[VHFcontesting] Inventory issues with ham radio products

[Les Rayburn]

Just wondering if others are experiencing any issues with inventory and 
delivery for ham radio products? In the past few months, I've 
encountered two problems that would have been unheard of just a few 
years ago. I ordered a new product from MFJ Enterprises, the MFJ-5007 
"SoundGun" parabolic microphone system shortly after Dayton. It was 
listed for sale on their web site, but never delivered. After numerous 
phone calls, I was finally told that the product had some engineering 
bugs that were still being worked out--and it was placed on back order.

Then in early July, I ordered a Diamond CR8900A 10 Meter thru 440 mobile 
FM antenna. After weeks without any word, started calling Universal. 
First told it was on back order and should arrive soon. Finally told 
yesterday that there were quote "problems with the manufacturer in 
Japan" and it might be another month or more before the antenna would 
arrive.

Anyone else experiencing these kinds of issues?


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Les Rayburn, N1LF
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Maylene, AL 35114
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