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Please note that although this is a FOR SALE posting, since it directly
concerns sowacs members and could be of benefit, I have sent it on - see below..
Sender: owner-sowacs@aqua.ccwr.ac.za
Precedence: bulk
Since the list has become MODERATED, I have been able to prevent the _real_
junkmail that was coming through sowacs from getting to you, the members.
(Believe me, there is quite a lot!)
All those who have been worried that sowacs is no more need not - it has
just been very quiet.
Hopefully we can stimulate some action... perhaps some discussion about the
pro's and cons of using the neutron probe? - and whether those running
irrigation scheduling systems based on this technology had better get "with
it" and look at some alternatives!?
Just stirring the pot a little!
Now that I am employed again, [hurrah, hurrah!], I am considering sending
sowacs posts in a large batch when enough have collected, or at least at,
say weekly intervals. When conversation hots up, daily transmissions could
be reinstated. Unfortunately, a digest is not possible. Your feelings on
this, please.
Lastly, I am still looking for my first ADVERTISER willing to take the
plunge and help sponsor the soon-to-be-released sowacs.com web page (which I
am very busy on - between having a regular job again!)
--
Bruce Metelerkamp owner sowacs list and website: soil water content
sensor discussion
sowacs@pobox.com http://www.sowacs.com/ <- [COMING SOON]
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FOR SALE: Campbell Pacific Nuclear (CPN) Model 503-DR (direct reading)
neutron probe, with direct soil water content readout (in various units)
and simple MS-DOS based download software. The radioactive source is
Americium 241/Berylium.The probe is listed as having a 2.0 inch diameter
(1.865 inches nominal / 47.4 mm). Programmable microprocessor provides
formatted data storage and transfer capability. Complete with molded,
plastic shipping and storage case, lock and keys, 12 ft. (3.66 m) cable,
access tube adapter, 115/230 volt AC battery charger and battery pack of
eight welded AA NICAD cells. Operating instructions. The unit was
purchased new in 1995 and has been in active use for about 15
months.Further detailed information is available.
ASKING PRICE: $ 5900.00 Canadian
CONTACT:
Brian J. Douglas, Ph.D., P.Ag.
Fountain Ridge Ginseng
P.O. Box 375
Savona, B.C.
Canada
V0K 2J0
(250) 373-2203 voice or fax
e-mail: bjdouglas@bc.sympatico.ca
PLEASE REPLY DIRECTLY TO BRIAN AND NOT THE SOWACS LIST.