EX-16.1 2 0002.txt HAUGEN, SPRINGER & CO., P.C. Certified Public Accountants ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 9250 East Costilla Avenue Suite 150 Englewood, CO 80112 (303)799-6969 FAX (303)799-6974 Robert S. Haugen, C.P.A. www. hsco.com taxman@hsco.com Charles K. Springer, C.P.A. July 18, 2000 Securities and Exchange Commission 450 Fifth Street, NW Washington, DC 20549 Gentlemen: We have read the statements made by Vari-L Company, Inc. (copy attached), which we understand were filed with the Commission, pursuant to Item 4 of Form 8-K, as part of the Company's 8-K report filed on July 12, 2000. We agree with the statements concerning Haugen, Springer & Co. in such Form 8- K. Very truly yours, /s/Haugen, Springer & Co., P.C. HAUGEN, SPRINGER & CO., P.C. cc: Vari-L Company, Inc. Attachment