[Radio World] Letters: A Policy of Non-Help

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Letters: A Policy of Non-Help

Posted: 23 Jul 2022 04:00 AM PDT
https://www.radioworld.com/columns-and-views/readers-forum/letters-a-policy-of-non-help


Below is a sampling of recent letters to the editor of Radio World. Find
more on the Reader’s Forum page. Letters are invited by email
to radio...@futurenet.com.

In a recent letter, Michael Baldauf wrote: “I recently had to contact a
major supplier of transmitters about an issue at a site where I am a
contract engineer. I called but was told that no one would talk to me; I
would have to send an e-mail, to which they would reply in the next three
days.”

These readers responded.
A policy of non-help

If we have an issue at the site, this is an unacceptable response. We need
to know the name of that major supplier. There is no need to keep it a
secret if that is their policy. Inquiring minds want to know. 

I realize that this “major supplier” could be one of your advertisers, but
maybe the pressure would help convince them to change this policy of
non-help.

Bill Traue, CSRE

Bill Traue Technical Service

Idaho Falls, Idaho
You’re only the customer

I laughed when I read Michael Baldauf’s letter. I’m still waiting for
someone at a certain major radio audio manufacturer to call me back with an
answer to my question. I think it is going on three years.

When I originally called to ask if some parts were available for a
particular model, the young woman said: “Oh, yes; I’ll have someone call
you back.”

After several days without a word, I wound up repairing the bad switches
and finding small bulbs somewhere via the internet.

I think that some of these companies are only interested in selling new,
fancy, expensive equipment rather than helping one save some money by
providing service after the sale. The college radio station where I
volunteer does not have tons of money to buy new, fancy equipment all the
time.

Michael is correct: Before recommending or purchasing critical equipment,
check out the customer support, somehow, if you can. 

Terry Babic

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