[Collins] Collins Items FS

[Ken, W8EK]

Let me preface this by saying that I know very little about Collins 
items.  Even though I have been licensed since 1962, I could not 
afford Collins at that time!  So please forgive me if I mess up on 
some of this.

I have come across a fairly large amount of Collins miscellaneous 
items that appear to be 1950's vintage.  They appear to be in 
extremely nice condition. These items need to go to Collins collectors 
that appreciate them.

Here is part of what I have:

Collins analog thermometer
This is a weird one to me!  It is a thermometer that one would 
normally put on the outside of their house to measure the temperature. 
  I am sure we had a similar one up for years.  Its scale goes from 
-60 to +120 degrees, and has the typical red line that indicates the 
temperature.  What makes this one different is that is has a round 
Collins logo in red at the top.  At the bottom is says "Collins Radio 
Company, Cedar Rapids, Iowa (with no zip code)."  I do not know what 
it would be worth to a collector, but I would think that $20 would be 
fair.

Collins Log Book
Completely unused, in pristine condition.  Front cover says "Log of 
Amateur Radio Station.  Compliments of Collins Radio Company" and has 
a picture of a KWM-2, 30L1, and 312B5. Inside front cover says 1967. 
First page has a WAS and WAC log. The rest of the pages are for 
logging (and are completely blank), similar to a standard ARRL log 
book.  Inside back cover lists the various Collins equipment 
available, and a short description. Again I do not know what it would 
be worth to a collector, but I would think that $20 would be fair.

Spiral bound book "The Pocket Guide to Collins Amateur Radio Equipment 
1946 to 1960"
It looks like it includes it all!  Pictures of everything.  It even 
includes diagrams of the rear panels, so you can figure out the 
connections, as well as power supply connections. $20

"Collins Vernier Tuning Knob" Instruction Book
Dated 1 Sept 1956.  Shows how to install the knob, and includes 
lubrication and adjustment instructions.  $15

75A4 AM Filter
I don't know much about this, except it is in a bag with a piece of 
paper marked "75A4 AM Filter".  Its base appears to be the same as a 9 
pin tube socket, with a metal "can" sticking out the top.  $100

Operating Manual for 75A4
This is an original operating manual with 1 March 1955 date on it, and 
a 1957 addendum added inside the back.  Manual is in nice condition, 
with no marks in it.  $25

Collins 32V-2 sales brochure
Four page brochure copyright 1949.  Has holes for 3 ring binder, and 
edge has slight fading.  $12

Collins 75A1 sales brochure
Four page brochure copyright 1949.  The four pages have separated into 
two separate sheets.  Otherwise in good shape.  $12

Operating Manual for 75A4
This manual looks like it is a copy, but a good copy, likely done by 
one of the professional copiers. 1 June 1955 date. It is in a 3 ring 
binder.  Everything is very readable, including the schematics, which 
are on pull out, fold out sheets, just like the original.  $15

Video Tape "The Collins 75S-3/32S-3 Video"
In VHS format.  Title pretty much says it all!  $20

Buy all of the above for $250.

Prices do not include shipping from Florida.

I also have some manuals for Johnson Viking Ranger (1) Transmitter, 
BTI LK-2000 HF amplifier, and Henry 100AL10 two meter amplifier, from 
the same era available.  Others will likely appear as well as I search 
thru things!

Thanks.

73,

Ken, W8EK

Ken Simpson
E-mail to W8EK at FLHam.net or W8EK at arrl.net
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