to business.  His highly 
respected personal ethics, ham knowledge and experience have translated into 
his business.

On another somewhat related subject:  ethical and highly devoted ham dealers 
in general are waning.  If you support those who support you, who take the 
time to help you and then stand thoroughly behind their product, and who give 
you the "straight scoop" instead of a line to make a sale, the hobby will 
retain its most important resources.
  Not supporting those who serve you with the highest priinciples, in part by 
saving a few dollars, will defeat and further erode the "good guys" .  Save 
the bucks via the Fleas and classifieds but when you need it new, quality or 
otherwise,  spend what you gotta, where deserved.    Cheers,   Steve Davis, 
K1PEK
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tduffy@sygnet.com (Tim Duffy)
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The units are not the same. There are differences in the components used and
possible changes in port assignments. I have measured the performance of both
boxes and the DX Engineering version does not come close to the performance of
the Comtek box. Comtek's components and quality control (phase relationship vs
frequency) is superior.
Comtek's web site is http:\\www.comteksystems.com
73,
Tim K3LR



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