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Old July 5th 11, 08:40 AM posted to rec.radio.shortwave
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Default First radio that got you into DX-ing?

On Jul 5, 3:20*am, John Smith wrote:
On 7/4/2011 11:33 PM, wrote:

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What is so special about A****er-Kent ?


Well, now-a-days, they are antiques, and a restored A****er Kent is
usually worth thousands to hardcore collectors.

But, they were just beautiful radios. *They were built of heavy metal
with artistic styling and for that time, they were top notch. *Here are
some images of some A****er Kents, but to really appreciate one, you
have to own it and get the whole hands on:

http://www.google.com/search?tbm=isc...iw=986&bih=600...

beware of wrapping in the above, long, URL.

Regards,
JS


I see . Incidentally I do have an old A-K model 40-something . It is
contained in a wooden box with a sliding lid . The wood looks like a
real mahogany . Never thought it can be SO valuable to some people .
Amazing . . .