[Boatanchors] Walter Ash Radio

Wed, 18 Jun 2003 22:44:35 -0500

     Walter Ash Radio was in St Louis. The original store was at 1100 Pine
St. And later moved to a bigger store at 1125 Pine St. St Louis Mo.  Great
store full of great hams every day.

73 de Ken NA�Y


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Subject: Re: [Boatanchors] Walter Ash Radio


> Hi Dick,
>
> I did a google search for "walter ashe" and the top return was
> surplussales.com and was: "PUB-WAL-WAR25     Walter Ashe WAR-25 Novice Rx
> 12.00PUB-WAL-WAT25     Walter Ashe WAT-25 Novice Tx               14.00"
>
> I guess you needed the "e" added to Ash!
>
> I remember the company well and bought mail-order items from them 50 years
> ago.  I think they were located in Kansas City, MO.
>
> Looking at other google hits there are a number that mention Walter Ashe
> being in St. Louis such as:
>
> "Heathkit DX-60  -- my original Novice rig from the late 60's, bought used
as
> a birthday present from "Radio Shack - Walter Ashe division" in St. Louis,
> MO. I guess Walter Ashe had been the big radio store for years, but
acquired by
> Radio Shack and permitted to operate somewhat independently for a while.
> Later, acquiring a new HG-10B VFO was another highlight."
>
> Good luck, fond memories & 73,
>
> Norm Hall, W6JOD
>
>
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