[Collins] Greetings!! (and a question)

Tue, 5 Mar 2002 11:16:38 -0500

Hi Jorge:

I have a nice 51J-4 here that I recently got working. Look for one with all
three 500-kc filters.

Also, note that the "doghouse" that houses the filters, the filter IF
amplifier, and the rotary switch that selects the filters, is almost
inaccessible. It's a terrible design that doesn't lend itself to maintenance
or reparability.

Also, the printed paper dial drum sometimes gets badly discolored. Mine was
restorable by washing with a dilute solvent (however you can get a new
replacement).

Vy 73, AI2Q, Alex in Kennebunk, Maine   .-.-.

-----Original Message-----
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[mailto:[email protected]]On Behalf Of Jorge Gomes
Sent: Tuesday, March 05, 2002 9:42 AM
To: [email protected]
Subject: [Collins] Greetings!! (and a question)

Greetings to everyone on the list, from a very recent subscriber.

And now the question�. I�m considering buying a non-working Collins 51J-4.
Any suggestions on possible pitfalls I should look out for and specific
(model related) restoration recommendations?

Thanks in advance for your comments,

Best 73�s
Jorge

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