Re: [IRCA] Survey of Participants in the Recent Ultralight DX Sprint

[D1028Gary@xxxxxxx]

Hey David,
 
     Thanks for the reply, and I certainly  understand that all of us must 
live within the limits of our finances, as we  enjoy this new ULR fascination.
 
     In the beginning of the Ultralight radio boom,  about 99% of AM-DXers 
were skeptical that these pocket radios could receive  anything other than 
strong locals, so the only way to spread interest in the  ULR's was to send out 
some free samples (mostly to Canada), publicize, write  reviews, and hope that 
new enthusiasts (like Rob Ross, Kevin Schanilec, Gil  Stacy and others) would 
join the promotional cause.  The current popularity  of the ULR movement is 
entirely based on dedicated volunteer efforts, like those  of Gil and John, in 
sponsoring the recent Sprint Contest.
 
     As you might guess, after multiple shootout  reviews and other equipment 
testing, I do have some extra, fine-performing ULR  units that I am willing 
to send to any MW DXer who finds it difficult to  purchase a new unit-- please 
contact me off-list if you are interested in one of  these.
 
     Yes, I know that Curtis is a great MW DXer, and  ULR enthusiast.  He 
sent me an inoperable SRF-49 as a gift, but it was an  easy fix, so I sent it 
back to him repaired and aligned.  He didn't  need to pay me anything, but he 
sent a very generous check anyway.
 
     Thanks again for your interest in Ultralight  DXing, David, and best 
wishes to you in exploring this fascinating new niche in  the AM-DXing hobby.
 
                                                                              
    73,  Gary DeBock  



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