Many more innovative companies were created by one or two than by committees. Many of those won't survive beyond their founder's life. As a personal example, I worked 23 years for AT&T (1961-1984). AT&T as it existed after WW I was the creature not of Alexander Bell but of Theodore Vail. Vail's vision was universal service provided by a regulated monopoly. The evolution of modern electronics and computers gradually invalidated this idea; the company, however, fought to preserve it. So instead of adapting it disappeared. (The name "AT&T" is now owned and used by one of it's former subsidiaries) That same evolution did in Hallicrafters, National Radio, Hammarlund, Drake, World Radio labs, Heathkit, and many others as ham radio manufacturers. Now it has made Elecraft possible. What a great time to be around. What's next?
Monty K2DLJ > In response to your friend's comment "I am not sure I want to buy a rig from > a QRP company or any company that is owned by two guys," you might have > pointed out that Collins Radio was, initially at least, owned by ONE guy, > Art Collins. The founder of Heathkit was an individual who originally built > aircraft. There are MANY examples of successful corporations that were > founded and run for years by an individual. In my mind, if ONE guy can be > THAT good, then I'll go with the TWO we have here! > > Terry, W0FM > ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
