[BC] Nautel 2 Armstrong

[Glen Kippel]

OK, I hope nobody inferred that I was suggesting that their re-badged
equipment might be in any way inferior.  Not so.  What I have seen at the
NAB has impressed me, and I don't get impressed easily.  I haven't actually
used their gear, but I have had some experience with Bext, and I know that
it is designed to be used out in the middle of Africa, where the nearest
engineer may be 1000 miles away.  And their customer support is great.  I
like being about a two-hour drive away, too, in case there is a problem.

P.S. Hope to see you at NAB!


On 2/8/07, ChuxGarage at aol.com <ChuxGarage at aol.com> wrote:
>
>
> 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/)
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