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[EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- That's like saying our wife's never break wind or sweat, and we know that's not true... I'm sure there are those who don't e-bay but for the most part most of us do so that strange folks would get crazy over E-Bay! If you want to hear a cool song listen to Weird Al's E-Bay song, it'll hit home for the e-bayers among us.. 73's, John Garey Barrell <[EMAIL PROTECTED] .com> To Sent by: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] cc erobeat.net Subject Re: [drakelist] Parting out radios 04/20/2008 07:44 PM Please respond to [EMAIL PROTECTED] t.net Garey Barrell <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- Well, for one thing actually typing that "word" out on a few reflectors will get you removed with no warning. This doesn't happen to be one of them, but... Some people are _VERY_ sensitive about that, silly as it may seem. 73, Garey - K4OAH Glen Allen, VA Drake 2-B, 4-B, C-Line & TR-4/C Service Supplement CDs Eric Webner wrote: > Eric Webner <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterance to the drakelist gang > -- > You guys sound like the characters from the Harry Potter series of books and movies who are afraid to say the bad guys name. Its ok, go ahead, say it. Its "ebay." There. That wasn't so bad. > > > 73, Eric KA8FAN > > > -- Submissions:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - unsubscribe drakelist in body Hopelessly Lost:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in body of message Zerobeat Web Page: www.zerobeat.net - sponsored by www.tlchost.net -- -- Submissions:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - unsubscribe drakelist in body Hopelessly Lost:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in body of message Zerobeat Web Page: www.zerobeat.net - sponsored by www.tlchost.net --
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"Al Parker" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- hI jOhn, Good points, all. I was tempted to respond to this guy, we've been hearing about hamfests dwindling for yrs, they've changed a bit around here, but Raleigh was very good, a nice thing to see, I hope they continue on Sat., I'll bet that had a lot to do with it. Anything from Craig yet? He doesn't seem to read his email much during the weekdays. I think he'll let me know when he contacts you. cu, Al - Original Message - From: "john" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Monday, April 21, 2008 5:11 PM Subject: Re: [drakelist] Parting out radios john <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- Of late, I think the Ebay sales are dying away. There's much less quality stuff on Ebay these days (and I'm a great Ebay prowler...). Lots more junk, and cables, and duped manuals and the like, far less really nice stuff. The change of Ebay rules, the increase in the cost of shipping (and the damage that comes free of charge) I think have affected Ebay. OTOH, I'm happy to report the Raleigh hamfest last weekend was crammed, and all tables were sold out it was very crowded, and people were buying. Demographics, economics, energy costs, the "newness " of things all affect our niche hobby. Respectfully, John K5MO At 03:34 PM 4/21/2008, you wrote: "Gary Poland" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- Take it or leave it Ebay and sites like it are here to stay ... but its sad that the hamfests are dying away because of it. If I had the choice I would rather have the hamfests back. 73, Gary W8PU http://home.cinci.rr.com/w8pu -- Submissions:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - unsubscribe drakelist in body Hopelessly Lost:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in body of message Zerobeat Web Page: www.zerobeat.net - sponsored by www.tlchost.net --
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eBay bashing has become quite popular, however I have made several good purchases and a few sales that I otherwise could not have made using conventional avenues. Hamfests are fine, but most are too far away from my location to be of any benefit; Dayton is many thousands of miles away - eBay is one click away. I also agree that eBay is being invaded by too many commercial vendors selling items of doubtful value or appeal. However, given time, this too should self-correct - the vendors will realize the limited appeal of their products (ie: low sales and profits). Like it or lump it, eBay is a reflection of the free market with surprisingly few regulations. BTW, I will be in Dayton this year and look forward to meeting a few of you at the Drake forum on Friday. Regards Dave, VE6DRW
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[EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- Why does eBay allow "CB linears" to be advertised for sale? Simple: The sellers of such have figured if they word the ads carefully - including such verbiage as "for 10M use only" or terms to that effect - eBay won't touch them. This smacks of a support staff that is somewhat clueless to what is "legal" and what isn't. If the FCC were to severely penalize eBay and its board of directors for violating federal law in carrying such items for sale...you would see the practice stop very quickly. -- Submissions:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - unsubscribe drakelist in body Hopelessly Lost:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in body of message Zerobeat Web Page: www.zerobeat.net - sponsored by www.tlchost.net --
