[Collins] Re: The KW-1

Rick Altherr [email protected]
Tue, 23 Apr 2002 01:43:46 -0400


Ok, just so I don't get a bunch more of these same type responses, let 
me explain.

Our club is a part of a state university.  As such, if we were to want 
to sell the KW-1, it would be required to go to public auction after 
being offered to any of the university employees.  Not only this, but 
most likely the university would not allow us to sell the radio as it 
has been with the university from it's initial purchase.  Also, we have 
no intention of selling this radio.

As for restoration, we understand this is a large undertaking and should 
not be taken lightly.  We in no way would consider working on a rig of 
this sort without aide of a mentor.  As such, we have located a person 
in our area with experience with Collins large transmitters.  He has 
agreed to help us in understanding how it works, and guiding us in the 
repairs.

All repairs will be done using as much original equipment as possible. 
We plan to restore the rig to working status and keep it as original as 
possible.  Currently, everything in the rig is original and we want to 
keep it that way.

This radio has been with our club since it's purchase in the early 
1950s.  We simply want to bring it back to working status to display the 
history of radio and to not have it just taking up a corner of the shack.

I hope this explains why we are trying to restore it and why it will not 
be sold.

-- 
Thanks and 73s,
Rick Altherr
KC8APF
[email protected]

Guy Olinger, K2AV wrote:
> Omigosh.
> 
> Unless you guys are top notch restorers, SERIOUSLY consider placing
> that unit up for sale (several avenues), and then spending the money
> to completely outfit your station with 21st century equipment. A
> fairly decent KW-1 (even not working) is extremely valuable.
> 
> Do any of you guys watch the ham section in EBay, with a search for
> "Collins" ? You'd be astounded at what some stuff goes for.
> 
> Put up some photos of the unit on the web where some of us can look at
> it and see what we think you might get for it.
> 
> That is, unless, restoring it is the whole point. In which case, if
> you're not on top of the restoring game, get educated first. You're
> starting with a Rolls Royce, not a Chevy.
> 
> 73, Guy.
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