[Boatanchors] Question- R596 receiver

[Gary Hitchner]

Boatanchors, -- here is one that I am not sure what to do with.  I have a
R596 receiver that is not in great condition.  This appears to be a coast
guard version of a HRO-60.

A picture of the nameplate is at the link:

 

http://www.qsl.net/wa2omy/R596.jpg

 

 

 

There is rust on the cabinet, and the inside of the dial is missing.  I
wonder if the dial was removed or supplied that way for security?  The
interior of the chassis looks ok, but full restoration  would be a project. 

 

I am considering parting it out, and would offer the parts to the list 1st.
Question is, is there any historical or collectors value in saving this?  I
ask because I have never seen one in the past, and not much information on
the internet.

 

Anybody know where these were used? Any opinions to part out or save?

 

TNX,

 

Gary

WA2OMY