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Why eBay precludes certain ham gear, scanners, etc. yet allows illegal CB linears, new and used, from individuals and companies, mobile and base station, solid state and tube type, etc. is beyond me. -Original Message- From: john <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Mon, 21 Apr 2008 5:11 pm Subject: Re: [drakelist] Parting out radios john <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterance to the drakelist gang? --? Of late, I think the Ebay sales are dying away.? ? There's much less quality stuff on Ebay these days (and I'm a great Ebay prowler...). Lots more junk, and cables, and duped manuals and the like, far less? really nice stuff. The change of Ebay rules, the increase in the cost of shipping (and the damage that comes free of charge) I think have affected Ebay.? ? OTOH, I'm happy to report the Raleigh hamfest last weekend was crammed, and all tables were sold out it was very crowded, and people were buying.? ? Demographics, economics, energy costs, the "newness " of things all affect our niche hobby.? Respectfully,? John K5MO? ? At 03:34 PM 4/21/2008, you wrote:? ? >"Gary Poland" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterance to the drakelist gang? >--? >Take it or leave it Ebay and sites like it are here to stay ... but its >sad >that the hamfests are dying away because of it. If I had the choice I >would >rather have the hamfests back.? >? >73, Gary W8PU? >http://home.cinci.rr.com/w8pu? >? >? >? >--? >Submissions: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >Unsubscribe: [EMAIL PROTECTED] - unsubscribe drakelist in body? >Hopelessly Lost: [EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in body of message? >Zerobeat Web Page: www.zerobeat.net - sponsored by www.tlchost.net? >--? ? --? Submissions: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe: [EMAIL PROTECTED] - unsubscribe drakelist in body? Hopelessly Lost: [EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in body of message? Zerobeat Web Page: www.zerobeat.net - sponsored by www.tlchost.net? --?
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john <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- Of late, I think the Ebay sales are dying away. There's much less quality stuff on Ebay these days (and I'm a great Ebay prowler...). Lots more junk, and cables, and duped manuals and the like, far less really nice stuff. The change of Ebay rules, the increase in the cost of shipping (and the damage that comes free of charge) I think have affected Ebay. OTOH, I'm happy to report the Raleigh hamfest last weekend was crammed, and all tables were sold out it was very crowded, and people were buying. Demographics, economics, energy costs, the "newness " of things all affect our niche hobby. Respectfully, John K5MO At 03:34 PM 4/21/2008, you wrote: "Gary Poland" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- Take it or leave it Ebay and sites like it are here to stay ... but its sad that the hamfests are dying away because of it. If I had the choice I would rather have the hamfests back. 73, Gary W8PU http://home.cinci.rr.com/w8pu -- Submissions:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - unsubscribe drakelist in body Hopelessly Lost:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in body of message Zerobeat Web Page: www.zerobeat.net - sponsored by www.tlchost.net -- -- Submissions:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - unsubscribe drakelist in body Hopelessly Lost:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in body of message Zerobeat Web Page: www.zerobeat.net - sponsored by www.tlchost.net --
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Each method of buying and selling has pro and con.? The HF swap nets, the Drake Nets,?the Drake Reflector, and hamfests seem to build friendships between buyers and sellers and the transactions seem to be very, very successful.? That personal interaction might be a contributing factor.? I can remember most (not all)?of the people that I bought?things from at hamfests and on the air.? In contrast, the auction sites breed a certain amount of anonymity and limited interaction, which is somewhat counter to the spirit of ham radio, which includes communication.? I'm not sure I can remember anybody I ever bought things from on Upay, I mean eBay.? Still, one should just follow the path that suits them best and not force others to follow them.? Let's all enjoy the Drake gear! -Original Message- From: Gary Poland <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Mon, 21 Apr 2008 3:34 pm Subject: Re: [drakelist] Parting out radios "Gary Poland" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterance to the drakelist gang? --? Take it or leave it Ebay and sites like it are here to stay ... but its sad that the hamfests are dying away because of it. If I had the choice I would rather have the hamfests back.? ? 73, Gary W8PU? http://home.cinci.rr.com/w8pu? ? ? --? Submissions: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe: [EMAIL PROTECTED] - unsubscribe drakelist in body? Hopelessly Lost: [EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in body of message? Zerobeat Web Page: www.zerobeat.net - sponsored by www.tlchost.net? --?
