(the captain) wrote in message . com...
this person was an insider to JRC !


http://www.dingosystems.com/nrd505/index.html


I am shocked to learn that only 850 NRD-505's were ever made !!!!!!!

Captain,

That is the problem with Shortwave and Amateur/HAM Equipment;
low sales volume. So the 'business model' requires High Mark-Ups
and Profits per Item; resulting in Higher Cost Per Item; which
then further limits the potential market for these items.

The Exception being 'portable' Shortwave Radios.

~ RHF
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