[Boatanchors] Ranger I Value

[Bry Carling]

Yeah - prices can be all over the place.

I ave paid a low as $509 for a local sale on a heavily modified Ranger.

I see them asking  $300 - $700 each on eBay but that's way beyond my budget!


> From: ranchorobbo at gmail.com
> Date: Mon, 4 Jul 2016 11:45:30 -0500
> To: gharmon at idworld.net
> Subject: Re: [Boatanchors] Ranger I Value
> CC: boatanchors at mailman.qth.net
> 
> It depends ENTIRELY on what kind of shape they're in.  Basket case for
> parts $100 or less.  I've seen K1TLI restored Rangers and time capsule
> Rangers that sat in uncie's closet untouched for 60 years go for
> insane high money, $900 roughly.   If it's an operating shack rig
> these days, maybe 300 bucks.  If it is for a museum owner and exhibit
> quality then it's up there with the crazy Navigator money.  You should
> also get into them to see what if any mods were done, and also find
> out  if they are early models or the later ones with the grid block
> keying and PTT added.  I think there were 3 Ranger One generations but
> I don't remember the distinctions.
> 
> 73
> 
> Rob
> K5UJ
> 
> On Mon, Jul 4, 2016 at 11:03 AM, Gary H. Harmon, Jr.
> <gharmon at idworld.net> wrote:
> > I have three complete but untested Johnson Ranger I's.  Someone is
> > interested locally but I am unsure of a proper price.  I have checked eBay
> > but I also want to reasonable as I really don't want to ship them.  I would
> > appreciate any comments and suggestions.  I guess I would be smart to make
> > room on the bench to plug each one in on a Variac and do some initial
> > checking.
> >
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