[AMRadio] 51J-4 with S-line knobs

[Rick Poole]

At 02:03 PM 12/12/2011, Todd, KA1KAQ wrote:

 >>>>>
>They're only better by virtue of using slightly newer components.
>Unless you're a collector who needs one of each example, there's no
>real benefit that I'm aware of to seeking one out as you'll still need
>to check and replace out-of-spec components. Collins did a better job
>here than most by using mil-spec components, but they're still 50 yrs
>old. The late model J-4s were made into the early 60s.
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I didn't seek one out, but the one I'm getting (came to an agreement 
with the owner this morning) does have the S-line knobs and the 
slightly larger label font.  Like you, I actually have a (slight) 
preference for the Dekaware knobs, and if I find some that are cheap 
and in good condition, I suppose I might install them in place of 
these and save these in case I ever need to restore the radio to its 
"correct" configuration.  I don't really expect to ever have to do 
that, though.

Rick WA1RKT