**GRUMPY**
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Classic Radio Operator Olde Timer 8220 [/color][/center]
"The King of Ping"
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Post by **GRUMPY** on Jul 10, 2008 15:04:17 GMT -5
Today arrived my newest tube radio via USPS. It is a MINTSonar FS-2340. I very rarely use the word mint, but this radio is mint ;D The radio looks just like it came off the assembly line. Needless to say I am a very happy fellow right now  I will post some pictures once my batteries charge up for my camera!
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Post by bioman on Jul 10, 2008 16:21:52 GMT -5
ya we need pics grump
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**GRUMPY**
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Classic Radio Operator Olde Timer 8220 [/color][/center]
"The King of Ping"
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Post by **GRUMPY** on Jul 10, 2008 18:13:34 GMT -5
There was a little reflection from the flash, the face and cabinet are perfect!  Still some original Sonar tubes in it   |
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2TX240
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Its About Audio Quality, Not Audio Quantity
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Post by 2TX240 on Jul 10, 2008 18:48:21 GMT -5
Wow! Nice!
Congrats Grumpy!
Where do you guys find these things?
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Post by bioman on Jul 10, 2008 19:40:35 GMT -5
oh man is that sharp grumpy
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Sandbagger
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Post by Sandbagger on Jul 10, 2008 20:48:30 GMT -5
There was a little reflection from the flash, the face and cabinet are perfect! Still some original Sonar tubes in it Wow! That was sure a great find. Is that a 40 channel version? I notice it's a bit different from the FS-23 models I'm familiar with. I'm beting that rig will fire right up and be CRR worthy in no time..... |
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**GRUMPY**
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Classic Radio Operator Olde Timer 8220 [/color][/center]
"The King of Ping"
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Post by **GRUMPY** on Jul 10, 2008 21:16:00 GMT -5
Yep, it's a 40 channel. The receive is great, output is 4 watts swing to 12 watts. The audio is a little low with the Sonar stock microphone. I'm going to wire a Turner Plus Three to it tomorrow which should take care of that minor problem. Otherwise, the radio is top notch and ready to go ;D
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Post by hillbilly1987 on Jul 10, 2008 22:07:00 GMT -5
man oh man that is one nice radio grumpy i cant believe how nice that thing is and i am impresssed!!!!!!!!
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Sandbagger
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Post by Sandbagger on Jul 11, 2008 6:51:24 GMT -5
Yep, it's a 40 channel. The receive is great, output is 4 watts swing to 12 watts. The audio is a little low with the Sonar stock microphone. I'm going to wire a Turner Plus Three to it tomorrow which should take care of that minor problem. Otherwise, the radio is top notch and ready to go ;D That's great! I've always liked the "all-business, no-nonsense" appearance of the Sonar radios. My friend Art has 2 FS 23's and the matching 4 sweep tube amplifier, and they're all top quality construction. |
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Post by captbarry on Jul 12, 2008 3:18:50 GMT -5
Scott you're killing me!!!!! That is the one tube set that I have not been able to get my hands on, at least one that wasn't ready for the trash can! Have fun with that one as it was one of the better engineered radios at that time. (my opnion of course!) I have a ham friend that has one and it is quiet but still has great sensitivity. I'll be on the net tomorrow night at least till the locals run me off as that freq. still has a lot of AM traffic down here. 73's
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Post by lugnut526 on Jul 14, 2008 8:32:52 GMT -5
its really good to see someone else on here who likes sonars , i have 2 40ch and 2 23ch radios and love them all.i will try to put some updated pics on here as soon as i can, the radio room has changed a lot since i posted in the members pics.
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Post by dishwolf359 on Aug 6, 2008 1:10:15 GMT -5
Wow Grumpy, that thing is bee-you-tee-ful. But c'mon boss, fess up, where'd you get a hold of such a gem? Lucky duck... ;D |
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I will post some pictures once my batteries charge up for my camera! 
