[Milsurplus] GRC-109 Prices

Richard Brunner [email protected]
Mon, 8 Mar 2004 05:48:58 -0500


Re:
 I bought it because it had a 1L6  in the RX and the whole radio set  was
> cheaper than a tube for a TransOceanic. Back then the radios had no
> following so were not considered "rare".

Yes.  The receiver is nothing special, has the fabulous 1L6, and when it
quits you are up the creek without a paddle.  The transmitter is nice, and
looks like classical ham design.  However, I also think the GRC-9 is a much
more interesting and versatile piece of equipment.

Richard Brunner, AA1P