Well bugger today. Outcome of fluffing around inside scopes = zero. Still the same number of broken scopes. Anyone want to buy some broken scopes? I'm fed up of broken scopes now.
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Plus also this is a proper screwing and an example of why I don't buy anything from the US. This applies to test gear as well which is of interest to the group...
"made in USA" Elecraft K2 (zero rated for duty):
Direct conversion from USD to to GBP price ...... £620
After screwing by shipping, customs and UPS .... £866 (takes 7 days)
If I buy from euro official reseller ..................... £905 (takes 14 days)
If I get all the options I want ........................... £1333 (takes 7 days)
I did a finger in the air inventory cost for the whole thing in parts and boards cost from JLCPCB and Farnell here in UK.
£385 for all optioned parts delivered to my door tomorrow.
To build the entire receive chain only from scratch is around £55. Most of the fluff is the uC, hardware, boards, panels etc.
And that idea is going down the crapper
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