[Milsurplus] In search of a RAL

[Mike Feher]

I have the RAK, RAL, RBA, RBB, RCC and many others, but, I am in NJ. 73 -
Mike

Mike B. Feher, N4FS
89 Arnold Blvd.
Howell, NJ, 07731
732-886-5960 

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[mailto:milsurplus-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Bill Cromwell
Sent: Saturday, May 05, 2012 11:12 PM
To: milsurplus at mailman.qth.net
Subject: [Milsurplus] In search of a RAL

Hi,

I went to the Cadillac, MI hamfest this morning..the first hamfest I've been
to in this century. I was looking specifically for a RAL - any condition. I
got there at the starting gun and hurried around the modest sized area. No
RAL. Then I went back around more slowly and I did find a Drake 2B. No I
didn't buy it. The owner was off somewhere doing more important things than
talking to people interested in his unpriced gear.
The fellow who checked all the items on the table for the owner told me the
receiver powered up without smoke but that it didn't work. . When the owner
finally showed up he wanted $125 for the non working receiver.
I took a pass. I talked to the guy who did buy it and he paid $95. I didn't
feel bad cuz I think that was too much for a broken radio. We talked about
it a bit and he will probably do okay with it. He knows how to fix them and
he expects to make a profit. I was only looking at it as "for use" in my
shack. And...it's NOT a RAL.

I *DID* find a "sleeve" of 5 NOS 6BA6Ws for a buck each. Those are mine now.
I have a set of Hi-Z cans that the cord was ruinated long ago and asked a
guy who had a set of cans if he knew where to get the cords. He suggested
his and I could just buy them for the cord. They were cheap.
So I bought them. Of course they work just fine so now - I still need a cord
set for the one I already had. I have a plain wire cord set on them and the
cord does NOT lay flat on the table. Miserable to use.

I'll take another cruise looking for a RAL at the next nearby hamfest next
month. No telling what will actually be there.

73,

Bill  KU8H

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