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Post by olemanla on Jun 25, 2015 17:06:56 GMT -5
I forgot to come back to this thread and post they are no longer doing crystals at all and referred me to international... who hasn't bothered to even answer my email.
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Post by olemanla on Jun 25, 2015 8:06:34 GMT -5
2600,
What was the underlying problem with the Mark IV's? The one I am working with now, that has just about driven me nuts, had blown a diode and transistor in the voltage regulator in the receiver which caused a -41 volts to reach pins of the IC chip, in the transmitter, that should have only had -7 volts . And being as I can't seem to get my hands on the "now" highly prized Nomad Radio PLL Synthesizer. What would you suggest to correct the PLL situation?
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Post by olemanla on Jun 16, 2015 20:20:09 GMT -5
Not throwing stones. Not raining on your parade. Just telling my opinion of gone through. I have noticed a big drop in want for the older tube rigs as of late. Seems everybody wants the newer radios. I myself love vintage tubes and vintage aluminum to get out. And you might want to take some clearer in focus pics of the radio. From what I see and what you say you have done the radio is worth less than half of what you are asking. But there is always someone that will pay. Just have to hold on and wait. We will simply have to agree to disagree on value. If the Radio sells it sells, if it doesn't... I will have to add on a little more square footage to the Radio Room.
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Post by olemanla on Jun 16, 2015 20:06:04 GMT -5
I see no mention about the caps in your ebay listing. With a unit as old as that, it's not IF but WHEN the caps fail. I'd at least mention in your listing that they are the original caps. Also, when you say 'gone through', does this mean you've only tested the caps and resistors? Really? Do you really expect all caps and resistors to be totally removed checked individually and soldiered back in place? Greg, doesn't do that... why would you expect me to? Browning has flow sheets to follow when reworking a radio... It like binary code you follow it and if the out come is this you do that if not you do another. I can't say the caps are original as the man who's collection this radio came form, had sent this radio to Barkett's several times.... Have you seen Greg's work? It is pretty much indistinguishable from the factory line work. For all I know those Caps could have been changed the last time it went Alabama. I can't say they were either as I honestly do not know. All I know for certain is they tested good! And even if they were changed 2 years ago when it was at Barkett's, there is still no certainty that the at least one won't go bad in the next couple of years. Is the radio worth what I am asking? I don't know, it cost $895 new and has now become a classic. What happens to prime examples of anything classic? The prices rise! Take cars for example, a car that in 1965 sold for $2555.00 (Ford Mustang) one would have a hard time buying a ragged out 65 Mustang for twice that price. Why should our pride and joy radios be any different? Am I being greedy? Maybe, but I did list it where one can make an offer... And the more I "test" it the less certain I am that I really want to sell it. In my opinion this is a fine radio and I expect it will give years of service, and make someone a prideful possession.
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Post by olemanla on Jun 16, 2015 19:04:53 GMT -5
To me gone through means, All electrolytic caps replaced. ALL. All carbon resistors checked and any out replaced. Every one replaced even better. All tubes removed, Checked and replaced if needed. Closing the contacts on the tube sockets as you mentioned is only a temporary fix. The heat cycles will open them again. All controls cleaned. All updates done. And a factory spec alignment using the correct equipment. fine... that radio is not for you then! No skin off my back!
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Post by olemanla on Jun 15, 2015 23:57:18 GMT -5
If he is Harold and the one selling it on Ebay I think he is way over priced with the asking. A non recapped radio and no carbon resistors checked or changed in the radio and a complete alignment to factory specs from a known tech is a tough sell in todays Vintage radio market. I am interested in it but no where near the ebay prices. I think the asking price comes from seeing the superhawk listings that are way out of line. Here is the radio I mentioned on Ebay. www.ebay.com/itm/VINTAGE-BROWNING-GOLDEN-EAGLE-MARK-IV-A-SSB-AM-Base-Station-40-Channels-/161732403983?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item25a800a30fWell, I certainly not going to be giving that beauty away. I am still struggling with myself about simply keeping it. There is a make offer on the listing, The voltages check perfectlyjust like the service manual calls for. The Cap checked. I have hours of time lovingly invested. you interested, talk to me 318.five0317seven1 make me a fair offer..... just understand I will not give this baby away.
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Post by olemanla on Jun 15, 2015 23:48:21 GMT -5
If the IVA works and you're just going to sell it, I would just mention in the ad that "as with any older radio equipment, the caps may need to be replaced sometime in the future." Are you going to make up the $$$ difference in asking price for the $60 in caps and numerous hours in labor needed to replace them? Heck $60 won't even cover replacing the caps with the factory "multicaps". You know those large silver cans go for $50 ea. nowadays. I have taken that advice to heart and made that change.
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Post by olemanla on Jun 15, 2015 23:40:35 GMT -5
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Post by olemanla on Jun 15, 2015 14:13:01 GMT -5
I have a couple Browning Golden Eagles, a Mark IV and a Mark IVA, that I bought from a silent key's collection. Both are very very clean radios. I have gone through the Mark IVA, inspected and tested all the Caps. The caps look brand new, bright and shiny, with no cracks or any other signs of age, I originally did not check all the resistors for spec, but took the set back apart and testes each to make sure they were in spec.
I already have a lot of time invested in that IVA,and of course I want top price I can get out of the set, but should I replace the Caps even though I can find nothing wrong with them? Do I need to replace the carbon resistors? I have given this radio a lot of TLC as this project has been a labor of love and I want to find it a good home, but want to make sure it will provide many years of service.
How should I proceed with this to get the top dollar? What should be top dollar?
Now I am working on the Mark IV, it is being a pain in the butt! It never went back to the factory to get the upgrade to the IVA. I was really hoping 2600 had spare parts for his famous mod laying around, but sadly he is running a year or more behind on getting a new mod out. Any suggestions on how to proceed on it?
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Post by olemanla on Jun 15, 2015 11:16:46 GMT -5
Thanks for the information, I guess 40 bucks would not be to bad for a special ordered hand tuned crystal. I know that is something I have no knowledged of how that is accomplished. Will have to give them a call.
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Post by olemanla on Jun 15, 2015 11:12:55 GMT -5
Thank you, that means I need to start a serious discussion thread.... dang, if I was only smart enough to get one started!
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Post by olemanla on Jun 14, 2015 23:32:47 GMT -5
How many post does one have to make before he leaved the mudduck behind?
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Post by olemanla on Jun 14, 2015 23:31:15 GMT -5
Agreed! But dang if I can find one... Would have thought that someone would have one in a parts radio, but if they doi they seem to be holding on to it tightly. .
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Post by olemanla on Jun 14, 2015 14:11:54 GMT -5
I need a bit of help finding a 11.3258 mhz crystals. Everybody that comes up in a google search is out of stock... including my ole reliable Barkett. Wanting to use it in a old General Washington. I have asked in most of the cb groups on facebook without success; I am getting desperate... one can just about name their price.
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Post by olemanla on Jun 11, 2015 16:24:26 GMT -5
Thanks! That does the job.
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Post by olemanla on Jun 10, 2015 21:41:48 GMT -5
Isn't there a way to have the forum furnish a list of new post since your last visit? Its a really nice feature.
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Post by olemanla on Jun 10, 2015 20:37:41 GMT -5
In need of a pll board for this radio. Hoping someone knows where i can find one. Would rather find an upgraded version like in the 4a or something similar to the nomad boards that use to be around years ago. Thanks With any luck maybe 2600 has a few of them leftover..... Anyone heard from 2600 lately?
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