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

[Todd, KA1KAQ]

On Nov 19, 2007 6:21 PM, Barry Hauser <barry at hausernet.com> wrote:

> 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.

a.k.a. the 'Trinket Factor',  for all of the wee trinkets,
odds-n-ends, and other sometimes useless items needed for the
'Completeness Factor'. A bit more difficult to apply this term to the
adventures of the YL/XYL as they tend to take offense to the reference
to trinkets as being cheap somehow. We all know better!

The gadgetry of the GRR-5 counter-rotating dial, presets, multiple
power options and so on is truly amazing for such an odd piece of
gear. The multi-section whip doesn't hurt the cause either. A glance
at the manual reveals a rather large assortment of
accessories/trinkets from power adapter cable to battery bag to
accessory bag and all of those things you know "need" to complete the
set up. Sheesh.  (o:

> 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).

Yep, my Zenith came from an ebay auction that brought no bids at the
opening $199, and ended up at $150 with whip and Emerson spare tube
kit. They still turn up for reasonable money online and off if one is
patient.

I think that 'Trans-Oceanic-On-Steroids' hype helped push the price up
online quite a bit. Same thing that happened with the AR-88 series
back in the 90s when word got out that they were good receivers (and
R at RE! somehow).

> 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.

Imagine a "clean, complete example" listed at auction. Plenty of guys
would love to have it and many would be willing to pay a premium for
your having done the legwork.

> 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 ....

To me, the hunt is a good part of the fun! Annoying at times, sure.
Challenging? You betcha. But very educational as well, and it hones
your skills in imagination and resourcefulness. Not that I need to say
this to the Headmaster of Hauser's Home for Wayward RAK, RAL,
R-anything and other Great Receivers.

It's not really a rise in sea level, it's a lowering terrain. :D

~ Todd/'Boomer'  KA1KAQ