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"DW Holtman" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- Hello, I agree about hamfests. I love to go to them. I live in Salt Lake and there is really only one a year, and it is nothing to write home about. Two years I made the trek to Dayton, really had a great time. Lots to see and do. a great place to talk to thousands with similar interests. The upside of parting out rigs is the parts from one will hopefully get several broken rigs back on the air. Best, DW Holtman WB7SSN - Original Message - From: "Gary Poland" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Monday, April 21, 2008 1:34 PM Subject: Re: [drakelist] Parting out radios "Gary Poland" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- Take it or leave it Ebay and sites like it are here to stay ... but its sad that the hamfests are dying away because of it. If I had the choice I would rather have the hamfests back. 73, Gary W8PU http://home.cinci.rr.com/w8pu -- Submissions:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - unsubscribe drakelist in body Hopelessly Lost:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in body of message Zerobeat Web Page: www.zerobeat.net - sponsored by www.tlchost.net -- -- Submissions:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - unsubscribe drakelist in body Hopelessly Lost:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in body of message Zerobeat Web Page: www.zerobeat.net - sponsored by www.tlchost.net --
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"Gary Poland" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- Take it or leave it Ebay and sites like it are here to stay ... but its sad that the hamfests are dying away because of it. If I had the choice I would rather have the hamfests back. 73, Gary W8PU http://home.cinci.rr.com/w8pu -- Submissions:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - unsubscribe drakelist in body Hopelessly Lost:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in body of message Zerobeat Web Page: www.zerobeat.net - sponsored by www.tlchost.net --
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Bob W7AVK <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- Jim - If the on line auction house isn't band some how, the list quickly degenerates into every other post being an ad to go to some item just posted. 73 Bob W7AVK Jim Gerke wrote: Jim Gerke <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- So, can anyone explain just why some folk think the online auction service is a dirty word? If they don't like that operation, fine. They certainly shouldn't do anything to try to force their viewpoint on the rest of us, however. Maybe they are just jealous of eBay sellers' success. IMO, it's a great way to sell ham gear. You generally get a lot more for your stuff there than at a hamfest where the cheap hams shopping the flea market think you should give away your equipment. If you're looking for a new radio, you can get more selling your old one on eBay than as a trade-in at a dealer. The online service is always open so you don't have to wait weeks or months 'til the next hamfest. With the online service you don't have to worry about the tire-kickers getting their hamburger grease or nacho cheese sauce enhanced fingerprints all over what you're trying to sell, spilling their coffee in it, or a couple of them parking themselves in front of your table, blocking everyone else's view of your equipment, while they shoot the bull with each other. For selling my gear, I'll take eBay over a hamfest any day. 73, Jim K5JG Garey Barrell wrote: Garey Barrell <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- Well, for one thing actually typing that "word" out on a few reflectors will get you removed with no warning. This doesn't happen to be one of them, but... Some people are _VERY_ sensitive about that, silly as it may seem. 73, Garey - K4OAH Glen Allen, VA Drake 2-B, 4-B, C-Line & TR-4/C Service Supplement CDs Eric Webner wrote: Eric Webner <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- You guys sound like the characters from the Harry Potter series of books and movies who are afraid to say the bad guys name. Its ok, go ahead, say it. Its "ebay." There. That wasn't so bad. 73, Eric KA8FAN -- Submissions:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - unsubscribe drakelist in body Hopelessly Lost:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in body of message Zerobeat Web Page: www.zerobeat.net - sponsored by www.tlchost.net -- -- Submissions:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - unsubscribe drakelist in body Hopelessly Lost:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in body of message Zerobeat Web Page: www.zerobeat.net - sponsored by www.tlchost.net -- -- Submissions:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - unsubscribe drakelist in body Hopelessly Lost:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in body of message Zerobeat Web Page: www.zerobeat.net - sponsored by www.tlchost.net --
