[ForSale-Swap] Update on FAA sets FA-8190 and FA-8191

[Byron Tatum]

Hello-
    Just some updated info for all interested concerning the :
        FA-8190 ----- UHF 20 watt AM transceiver 230 to 399.5 Mhz.
        FA-8191 ----- VHF 20 watt AM transceiver 118 to 135.975 Mhz.
    I found the manual sets packed up in 2 boxes with radios. There is the full operator instruction book { about 1-1/4" thick} and a section of large pages from the troubleshooting manual for each type radio. I plan to try and find a reasonable copying firm that will make copies for anyone in need of manuals. No ideas at this time, suggestions?
    I have 2 UHF sets and several VHF sets left if anyone is interested.I have checked these for receive and transmit. The UHF sets are 175.00.They are quite a bit more involved with more modules, including a nice looking receiver preamp.These sets are real beasts but I believe the highest quality of any of their type.
    From just a brief study of manual it appears these sets have a fairly sophisticated remote control capability using the 4 wire telephone line. Anyway, they are very clean internally but have a film of some material on outside of cases and panel. At first I thought it was nicotine but then a friend commented to me that he has a UHF one with that same material on outside of case and he believes it to be some type of preservative.It cleans off OK with towel and window cleaner.I believe the radio slid into an air cooled drawer and that may be reason for coating material { lubrication?].
    Thanks all for interest, Byron.