It is certainly not a case of 'old news' John. Nothing released by HARAOA since this issue was raised and rightfully brought into the public domain has any credibility.

Keep the pressure on, you will find a way to bring them to account. As for HARAOA finding funding or operators for future expeditions that isn't going to happen. The dx community have long memories and still remind us of scammers in the hobby even more than 50 years ago.

73  Brian 5B4AIZ.

Can someone kindly provide a link to a supplier of this tube who will ship internationally and accept Credit/Debit card payment.

I contacted Ameritron, unfortunately they still trade in the finacial middle ages and will only accept international payments by wire for which they demand an additional $25 fee!

I presume, as this amp has four of these tubes, that a 'matched pair' will not be necessary for replacement.

Thanks in advance.

73  Brian 5B4AIZ.

Having promised the Ham Community full details of the financials the Team Leaders are now declaring there will be no publication of any financial details. Having seen this proof of their lying how can their claims of no discussions, verbal agreements etc with the group wrt financial reconciliations have any credibility? Those two really do have the hides of elephants, they have be found out and condemned by their peers but continue to postulate

We may not be able to assist the team to recover what is rightfully theirs but we can thank them for bringing this issue into the public domain and at the same time putting an end to HARAOA, and for the future,  any similar undesirable organisations who would defraud donors and cheat those  contributing willing volunteers who are the very ones that make an expedition successful.

It is my intention to nominate VK2IR and VK3YP for election to 'THE HALL OF SHAME' along with Gus Browning, Danny Weil and of course Romeo Stepenko. That is the type of company they would feel comfortable with. I am certain there will be no shortage of Seconders to that proposal. Oh -- and something else - whenever VK2IR calls me in a contest he will not be getting my multiplier.

73 Brian 5B4AIZ / C4Z.

Well -  this latest missive from VK3YP  can be only described as both bizarre and mendacious. further proof, although it is not needed, as to why he should not be allowed anywhere near any future expedition, let alone head it up.

We have seen from exchanges on here and on other forums that the man has a thick hide but even he must now realise that the game is over. He will already be regretting his 'largess' in returning funds to NCDXA, and promising more, as HARAOA is now a busted flush and for future funding they will need to rely on sales of sausages, meat pies and Fosters beer. 

It has been heartening to see the Ham Community stand up and speak up against this abuse of our trust. There are a couple of exceptions - firstly I would say to those who wished it all to be kept private - how can it be kept private when the leaders will not communicate with the remainder of the group? How would we be alerted to this type of situation a) for those organisations and individual donors invited to make future subscriptions, and b) would be volunteer ops of future ventures, organised by people like this?. Secondly a couple of posters have made reference to Greek nationality of  the leaders. Reference to the HARAOA website shows that the forenames of the committee are all English. Obviously they are 2nd, 3rd generation of migrants, as far removed as many of you to your Italian Irish, Polish forefathers. Do not tar all Greeks with the same brush, these guys were schooled in the Madoff/Ponzi academy rather than that of Aristotle.

There does not appear to be much we can do to assist the international ops other than display our moral support but we can help in not further feathering the nest. Let your conscience be your guide. If you have not already subscribed for a qsl consider - I am in LOTW do I really need a hard card? If you still feel that you want the card and use OQRS do not include any extra. I would like to add that you should use only direct mail with an IRC plus a elf addressed envelop or the buro but feel, in this case, that you may never see it.

73  Brian 5B4AIZ.

Answered my own questions.

Cable is compatible and there is a Yahoo User Group.

73  Brian.

I am considering upgrading from a Kenwood TS570 to the new TS 590.

Will the present cable function or can it be easily adapted?, I am no technician but these cables are a bit pricey especially with international shipping.

Also I wonder if there is a Microham User Group?, Google didn't give me an answer.

TIA,

Brian 5B4AIZ.

Thanks guiys.
73 Brian.

....Can anyone help with an e-mail address for Ameritron?

Nothing I can find on their website, maybe they do not wish to be contacted!

73  Brian 5B4AIZ.