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

[Nick England]

Hi Rick - please let me know the serial number on your J-4 and also if
there is a number stamped on the rear. I'm compiling a database of
R-388 and 51J-4 numbers.
http://www.navy-radio.com/rcvrs/r388.htm
cheers & thanks,
Nick K4NYW

On Mon, Dec 12, 2011 at 2:19 PM, Rick Poole <wa1rkt at arrl.net> wrote:
> 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.
> <<<<<
>
> 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
>
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