[Collins] KWS-1

[David Thompson]

Mac W2NSA (Long SK) had the KWS-1 and 75A4 in 1959 when I visited ny Grand 
parents in New Jersey.  His KWS-1 had the 32W exciter that came with his rig 
that he bought from Bil Harrison W2AVA.  Soon after my visit Art Collins 
called Mac directly as a long time Collins user and offered him the newer 
KWS-1.  The deal was handled through Bil Harrison.

By 1961 Mac also had the Collins S line including the 30S1.

Another ham I worked often on 20 was Walter W3RIS.  Walter was a Senior VP 
of Westinghouse
and the first Picture he sent me in late 1959 showed his station included a 
75A4 and KW-1.  In the picture with Walter was Fred KH6OR and Bill W7PHO. 
In 1961 or 2 Walter sent me another picture with his newer Collins gear 
including the S line and 30S1.  Listening to Fred and Bill showed they both 
ran Collins gear.

AS I recall the original KWS-1 and 32W were offered as kits.  Wonder if any 
were sold by Collins.

73 Dave K4JRB