[R-390] history and evolution of the Collins gear

[GDM]

Right now there are 6 copies for sale on ABE Book Sellers.  Prices are 
$64 to $154.

W9OAK

On 5/28/2012 12:04 PM, nryan at mchsi.com wrote:
> Try this link:
> http://www.abebooks.com/servlet/SearchResults?sts=t&tn=Shortwave+Receivers+Past+and+Present&x=52&y=9
>
> Good luck es 73 de Norman, KG4SWM
>
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> ----- Original Message -----
> From: chacuff<chacuff at cableone.net>
> To: Raymond Cote<bluegrassdakine at hotmail.com>, r-390 at mailman.qth.net
> Sent: Mon, 28 May 2012 11:11:25 -0500 (CDT)
> Subject: Re: [R-390] history and evolution of the Collins gear
>
> You need a copy of "Shortwave Receivers Past and Present".  Outlines pretty
> much all of that.
>
> Out of print right now but used copies are available from time to time on
> Amazon.  But be prepared to spend big bucks...it's a sought after reference
> and the used copies are high.
>
> I've been looking for one myself...the latest one.
>
> New one is being printed for release this summer I heard.
>
> Cecil...
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Raymond Cote"<bluegrassdakine at hotmail.com>
> To: "milsurplus"<milsurplus at mailman.qth.net>;<r-390 at mailman.qth.net>;
> <boatanchors at mailman.qth.net>;<boatanchors at theporch.com>
> Sent: Monday, May 28, 2012 2:56 AM
> Subject: [R-390] history and evolution of the Collins gear
>
>
>> The mil list has been talkin lately about the R388 and 51J3 equipment.
>> This brings to mind the thought of the evolution of these great receivers.
>> When was the first designe, what was the first one?  51j1???   Was there
>> units before the J series?  What are the capabilities of the various
>> lineage?  from the 51H, 51J, 51S R388, R389, R390 390A 391 and so forth?
>> Does anyone have all this in writing or does it have to be compiled,
>> perhaps on these lists?
>>
>> thanks all
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