Re: [TenTec] In praise of older technology

[Dave Edwards <kd2e@comcast.net>]

If an owner is not concerned about the resale value, and
wants to drill holes in the 'S' meter bezel for ventilation....that is 
totally A.O.K!!
....Dave



On 3/5/2014 11:05 AM, bcarling@cfl.rr.com wrote:
> So YOU'RE THAT GUY!
>
> (grin!)
>
> On 5 Mar 2014 at 14:35, Rick - DJ0IP / NJ0IP wrote:
>
> > "Live for today!"  (that's what I say)
> >
> > I always use permanent ink! I don't care about the next owner.
> > Besides, the next owner will have the same requirements as me.
> > If he has half a brain, he'll appreciate the red mark!  (hi)
> > After all, the cost of one single new tube is far more than the loss in
> > value a small red mark on the plastic meter might cause.
> >
> > I view ham radio as a hobby, not an investment.
> > I have always taken my equipment along on expeditions or even loaned it out
> > to others for that purpose.
> > And of course my rigs have the nicks, scratches and occasionally dents,
> > showing where they have been.
> >
> > I never hesitate to modify me gear, either.
> > I know many hams won't buy modified gear but I don't care.
> >
> > While I have a piece of equipment, I want the most out of it I can get.
> > That often requires a mod to the radio.
> > Nearly every radio I ever owned got two new holes in the back panel and a
> > mod added to accept a pre-selector.
> > Finally Ten-Tec threw in the towel and started offering this option with
> > their radios!
> >
> > If they are good, mods to a radio don't depreciate its value, they just
> > reduce the size of the market willing to pay the fair price for it.
> >
> > 73 - Rick, DJ0IP
> > (Nr. Frankfurt am Main)
> >
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: TenTec [mailto:tentec-bounces@contesting.com] On Behalf Of
> > bcarling@cfl.rr.com
> > Sent: Wednesday, March 05, 2014 1:14 PM
> > To: 'Discussion of Ten-Tec Equipment'
> > Subject: Re: [TenTec] In praise of older technology
> >
> > Rick - make sure you use an ink that can be removed. The next owner may not
> > want that, and you may get less for the amplifier when reselling it.
> >
> > On 4 Mar 2014 at 18:16, Rick - DJ0IP / NJ0IP wrote:
> >
> > > I always marked the danger zone for Ig by drawing a red line on the
> > > plastic meter front with a permanent marker (Sharpie or Eding).
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