[ForSale-Swap] [Boatanchors] Collins Equipment For Sale

Sat May 9 22:52:05 EDT 2009

I remember that Jim Shoemaker up in eastern Kansas

had TWO KW-1s when I visited him to buy my first

HRO-60.  One was serial number 2, if I recall.  I think

the serial number of the second one was under 20.

I have heard that he no longer has either one.

73 - Mac, K2GKK

Oklahoma City, OK

> From: dmeitzen at tx.rr.com
> To: collins at listserve.com; boatanchors at mailman.qth.net
> Date: Sat, 9 May 2009 11:52:22 -0500
> CC: forsale-swap at mailman.qth.net
> Subject: [Boatanchors] Collins Equipment For Sale
> 
> First - Thanks to the group - several of you have bought some of my
> collection which helps me with bridge funds for a new venture I am starting
> with my son. I still have the following for sale. I will consider terms to
> finance the equipment purchase. I will also consider counter offers. Please
> email for price and pictures.
> 
> 
> Collins KW-1 -- only 150 built -- this is the latest serial number known to
> exist. 
> 
> KW-1 SNR 149, spare HV PS Filter Choke, spare HV Plate Transformer, Solid
> State HV Rectifiers, copy of manual Original Paint, un-restored and complete
> original unit. The unit is in excellent electrical and physical condition.
> Only 150 of these transmitters were manufactured. Today only a fraction of
> them survived. Of the survivors, most are rust buckets or have been
> cannibalized. This transmitter is the considered the Holy Grail to Vintage
> Radio Collectors. It is the center piece of any vintage radio collection.
> No other amateur transmitter is considered more desirable. 
> 
> 
> Collins 20V -- total restoration -- restoration pic are available -- DDS VFO
> Included ($1K value alone) Setup for 80M. 
> 
> 20V Copy of manual, Integrated Digital Synthesizer DDS VFO, 12 VDC Power
> Supply, internal High Power T/R Antenna change over relay This is an Art
> Deco piece of art as well as a work horse for the AM Broadcast Industry
> since the 1950's and even until today some units are still in service. The
> transmitter was designed to be a show piece for display during "tours" of
> the broadcast station. It is two tone painted with rounded soft features,
> chrome metal trim pieces, and large glass window that exposes the "GLOW" of
> the large vacuum tubes operating within. All you need is Line Level Audio
> (from a symetrix 528 or any audio mic mixer), a receiver and an antenna.
> 
> 
> 
> Collins 30K1 -- the band switching 30K1 designed for ham band application.
> The 310A exciter is included. Just beautiful. 
> 
> 
> 30K-1/310A Includes the 80/40 and 20/15/10 Meter Plug-In RF Tank Coil and
> original manual is included. The 30K-1 does not require any restoration.
> Beautiful condition. It is believed only 75 units were produced. This model
> has the output loading control added to late production units. The matching
> exciter is in excellent physical condition and together this pair is highly
> desirable to vintage radio collectors. If you can not afford the KW-1 this
> is the best second choice for AM operation. 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> H. Dave Meitzen
> Cell: 214 693 2311
> Skype ID - dmeitzen - schedule call please
> 
> 
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