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SGC has a long reputation in the ham radio community.
SGC means Piece of Crap.... On Sun, 26 Oct 2003 22:54:44 -0500, "Doug Dotson" wrote: Actually, the SGC 230 tuner is pretty much bulletproof. I've had one for 6 years+ with no failure. Bought it for $299 at the Atlantic City Boat Show. It is a great performer. Doug, k3qt s/v Callista "Larry W4CSC" wrote in message ... How many times has it been sent back to SGC, like all their products? On Sat, 25 Oct 2003 19:33:33 GMT, "Radiodan-W7RF" wrote: Brand new in box SGC 230 antenna tuner $375 plus ship Perfect backstay antenna tuner, most popular used by boaters worldwide. Credit cards OK One time post, it will sell fast. -- 73, Dan Magro W7RF HENRY RF Power Amplifiers BIRD power measuring, TOHTSU coaxial relays SAMLEX power supply, RFI snap-on chokes www.radiodan.com Larry W4CSC "Very funny, Scotty! Now, BEAM ME MY CLOTHES! KIRK OUT!" Larry W4CSC "Very funny, Scotty! Now, BEAM ME MY CLOTHES! KIRK OUT!" |
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![]() SGC has a long reputation in the "Marine" radio community. SGC means Piece of Crap.... I'll second that. It was an expensive experiment. Leanne |
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In article , "Leanne"
wrote: SGC has a long reputation in the "Marine" radio community. SGC means Piece of Crap.... I'll second that. It was an expensive experiment. Leanne There is are reasons that I have "No Respect for SGC" and any of their products. The "S" in SGC stands for Stoner, Don. (One of the premier radio designers of the 70's, and a recognised "Great Ham" and published inovater in the Radio Communications Field) Don left the company after a few years, because he had serious disagreements with his partner. The "G" in SGC is for Goral, sp PeeAir. This guy couldn't design his way out of a "Wet Paper Bag". He and a group of radio design wannabee's took control of the company and produced more CRAP than all the Geese in Lake Union, Washington , USA. Everything that has been produced in the last 25 years has been with out Don Stoner. Notice that I say "Produced" not designed here. That is because most if not all the inovations that folks attribute to SGC weren't inovated there, just "copied, stolen, plagerized" from other OEM's. Yes, the vernerable SGC Auto Antenna Tuner, wasn't an SGC inovation, but a plagerized direct copy of the SEA1612B, including the firmware Roms with the SEA Copyright Notice still in the firmware. The SGC 2000 and 2020 were functional copies of SEA Radios that preceded them into the market by about 18 months. I don't think PeeAir has had an "Original Idea" EVER. Me |
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For Sale: SGC 2000 Marine radio Real cheap - No, I wont pay you to take the
radio and the shipping too. Richard Cassano S/V Gray Eagle P.S. On the serious side, the SG-230 tunner is outstanding. |
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Never heard of a rig called an SGC 2000.
Doug, k3qt s/v Callista "Richard Cassano" wrote in message t... For Sale: SGC 2000 Marine radio Real cheap - No, I wont pay you to take the radio and the shipping too. Richard Cassano S/V Gray Eagle P.S. On the serious side, the SG-230 tunner is outstanding. |
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That is the "mini SGC" 50 watts max.
Doug Dotson wrote: Never heard of a rig called an SGC 2000. Doug, k3qt s/v Callista "Richard Cassano" wrote in message t... For Sale: SGC 2000 Marine radio Real cheap - No, I wont pay you to take the radio and the shipping too. Richard Cassano S/V Gray Eagle P.S. On the serious side, the SG-230 tunner is outstanding. -- Glenn Ashmore I'm building a 45' cutter in strip/composite. Watch my progress (or lack there of) at: http://www.rutuonline.com Shameless Commercial Division: http://www.spade-anchor-us.com |
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Doug,
Yes, you are correct. It's a mere typo. The correct radio is SG-2000 with PowerTalk Head. Although it has a great transmitter the receive side of the radio is the worst I have ever come across. My new Icom M-802 is, in contrast, outstanding. The SG-2000 has been back to SGC for a complete check-up and found to be in perfect working condition. It is currently in the original boxes with manuals and lives in a storage closet. Anyone interested and who may have some use for this radio should contact me off the newsgroup and make an offer. The SG-230 tuner is part of my sloper in the back yard and is doing a great job of tunning this long piece of wire for Ham radio at home. Richard Cassano, kc2isg s/v Gray Eagle, Oyster Bay, NY USA "Doug Dotson" wrote in message ... Never heard of a rig called an SGC 2000. Doug, k3qt s/v Callista "Richard Cassano" wrote in message t... For Sale: SGC 2000 Marine radio Real cheap - No, I wont pay you to take the radio and the shipping too. Richard Cassano S/V Gray Eagle P.S. On the serious side, the SG-230 tunner is outstanding. |
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Me wrote:
... I don't think PeeAir has had an "Original Idea" EVER. From what you say he has plenty, just not technical ones: Like "Why pay engineers?" or "I can sell cheaper than those who do by plagerizing their designs" or ... But wait - you're right! These are hardly original ideas. We've been at it ever since Og copied Ug's arrow head. |
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