[Boatanchors] Boatanchor Advice Needed

[mikea]

On Thu, Nov 30, 2006 at 07:48:58PM -0500, Carole White-Connor wrote:
> Guys, I respect your knowledge of boatanchors and need your advice.
> 
> I have a chance to pick up a Racal RA17L (in working condition) for a fair price. What's everyone's opinion on this set? Are parts and schematics available? Is it difficult to repair?
> Anything else I should know before forging ahead?
> 
> As always, thanks for sharing your knowledge. The collective wisdom of this group staggers me.
> 
> Joe Connor

A ham friend in England (Hi, Tanuki!) has one and loves it. He said
that it's what he'll use instead of an R-390 until he can get an R-390
in his shack. 

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Mike Andrews, W5EGO
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