Hi
I just popped in to say hello I purchased the AirNav radar box on Friday.
It's a brilliant piece of kit and very easy to setup.
I have been interested in aircraft for over 40 years now. I am based in south Lincolnshire/Norfolk and very near to usaf and raf bases and their a firing range about 4 miles away from my house.
In addition last year I brought a internet radio and found it very useful to pick up ATC and airport towers around the world. I own a AOR 8200 mk 3 scanner and have a cheap HF radio
There's a one problem with the radar box my Mrs was not happy about the price or me buying it.
Kind regards
Puddy
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Hi Puddy,
welcome to the forum. My Mrs was not happy about the price of the RB, so i asked her............... if the RB had a diamond on it and it would fit on a finger would the price be ok then????
Puddy,
Welcome to the forum!
Allocator
Welcome ...yes had similar conversations about cost.... pointed out that it is only because the cost comes in one lump that makes it seem expensive.
Mrs. G4OTU is a very keen (and extremely good) gardener and when I started to add up what she had spent on seeds/pots/compost/ plants/ etc. etc. in the past few months - all resistance crumbled long before I got anywhere near a total figure.
Enjoy the RB - but be warned ....it is highly addictive!
BTW...I rate gardening somewhere around the same level of interest as shopping or unblocking blocked toilets.
:)
Quote from: puddy on May 24, 2009, 03:02:09 AM
There's a one problem with the radar box my Mrs was not happy about the price
Lucky that you didn't choose the alternative, then :-)
http://www.hamradio.co.uk/acatalog/Av_RD_Kinetic_Avionics.html (http://www.hamradio.co.uk/acatalog/Av_RD_Kinetic_Avionics.html)
Alternative i didn't think there was a real one ;-)
Welcome Puddy
QuoteBTW...I rate gardening somewhere around the same level of interest as shopping or unblocking blocked toilets.
Things might change if you would go for a lawn tractor, Dave. Imagine: RB attached to its steering wheel, the antenna high up in the air (hold by the "non steering arm") will result into mobile operation at its finest. (endless range etc.etc.) Now that your receiver has been made "static prove", you don't even have to worry about "earthing" no more. Amazing. If you'll realize, may I come for gardening from time to time? Unfortunately don't have a garden of my own..
Kind regards
Karl
Always wanted one to pay around on - just like those little mini-diggers you see around....that ...or a Sherman tank!
:)
QuoteAlways wanted one to pay around on - just like those little mini-diggers you see around....that ...or a Sherman tank!
I'd prefer the "Sherman" ;)
K.
Pointing at the wife
Hi Puddy and all, what you need to do is show her what you can see and hear using RB, scanners whatever - when she shows signs of total boredom, it's time for the killer stroke - tell her she never shows interest in your hobbies/pastimes/interests etc., this sends them on a guilt trip and can be the ideal time to order a nice shiny new external antenna!
Quote from: CoastGuardJon on May 24, 2009, 12:13:09 PM
Hi Puddy and all, what you need to do is show her what you can see and hear using RB, scanners whatever - when she shows signs of total boredom, it's time for the killer stroke - tell her she never shows interest in your hobbies/pastimes/interests etc., this sends them on a guilt trip and can be the ideal time to order a nice shiny new external antenna!
CoastGuardJon, You very bad man !
Works better than any pair of shoes, frock or handbag!
Thank you for making me feel welcome.
my mrs is very hard to please she a tax inspector and I have given up the costing issue so I just buy things for my hobbey when i want I did reminder her that the last time I brought a new scanner was 7 years ago.
michael
Will you get tax relief on you network subscription when its due?
Quote from: malc41 on June 11, 2009, 11:49:37 AM
Will you get tax relief on you network subscription when its due?
Shouldn't be a problem. MP's would qualify for it !
And claim for two RB's when they only had one!!
Before I invested in my RB I viewed the numerous posts on here about how addictive it can be. One member posted that his RB had to be sent back for repair, and as such he actually engaged in a conversation with his wife - the first time in several weeks he said. When I relayed this tale to my wife she encouraged me to go and buy one !
Maybe she was trying to tell me something ! So far my RB has been fine. If/when it does stop working, then I may try a conversation with her to find out if she was joking or not.....