[Milsurplus] wanted: AN/GRR-5 and accessories for same

[Barry Hauser]

Hue Miller wrote:
>> ....the gadget factor is quite high> 
>>     
> ~ Todd,  KA1KAQ
>
> Todd, i LIKE this terminology. That is the term i have been needing
> to describe an otherwise inexplicable attraction to some of the boxes
> i own.  -Hue 
>   
If you like "gadget factor", you might also like the "accessorization 
paradigm."  That's the formula that expresses the relationship in the 
cost of the radio -- or primary box component -- to the more @RARE@ 
accessories, such as speakers, canvas covers, antennas and grround 
cables with  carry bags, etc.  It's not uncommon, even with new 
merchandise.  For example, the XYL will buy a dress for $200, but then 
need to accessorize at a cost of a multiple of that sum.  Do not attempt 
to parse the logic or component values, even though the accessories 
essential for that dress might seem, to the uneducated eye, generic and 
(don't think of saying this) ...  already in inventory.

As far as the Angry 5 is concerned  -- coded :-(5 -- a serviceable 
receiver, power supply and case can be obtained for $150-200.  I've 
bought 'em for as little as $50, even on ebay (but not lately). 

However, if accompanied by, or after the accumulation of, the rest of 
the pertinent accessories, the total sum will be a multiple of that amount.

Ironically though, while dual speakers for R-390(A)'s go for a lot of 
dough, the Angry 5 takes an (optional) LS-166, which is fairly cheap.  
(The inboard speaker provides better audio, but for the sake of 
completeness ... well ...).  It's all that canvas stuff, antennas, etc 
-- and don't forget the spare tube kit, headphones with UG-whatever 
connector, original, not copied, manuals, etc.

Then again, it's the quest for the odd pieces that's key to the game.  
If they've been pre-collected for you, then you have to figure on the 
doohickey-mass coefficient.

Good hunting ....

Barry