When I use ICM I am usually charged $20 each rock for a 2-3 week cutting time.
But if this is what evryone else charges I don't know where the
"Expensive" label comes from. I used to use a company that charged $6
each, but there junk drifted about once a month.
On 5/11/05, Bob Dengler <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> At 5/10/2005 08:40 PM, you wrote:
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> >Why is it a common theme for some in this group make a statement such as
> >this?:
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> >
> > > If you cannot afford International, you cannot afford to put a repeater on
> > > the air.
> >
> >
> >What a fine piece if discouragement this is for the people just learning to
> >put a repeater together. Ham radio is all about experimenting to see what you
> >can get away with. It is not a commercial endeavour where crystals have to
> >meet 2.5ppm! If the crystals don't perform to your expectations from one
> >vendor, try someone else.
> >
> >Steve
> >WA6ZFT
>
> Very well put, Steve.
>
> In addition, I will add that my limited experience with ICM has ranged
> anywhere from about the same as Standard & West Crystal (latter is what I
> currently use) to poor. This is why I don't regard ICM as being a
> "perfect" source. Why should I pay more for a product of comparable quality?
>
> Bob NO6B
>
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