Not something that interests me, but got an e-mail today from

cheapham.com

saying they are offering drastic discounts on remaining inventory of 
Ramsey  kits.

73, Steve KW3A

On 1/7/2016 11:57 AM, Dr. Ronald E. Milliman wrote:
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> Ramsey Electronics Discontinues Kit Business
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> The company, which has been making kits for electronics hobbyists since the
> 1970s, cited "rapid changes in technologies (that) have make if difficult
> for the do-it-yourself hobbyist" as the key reason behind its decision. "You
> just don't go out and build yourself an 802.11ac wireless router these
> days!" the announcement noted. "You buy one at the corner big-box store for
> fifty bucks!"
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> Existing kit stock was being sold off on Amazon.com. Ramsey's announcement
> said the company would continue to provide technical and warranty support
> throughout 2016 for kits purchased in 2015. Ramsey's RF Test Equipment Group
> is unaffected by the moves.
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> CQ Kit-Building Editor K0NEB plans to have more on Ramsey and its kit
> products in his April column.
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> Posted by  CQ Newsroom     at  12:29 PM
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> Dr. Ronald E. Milliman
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> Retired Professor of Marketing
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