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"Boat Anchor" & Classic Equipment

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New owner FT-980

Posted: 11 Mar 2017 06:58 AM PST
http://forums.qrz.com/index.php?thre...ft-980.557599/

Hello,



I think the Yaesu FT-980 qualifies as a boat anchor. I didnt know I
wanted one until I did. I was going to get a FT-902DM. while glancing
around Fox Tango I came across the -980. It all lined up. Saw one on ebay,
then found one through a google search. He had it and I bought it. I am a
pretty new ham, less than a year. But not a kid and not new to tech stuff
(aircraft avionics 30 years), but definitely new to this radio and its
operation. I have read that this radio has its...



New owner FT-980

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International crystals closing

Posted: 10 Mar 2017 06:37 PM PST
http://forums.qrz.com/index.php?thre...losing.558607/

Unfortunately, im see other places on the web stating that International
Crystals is closing shop. Really hate to see this. I dealt with them
several times in the past few years. The lady that answered the phone was
very knowledgeable and kept a few of my boat anchors going......