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Un-built Eico model 488 Electronic Switch. Build or not?

Posted: 26 Mar 2017 05:33 AM PDT
http://forums.qrz.com/index.php?thre...or-not.560513/

I recently uploaded a mail time video for my YouTube Channel.

Although there was a lot of nice items in the mail bad one tat stuck out
was this Eico 488.



Still in its original box and un-assembled. All that was missing was the
original paper work.

This would go nicely on my vintage test gear bench where I have my Eico 460
oscilloscope and several other pieces of Eico gear.



So how rare is it to find Eico gear that has not been assembled?

Assembled units can be found at low prices.

I know...



Un-built Eico model 488 Electronic Switch. Build or not?

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4 State QRP Group Bayou Jumper (Paraset inspired QRP XCVR)

Posted: 25 Mar 2017 09:45 PM PDT
http://forums.qrz.com/index.php?thre...p-xcvr.552885/

Just before Christmas the 4 State QRP Group announced that a new kit is
available, dubbed the Bayou Jumper. From its introductory page:









"Return with us now to those thrilling days of yesteryear" and build the
Bayou Jumper. The name "Bayou Jumper" is a play on "Ocean Hopper", a famous
regenerative receiver of a bygone era. It retains that great retro look but
with...Click to expand...

4 State QRP Group Bayou Jumper (Paraset inspired QRP XCVR)