[NSRCA-discussion] New radio

[Ed Alt]

Yeah, the old saying is that light springs sell radios and tight springs win 
contests.  You would think that a high end radio would come with heavier 
springs, but none do that I  know of.

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "John Pavlick" <jpavlick at idseng.com>
To: "NSRCA Mailing List" <nsrca-discussion at lists.nsrca.org>
Sent: Saturday, June 10, 2006 3:07 PM
Subject: Re: [NSRCA-discussion] New radio


> Ed,
> Ed,
> Nope, no stupid MP3 crap on this radio. It's all business. No Windows CE
> either (I checked before I bought it). Just another reliable radio that 
> will
> last as long as my 7FG/K (which I still have and use). I still need to try
> out the G3 PCM and wireless frequency selection, but so far everything is
> very easy to use and it feels MUCH lighter than a 14MZ. I might fly with 
> it
> tomorrow. My only complaint is the gimbal springs. They really should
> install the heavier springs right at the factory on a radio like this. I'm
> told that in order to maintain my warranty, I need to send it in to Futaba
> service to have the springs changed. That's a bummer when you get a new 
> toy.
>
> John Pavlick
> http://www.idseng.com
>
> BTW - Heavy Metal is coming out of my stereo right now (from the CD 
> player -
> NOT my radio)! <LOL>
>
>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: nsrca-discussion-bounces at lists.nsrca.org
>> [mailto:nsrca-discussion-bounces at lists.nsrca.org]On Behalf Of Ed Alt
>> Sent: Saturday, June 10, 2006 2:15 PM
>> To: NSRCA Mailing List
>> Subject: Re: [NSRCA-discussion] New radio
>>
>>
>> Hi Bill:
>> Yep, it's noisy alright.  I remember doing this around the house
>> when I had
>> my first radios back in the 70's.  Used to really bug my older
>> sister when
>> she was trying to listen to some of the local FM stations
>> (hehehe).  But I'm
>> fully expecting that John will be blasting some heavy metal sound
>> straight
>> from the 12Z's MP3 player into his stereo.
>>
>> Ed
>>
>>
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