William wrote:

They've also got a thing for that young lady with the short dress and high
heels sitting in front of the radios in their showroom. Her photograph has
been in every single catalog I've received (for years). Universal says
they've been in business since 1942 and I have to wonder at this point if
that same photograph has been in the catalog throughout all that time.
Indeed, that "young woman" could be 70-80 years old today. However, the
dress, hair style, and style of high heels, suggests the picture was taken
in the 70's, which means she may only be 40-50 years old. :-)

Universal is a couple miles from my home. I've bought small items
from them, but have never ordered by mail any radio, so did not
comment on topic. But as far as the slender blond with the high heels
goes, I've seen her there and she's one of the hottest ladies in
amateur radio, but I don't think she has a license. She's probably in
her 40's.

That would be Barb Osterman... She is KC8VWI

Steve
Holland, MI
Drake R7, R8 and R8B

http://www.iserv.net/~n8kdv/dxpage.htm

On Sat, 21 Feb 2004 08:09:24 -0500, N8KDV
wrote:

But as far as the slender blond with the high heels
goes, I've seen her there and she's one of the hottest ladies in
amateur radio, but I don't think she has a license. She's probably in
her 40's.

That would be Barb Osterman... She is KC8VWI

Is this her? If so, you're right!
http://www.universal-radio.com/tour1.html
http://www.universal-radio.com/tour2.html

N8KDV wrote in message ...
William wrote:

They've also got a thing for that young lady with the short dress and high
heels sitting in front of the radios in their showroom. Her photograph has
been in every single catalog I've received (for years). Universal says
they've been in business since 1942 and I have to wonder at this point if
that same photograph has been in the catalog throughout all that time.
Indeed, that "young woman" could be 70-80 years old today. However, the
dress, hair style, and style of high heels, suggests the picture was taken
in the 70's, which means she may only be 40-50 years old. :-)

Universal is a couple miles from my home. I've bought small items
from them, but have never ordered by mail any radio, so did not
comment on topic. But as far as the slender blond with the high heels
goes, I've seen her there and she's one of the hottest ladies in
amateur radio, but I don't think she has a license. She's probably in
her 40's.

That would be Barb Osterman... She is KC8VWI

Steve
Holland, MI
Drake R7, R8 and R8B

Ham Radio sure is busting out all over!

What is the Djibouti card on your site?

bb

"William" wrote:

"Dwight Stewart" wrote:
They've also got a thing for that young
lady with the short dress and high heels
sitting in front of the radios in their
showroom. (snip) However, the
dress, hair style, and style of high heels,
suggests the picture was taken in the
70's, which means she may only be
40-50 years old. :-)

Universal is a couple miles from my
home. I've bought small items from
them, but have never ordered by
mail any radio, so did not comment
on topic. But as far as the slender
blond with the high heels goes, I've
seen her there and she's one of the
hottest ladies in amateur radio, but
I don't think she has a license. She's
probably in her 40's.


Yep, as noted above, I guessed she was somewhere in her 40's.


Have you seen the gal in the Burghart
advertisements? Wow!


No, I haven't. I'll have to keep my eyes open for it. 8-)


Dwight Stewart (W5NET)

http://www.qsl.net/w5net/

they are very good on returns, my friend bought a used antenna from
them, sent it back and they did not charge him a restocking fee.


there is one dealer www.radios4you.com /(electronic-specialties on eBay)
that does not give refunds under most situations.

from their website:

5. All Sales Final. Sorry we do not offer a satisfaction warranty and do
not accept returns. Reasonable attempts will be made to provide an
upgrade solution if requested and the original product is returned in
new condition. A 25% restocking fee will be deducted for returns without
explicit e-mail approval.





Rusty in Louisville wrote:
I would like to get some opinions about
Universal Radio, Inc., located in Reynoldsburg, Ohio.

My reason for asking is they seem to never ship on time
and always have to back order, sometimes taking 30 days
or more to back order.

Rusty in Louisville

Mike Maghakian wrote:

they are very good on returns, my friend bought a used antenna from
them, sent it back and they did not charge him a restocking fee.

This makes sense and may explain why so many are receiving
returned goods as new items.

--
M2

Mike Maghakian wrote:
they are very good on returns, my friend bought a used antenna from
them, sent it back and they did not charge him a restocking fee.


there is one dealer www.radios4you.com /(electronic-specialties on eBay)
that does not give refunds under most situations.

from their website:

5. All Sales Final. Sorry we do not offer a satisfaction warranty and do
not accept returns. Reasonable attempts will be made to provide an
upgrade solution if requested and the original product is returned in
new condition. A 25% restocking fee will be deducted for returns without
explicit e-mail approval.





Rusty in Louisville wrote:

I would like to get some opinions about
Universal Radio, Inc., located in Reynoldsburg, Ohio.

My reason for asking is they seem to never ship on time
and always have to back order, sometimes taking 30 days
or more to back order.

Rusty in Louisville




Yes. They are very courteous and helpful. I too have had slow response
insofar as when my item leaves their facility. Takes a week or more
from when the order is placed. I also have experienced the back order
phenomenon on numerous occasions.

I too have had slow response
insofar as when my item leaves their facility. Takes a week or more
from when the order is placed. I also have experienced the back order
phenomenon on numerous occasions.

Maybe they're waiting on a return so they can fill your order!

jt

I've only ordered from them once, but my experience was generally
good. Shipping charges were listed up front ($4.95 to ship a Kaito
radio, not bad...), and my order arrived in good condition. Turns out
I'm not crazy about the radio, but that's not their fault. I'd
probably buy from them again.

jm

"Rusty in Louisville" wrote in message ...
I would like to get some opinions about
Universal Radio, Inc., located in Reynoldsburg, Ohio.

My reason for asking is they seem to never ship on time
and always have to back order, sometimes taking 30 days
or more to back order.

Rusty in Louisville

I've been a customer of Universal Radio for well over
10 years and always received cureous and polite service.
I find using the 800 order line makes everything faster
moving. I recently purchased an Icom-R75, ordering it on
a Saturday, having the DSP optioned installed (they do it for free
and it eliminates any warantee problems). They intalled the DSP module
on Mpnday and shipped it Tuesday, I received the receiver Thursday
and it works as I expected-good. The receipt shows that Universal installed
the DSP unit and is under full warantee. I's reccoment Universa Radio without
a second thought. Grove, Lentini and AES are also very reliable
as is R&L I've used them all with good results
CB