[hpsdr] Apache no longer ship direct to the UK

[Helmut Oeller]

Hi Abhi,

 

do you believe that these distributors can prevent the mentioned trouble
with customs or will compensate the cost of damaged stuff with their
disproportionate margins?

In worldwide trading all depends on a clear unmistakable documentation and
correct clarification/identification. Especially the exact usage of the
world-wide valid identification numbers is extreme important. As far I know
there are 3 different numbers for  ham radio, one for complete TRX, one for
spare parts and one for accessories. Bear in mind NO DUTY will be demanded
for these products and due to the common European market this is valid in
all countries.

 

I think, we all are glad to have with Apache Labs a professional hardware
manufacturer, but I’m very unhappy when I see the increasing number of
disappointed hams who tell me that can no longer afford these fine SDRs due
to exorbitant prices of the distributors. I guess that’s not necessary and
in contrary to the idea of open source.

 

73, Helmut, DC6NY

 

Von: hpsdr-bounces at lists.openhpsdr.org
[mailto:hpsdr-bounces at lists.openhpsdr.org] Im Auftrag von Abhi A
Gesendet: Sonntag, 2. März 2014 05:17
An: hpsdr at lists.openhpsdr.org
Betreff: Re: [hpsdr] Apache no longer ship direct to the UK

 

This has been discussed in the past and I believe initially there was a
problem because we did not have a distributor in the UK and EU, in fact
Apache shipped direct to EU for over 8 months.

We have had 24 radios confiscated by customs over this period, this not only
resulted in the loss of the radio but we obviously had to refund the
purchase amount to the buyer,

I think there is a problem with the implementation of EXIM and compliance
regulations and the way they are  handled by local customs in some EU
countries and I don't blame them with most Chinese goods marked as CE even
when they don't comply,

You will find that most manufacturers operate through distributors in the
EU, we tried to beat this model but could not succeed, 

Both the Hermes and Angelia cards are available for sale directly from
India, as "Kits" they do not fall under the same scrutiny as the finished
radio, Wully please let me know who you dealt with at Apache please,

Scotty -  I did allow TAPR to manufacture Hermes

I certainly have not given manufacturing rights to Gerd, I don't think he is
manufacturing Hermes

I hope this clarifies some issues, 

73s,
Abhi

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