Totally agree Clint.
These are also the same clowns that tune for maximum smoke and then blame
the seller or manufacturer.
Id expect it from a CBer but not a ham who should at least a few smarts
about RTM** and others to talk to before plugging in.
Its a sad view of the times Im afraid.
Carl
KM1H
----- Original Message -----
From: "Clint Talmadge W5CPT" <w5cpt@bellsouth.net>
To: "'amps'" <amps@contesting.com>
Sent: Saturday, June 18, 2011 9:39 AM
Subject: Re: [Amps] al-811 wont transmit
> In regard to the first poster and the two customers mentioned below: We
> had
> an expression in the military when we ran across something of this
> nature -
> RTM (with the expletive deleted) which stood for Read the Manual. No
> Manual
> ??? Ameritron has them on line, downloadable, for free. If any of these
> fellows did indeed hook an amp to a radio without reading the manual I am
> not sure I would want them in my shack. On second thought I am sure I
> wouldn't want them in my shack.
>
> Clint Talmadge - W5CPT
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: amps-bounces@contesting.com [mailto:amps-bounces@contesting.com] On
> Behalf Of Ron Youvan
> Sent: Saturday, June 18, 2011 8:32 AM
> To: amps
> Subject: Re: [Amps] al-811 wont transmit
>
> Mitch Cox wrote:
>
>> I have had 2 customers this week that asked that same question. They had
> no idea there was a key line that needed to be connected. Both were first
> time amplifier owners and they thought an amp keyed on it's own after RF
> was
> applied. Anytime this happens I try to remember back to my first
> experience
> with Ham radio and how stupid I was made to feel because I didn't
> magically
> know everything. Sometimes you just have to be patient and understanding,
> bless their hearts.
>
> I think some CB foot warmers have "RF sensing" switching circuits. I
> know I've had several 2 meter amplifiers that did. (5 W in 35 W out) I
> don't think it is 100% stupidity.
> --
> Ron KA4INM - The man who sets out to carry a cat by its tail learns
> something
> that will always be useful and which never will grow dim
> or doubtful.
> --
> Mark
> Twain.
> _______________________________________________
> Amps mailing list
> Amps@contesting.com
> http://lists.contesting.com/mailman/listinfo/amps
>
> _______________________________________________
> Amps mailing list
> Amps@contesting.com
> http://lists.contesting.com/mailman/listinfo/amps
>
>
> -----
> No virus found in this message.
> Checked by AVG - www.avg.com
> Version: 10.0.1382 / Virus Database: 1513/3711 - Release Date: 06/18/11
>
_______________________________________________
Amps mailing list
Amps@contesting.com
http://lists.contesting.com/mailman/listinfo/amps
|