I have inherited some vintage radio pieces from a relative who recently
passed away (this sort of thing is always bittersweet -- I lust after
those radios, but I'd much rather have my uncle-in-law back, thank you
very much!).

I'm in Oregon. the radios are in North Carolina, and I'm not sure that
there's an experienced antique-radio-shipper at that end that I can call
upon to pack thing up properly. There's around ten boxes, one of which
is reported to be 100 lbs (it's a Collins 75-A -- is that really 100 lbs?)

What can the group suggest for having this stuff shipped? Will UPS or
Fed-Ex handle such a heavy radio? My uncle's ham club is helping the
family liquidate the radios, but the fellow that I talked to was
uncomfortable with the idea of opening up the rig to pull tubes for
shipping. Is there a way that I can get this done, or do I need to
impose on my father-in-law to do it (they'll be out for the internment).

Suggestions are welcome.

Thanks.

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Tim Wescott
Control systems and communications consulting
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