I am glad someone agrees with me about something. But Arv talked about many things that I didn't. All good points though. But here is where I want to split a hair. I was quoting someone about the cultural difference, and kit. Because I agree with it. In the U.S. we have consumer protection laws that say "your product better work as advertised without fail in a reasonable amount of time. Or you will fairly compensate the customer in full. Or else. It seems India has not only a different attitude about customer satisfaction, but has different laws about it too. Back in January when I first complained about a dead Raduino board, Farhan asked me "What did you expect"? I responded with "I expected a standard level of customer service". And that's where it ended.
And the BITX40 is not really a kit, but it's not a finished product either. Let's call it a quasi-kit that you finish with your own enclosure and accessories. Heck, we can call it blue mud, but all of us who bought one knows exactly what it really is. A quasi-kit that you finish your way, yourself.
Now has everyone finished talking about Ham Fest in Claremore?
