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Post by oldgeezer on Mar 18, 2024 8:26:52 GMT -5
After two of these radios, one did not work and other failed in three days. I am done with vintage CBs and will buy a high power 10 meter/CB radio. Lost over $200 on this junk if I can sell the radios for a loss. Total lost so far is $370.
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Post by cbrown on Mar 20, 2024 12:16:28 GMT -5
I feel for you. The problem is that all these older radios aren't getting any newer, and they probably weren't maintained much either. Also for example, a radio from 1980 would be 44 years old this year. That's a long time for all caps, tubes, and resistors to maintain the same value they were when they were new.
Older radios are nice, and if they look good they might be really nice to display. But if you plan on using them it'll take some work to make then as reliable as today's radios are. I have two Browning's (Mark III and a Mark IVA) that I had the "100,000 mile maintenance" done back in 2008, which makes that 16 years ago. That wasn't cheap, but I figured it was a good investment since I had them since they were new. They both still work great, but I keep the thought in the back of my mind that it won't be long before something needs to be replaced.
It's just the nature of the game. Don't let it ruin the radio hobby for you!
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Post by 2600 on Mar 21, 2024 0:57:35 GMT -5
A 1970s radio comes in one of two categories, same as a 1970s car. Either it's been rebuilt to catch up the last 45 years' maintenance, or it hasn't.
Pretty much an either/or proposition. Unless, of course someone has half-assed the rebuild somewhere along the way.
The properly-rebuilt specimen will have a higher price, unless there's a catch.
I'm reminded of the guy who responded to a classified ad for a 1956 Ford Thunderbird, fully restored and licensed. Five hundred bucks. He called the number, and the woman who answered assured him the ad was legit, and not a typo. Yes, it's fully restored. Yes the price is five hundred bucks. He asked to see it, and she gave him the address. Got to the location and sure enough, a bright shiny '56 TBird was in her garage, ready to transfer title and drive away. He asked "there has to be some catch. This price is just unrealistically low". The woman responded that it was her husband's project car. He had run off to Barbados with his secretary. Sent the wife a note that said "Sell the car and send me the money".
Now if only you could find that fully restored 1970s radio with a similar situation behind it.
73
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