[Amps] Alpha 8410

[jeremy-ca]

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Roger (K8RI)" <sub1 at rogerhalstead.com>
To: "Amps" <amps at contesting.com>
Sent: Wednesday, May 21, 2008 2:32 AM
Subject: Re: [Amps] Alpha 8410


> k7fm wrote:
>> I recall that in 1955, a new car was about $2,000and a new house about
>> $20,000.  The KWS-1 was $1995 and I think the Johnson Desk KW was $1500.
>>
>>
> Actually, I purchased a brand new Bonneville convertible in late 61 (62
> model) for $3,600. Real leather interior along with all the bells and
> whistles.  Weighed nearly three tons.  (a tad shy of 6000#)

Hmm, in 1964 I bought a new 64 GTO convertible with the performance package 
389, tripower, HD 4 speed and 4.10 posi rear for $2750. That car today would 
bring around $75K at auction.

In 1970 I bought a new Chevelle LS-6 HT. The last auction sell price was 
around $125K.

I dont seem to remember many ham amps appreciating accordingly unless it was 
hand wired by Art Collins himself.

Just imagine all those overpriced Alphas in a few years when owners will be 
lucky to get SB-220 prices for them.

Im also surprised that an enterprising individual hasnt set up a transformer 
company in Mexico.

Carl
KM1H