You nailed that one - here's a FS post from eHam not too long ago:
> I have 8 TIL308 NOS displays, purchased to repair an FT-301 radio. These are
leftovers and I no longer need them. $75 each or all 8 for $550<
Unless I'm way underestimating the value of the '301, the cost of replacing a
few of the displays and a few other miscellaneous items would amount to more
than what the rig is worth (even working)....
TNX/73, Al
On Fri May 14 2010 4:18:53 pm ki3b@aim.com wrote:
> Let's try this again.....
>
> You have to be careful of the 'Kenwoods, Yaesu's and Icoms" from that era.
>
> As long as they work, they're great, but there's been a number of
> announcements from the big 3 that parts are no longer available, nor will
> the rigs be accepted for evaluation and/or repair. You may find a 'third
> party' to fix the rig, but again, this is only if he can find the parts to
> do so.
>
> Sometimes, it's just cheaper to buy even a 'low end' new rig than to go
> through the hassle of getting something older 'fixed'. Plus, there's the
> guarantee that the new rig should work out of the box.
>
> When I worked for one of the ham dealers, that's the advice I gave, not to
> increase sales, but to help a newcomer get into the hobby with the least
> amount of frustration.... Nothings going to cool a newcomer off like a
> broken rig that's gone weeks for repair (if it can be repaired..)
>
> Just food for thought....
>
> 73,
>
> Joe KI3B
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: Dick, WN3R <wn3r@verizon.net>
> To: tentec <tentec@contesting.com>
> Sent: Thu, May 13, 2010 4:32 pm
> Subject: [TenTec] Starter Rigs
>
>
> I've helped a good number of "new" hams, young and old. I have found the
> best starter rigs are those in the $300-$400 range with a general coverage
> receiver. Rigs in this range, if in good physical and operating condition,
> can be used for a number of years and sold for 80-110% of the original
> cost.
>
>
> Unfortunately, it's rare to find a nice TEN TEC in that range as they seem
> to hold their value better than those from Japan.
>
> 73, Dick, WN3R
>
> PS My favorite rig for a newbie was the TS-130S. Now it's the TS-430S,
> 440S, or 450S. They are easy to find, buy, and resell.
>
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