[HBR] RCA "AR-88LF" Receiver FOR SALE

[Eddy Swynar]

Hello All,

I am selling a very nice working example of the classic 1944-vintage RCA
"AR-88LF" shortwave communications receiver that is presently surplus to my
needs (I have two of these behemoths here---one of them has to go!)...

This particular rig was used by the Royal Canadian Air Force, under the
military designation "GR-17"---a decal atop the chassis indicates that it
was re-conditioned by Canadian Aviation Electronics Ltd. Originally designed
for rack mounting, it comes pre-installed within the rather rare AR-88LF
enclosure (this last item was located separately---it has been touched up
with semi-gloss black paint which, while not done professionally, will most
certainly NOT prove to be a source of embarassment for the new owner,
either).

It includes the often-missing red RCA medallion on the front panel, and the
semi-rare RF amplifier shield assembly...it does NOT include an S-meter (due
to wartime shortages), nor the two alignment tools normally clipped beneath
the RF amplifier stage shield assembly. The allen wrench (for the knobs) is
also AWOL, but may be readily replaced into the spring holder incorporated
into the rig with any generic tool that fits the knobs.

A complete, three-ring bound photocopy of the original manual (which
includes the schematic) is included.

Although NOT museum-calibre, cosmetically this is a nice receiver. The
tuning mechanism is superbly smooth. Electrically, the overall performance
of a rig of this vintage (even on a band like 10-meters) has to be heard &
seen to be appreciated. It is a "...plug-'n-play" affair---unless you're an
absolute fuss-budget perfectionist to the Nth degree, all you have to do is
plug in a speaker/phones, 120 VAC, an antenna (even a 6' piece of wire held
in your hand will do!) and you're away. It's sensitive, and it's loud...

This above-average, working set is ready to take its rightful position in
your classic AM station (as my original one has here). I am asking $300.00
(US), OR BEST OFFER for everything as described---and here's the good news:
I WILL PERSONALLY DELIVER THIS 100-POUND (literally!) RECEIVER TO THE TRUNK
OF YOUR CAR FOR FREE this coming Saturday 3rd May, on the occasion of the
Antique Wireless Association's annual Spring Meet being held in BLOOMFIELD,
NEW YORK. Conversely, I will pleased to deliver it to your driveway, for
free, just as long as it's at a location within a REASONABLE driving
distance of the New York State Inter-state highway between Niagara Falls,
N.Y., & Rochester, on FRIDAY 2nd May, or Saturday 3rd May...

PLEASE DO NOT ASK ME TO FEDEX/ SHIP/MAIL/U.P.S. THIS RIG ANYWHERE OUTSIDE OF
THE NIAGARA FALLS TO ROCHESTER DRIVING CORRIDOR! At an even stand alone
weight of 100 pounds, it is simply too heavy to do so. If you're out of
State, perhaps you could arrange to have one of your "W2" friends in the
area receive it from me, & to hold it for you (payment in full would be
expected upon delivery to this 3rd party).

An extensive collection of digital photos of this specific radio is
available by request through my e-mail address of gswynar@durham.net
Feel free to ask any questions as well...

Please drop me a line if you're serious about acquiring this radio---if I
receive more than one request/offer, I'll weigh all the options & let just
those parties concerned what I might ultimately decide to do with it, by
this coming Thursday 1st May at the absolute latest.

Many thanks for your interest, and for your taking the time to read this! I
am absolutely convinced that whomever it is that gets this radio, he/she
WILL be pleased with their decision to acquire it...

~73!~ Eddy VE3CUI - VE3XZ