[Collins] UPGRADING THE 32S-1

[Ed Worst]

I have a 32S-1 and am considering updating it per the article in the
December 1978 issue of Ham Radio, "Updating the Collins 32S-1".  I am a CW
man, and it sounds like the 32S-3 is a better CW rig than the 32S-1. These
changes are essentially aimed at making the 32S-1 a better CW transmitter.
These mods require some new parts which were available from Collins 24 years
ago, but I don't know if the parts are still available.  The article I refer
to says I would need part numbers CPN 259-1628-000 (EMMISSION SWITCH) and
CPN 376-2648-0000 (DUAL POT and MIC GAIN SWITCH).  Has anyone made these
mods?  Does anyone know where I can get the parts?  Is it worth the cost and
effort or would it be better just to buy a 32S-3? I also found the articles,
"Improved Stability for the 32S Transmitter" (May 1979 Ham Radio), "S-Line
QSK Noise" (March 1982 Ham Radio), and "Syllabic VOX System for the Collins
S-Line" (October Ham Radio).  These also look like worthwhile mods.  Any
comments on these?  Are there any other mods I should know about?  All
comments and suggestions would be appreciated.  Thanks.

-ed
K9EW