[Collins] Butler Hamfest

[David Knepper]

Just got back from the Breezeshooters Hamfest at Butler, PA, just to the north of Pittsburgh.

Saw a very pristine KWM-2 (late serial number) with 516F-2 going for $950.  Switches were tight and it was a surprise to see such a beauty.

Saw a 30L-1 but no early Collins like the 75A series.  Did bring back a 32V-2 for Tony, WV3Z that George had for him.

This is one hamfest that, if you live close, you should put on your calendar.  There was big crowd and a big flea market.  The same hamfest is held in the Fall by the local Butler club at the same fairgrounds just to the southwest of Butler.

It sure made up for Dayton this year.


Dave, W3ST
Publisher of the Collins Journal
Secretary to the Collins Radio Association
www.collinsra.com