I have used a MFJ 9420 with a hamstick.  It is not that fancy but it works and it will be within your price range.  A good working 9420 can be had for $100.00 at hamfests.  Forget Ebay as they usually want as much as you can buy a new @ the candy store.  A cheap 9420 can be had on Eham, but they are few and far between.  The Atlas 210 is a good choice as is a Alda 103 or 105 if you need multiband operation.  An Amp supply monobander is also a great little 20 watt rig.

Randy AB9GO

"And how many
hams will want to build SMT kits?"

73, Ken  AD6KA
 

I do not know, but Tony Parks has no trouble selling all the SoftRock kits he can make and they have more than a few SMD components.  I think he was up to 15,000 + so far.

Randy AB9GO

From the WB5RVZ website:
"It is estimated that, since the Softrock's inception in 2005, over 15,000 kits have been shipped to builders in about 60 different countries."

Hello all,

I just acquired a Glowbug 40 this weekend and I need the assembly
manual and schematic .  The previous builders kills
were somewhat lacking and it is questionable if the right components
got into the correct locations of the PCB.  I would like
to rebuild the unit.  Anyone have a copy or a scan of the manual they
could send me?

Thanks,
Randy AB9GO

From his NEW website.  This guy can sure spin a yarn.

Hallicrafters SX-62A Shortwave Receiver restored

I don't believe you will ever find another close to brand new example of this classic vintage like this one.

Please see the additional pictures below so you can see exactly how nice the receiver actually is.

( Warning!!! BS alert )

It sat in a box unused since new, I was invited to do a shack clearance and there were so many brand new vintage rigs just sat in boxes, I am slowly getting to them and carefully testing them.

I have checked alignment of this receiver and its perfect, a receiver you will be proud to own and show off.

(End BS alert)

Yaesu FT-ONE, Brand New, Never Used, Very Rare.

What a Find!

( Warning!!! BS alert )

I recently was invited to do a shack clearance and when the door opened there sat several Brand New Yaesu transceivers all in the original boxes and some behind glass as show pieces.

This is one that sat behind glass,

(End BS alert)

it is being supplied with the original owners manual, original purchase receipt and Yaesu Envelope as well as power lead.



He has now branched out into CB and "10 meter" radios

Galaxy DX-94HP 10 Meter Transceiver
Supplied with the Power Lead, Mobike Bracket with Screws and Microphone, it is like new.
Blue LEDs for frequency and channel readouts
Dual blue LEDs light our signature large meter
StarLite faceplate (all printing is backlit)
AM/USB/LSB modes, but no FM
Variable dimmer control for LEDs, meter lamp and faceplate lettering
Switch to turn off the frequency digits
Variable Talkback circuit with on/off switch
Echo and Voice Changer like the old DX99V, but no Robot
Echo/Voice Changer controls on the front panel, not inside the radio
Roger Beep with on/off switch

Note:  All REAL ham radios have roger beep, echo and voice changer!!!

Browning Golden Eagle MKIV
Vintage 40Ch CB, I recently was invited to see a collection of Vintage CB equipment,

( Warning!!! BS alert )

I was surprised when I opened the shck door to see that several items were in boxes brand new.
I paid top dollar for the equipment as it is rare and perfect.

(End BS alert)

Also this guy had a fleamarket space at Dayton Hamvention 2010.  Space FE2067.  He is not listed this year, yet. 

Randy AB9GO

Not a single complaint in 36 months?  How?  Take a look:

http://www.bbb.org/lexington/business-reviews/internet-shopping/radio-mart-in-sadieville-ky-90004579

I have had excellent luck with R & L on new purchases with some of the best prices around.  I find that their prices on used equipment to be fair.  Overall good people to deal with. 

Randy AB9GO 

What is the guy smoking at surplustechmart?  $300.00 for that hulk?  I have thrown out better.

Recaping is the best way to restore any older rig that uses paper caps.  Many parts are made of unobtanium and may be damaged by "trying it" with the old parts in place.
Randy AB9GO

I did notice that there is no -grid bias.  Now I have to make a supply.

Randy AB9GO

I do not have to mod it for a HF band as it can do 15 meters now.   The output network is 15, 10, and 6.

Randy AB9GO

Knight used the 6dq6 in the t-60 and a sweep tube in the t-175 2x 6JE6 both sweep tubes on 6 meters.  Will they be as efficient as a purpose built RF tube?  No, but they may work well enough.  

Still looking for the schematic.

Randy AB9GO

Hello all,

I just picked one of these up @ the local hamfest in good condition for the grand sum of $5.00. It is a late 60's 6-10-15 meter (CB) amp that uses a single 6LQ6 in a grounded grid configuration.  (I have stashed several new 6LQ6's so tube cost is not an issue.)  I am interested in reforming this amp from the CB bands to use on 6 meters with a MFJ-9406 for a little more power when needed. Anyone have a schematic for this or a generic one tube 6LQ6 amp?

Thanks,
Randy AB9GO  

From a QRZ forum on radio-mart:

Crime involving E-Bay listings:

I found this at http://www.leadsonline.com/main/civilians/
about a crime involving E-Bay

If the potential crime involved a listing on the eBay website:

eBay works hard to keep its members safe and prevent illegal transactions on its website without compromising the privacy of its member community.

Certain member information is made available to law enforcement investigators via LeadsOnline First Responder Service for criminal investigations.

If you believe you are the victim of a crime involving a listing on eBay, simply contact your local law enforcement agency and request that they access LeadsOnline First Responder Service to work your case. Even if they don't use other LeadsOnline services, they can access First Responder Service, 24 hours a day, seven days a week in real time on an individual case basis................................


Tim KD4OVM


If everyone that had an issue with this person would file a complaint here I'd bet he would get a little quality time before a judge!

Randy

If you look at his auction description it states in red that "No Reserve price set for this item.", but the auction ended with the "reserve not met."  Take a look for yourself.  This guy has to be buying from local hamfests in addition to his EBay purchasing.  Does anyone have a picture of this guy?  If someone can find one I would like to see it.  I would never sell ANYTHING to him @ a hamfest if I knew him by sight.  He is close enough to the South East Indiana, Northern Kentucky and Cincinnati area to shop @ our local fests. 

Randy.

http://www.eham.net/reviews/detail/2737

http://www.ventenna.com

HFp-Vertical (40M-6M) $193.45
80M Coil (80-75-60 Meters) $26.90

A note to CAP and SWL enthusiasts - This antenna is so configurable that it can actually be set to resonate at ANY frequency between 6.5 and 35 MHz.