[Hammarlund] RBG-2

[jeremy-ca]

I have a HQ-120X that would be a good parts radio if someone wants to 
retrofit a RBG. It sat in some clean fresh water for an hour but the panel, 
Smeter and dials are all good.
Make an offer.

Carl
KM1H


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Todd, KA1KAQ" <ka1kaq at gmail.com>
To: "Comarow, Avery" <ACOMAROW at usnews.com>
Cc: <hammarlund at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Thursday, July 05, 2007 12:52 PM
Subject: Re: [Hammarlund] RBG-2


> On 7/5/07, Comarow, Avery <ACOMAROW at usnews.com> wrote:
>
>> > Any reaction to the $200 price? She says it's firm, because the radio
>> > is a "collector's item." Maybe so. You tell me.
>
> Sure, if you're a "collector" looking for one. Depending on condition
> though, I don't think it's a bad price if the unit is in decent shape.
> I had a couple of HQ-120X receivers over the years, the last one with
> the matching speaker. Always regretted selling them, despite having a
> 129 still waiting in the wings. It's a good receiver, good size, looks
> like an old receiver should. The RBG does have those honkin' big
> nomenclature plates affixed to the center of the front panel, though.
>
> When you think about it, $200 doesn't buy you a lot of radio these days, 
> Avery.
>
> Let us know what you decide. RBGs aren't rare, but they aren't as
> plentiful as the civvy version either.
>
>
> ~ Todd,  KA1KAQ
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