For many years there was a local ham store near us. His prices were
a bit highte than the big stores, but he always took the time to
explain equipment, would often personally bring it to the house and
gave lots more service than the stores that work nationally. Of
course I have bought from AES and HRO, but working with Roberto was
always much more fulfilling. He finally couldn't keep up and closed shop.
Pat, K9JAUAt 06:36 PM 12/17/2007, you wrote:
> Yup, I hear you, Chris.
>
>This is one of the reasons that small locally-run businesses like this one
>have such a hard time surviving.
>
>As I say, I'm willing to support the local guys, but there are limits and
>practical concerns too.
>
>73 from Tom Behler: KB8TYJ
>
>----- Original Message -----
>From: "Chris Schulte" <[log in to unmask]>
>To: <[log in to unmask]>
>Sent: Monday, December 17, 2007 7:03 PM
>Subject: Re: VGS1 voice chips
>
>
> > Not to mention that not only will you have to pay shipping for the radio
> > I'm
> > assuming, but I know you'll have to pay the six percent sales tax that we
> > have here in Michigan.
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "T Behler" <[log in to unmask]>
> > To: <[log in to unmask]>
> > Sent: Monday, December 17, 2007 6:52 PM
> > Subject: Re: VGS1 voice chips
> >
> >
> >> Colin:
> >>
> >> Well, I hear what you're saying, and have just forwarded Steve's info
> >> onto
> >> the dealer.
> >>
> >> This is a new guy who is actually trying to make a go of a ham radio
> >> dealership in our part of Michigan, so I want to support him. ... But, as
> >> you say, there are limits.
> >>
> >> Will wait to see what his response is.
> >>
> >> This obviously is one of the drawbacks of dealing with a smaller
> >> operation
> >> like this, I guess.
> >>
> >> 73 from Tom Behler: Kb8TYJ
> >>
> >> ----- Original Message -----
> >> From: "Colin McDonald" <[log in to unmask]>
> >> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> >> Sent: Monday, December 17, 2007 6:46 PM
> >> Subject: Re: VGS1 voice chips
> >>
> >>
> >>> not a good faith jesture? Are you kidding?
> >>> yep, much better to wait for a month or more to get your radio then
> >>> possibly
> >>> get the part yourself and have your radio in a few days.
> >>> If your dealer is using only one supplier, and that supplier doesn't
> >>> have
> >>> the necesary part, then it is in your dealers best interest to move
> >>> heaven
> >>> and earth to find you the necesary part and get you your
> >>> radio...although
> >>> if
> >>> your interest is keeping good faith, then the dealer really isn't under
> >>> any
> >>> pressure to do anything for you.
> >>> Get the radio from HRO with the vg1 installed and it will probably cost
> >>> you
> >>> less anyway.
> >>> 73
> >>> Colin, V A6BKX
> >>> ----- Original Message -----
> >>> From: "T Behler" <[log in to unmask]>
> >>> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> >>> Sent: Monday, December 17, 2007 4:42 PM
> >>> Subject: Re: VGS1 voice chips
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>> Steve:
> >>>>
> >>>> Well, I don't know what the "hold up" on the VGS1 is from my dealer's
> >>>> suppliers either.
> >>>>
> >>>> I'm almost half tempted to order one myself, and just have it put in
> >>>> when
> >>> he
> >>>> gets the radio, but that probably wouldn't be a "good faith" gesture on
> >>>> my
> >>>> part.
> >>>>
> >>>> Anyway, thanks for this info.
> >>>>
> >>>> Also, good work on the TW2 order; you probably did a smart thing
> >>>> there.
> >>>>
> >>>> 73 from Tom Behler: KB8TYJ
> >>>>
> >>>> ----- Original Message -----
> >>>> From: "Steve Forst" <[log in to unmask]>
> >>>> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> >>>> Sent: Monday, December 17, 2007 6:36 PM
> >>>> Subject: Re: VGS1 voice chips
> >>>>
> >>>>
> >>>> > Hi Tom,
> >>>> >
> >>>> > For what it's worth, HRO, Giga Parts, and R and L, all show the VGS1
> >>>> > as
> >>>> > being in stock. No idea why your guy can't get one. Good luck with
> >>> the
> >>>> > new rig, hope to see you on the air.
> >>>> >
> >>>> > BTW, I got the last TW-2 that HRO had today. Has to come from the
> >>>> > Portland
> >>>> > store. Some of the other dealers seem to have small numbers of both
> >>>> > units,
> >>>> > and perhaps LDG will ship more before pulling the plug, but I figured
> >>>> > I
> >>>> > better grab one.
> >>>> >
> >>>> > 73, Steve KW3A
> >>>> > ----- Original Message -----
> >>>> > From: "T Behler" <[log in to unmask]>
> >>>> > To: <[log in to unmask]>
> >>>> > Sent: Monday, December 17, 2007 3:52 PM
> >>>> > Subject: VGS1 voice chips
> >>>> >
> >>>> >
> >>>> >> Hi, all.
> >>>> >>
> >>>> >> I have "special ordered" my Kenwood TS480 HF rig from a local ham
> >>> dealer
> >>>> >> here in Michigan, and, apparently, the hold-up with the order is
> >>>> >> that
> >>> the
> >>>> >> VGS1 voice chip is currently on "back order".
> >>>> >>
> >>>> >> The dealer I'm working with says that this is what his supplier is
> >>>> >> telling
> >>>> >> him.
> >>>> >>
> >>>> >> I honestly don't think the dealer is giving me the "run around". I
> >>> just
> >>>> >> think he's going on what his supplier is saying.
> >>>> >>
> >>>> >> I'm just curious as to whether others have run into this problem,
> >>>> >> and
> >>> if
> >>>> >> anyone has any ideas as to how I might help expedite things here.
> >>>> >>
> >>>> >> Thanks, and 73 from Tom Behler: KB8TYJ
> >>>> >>
> >>>> >>
> >>>> >>
> >>>> >
> >>>> >
> >>>>
> >>>>
> >>>>
> >>>> --
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> >>>> Version: 7.5.503 / Virus Database: 269.17.4/1187 - Release Date:
> >>> 12/16/2007 11:36 AM
> >>>>
> >>>>
> >>>
> >>>
> >>
> >
> >
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