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I completely understand your position KD2GOE , I just have a different outlook on things . Im an 11 meter "CB dude" I know, understand and respect why Hams cant stand stuff like this but with the THOUSANDS of dollars I have spent building up my collection I think its cool that we have opportunities like this available . Im not endorsing or promoting this board in particular but Im going to try to take advantage of something along these lines before I spend $3000 on a picture perfect fresh out of the box LDMOS amp . I am only 41 but I have my share of Heath Kit gear and I think it was a cool idea back then just like I do now . Its not REALLY apples and oranges here Heath Kits were reasonably priced pieces of equipment that not only were of good quality but also a learning experience. Do I wish these kits were 100% made in the USA ? Not really I cant justify spending the kind of money that it would cost to buy a completely domestic kit , nor do I have the knowledge to start etching my own boards and designing circuits ;( Some day I hope to be in that league but for now Ill take any opportunity I can to learn more about the technology .

Hopefully Im not alone on this lol , Again I have a ton of respect for the great true "amp builders" out there and I wish I had the knowledge that BBi or "Dave" has/d but Im just a mud duck quacking my way through life !

Happy New Year buddy 73's Winkdogg

<blockquote data-quote="WINKDOGG" data-source="post: 699532" data-attributes="member: 17791">I completely understand your position KD2GOE , I just have a different outlook on things . Im an 11 meter &quot;CB dude&quot; I know, understand and respect why Hams cant stand stuff like this but with the THOUSANDS of dollars I have spent building up my collection I think its cool that we have opportunities like this available . Im not endorsing or promoting this board in particular but Im going to try to take advantage of something along these lines before I spend $3000 on a picture perfect fresh out of the box LDMOS amp . I am only 41 but I have my share of Heath Kit gear and I think it was a cool idea back then just like I do now . Its not REALLY apples and oranges here Heath Kits were reasonably priced pieces of equipment that not only were of good quality but also a learning experience. Do I wish these kits were 100% made in the USA ? Not really I cant justify spending the kind of money that it would cost to buy a completely domestic kit , nor do I have the knowledge to start etching my own boards and designing circuits ;( Some day I hope to be in that league but for now Ill take any opportunity I can to learn more about the technology . Hopefully Im not alone on this lol , Again I have a ton of respect for the great true &quot;amp builders&quot; out there and I wish I had the knowledge that BBi or &quot;Dave&quot; has/d but Im just a mud duck quacking my way through life ! Happy New Year buddy 73&#039;s Winkdogg</blockquote>

[QUOTE="WINKDOGG, post: 699532, member: 17791"] I completely understand your position KD2GOE , I just have a different outlook on things . Im an 11 meter "CB dude" I know, understand and respect why Hams cant stand stuff like this but with the THOUSANDS of dollars I have spent building up my collection I think its cool that we have opportunities like this available . Im not endorsing or promoting this board in particular but Im going to try to take advantage of something along these lines before I spend $3000 on a picture perfect fresh out of the box LDMOS amp . I am only 41 but I have my share of Heath Kit gear and I think it was a cool idea back then just like I do now . Its not REALLY apples and oranges here Heath Kits were reasonably priced pieces of equipment that not only were of good quality but also a learning experience. Do I wish these kits were 100% made in the USA ? Not really I cant justify spending the kind of money that it would cost to buy a completely domestic kit , nor do I have the knowledge to start etching my own boards and designing circuits ;( Some day I hope to be in that league but for now Ill take any opportunity I can to learn more about the technology . Hopefully Im not alone on this lol , Again I have a ton of respect for the great true "amp builders" out there and I wish I had the knowledge that BBi or "Dave" has/d but Im just a mud duck quacking my way through life ! Happy New Year buddy 73's Winkdogg [/QUOTE]

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