Some changes of note in the
amateur radio industry:
DaySaver Power Systems is merging
with Elk Antennas of Walnut Creek, California. DaySaver products will continue
to be offered by Elk, which reported that the merger helps fulfill its goal of
expanding its line of products for emergency communications and remote or
portable operating.
DX Engineering has become the
sole distributor for Hi-Z Antenna products, taking on marketing, distribution,
customer service and fulfillment for both product lines. Hi-Z specializes in
receiving antennas. 
And QRP kit-maker Small Wonder
Labs has closed its doors. In an announcement on its website, owner Dave
Benson, K1SWL, said "There comes a time in everyone's career when they've
'had enough!' I've reached that point." At press time, Benson said he was
negotiating with "another QRP vendor" to take over manufacturing and
sales of his popular RockMite CW transceiver kit.
