Unfortunately I'd like to try one but can't commit now with the move and 
living on a very tight budget, sometime down the road I may try one though 
if I can still even stand to get on 2 meters once in a while.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Sarah Alawami" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Saturday, May 29, 2010 4:24 PM
Subject: Re: Wouxun Radio's, Thoughts


> No yu are by no means crazy. I'm not buying the ting as of now as I'm =
> waiting but then again it could be years before it gets working.I =
> probably would be willing to test and make comments to the =
> company/dealer if your idea went through.
>
> Take csre.
>
> S
> On May 29, 2010, at 12:20 PM, Dave Marthouse wrote:
>
>> This may be a bit far fetched but I'm going to toss out this idea for =
> =3D
>> the group to at least comment on, positively, negatively etc.
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>> In terms of making the radio more accessible I would like to propose a =
> =3D
>> few ideas.
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>> 1. Attempt to work through Ed the Wouxun us dealer to get a commitment =
> =3D
>> from the Wouxun corporation as to an exact amount of radios that can =
> be =3D
>> ordered wholesale via it's dealer network in the us that will =
> facilitate =3D
>> a manufacturing run with accessibility improvements.  This commitment =
> on =3D
>> behalf of Wouxun should be firm.
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>> 2. Obtain a firm commitment on behalf of perspective people who are =3D
>> willing to step up to the plate and order such a radio if it is =3D
>> produced.
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>> 3.  Place all funds to order a bulk shipment of these radio's in an =3D
>> escrow account with a reputable bank.  The funds will only be released =
> =3D
>> if the radios are in hand with all the accessibility improvements =3D
>> working.
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>> 3.  If the run would be let's say 1,000 units maybe it's doable.
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>> 4.  After the first run is made it would be a simple matter to build =3D=
>
>> future accessibility into future runs of this radio as the work on =3D
>> software, hardware, etc will already have been done.
>>=20
>> Far fetched maybe? possible? maybe? with a little work and commitment. =
> =3D
>> Feel free to shoot this idea down.  I want to hear positive and =
> negative =3D
>> comments, ideas for improvements, changes and anything else related to =
> =3D
>> the topic  Or am I crazy., your thoughts are appreciated.
>>=20
>> Dave Marthouse N2AAM
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