On Apr 16, 9:36*am, "JB" wrote:

Occasionally I find some equipment that never worked from the factory and so
escaped much wear and tear, being passed from one shelf to another. *After I
acquire it for a song, I find a quality control issue. *I got my IFR that
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I agree with that! I have picked up several pieces of equipment that
are 'like new'
but have some subtle problem. Usually it is a small error with large
effect on operation.
Does not say much for factory QA!!

Neil S.