[MRCA] problems owning/buying rare radios

[Al Klase]

Hello Eugene,

I'm beginning to think that if you have one or two HF packsets that make 
you happy, stop right there.  The newer these things get, the less 
chance we have of repairing one, even if we do have complete 
documentation.  A PRC-104's is a good case  in point.  It's a heartbeat 
away from being a wheel chock.

My two cents,
Al


On 3/11/2012 9:55 PM, W2HX wrote:
> Hi friends.  I am recently acquired a really nice Racal BCC-39B which is now
> my favorite HF manpack.  While there is some *very* basic documentation
> available, if the thing goes south I am likely SOL.  Now I may have an
> opportunity to purchase a BCC-39"D". This thing is significantly different
> than the B. For example, it has an internal ATU (vs the external BCC565 of
> the "B"), has some kind of hopping capability, uses LED instead of LCD
> display, etc.  For this radio, there is literally ZERO information on.  This
> thing makes hens teeth look common!
>
> After thinking about which list to send this inquiry to, I decided the "C"
> in MRCA might provide the most sympathetic ears.  What do you folks think
> about acquiring and owning very rare (and expensive) radios that may be
> unfixable? The practical ham in me thinks, "stay far away, save your money."
> But the collector in me says "rare opportunity, only kid on the block with
> one, bragging rights galore!"  Now of course, this is a personal decision
> that no one can make other than me.  But.what do you other collectors think
> and how do you guys make these kinds of decisions?
>
> Many thanks
>
>
> 73 Eugene W2HX
>
>


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Al Klase - N3FRQ
Jersey City, NJ
http://www.skywaves.ar88.net/