Steve Ellington wrote:
>
> I've been seeing Corsair 2's at hamfest for around $500. From what I've seen
> on the internet, you can save money at the hamfest. Count on a pto rebuild
> however. I believe bad grease in pto's is the main reason people sell this
> stuff. They are quite repairable for just the cost of new grease and a few
> hours labor.
>
> For just a little more, $700, you may find an Omni V. I saw one at the Indy
> fest for that amount and it looked very good. There is a world of
> difference. No flashing last digit, no thumping agc, smoother qsk, better
> sidetone, less drift and memories.
>
> The factory has used units at nearly twice the price with a 30 day warranty
> (I think). The warranty isn't worth quite that much.
>
> Look around at some of the larger hamfest. Internet prices are often much
> higher due to the fact that there are more suckers on-line than at hamfest.
> Buy at the lowest possible price and always assume it's broken. You won't be
> dissapointed that way.
>
> Steve Ellington
> Amateur Radio Operator N4LQ
>
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Yes, but the V does't have the dual receive either (~; NW6R ..
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