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Ramsey Electronics Discontinues Kit Business 

 

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!"

 

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. 

 

CQ Kit-Building Editor K0NEB plans to have more on Ramsey and its kit
products in his April column.

 

Posted by  CQ Newsroom     at  12:29 PM       

 

 

Dr. Ronald E. Milliman

Retired Professor of Marketing