[Boatanchors] In need of a Heathkit choke...

[RAY FRIESS]

As an alternative, what I might be willing to do is to removed the big iron ... power and modulation transformers ... and send them separately.  that would lower the weight of the transmitter itself down significantly, and maybe lower total shipping costs.
 
I have two Apache transmitters in the shack and am evaluating which one to let go.  They have both been used on the air, but I admit it has been some time since they were fired up.
 
One thing about parting out is that many internal parts would not only work for other Apache's but also for the DX 100.  They are quite similar as far as circuitry.
 

 
> Date: Tue, 16 Mar 2010 11:00:49 -0400
> From: navy.radio at gmail.com
> To: boatanchors at mailman.qth.net
> Subject: Re: [Boatanchors] In need of a Heathkit choke...
> 
> Another way to ship something is to use the "hamfest express". Find a
> friend who is headed to Dayton, for example, and ask them to haul it
> there - then the buyer needs to find a friend near him who's also
> headed to Dayton. Kick in a few bucks on each side for gas and there
> you go. OK, Dayton doesn't work between Oregon & Arizona, but you get
> the idea.
> 
> Personally, I really hate to see a complete old radio get parted out -
> they aren't making any new Apaches, folks - please try to preserve
> vintage gear if at all possible.
> 
> Speaking of which - will the guy who needs the choke please contact me
> - I may have one.
> 
> 73 & Have Fun,
> Nick K4NYW
> www.navy-radio.com
> 
> On Tue, Mar 16, 2010 at 10:31 AM, RAY FRIESS <rayfrijr at msn.com> wrote:
> >
> > I dont expect free shipping.  What I was wondering about was if people were willing to pay shipping charges for such a heavy item as an Apache.  Considering the weight of the radio and its age, I wondered if it would be too expensive for someone to acquire it.  I have no problem shipping it if someone is willing to pay the costs involved.
> >
> > The thinking about parting it out is if one doesnt want to keep such an item, but cant find someone willing to pay for it and pay for shipping, then parting out is an alternative.
> >
> > I once saw a ham say in a posting he was parting out an SB 220 for exactly that same reason and it worked perfectly.
> >
> >
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