Restored Vintage Classics versus Galaxy

[Riverman]

put another 200 or so into it and you've got a real winner.
LC

That was going to be my next question. How much?
If no major repairs are needed, will $200 or so usually cover the necessary improvements such as recapping and the such?

 

[LeapFrog]

IMHO, Yes it will cost less than $200. Probably closer to $100 (more or less) for a full re-cap and re-alignment. (but i'm not sure)
I much prefer a classic radio over the modern ones, they just don't build 'em like they used to, anymore..

 

[Riverman]

IMHO, Yes it will cost less than $200. Probably closer to $100 (more or less) for a full re-cap and re-alignment. (but i'm not sure)
I much prefer a classic radio over the modern ones, they just don't build 'em like they used to, anymore..

That's great news! I thought it'd be a lot more.
Once I acquire the radio I want, the hard part begins. Finding a competent, trustworthy tech who doesn't have a long waiting list and can get right to it.

 

[LeapFrog]

That's great news! I thought it'd be a lot more.
Once I acquire the radio I want, the hard part begins. Finding a competent, trustworthy tech who doesn't have a long waiting list and can get right to it.

Yeah, the good ones stay busy, you may find someone "on the ground" (not online) who does not accept mail-ins, they would probably have a smaller work load, & shorter line of customers. (faster turn-around time)

 

[mechanic]

A bit late on this but I have an old Cobra 135, a 23 channel base and modified with a second crystal.... gives it 46 channels total and the voice lock slides almost 5 channels. Very stable and with it's D-104 mike I get great report all the time!
Most of all the old Cobras are a good choice!

mechanic

 

[Klondike Mike]

My vote goes for vintage ... but not too vintage (70's - 90's). The first time I experienced a Ranger system (
Texas Ranger TR 696F SSB), I couldn't get it off my property fast enough.