"mrhaney" wrote in message
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Radiosrfun wrote:
I am seeking opinions on the Kenwood TS440. "I" have one and the manuals
for
it - owners and service. Question is, I have access now - to about a
dozen
of them - which I'm told "may" need repaired to a degree. What do you
folks
think the "resell" price is on these units - AS IS - or repaired. I
acquired
these in one of my many buyouts.

Depends on general condition,Options ,microphone, power
cable,tuner,manuals,etc.. ...Lately I have seen some nice 440s go for
$350 to 450...If you need to pay for service or parts then you could
spend a bunch of money and lose money on the deal.. On the other hand
,if you can buy them for say, $150 put in $50 in parts,you do the
work you might come out with a little cash. I would advise a close
inspection,to see if you could repair them your self, if not,
??????..You are taking a chance,Too many unknowns... GL W4PQW


Yeah, tis true - options and so on. As I pointed out, I "do" have the
service manual and I do have a rather well equipped bench, being I do
electronics repairs and most on 2 way radios. I'll scope em out, to see what
the deal is. I may keep a unit or two "just" for parts for my own.

I know this may not be the "investment of a lifetime", but figured I might
be able to capitalize on it - somewhat.

Thanks!