[ARC5] VHF ARC-5 Receiver Value

[Mark K3MSB]

>From the seller:

the radio doesn't have a dynamotor.  tag on front panel
receiver  radio  r-508/arc
serial no.1611
made by aircraft radio corp.
order no  xxxx
28vdc

73 Mark K3MSB

On Thu, Jan 28, 2016 at 9:38 PM, David Stinson <arc5 at ix.netcom.com> wrote:

>
> ----- Original Message ----- From: <mark.k3msb at gmail.com>; <
> arc5 at mailman.qth.net>
> Subject: Re: [ARC5] VHF ARC-5 Receiver Value
>
>
> Guys, I cannot speak for hamfest in 6-land or the
> east coast, but those I can reach- Well, I think if it was shiny-new with
> dynamotor
> and with angels flitting around it singing, you wouldn't get a hamfest ham
> to pay $60 for it.
> I'll bet coffee and donuts he takes it back home
> at that price.  I wouldn't mind being proven wrong on this point, but I'm
> pretty confident.
>
> I've about given up attempting to sell WWII-era items at hamfests.  Those
> who show any interest usually
> just want to "tire kick" and swap stories  (which can be enjoyable) or
> they want it for pennies.  Just one man's experience.  YMMV.
>
>
>
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