[Hallicrafters] No more BA collecting in Japan?

[Deane McIntyre]

It seems that JA BA collectors will be out of luck as of April 1
(no, this is not an April Fool's joke):

<http://www.engadget.com/2006/02/22/japan-bans-old-electronics-as-of- 
april-1/>

(Above link complete with photo of JA boatanchors)

see also

<http://www.akihabaranews.com/en/news-11230-2nd%20hand% 
20electronicssales%20will%20soon%20be%20illegal%20in%20Japan.html>

73,

Deane McIntyre VE6BPO