[BC] Nautel 2 Armstrong

[ChuxGarage@aol.com]

In a message dated 2/8/2007 12:47:38 P.M. Pacific Standard Time,  
broadcast-request at radiolists.net writes:

ISTM  that Armstrong started out as a transmitter rebuilder/reseller and
branched  out into selling new product.  What I would like to know is
Armstrong  a re-badged something-else, or is it their own  manufacture?




I don't know about all their products, but most appear to have originated  at 
RVR in Italy.  BEXT sells very similar products too, many of them are  also 
from RVR.  That is not necessarily bad.  RVR makes quality stuff,  and they 
will make it with special modifications or additional features for a  particular 
brand.  Especially in the world of small transmitters, the  Europeans have 
been doing this for years and they make very reliable  products.  
 
To my knowledge both Armstrong and Bext have good reputations for serving  
their customers needs, and that is a very important thing to consider.  I'd  
rather pay a little more for something that "absolutely suits my needs" rather  
than get a bargain on something that isn't well suited for my purpose.  A  good 
dealer/distributor can help a lot on those matters. Service past the sale  is 
also an important factor.  It doesn't take long to forget the "bargain"  when 
there is nobody to help you after the sale. 
 
Chuck  Conrad
KZQX Radio
_www.kzqx.com_ (http://www.kzqx.com/)