[Repeater-Builder] How to Buy a New Repeater Station: Radio Buying 101

2004-05-10 Thread Eric Lemmon
I want to share with this list my recent experience in buying a new and complete MTR2000 Repeater Station. One of my Personal Rules is that I never pay sticker price for cars or anything else. I digress: Several years ago, when I was shopping for a sporty car for my wife, I looked at a (then

Re: [Repeater-Builder] How to Buy a New Repeater Station: Radio Buying 101

2004-05-10 Thread Tedd Doda
On Sun, 09 May 2004 19:25:42 -0700, Eric Lemmon wrote: I put together a specific list of equipment I require, and I ask several dealers to submit a quote for EXACTLY the equipment I specified, inclusive of all taxes and shipping charges. Funny, I do the same thing with cars. My first was a '78

Re: [Repeater-Builder] How to Buy a New Repeater Station: Radio Buying 101

2004-05-10 Thread Eric Lemmon
Tedd, Thanks for the vote of confidence, and congratulations on your success in car shopping! 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY Tedd Doda wrote: On Sun, 09 May 2004 19:25:42 -0700, Eric Lemmon wrote: I put together a specific list of equipment I require, and I ask several dealers to submit a quote

Re: [Repeater-Builder] How to Buy a New Repeater Station: Radio Buying 101

2004-05-10 Thread W1LKE
As a former Motorola dealer employee, and a government purchaser of radios, Ialso found the same to be true. I bought a HT from the dealership as an employee (part-time). I liked the radio so much, I placed an order for 12 more for my fire department. The difference in price was several

Re: [Repeater-Builder] How to Buy a New Repeater Station: Radio Buying 101

2004-05-10 Thread Eric Lemmon
Chris, You have given credence to what has been a little-known dirty secret. Thank you for adding a vote for consumer awareness in the marketplace. Caveat Emptor! 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: