tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1142737426092510126.post7878652305969834691..comments2024-03-27T18:30:37.287-05:00Comments on AE5X: How to compel hams to buy a clone of your productJohn AE5Xhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06884676867006975179noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1142737426092510126.post-60673250927928450582021-03-15T18:50:18.284-05:002021-03-15T18:50:18.284-05:00They don't see a need?! That is an amazing sta...They don't see a need?! That is an amazing stance for them to take and it seems like more of an attempt at "the power of suggestion" than an honest assessment from a previously forward-looking company. As if they don't want you and me to see a need.<br /><br />First of all, it isn't about need; it's about features we want. Second, (and more to the point of an upcoming John AE5Xhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06884676867006975179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1142737426092510126.post-57907695468179797822021-03-15T17:04:15.783-05:002021-03-15T17:04:15.783-05:00I know I am dragging up an old post here, but I se...I know I am dragging up an old post here, but I see the mention of the KX4. I spoke with Wayne at this past weekend QSO Today Expo, he says there is nothing in the pipeline for the KX line. They don't see a need with the current capabilities of the KX2 and KX3 and I guess I can't really blame them!<br /><br />73 :)N6MSTnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1142737426092510126.post-5526298287953996542019-08-05T13:50:24.357-05:002019-08-05T13:50:24.357-05:00I sent an email to Chris at one point and got an a...I sent an email to Chris at one point and got an answer after several days from his YL. He's not fast to respond and may not at all. Keep in mind that this is how any needed tech support will be as well - unpredictable and maybe not available at all. It's an amazing example of of how to squander the results of what could be a great product and an excellent seller.<br /><br />Good luck (John AE5Xhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06884676867006975179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1142737426092510126.post-89078378147487784662019-08-05T13:41:55.705-05:002019-08-05T13:41:55.705-05:00I'm trying my best to get a mcHF. Website says...I'm trying my best to get a mcHF. Website says in stock. Paypal says it's out of stock. Try to send a email to Chris and it gets returned as undeliverable. At this point my ONLY option would be to buy a clone.Julianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06216470045493641055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1142737426092510126.post-10287497172970660602019-04-16T16:18:32.882-05:002019-04-16T16:18:32.882-05:00It should be here within a week...
73 - John AE5XIt should be here within a week...<br />73 - John AE5XJohn AE5Xhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06884676867006975179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1142737426092510126.post-302166330202907122019-04-16T15:23:29.152-05:002019-04-16T15:23:29.152-05:00How is the mcHF kit-building project going?
73 fro...How is the mcHF kit-building project going?<br />73 from Mike, K0JTAK0JTAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14558136079789779334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1142737426092510126.post-10625327767332281652019-03-13T20:44:05.309-05:002019-03-13T20:44:05.309-05:00That was Neil's comment, probably made in jest...That was Neil's comment, probably made in jest. The new Heathkit is nothing like the old.John AE5Xhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06884676867006975179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1142737426092510126.post-64008187843761871792019-03-13T13:16:12.973-05:002019-03-13T13:16:12.973-05:00Hi Neil - I just found the seller you mentioned ea...Hi Neil - I just found the seller you mentioned earlier today. It's Mike K0JTA. While he does check out and align each rig, note that he offers no guarantee of any kind. If the rig fails, you're dealing with the Chinese seller. Like you, I am tempted to buy one from him and it wouldn't bother my conscience a bit - but I'm hesitant due to the mixed reports from those who've John AE5Xhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06884676867006975179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1142737426092510126.post-47388653483468061612019-03-13T12:32:55.337-05:002019-03-13T12:32:55.337-05:00Hi, John;
I was REALLY interested to see your com...Hi, John;<br /><br />I was REALLY interested to see your comment of "the ever-confusing New Heathkit Company" and this as a possible means of getting the mcHF to market!! Wow, what a GREAT idea. Now, if this is indeed possible, I wonder if there is some way to get Chris and the HEATHKIT company together??!!!<br /><br />I recall assembling so many of the fine HEATHKIT products... All K0JTAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14558136079789779334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1142737426092510126.post-7542976270449338112019-03-13T09:21:51.310-05:002019-03-13T09:21:51.310-05:00Lots and lots of emails since making this post, an...Lots and lots of emails since making this post, and much learned, both good and not so good. The result of it all is that I will have a REAL mcHF soon from Chris M0NKA and Lucy. Excellent!<br /><br />Details to be posted in a few weeks of the build and the options associated with it.<br /><br />The deeper I delved into the world of mcHF clones, the funkier things got but I thank everyone for John AE5Xhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06884676867006975179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1142737426092510126.post-5669722390478169872019-03-11T20:17:00.900-05:002019-03-11T20:17:00.900-05:00I wrestled with the decision (and indecision) and ...I wrestled with the decision (and indecision) and finally decided to order a bonafide mcHF from M0NKA. His website shows kits available with a metal case and all SMD parts installed. Unfortunately, when I got to PayPal, a banner there stated that he was out of these kits. I don't know how often he restocks.<br /><br />Like you, I hope rigs like the mcHF is an indication of things to come: John AE5Xhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06884676867006975179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1142737426092510126.post-14359224956406605572019-03-11T19:58:18.580-05:002019-03-11T19:58:18.580-05:00Then there's the much anticipated QSX. At fir...Then there's the much anticipated QSX. At first, it will be quite primitive compared to this, but the potential is there for add ons to make it a nice contender in this category. I think we're entering a new age in low cost, high tech Amateur Radio, but will the big 3 1/2 (Kenwood, Icom, Yaesu, Alinco) take notice? I consider the IC-7300 an indication that Icom is listening, but we Neilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05925920289168620415noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1142737426092510126.post-10210092928461878022019-03-10T19:06:31.601-05:002019-03-10T19:06:31.601-05:00I hear you, and agree 100%. There are so many gre...I hear you, and agree 100%. There are so many great projects in our hobby with better support than the mcHF, or at least enough up-front info to help you make a good decision. I was seriously considering getting one of the RS-918's recently, but ended up going in a different direction entirely. After buying something completely different though I was still following the RS-918 Groups.io Neilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05925920289168620415noreply@blogger.com