[Hallicrafters] Philco "Radio TV Labs"

[Dan Cotsirilos K9DTC]

George still sets up at local hamfests. I  have known him a long time, since 
1970 when I bought a NC-183D from him. It was the first of many many 
receivers.


Dan K9DTC



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From: "Weiss" <telegrapher at hotmail.com>
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Sent: Saturday, July 22, 2006 8:44 AM
Subject: [Hallicrafters] Philco "Radio TV Labs"


Terry B et alia...

Yes, "Radio TV Labs" was something to see; without a doubt the most 
incredible emporium save, perhaps the old Allied at 100 North Western 
Avenue...

     ME: "Do you happen to have a Hallicrafters SX-25?
     GEORGE: "Which did you need, the version with the 6SJ7
              RF amp or the 6EJ7?"

     And he'd have one or two of both models.

As for George Sopocko (not "Kopocko") (WA9JEZ) he is still apparently in the 
Chicago area. I do recall he had a super auction about 5 years ago to sell 
out his stock. I couldn't go but can't imagine what an event it must have 
been. He apparently then planned to go into retirement. Someone told me he 
lived with and took care of a sick parent so maybe that's what he's doing. 
Another rumor someone told   me was that his primary business was not so 
much selling to street walk-ins but, instead, did a huge mail order business 
selling our radio cast-offs (Aren't we Americans a wasetful lot?!) to 
worldwide developing countries who gobbled up the old CB radios and early 
ham rigs because they were needed, new to them and, well...uh...still very 
useable! Too bad we've become so snobbish about technology, maybe we could 
learn something from the so-called "lesser" countries. When I go to our 
landfill I remember this every time I see their 50 foot high mountain of 
computers.

I consider myself pretty "up" on vintage gear but at my best I don't have 
10% of George's recall ability and knowledge of details. How he could find 
ANYTHING in that place I don't know but he always knew exactly where to find 
exactly what you wanted.

W9STB
All CW=All Vintage in the Wisconsin Northwoods
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