[Boatanchors] SX-88??

[Robert Nickels]

On 7/13/2010 9:57 PM, Bob Macklin wrote:
> Check this one on eBay:
> 130408288494
>
>    
This is handbuilt prototype #2, mine is #3.  Same differences which 
include scribe marks for chassis layout, two extra crystals on the 2nd 
Converter and an extra tube on the main chassis which is a buffer for 
the external IF output.    Mine also has one tube socket hole punched in 
the wrong location - a filler was welded in place and the new hole 
punched as you can see here:
http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v652/ranickel/SX-88/?action=view&current=SX88oops.jpg

The serial number plate is present but no s/n has ever been added - just 
the grease pencil markings several places on the unit.    I've not seen 
handbuilt prototypes of other models - has anyone?

73, Bob W9RAN