[Collins] Re: Collins Digest, Vol 22, Issue 2

[Ray]

My 30S-1 is very clearly marked SN# 28. I've looked carefully and there 
is no way it appears that it might have been SN# 128 with the 1 removed. 
Does that mean at least two engineering models might have escaped out 
into the real world? Are engineering models of more interest to 
collectors than mere production line versions?

Ray, W2EC

> Subject: Re: [Collins] FS: Collins 30S-1 Serial Number One
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> On Wed, 2006-02-01 at 22:00 -0500, carl lowry wrote:
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>> Its time to downsize my Collins Collection some.
>> Have for sale Collins'  First 30S-1 Amp, manufactured March 19, 1959 in Cedar Rapids - Serial Number One
>> It is a Winged Emblem in perfect operating condition and is on the air almost daily.
>> Original paint, solid state rectifiers..
>> Included are 2 spare 4CX1000 good pull-outs, as well as some miscellaneous tubes and manual.
>> Asking $3,200.00
>> This is a Pick-Up only - I wil not ship.
>> It is located in Lake City, Florida which is the north central part of the state at the junction of I-10 and I-75
>> Photos are available on my website.
>> Interested parties please e-mail.
>> Thanks
>> Carl, k4zrd
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> When I was a Collins, serial numbers under 100 were engineering models.
> Production started at 100 or 101.
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> -- 73, Jerry, K0CQ, Technical Advisor to the CRA All content copyright Dr. Gerald N. Johnson, electrical engineer
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