I just finished reading an article about some companies that may not or will not be around for 2012. For example, SEARS has been in business for 125 years but they are closing hundreds of stores. Because of the current economy, the list of failing businesses in this country is long and growing longer each day. This got me thinking of some of the innovative radio manufactures and equipment of the past. The Central Electronics 100V was one of the first no-tune transmitters. Pretty cool for the 1950’s. The Collins S Line and KWM-380 were pricey but nice. How about the Signal One Milspec 1030. I believe Signal One was a company that was about the same size as Elecraft. Some of the companies such as Collins are still in business making Avionics but sadly they no longer make Amateur Radio equipment. How lucky we are to be able to jump on the web and order some of the latest technology rigs from Elecraft such as the KX3. I believe that Elecraft rigs are high in performance but still very reasonable in price when compared to the competition. Good job guys! It takes more than innovative thinking and engineering expertise to run a business in the state of California. There are expensive business licenses and permits, costly insurance, environmental restrictions, high business taxes, and the list goes on. We even get “Cap and Trade” starting in 2012. Even though small businesses provide many of the jobs in this state the climate is almost hostile towards them having any kind of success. I try to keep these things in mind before bugging Wayne about the KX3 manual. That reminds me…. When can I order that new display board for the P3 J Thanks to everyone at Elecraft and Happy New Year to all. 73, Bill – K6WLM ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:[email protected]
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