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Eric Webner <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- Interesting, and I appreciate the comments. 73, Eric KA8FAN - Original Message From: "[EMAIL PROTECTED]" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, April 21, 2008 5:35:52 AM Subject: Re: [drakelist] Parting out radios [EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- Why is "e-Bay" a dirty word...loathed by some...let's see: I've watched discussions involving that "word" degenerate to the point that list moderators have actually removed people from those lists. Obviously, some folks simply cannot exercise adequate self-control when participating in such an exchange. Such actions are to the detriment of those who CAN, of course. But all it takes is two (or more) out-of-control individuals to wreck a reflector; thus, guidelines which appear to some to be overly stringent are emplaced... -- Submissions:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - unsubscribe drakelist in body Hopelessly Lost:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in body of message Zerobeat Web Page: www.zerobeat.net - sponsored by www.tlchost.net -- Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now. http://mobile.yahoo.com/;_ylt=Ahu06i62sR8HDtDypao8Wcj9tAcJ -- Submissions:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - unsubscribe drakelist in body Hopelessly Lost:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in body of message Zerobeat Web Page: www.zerobeat.net - sponsored by www.tlchost.net --
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[EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- Why is "e-Bay" a dirty word...loathed by some...let's see: I've watched discussions involving that "word" degenerate to the point that list moderators have actually removed people from those lists. Obviously, some folks simply cannot exercise adequate self-control when participating in such an exchange. Such actions are to the detriment of those who CAN, of course. But all it takes is two (or more) out-of-control individuals to wreck a reflector; thus, guidelines which appear to some to be overly stringent are emplaced... -- Submissions:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - unsubscribe drakelist in body Hopelessly Lost:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in body of message Zerobeat Web Page: www.zerobeat.net - sponsored by www.tlchost.net --
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Jim Gerke <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- So, can anyone explain just why some folk think the online auction service is a dirty word? If they don't like that operation, fine. They certainly shouldn't do anything to try to force their viewpoint on the rest of us, however. Maybe they are just jealous of eBay sellers' success. IMO, it's a great way to sell ham gear. You generally get a lot more for your stuff there than at a hamfest where the cheap hams shopping the flea market think you should give away your equipment. If you're looking for a new radio, you can get more selling your old one on eBay than as a trade-in at a dealer. The online service is always open so you don't have to wait weeks or months 'til the next hamfest. With the online service you don't have to worry about the tire-kickers getting their hamburger grease or nacho cheese sauce enhanced fingerprints all over what you're trying to sell, spilling their coffee in it, or a couple of them parking themselves in front of your table, blocking everyone else's view of your equipment, while they shoot the bull with each other. For selling my gear, I'll take eBay over a hamfest any day. 73, Jim K5JG Garey Barrell wrote: Garey Barrell <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- Well, for one thing actually typing that "word" out on a few reflectors will get you removed with no warning. This doesn't happen to be one of them, but... Some people are _VERY_ sensitive about that, silly as it may seem. 73, Garey - K4OAH Glen Allen, VA Drake 2-B, 4-B, C-Line & TR-4/C Service Supplement CDs Eric Webner wrote: Eric Webner <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- You guys sound like the characters from the Harry Potter series of books and movies who are afraid to say the bad guys name. Its ok, go ahead, say it. Its "ebay." There. That wasn't so bad. 73, Eric KA8FAN -- Submissions:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - unsubscribe drakelist in body Hopelessly Lost:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in body of message Zerobeat Web Page: www.zerobeat.net - sponsored by www.tlchost.net -- -- Submissions:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - unsubscribe drakelist in body Hopelessly Lost:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in body of message Zerobeat Web Page: www.zerobeat.net - sponsored by www.tlchost.net --
