[amsat-bb] Parts costs (was: AMSAT has a SECRET...)

["laura halliday" <marsgal42@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Nicolaus Sallay <n.sallay@internext.com.br> wrote:

>...I'm dreaming with a down converter set from DEM plus
>the helix, because I think I can rely on DEM. This setup
>will cost me here at least US$800,00, a lot of money...

The converter kit is $US 120.00, according to Downeast
Microwave's web page. Please explain this enormous differ-
ence.

I have no intention of belittling your position (I'm on
the wrong end of an unfavourable exchange rate myself),
but a 700% markup it a bit much to swallow.

Laura Halliday VE7LDH     "Que les nuages soient notre
Grid: CN89mg                     pied a terre..."
ICBM: 49 15.042 N 122 59.053 W       - Hospital/Shafte
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