[Boatanchors] Mackay 128A Value

[Doug Hensley]

Glen,


They have been selling for $75 to $125 depending on condition.  I think the

value will be increasing a bit with some renewed interest in the VLF area.  A

restored one is easy to sell; the beat up one's with "potential" are not easy

to sell.


The gray panel 128A is what you see the most.  Up into the 1960's & 70's,

if not later, the receiver was painted to match the light pale yellow style

ITT-Mackay gear and there was some clean-up of the dial.  Those are hard

to find and probably worth $125 to 225, again depending on condition.


Every now and then one pops up which had spent its life in an enclosed cabinet

with shock mounts intact.  Those, also rare, disappear fast and can sell for very

good prices.


Just my experience.  YMMV.


Cheers,


Doug


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Date: Sun, 31 Jan 2016 21:17:00 -0500
From: Glenn Little WB4UIV <glennmaillist at bellsouth.net>
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Subject: [Boatanchors] Mackay 128A value
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What is a  Mackay 128A regenerative beacon receiver in restorable
condition worth?

Thanks
73
Glenn
WB4UIV


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