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Jim Shorney <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- Eric Webner wrote: Eric Webner <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- You guys sound like the characters from the Harry Potter series of books and movies who are afraid to say the bad guys name. Its ok, go ahead, say it. Its "ebay." There. That wasn't so bad. It's not that, actually. There are a lot of filters out there in eMail land, both serve side and in userspace, that filter on the word. 73 -Jim -- Submissions:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - unsubscribe drakelist in body Hopelessly Lost:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in body of message Zerobeat Web Page: www.zerobeat.net - sponsored by www.tlchost.net --
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Jim Shorney <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Well Jim, I'm not a TR7 or RV7 or anything a 7 (do have a TR5) but if you offered to pay the shipping on an individual basis I would imagine that might get done.. You bet your sweet bippy I would pay shipping to get repairable boards... 73 -Jim -- Submissions:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - unsubscribe drakelist in body Hopelessly Lost:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in body of message Zerobeat Web Page: www.zerobeat.net - sponsored by www.tlchost.net --
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Garey Barrell <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- Well, for one thing actually typing that "word" out on a few reflectors will get you removed with no warning. This doesn't happen to be one of them, but... Some people are _VERY_ sensitive about that, silly as it may seem. 73, Garey - K4OAH Glen Allen, VA Drake 2-B, 4-B, C-Line & TR-4/C Service Supplement CDs Eric Webner wrote: Eric Webner <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- You guys sound like the characters from the Harry Potter series of books and movies who are afraid to say the bad guys name. Its ok, go ahead, say it. Its "ebay." There. That wasn't so bad. 73, Eric KA8FAN -- Submissions:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - unsubscribe drakelist in body Hopelessly Lost:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in body of message Zerobeat Web Page: www.zerobeat.net - sponsored by www.tlchost.net --
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"Don Cunningham" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- E-pay is just the more accurate name, Eric, hi hi. - Original Message - From: "Eric Webner" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Sunday, April 20, 2008 9:28 PM Subject: Re: [drakelist] Parting out radios Eric Webner <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- You guys sound like the characters from the Harry Potter series of books and movies who are afraid to say the bad guys name. Its ok, go ahead, say it. Its "ebay." There. That wasn't so bad. 73, Eric KA8FAN - Original Message From: Jim Shorney <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "[EMAIL PROTECTED]" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Sunday, April 20, 2008 9:11:37 PM Subject: Re: [drakelist] Parting out radios "Jim Shorney" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- On Sun, 20 Apr 2008 18:53:29 -0400, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Each "side" of the argument has its pros and cons...it's nice to be able to find all of the parts one needs to restore an incomplete or cosmetically imperfect set, but if the "fix" is simple then why part the donor rig out in the first place? What bugs me is the people who trace a problem down to a certian board, then replace the board. Ever hear of FIXING the darn board? Wish they would send me all their bad boards, I could fix them and make some money on e-Pay. 73 -Jim -- Ham Radio NU0C TR7/RV7, TR6/RV6, T4XC/R4C, L4B, NCL2000, SB104A, R390A, GT550A/RV550A, HyGain 3750, IBM PS/2 - all vintage, all the time! HyGain 3750 User's Group - http://groups.yahoo.com/group/HyGain_3750/ -- Submissions:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - unsubscribe drakelist in body Hopelessly Lost:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in body of message Zerobeat Web Page: www.zerobeat.net - sponsored by www.tlchost.net -- Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now. http://mobile.yahoo.com/;_ylt=Ahu06i62sR8HDtDypao8Wcj9tAcJ -- Submissions:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - unsubscribe drakelist in body Hopelessly Lost:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in body of message Zerobeat Web Page: www.zerobeat.net - sponsored by www.tlchost.net -- -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.524 / Virus Database: 269.23.2/1387 - Release Date: 4/19/2008 11:31 AM -- Submissions:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - unsubscribe drakelist in body Hopelessly Lost:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in body of message Zerobeat Web Page: www.zerobeat.net - sponsored by www.tlchost.net --
