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

[J. Dave Mayfield]

Jim had serial number 1, and yes he no longer has any kw1

Dave W9WRL

D C *Mac* Macdonald wrote:
> I remember that Jim Shoemaker up in eastern Kansas
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> had TWO KW-1s when I visited him to buy my first
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> HRO-60.  One was serial number 2, if I recall.  I think
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> the serial number of the second one was under 20.
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> I have heard that he no longer has either one.
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> 73 - Mac, K2GKK
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> Oklahoma City, OK
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>> 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.
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>> Collins KW-1 -- only 150 built -- this is the latest serial number known to
>> exist. 
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>> 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. 
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>> 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.
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>> Collins 30K1 -- the band switching 30K1 designed for ham band application.
>> The 310A exciter is included. Just beautiful. 
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>> 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. 
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>>
>> H. Dave Meitzen
>> Cell: 214 693 2311
>> Skype ID - dmeitzen - schedule call please
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