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 More options Sep 4 2012, 4:55 pm
Newsgroups: uk.radio.amateur, rec.radio.amateur.boatanchors
From: "gareth" <no.s...@thank.you.invalid>
Date: Tue, 4 Sep 2012 21:55:46 +0100
Local: Tues, Sep 4 2012 4:55 pm
Subject: Re: RF27

"Ian Jackson" <ianREMOVETHISjack...@g3ohx.demon.co.uk> wrote in message

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> In message <k23oq3$51...@dont-email.me>, gareth
> <no.s...@thank.you.invalid> writes
>>I have one of these in unmodified condition.

>>Before I wreck it (WWII Gee Navigation RF Unit) for the
>>tuning condensers and slow-motion drive, is it of value
>>as a radio antique?

>>If it is, and you want it, what would you offer in exchange?

> Like much of the highly-prized equipment which was on sale in the 50s and
> 60s, it is (as it is) essentially useless in the modern world. It it's
> complete and in good condition, it would certainly be of interest as a
> 'collectible'.  While it would seem be a shame to break up a piece of
> history, some of the 'bits' - if recycled - are just as functional today
> as they ever were, and would be of use to an old-fashioned experimenter.
> It's certainly a difficult decision what to do with such things.

Especially as the existing hardare of tuning dial, 3 gang condenser and
supporting hardwar could form the basis of a single-band RX, all
using the same box / cabinet it came in.

 
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