[Premium-Rx] RA6790GM:The sum is greater than the whole

[Kim Briggs]

Hi,

It is not an easy question answer & you really need to know the background.

I split an R-71E about 6 months ago, parts went to 5 counties to get 
multiple radios servicable again. One guy didn't have the input filter, 
another needed the PSU, another the case lower section, etc etc. I had 
offered the radio for sale & as it had been in a commercial environment 
& wasn't a good looker there was no interest. I probably made $50 more 
than it was worth complete, but had to field a multitude of questions & 
pack/post about 8 parcels. Was it worth it for the $$, no way...but as a 
service to the radio community...yes.

I also have a some RA6790GMs. One working RA6790GM is "well used" & has 
issues, as well as the added attraction of bent side rails.  Now 
probably 'cause I don't know when to give up, I have recently bought yet 
another to act as a donor, plus it had the added lure of Collins 
filters. Which one will become the parts box is unknown as yet.

At the end of the day,  most of a 6790 spare will be spare & I'll have 2 
VGC goers.  I'll probably sell the remaining parts & again they will be 
used to keep multiple radios alive. If I recover my $$ back I'll be 
happy, if I get extra I'll be surprised.

There is no correct answer, as it is purely a matter of perspective.

Regards & thanks for an informative list, Kim VK7ZZB