Sold the entire package, pending receipt of funds. Thank you!
Kevin, K9IUA
--- Kevin Anderson <k9iua@yahoo.com> wrote:
> I may regret this later, but I also feel it is time for
> someone
> else to enjoy a fine rig such as this. The somewhat rare
> Century 22 is considered by many to be the pinnacle in
> commercially manufactured direct conversion transceivers. It
> is
> a simple and fun radio to use. Here's my offer:
>
> For Sale, a Model 579 Century 22 (serial number 579 00075),
> including the Model 226 crystal calibrator (but not the
> keyer),
> original manual, and with matching 5 amp Model 979 power
> supply.
> Asking $350***, which includes UPS Brown shipping (as two
> packages) within 48 States from zip code 52001. Package
> includes an unused PTO rebuild kit (a $20 value in itself,
> purchased in 2001). Payment by bank cashiers check or money
> order; no PayPal.
>
> (***$325 if a "local" purchase, defined below. Will also
> consider some possible trades; also see below.)
>
> I purchased the radio and power supply used in 1996, and it
> served as my main radio until 2000 (when I bought a Scout and
> Argosy II). Also briefly used the radio in 2002 and again now
> in just the past few months in the QRP-L foxhunts on 80
> meters.
> Between uses it was kept boxed up.
>
> The radio is 9 out 10 in condition: A half-inch scratch on
> the
> top of the radio, plus several pinhead-sized ones. The front
> panel has small cracks in each of the four courners, from the
> screwheads to the corners, and the metal inset on main tuning
> knob has two "dings". All these were there when I bought the
> radio in 1996. The band change knob is a bit "scratchy," most
> likely due to lack of use. Otherwise the radio is internally
> in
> excellent shape. I've operated it only at QRP 5 watts, which
> is
> below its rated output of 20 watts. The PTO remains silky
> smooth with no hint of needing a rebuild; the dial string
> still
> tracks appropriately. The knurled knobs are a little dusty.
>
> The matching 979 power supply, originally designed for and
> sold
> with this radio, includes all the original cabling (power and
> ground) for the radio. Several pinsized scratches, plus a
> half-inch scratch on one side. Only sold with the radio as a
> package.
>
> I will sell the package for less if sold locally, without
> having
> to ship, which means you also get to visually see the radio
> before purchase. I consider "local" to be within a circle
> around Dubuque, Iowa, extending as far as the Quad Cities,
> Freeport, the west side of Madison, north maybe to Prairie du
> Chien, over toward Waterloo, down to Cedar Rapids, including
> Iowa City (where my son attends the university). Cash would
> be
> preferred for a local purchase, although not necessary.
>
> I will also consider certain trades: As a QRP-only operator,
> I
> have the hankering to try out an Elecraft K1. I would also
> consider a used Scout (preferably an Argo Scout) with
> hopefully
> a 30 meter module (which I don't have). I also could use a
> newer LDG Z11 or Z100 automatic antenna tuner (for a
> negotiable
> amount, with the remainder of purchase still paid up as
> needed).
>
> I hope this sale will allow someone the chance to own a piece
> of
> Ten-Tec history in the form of a somewhat rare radio. Reply
> directly. Thank you in advance. Address good in QRZ.com.
>
> Cheers/73,
> Kevin Anderson, K9IUA
> Dubuque, Iowa
>
>
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> -------------------------------------
> Kevin Anderson, Dubuque IA USA, K9IUA
> k9iua (at) yahoo (dot) com
> http://postoilgeography.blogspot.com/
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>
>
>
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Kevin Anderson, Dubuque IA USA, K9IUA
k9iua (at) yahoo (dot) com
http://postoilgeography.blogspot.com/
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