[Boatanchors] [Milsurplus] WWII CW TX T-50M Questions

[Todd, KA1KAQ]

On Fri, May 21, 2010 at 10:51 AM, John Flood <kb1fqg at yahoo.com> wrote:
> This unit did come from up here interesting if it was the same one.  No manual was with it but sadly often they get lost in an estate cleanout.  When I get the manual I'll try to scan or copy it before it goes off with the radio.   From the replies, looks like, in our small world, Robert is the only one who has one.  and he has the PS as well.

It's not the same one, John. I bought the manual from Dennis many
(10?) years or so back for the one I came across back in the 90s.
Supposedly used at coastal artillery installations, someone on this
list said (maybe Marty?).

Aside from mine I knew of 2 others - Robert's and one I saw a photo of
online. That was it. Mine was in slightly better shape complete with
supply, both cables, and manual (thanks to mac), missing only the key
- which used an octal type connector, so that appears to have been
changed on this one. The transmitter appears to be a pre-war design
and is incredibly well-built, inside and out. Runs a bunch-o-807s.
High quality components and top-notch construction, built like the
proverbial.....battleship.

The one I had found a new home at NEAR-Fest earlier this month, with a
fellow John and I both know who is indeed a CW man. He picked up your
R-725 John, if that helps. He has quite a crowd gathered 'round
looking at it later in the day.

It'll be interesting to see if anyone bids. Starting bid is kinda
high, but having owned one, it's worth every penny in my book.
Quality-wise as well as scarcity. For the WWII CW man, it's the
perfect rig.

~ Todd,  KA1KAQ/4