[SignalOne] Reverse Engineering the 4CX350F

[Bill Smith]

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Sent: Thursday, December 11, 2003 8:23 PM
Subject: [SignalOne] Reverse Engineering the 4CX350F

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There was a time that older Ferrari's fell in value to a few thousands
of dollars.  This is the life cycle of collectables.  I'm guessing that
old boatanchor radios have bottomed out.  I'm speculating that "pivot"
models like the 75A-4, the R-390, the Signal/One, top end models that
represent a new direction, will increase in value.

I don't want to be an old hen, but electronic collectables seem to follow
the interest of persons who wished they had one when they were young, or had
one and want to re-experience past years.  I personally have several old
receivers, and am interested in them as a hands-on lesson in the history of
electronic/radio development and production.

But what do you think will happen when digital radio finally takes hold?
There seems to be quite a bit of resistance to the new technology at
present, but seems the conversion is inevatible and our old friends will no
longer capture radio drama or short wave programs from across the globe.

I think of Atwater-Kent breadboard battery-set receivers.  They were selling
several years ago for $1200++ a copy, but have dropped back to $900 or so.

Just curious, don't have a strong opinion one way or the other.  Do
receivers have to be functional to be collectable?  Will non-technical
people appreciate this equipment?

73 de Bill, AB6MT
billsmith@ispwest.com