Thanks Dave, that is the most thorough explanation I have seen to date regarding an actual work-around. I am grateful for your post.

The nearest shop that has the Campy 11 tool for hire is thirty+ minutes from me so this chain issue WAS something to overcome for me as well regarding my decision.

I searched high and low for the SRAM powerloc and it works perfectly for me, though I had resigned myself to using the nearest shop had it not worked out this way.

FWIW, I am VERY pleased with the 11 speed Athena/Chorus drivetrain.