[TowerTalk] New? Cable

[Jim Rhodes]

Since when is asking about something the same as jumping to conclusions? 
And where does Jim cast aspersions on non-us made products? He has just 
pointed out that there are some persons out there that might be out to make 
money in a less than ethical fashion, and that we as consumers should be 
aware of that. Then he goes on to say that he intends to contact them and 
inquire.

And you can attest to the quality of the product having just installed some 
of it. Now, how is it going to stand up to the test of time? I know I have 
bought bargain coax that looked good when new, but went bad way too soon. 
Turns out it was no bargain after all.

All I can say is that I probably would pass on this company. I have no 
knowledge of the quality of their product. It could be good or not so good. 
But if I am going to go to the time, expense & trouble to string coax, I do 
not want to take a chance of putting up something that may not last. That 
doesn't mean that I think you didn't get a good deal. I just want to do 
something once & am willing to invest in a product with a proven track 
record. I may miss some excitement that way.

At 05:58 PM 12/21/03, WD0M wrote:
>I just find it interesting that you jump to the immediate conclusion that 
>they are "...importers of off-shore illegal knockoffs".  Why take make 
>such allegations against this (or any other) company without knowing the 
>facts?  Why not call and ask them first?  Why not check to see if the LMR 
>brand name has been licensed?  If it IS an illegal knockoff (from outside 
>or INSIDE USofA borders) - and I doubt they would admit it to you - then 
>be so kind as to inform the ham community, as well as the proper 
>authorities.  You seem to imply that it is wrong to purchase items not 
>made in the USofA.  It's an international community when it comes to 
>business.  My ham gear is largely made outside of the USofA.....hurray for 
>those American manufacturers bucking the trend!  I believe, and I think it 
>is clear from the Jefatech web site, that it is THEIR version of the 
>product or perhaps made by LMR and labeled as Jefatech. I never had a 
>doubt.  If LMR elects to pursue an infringement, then more power to 
>them.  I'm sure that they are aware of Jefatech....I'd be surprised if 
>they didn't keep track of their competition.
>
>Please let us know what Jefatech has to say.  Perhaps they'll clarify 
>their web page you find objectionable as a result of your call.
>
>Cheers,
>
>Joe
>WD0M
>
>
>At 04:48 PM 12/21/2003, Jim Lux wrote:
>>Indeed, I AM quite the cynic, when it comes to the wireless industry, or
>>importers of off-shore illegal knockoffs.  I'd be even worse if you were
>>talking about the entertainment industry.
>>
>>Actually, I'll just call Jefatech and ask them what it is.
>>
>>I have spent some time looking over Jefatech's website, and it's
>>interesting.. they've got lots of real live cable advertised as mfr by Times
>>Microwave, and then this one LL400/LMR400, which is a local product of some
>>sort, and may be fine stuff. They, at first glance, appear to be a
>>reasonable dealer, and my only gripe is with how that one web page is
>>structured.
>>
>>Perhaps it's the curse of the world wide web.. you see only the one page,
>>rather than the whole glossy catalog.
>>
>>Jim, W6RMK
>
>
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