- 1. [CQ-Contest] Cost of Radios Then and Now (score: 1)
- Author: Charles Harpole <hs0zcw@gmail.com>
- Date: Tue, 18 Jun 2013 11:05:35 +0700
- *Radio Costs Then (1958+) and Now (2013) all US Dollars* Johnson Viking Valiant: 1958, $430; today$3,500. Johnson Desk KW: 1,600; 13,000. WRL Globe King: 800; 6,500. Hallicrafters SX-101: 450; 3,600.
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- 2. Re: [CQ-Contest] Cost of Radios Then and Now (score: 1)
- Author: Michael Clarson <wv2zow@gmail.com>
- Date: Tue, 18 Jun 2013 13:03:26 -0400
- Charles: These exercises are always interesting. All the items you listed are electronics and electronics is a special case that does not track the CPI. For example, a 19" color TV cost at least $600
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- 3. Re: [CQ-Contest] Cost of Radios Then and Now (score: 1)
- Author: Pete Smith N4ZR <n4zr@contesting.com>
- Date: Wed, 19 Jun 2013 08:47:24 -0400
- And the comparison is even less valid when you consider improvements in performance, quality, durability, etc. This applies to virtually all technological goods, not just electronics. My first hard d
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- 4. Re: [CQ-Contest] Cost of Radios Then and Now (score: 1)
- Author: Dale Putnam <daleputnam@hotmail.com>
- Date: Wed, 19 Jun 2013 07:43:51 -0600
- I see the problem.... I can see it very clearly now. Shoot! I been buying my radios at today's prices... way back then. I knew something was wrong..... Have a great day, --... ...-- Dale - WC7S in Wy
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