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Eric Webner <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- You guys sound like the characters from the Harry Potter series of books and movies who are afraid to say the bad guys name. Its ok, go ahead, say it. Its "ebay." There. That wasn't so bad. 73, Eric KA8FAN - Original Message From: Jim Shorney <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "[EMAIL PROTECTED]" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Sunday, April 20, 2008 9:11:37 PM Subject: Re: [drakelist] Parting out radios "Jim Shorney" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- On Sun, 20 Apr 2008 18:53:29 -0400, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: >Each "side" of the argument has its pros and cons...it's nice to be >able to find all of the parts one needs to restore an incomplete or >cosmetically imperfect set, but if the "fix" is simple then why part >the donor rig out in the first place? What bugs me is the people who trace a problem down to a certian board, then replace the board. Ever hear of FIXING the darn board? Wish they would send me all their bad boards, I could fix them and make some money on e-Pay. 73 -Jim -- Ham Radio NU0C TR7/RV7, TR6/RV6, T4XC/R4C, L4B, NCL2000, SB104A, R390A, GT550A/RV550A, HyGain 3750, IBM PS/2 - all vintage, all the time! HyGain 3750 User's Group - http://groups.yahoo.com/group/HyGain_3750/ -- Submissions:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - unsubscribe drakelist in body Hopelessly Lost:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in body of message Zerobeat Web Page: www.zerobeat.net - sponsored by www.tlchost.net -- Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now. http://mobile.yahoo.com/;_ylt=Ahu06i62sR8HDtDypao8Wcj9tAcJ -- Submissions:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - unsubscribe drakelist in body Hopelessly Lost:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in body of message Zerobeat Web Page: www.zerobeat.net - sponsored by www.tlchost.net --
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[EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- Agreed. I've even gone so far as to perform surgery on an R7's 3rd IF transformer in order to repair its parent board. Even the ECL stuff used on the DR7 can be sourced -IF- one looks around. On a somewhat related note: Just watched two used SL-series filters go for $25 and $5 more than their new Inrad replacements...go figure... -- Submissions:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - unsubscribe drakelist in body Hopelessly Lost:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in body of message Zerobeat Web Page: www.zerobeat.net - sponsored by www.tlchost.net --
Re: [drakelist] Parting out radios
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: What bugs me is the people who trace a problem down to a certian board, then replace the board. Ever hear of FIXING the darn board? Wish they would send me all their bad boards, I could fix them and make some money on e-Pay. -Jim Well Jim, I'm not a TR7 or RV7 or anything a 7 (do have a TR5) but if you offered to pay the shipping on an individual basis I would imagine that might get done.. Might suggest a digital pic before you agree to the shipping:>) 73's Carl WD8NHK **Need a new ride? Check out the largest site for U.S. used car listings at AOL Autos. (http://autos.aol.com/used?NCID=aolcmp0030002851)
Re: [drakelist] Parting out radios
"Jim Shorney" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- On Sun, 20 Apr 2008 18:53:29 -0400, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: >Each "side" of the argument has its pros and cons...it's nice to be >able to find all of the parts one needs to restore an incomplete or >cosmetically imperfect set, but if the "fix" is simple then why part >the donor rig out in the first place? What bugs me is the people who trace a problem down to a certian board, then replace the board. Ever hear of FIXING the darn board? Wish they would send me all their bad boards, I could fix them and make some money on e-Pay. 73 -Jim -- Ham Radio NU0C TR7/RV7, TR6/RV6, T4XC/R4C, L4B, NCL2000, SB104A, R390A, GT550A/RV550A, HyGain 3750, IBM PS/2 - all vintage, all the time! HyGain 3750 User's Group - http://groups.yahoo.com/group/HyGain_3750/ -- Submissions:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - unsubscribe drakelist in body Hopelessly Lost:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in body of message Zerobeat Web Page: www.zerobeat.net - sponsored by www.tlchost.net --
