[FARC] eBay and used radios

[Bob Moroney]

One of these days I'm going to get around to putting my Icom IC-736 HF + 
6m rig up for sale on Ebay.  I'm hoping that the effect you describe is 
in abundant effect at that time...  ;-)

73, Bob K9CMR
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Joseph M. Durnal wrote:
> A Kenwood TS-711A recently sold on eBay for $1575.00.  This radio is a
> pretty good 25 watt 2 meter all mode rig from the 1980s and is worth
> about $500 give or take.  Maybe a little more on eBay.
>
> http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=270206813946
>
> Considering you can get an Icom IC-910h, a dual band all mode rig with
> 100w on 2M and 75 on 70cm, brand new for about $1300.  I'd say someone
> really over paid for this TS-711A.
>
> Keep this in mind when bidding on radios.  Have a good idea what it is
> worth first and don't over pay.  In general, I've found that eBay is a
> great place to find 2nd hand radio accessories, but folks tend to bid
> the actual rigs up too high.
>
> 73 de Joseph Durnal NE3R
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