[Heathkit] Ref Parting Out SB-634 Sta Console

[W8KRR]

Great, Doc.  I worked at Heathkit, and designed the TR-7.  Your words 
made my day!
Mike

doc wrote:

> Jerry wrote:
> > Observation:  The parts are worth more than a good SB-634.
> > Jerry  N6VG
>
> This is true of most BA rigs and accessories, though unless
> rendered necessary due to a physically damaged device or a
> critical part that is unobtanium it is to be discouraged.
>
> I own a pair of Drake TR7's.  I could make hundreds more
> parting them out than restoring them.  Instead of doing
> so I have swapped one to a retired technician in exchange
> for him restoring the other.  I could use the money but I
> respect the special value of a well-designed classic rig
> and the joy of operating it -- I'd have to sell it for
> less money before I could bring myself to rip a restorable
> TR7 apart.  (I guess my perspective comes from being
> mentored by older Hams over the years.)
>
> BA gear is already becoming difficult to come by and more
> and more expensive to acquire.  If too many people take the
> "rip 'em apart to make more money from the parts" approach
> soon only the most wealthy collectors will be able to
> afford the rare remaining complete rigs and accessories.
>
> Please don't take this as an attack on you, it is not meant
> as such.  My presumption is that you have devices that are
> impossible to repair for the aforementioned reasons -- just
> felt the need to remind those whom might misread and mis-
> apply your observation.
>
> BTW:  Just fired up my SB-101 for the first time and
> made a QSO with Mo, T99A, in Bosnia.  Something special
> about glowing tubes and DX!  ;-)
>
> IMHO, YMMV ... 73, doc kd4e.
>