Vendors

The Vendors on this page have agreed to give SC hams special deals.  I cannot be responsible for any transactions between an individual and a vendor.  All transactions are at your own risk.  No favoritism is offered, and if you know a vendor that would like to be listed, let me know and have them send me their information!

Computers and parts:

4/6/04-During my visit to the Charlotte Hamfest, I met a computer vendor by the name of Mike Thomasson from AT-Distribution, Inc.  He expressed an interest in setting up a "wholesale" account for Amateur Radio operators in South Carolina.  He has since set up an account for us, and asks interested parties to contact him via E-Mail, and he will put you on his mailing list.  I have to emphasize that he has offered his services to us, but I cannot endorse nor be responsible for transactions made with his company.  This is a convenience for SC Amateur Radio operators, as most of us look for reasonable computer prices, and have to wait for hamfests to  make a purchase.  Mike has offered his deals to us without having to wait for a hamfest to buy computer parts.

Mike wishes to say that he does have a technical support department, but they will not tell you how to build a computer.  If you order computer parts, do realize that many of them (OEM) may not have manuals or software-you might have to download drivers or application programs from the web as well.

Here is Mike's letter to SC Amateur Radio Operators:

I had the opportunity to meet Jim Boehner at the Charlotte Hamfest.  My name is Mike Thomasson and I work with Charlotte NC’s largest computer distribution company ATDistribution.  Among other things, I spoke with Jim about how computer distribution companies always have great success at Hamfests and we always find the Hamfests are the most enjoyable shows because of the people who attend.  You will always find ATD at the Charlotte and Shelby Hamfests for this reason.

 In our conversation, we spoke about the possibility of how ATD could benefit the members of the SC chapter of the ARRL.  We came to the conclusion that it would be great if the SC members had access to a source for all your computer hardware needs all year. This idea developed into getting the ARRL-SC an account under our partner program here at ATD.  I am pleased to announce that the members of the ARRL-SC chapter now have an excellent source for your computer hardware needs at your convenience.

ATD specializes in computer hardware, software, complete computer systems, barebones machines, networking, surveillance, and many other technological products.   All this and more is now available to you the members of the ARRL-SC.  All you have to do is send me an email at miket@atd-inc.com or call me directly at 704-405-2800 x202 and let me know you are interested.  Once I hear from you I can then get you set up to receive my price listings on all the technology products that we have to offer.   There is no obligation or cost to get this information so contact me today and save money on your future technology needs.  I look forward to hearing from each of you.

MikeThomasson
Senior Account Executive
ATDistribution
Miket@atd-inc.com
704-405-2800 x202
704-405-2141 fax

Weather Radios:

4/2/04 The Palmetto and Columbia Amateur Radio Clubs are in the process of ordering Reecom weather alert radios.  The Clubs and their members are making this offer as a service to the Ham Community.  We are fortunate to have worked this deal out with Reecom to provide an excellent product to our members and fellow hams.  Steve Naglet of the National Weather Service has picked the Reecom unit out for his own use.

Reecom has offered to sell these radios at a reduced cost under the South Carolina ARES Plan.  You must follow the instructions below in order to get the reduced cost and free shipping:
 
Please go to the Reecom website to see the two radios offered: http://www.reecominc.com/index2.htm

***  If you wish to purchase a Reecom weather alert radio, you must send the payment directly to Reecom.  This can be done through check, credit card, or money order, all which are stated on the order form at the Reecom web site.

***  Choose your radio, either the R-1630 for $36.00 or the R-1650 for $42.00.
 
***  You must include the written Statement:
 
"I am ordering this in participation with the South Carolina ARES Plan as set up by Michael J. Cerkez - KI4BXM."  Sign your name by including it at the end of the above statement. 

The radios and a manifest listing those that have prepaid their order will be shipped to KI4BXM.  He will distribute them to those on the shipping manifest at either the next CARC or PALC Club meetings.  Individual arrangements could be made but coming to either club meeting would be the preferred way.  Note:  Free shipping is only for those place their order on or before April 5 to be shipped to KI4BXM. 

You may order and receive the discount by following the above instructions after April 5th but must include the shipping cost to have the radio delivered directly to your address.  Make sure to include the instructions that you want the radio shipped directly to the address you supply.