[ICOM] ICOM Filters

[Larry L Hinton]

The 52A/53A filters (lower profile than the non-A versions) were standard or options for a number of ICOM HF rigs, both transceivers and receivers, from 1990/91 through 2009/10. HRO still listed them for sale in 2009. 

In my case, this is for an IC-751A that I pulled out of storage and dusted off. With the low end value for a working IC-751A around $325, I am not inclined to pay more than $100 for both including shipping. The radio works very well and the filters would be a “nice to have” item but not necessary.

Larry Hinton
K7YBZ
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> On Nov 25, 2023, at 19:37, jkolin <jkolin at optonline.net> wrote:
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> These filters are close to 40 years old. $80 per filter back in 1983 is equivalent to about $400 in todays money.$125-150 is a fair price based on the scarcity of these items.Possibly you'll find someone wishing to sell them who doesn't know what the going rate is and sell them way below market value.Which radio do U want to use them on?Jay....NE2Q
> -------- Original message --------From: Facility 406 <facility_406 at bruteforcedevelopment.com> Date: 11/25/23  7:50 PM  (GMT-05:00) To: ICOM Reflector <icom at mailman.qth.net> Subject: Re: [ICOM] ICOM Filters "Yes I know they are on e-ripoff (eBay), but thought I might find them here for a reasonable price.According to a 2003 HRO Catalog, both of these filters sold for $179.95. I would attach a photo, but the reflector strips the photos."Most expensive on eBay is less than that, with recent auction sales around $75 after a bidding war.  Others selling higher for those that want one NOW, but still less from pennies to $100+ LESS.What kind of deal are you looking for?Kurt----Your Moderator: Dick Flanagan K7VC: icom-owner at mailman.qth.netIcom Users Net: Sundays, 1700Z, 14.316 MHzIcom FAQ: http://www.qsl.net/icom/To support QSL/QTH.net: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
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