Re: [drakelist] Parting out radios
"David & Chris Drake" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- Go for it Fred !! There's not a lot of R7's out there to start with !! Wish I could help you out. David Wd9cmd - Original Message - From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Sunday, April 20, 2008 6:53 PM Subject: Re: [drakelist] Parting out radios [EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- Isn't that the truth. Each "side" of the argument has its pros and cons...it's nice to be able to find all of the parts one needs to restore an incomplete or cosmetically imperfect set, but if the "fix" is simple then why part the donor rig out in the first place? And who would have ever imagined a CW75 fetching north of $350? Either the shills are hard at work or there are some "collectors" out there who are willing to pay ANY price to say "I won!" I don't suppose anyone on this list has a good R7 front panel they would be willing to part with? I got hold of a receiver which might be classified as a parts donor by some...yet with a little cosmetic TLC and some time spent with a soldering iron, I think I can bring this one "back". Would rather see it on the air than on the 'Bay... Fred, N8YX -- Submissions:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - unsubscribe drakelist in body Hopelessly Lost:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in body of message Zerobeat Web Page: www.zerobeat.net - sponsored by www.tlchost.net -- -- Submissions:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - unsubscribe drakelist in body Hopelessly Lost:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in body of message Zerobeat Web Page: www.zerobeat.net - sponsored by www.tlchost.net --
Re: [drakelist] Parting out radios
[EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- David, Well, you can believe those that say "We're out of the sunspot lows" or you can believe your receiver, hi hi. As to parting out radios, that is a controversial subject that's for sure. Personally, I'm keeping my TR-7As and R7s as my retirement package, hi hi. Hope to see the Drake enthusiasts at the Drake Forum and Hamvention 2008. 73, Evan**Need a new ride? Check out the largest site for U.S. used car listings at AOL Autos. (http://autos.aol.com/used?NCID=aolcmp0030002851) -- Submissions:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - unsubscribe drakelist in body Hopelessly Lost:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in body of message Zerobeat Web Page: www.zerobeat.net - sponsored by www.tlchost.net --
Re: [drakelist] Parting out radios
[EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- Isn't that the truth. Each "side" of the argument has its pros and cons...it's nice to be able to find all of the parts one needs to restore an incomplete or cosmetically imperfect set, but if the "fix" is simple then why part the donor rig out in the first place? And who would have ever imagined a CW75 fetching north of $350? Either the shills are hard at work or there are some "collectors" out there who are willing to pay ANY price to say "I won!" I don't suppose anyone on this list has a good R7 front panel they would be willing to part with? I got hold of a receiver which might be classified as a parts donor by some...yet with a little cosmetic TLC and some time spent with a soldering iron, I think I can bring this one "back". Would rather see it on the air than on the 'Bay... Fred, N8YX -- Submissions:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - unsubscribe drakelist in body Hopelessly Lost:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in body of message Zerobeat Web Page: www.zerobeat.net - sponsored by www.tlchost.net --
[drakelist] Parting out radios
Folks, it looks as though you can part out a TR7 and get more money for the parts (looks like almost double) than if you simply fixed the radio and sold it. (I'm talking about the various parts for sale on epay.) But I must also say the prices seem to be going up for ANY TR7, working or not. AND, the accessories are almost out of sight. (in my opinion) I suppose its basic supply and demand. For me, I'm emotionally attached to mine! PS, could'nt hear any of the Ohio guys this afternoon on the net. Been that way for several weeks now. We should be getting close to the upside of the cycle and we will all be having a lot more fun with radios. Oh.Hope everyone had fun at Dayton. David wd9cmd