[Premium-Rx] Mason Eng Model A-2 Receiver

[Mark S. Holden]

Several years ago, I tracked down a phone number for Mason, and when I 
dialed it, a woman with a thick eastern European accent picked up the 
phone, immediately said "You have the wrong number" and hung up.

It was sort of a "Get moose and squirrel!" moment.

Based on the call, I decided not to knock on their door even though it 
was in a building next to my dentists office.



William J. Newman wrote:
> Hello to everyone on the list!
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> I own a rare receiver made by F.G. Mason Engineering, Inc., Fairfield, CT
> which is no longer in business.  It is a Model A-2 receiver with 12 modular
> plug-in tuners that cover 2KHz to 2GHz and includes a sweep oscilloscope.
> The radio can be run on AC or battery power and comes with adapters for
> various countries power outlets.  The power supply auto switches between
> 250/170/128/95 VAC at 50/60Hz.  Of note is that there is also a custom made
> wireless microphone “bug” as well which I haven’t tested yet as it uses an
> unconventional battery size.  
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> >From the limited information I’ve been able to find these radios were
> manufactured in the mid 1960’s and only sold to government agencies.  All of
> the modules have hand printed dials for tuning and everything fits neatly in
> its own brief case.  I’m told that the price for the radio when it was
> manufactured was around $6,000 dollars.  
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> The radio is in great condition and the signal reception is amazingly clear.
> I’m wondering if anyone on the list might be able to provide me with any
> additional information on the radio and/or direct me when to look for more
> information as I can’t find much at all on the Internet.  Also, if anyone
> might have an idea of its current value I’d appreciate hearing your
> thoughts.  
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> Thanks, 
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> William J. Newman - KØNSA
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> ARRL - Life Member
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