[TenTec] Advice needed: reasonable valuation on Omni D model 546

[Wade Staggs]

*Barry,*
*              I do understand your point about wanting to test the filter
and confirm the gain and specs. But, what you would or would not pay or do,
doesn't affect the price of these filters on Ebay or from individual Hams.
This higher price factor, along with the Proven Dependability of the older
Tec Tec Rigs. Along with the prestige of ownership, keeps the prices a bit
above the KenYaeCom rigs of the same vintage. However, if you look at the
selling price of Any of the older Rigs? The old Kenwood TS-530 is a great
example. Their are many out there who would much rather have an older and
easy to operate rig. Now also factor in the fact that it is so Easy to get
the General Class ticket now, and you will see why I valued the rig that
high. Everybody wants to talk but not everybody has a couple of Thousand to
drop on a new radio. My personal Omni D with no extra bells and Whistles is
out on loan to a fellow Ham. Just for the Rig and Microphone, I have turned
down $350.00. In part because this fellow is a Friend who can use the Radio
for the next 50 years if he needs to. And also the fact that this
particular Omni D was lovingly restored by me and I know that the Elmer who
left it to me, would want me to make it available to New Hams until they
decide on what to buy or become financially able to do so. So, I do get
your point but, that does not change the fact that $50.00 will not buy a
Ten Tec Filter. And a good Omni D will bring the prices I quoted. We see it
everyday.*

*                                                 73 my Friend from
Wade/KJ4WS*

On Mon, Oct 27, 2014 at 4:25 AM, Barry N1EU <barry.n1eu at gmail.com> wrote:

> We were valuing a rig with filters installed and I think $50 is correct for
> a filter installed when you buy the radio.
>
> I wouldn't pay $75 for a 20 year old TT filter unless someone tested it and
> confirmed the passband and gain were in spec or else gave the buyer the
> right to return it if it was out of spec.
>
> Barry N1EU
>
> On Mon, Oct 27, 2014 at 2:28 AM, Wade Staggs <tvman1954 at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> > *Barry,*
> > *             Thanks to Ebay, those Filters that you valued at $50.00
> each,
> > can't be found for less than about $75.00 each..... Just so you will
> know.*
> >
> > *                                                                  73
> from
> > Wade/KJ4WS*
> >
> > On Sun, Oct 26, 2014 at 1:37 PM, Barry N1EU <barry.n1eu at gmail.com>
> wrote:
> >
> > > I agree with Mike's valuations.  If it's a friendly sale and a package
> > > deal, I'd use the lower prices in the ranges Mike quoted.  Add $50 for
> > each
> > > optional filter, providing they are still on spec (a large percentage
> of
> > TT
> > > filters are not after that much time).
> > >
> > > 73, Barry N1EU
> > >
> > > On Sun, Oct 26, 2014 at 10:25 AM, Mike Bryce <prosolar at sssnet.com>
> > wrote:
> > >
> > > > Personally, I’d go with  $250-$300 for the rig
> > > >
> > > > $100-$125 for the power supply
> > > >
> > > > $125-$175 for the vfo.
> > > >
> > > > Again, value, like beauty, is in the eye of the beholder.
> > > >
> > > > If there are holes, non-factory knobs, strange mods added, or other
> > > > cosmetic issues, then the value is lower.
> > > >
> > > > if there are extra filters, Inrad filters, noise blanker and or audio
> > > > filter, then it’s worth more.
> > > >
> > > > Has the PTO been rebuilt? Those are about $40 now and it takes a good
> > > hour
> > > > or so to install one.
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > Mike, WB8VGE
> > > > SunLight Energy Systems
> > > > The Heathkit Shop
> > > > http://www.theheathkitshop.com/
> > > > J e e p
> > > > o|||||||o
> > > >
> > > > A man with one clock knows what time it is. A man with two clocks is
> > > never
> > > > sure.
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > On Oct 25, 2014, at 9:27 PM, Michael Tortorella <w2iy at verizon.net>
> > > wrote:
> > > >
> > > > > TenTec friends,
> > > > >
> > > > > Can someone offer some guidance on a reasonable price in a friendly
> > > sale
> > > > for
> > > > > an Omni D series C (546) with the power supply and outboard VFO?
> All
> > > > are in
> > > > > excellent shape and recently used.  Any thoughts greatly
> appreciated.
> > > > >
> > > > > 73
> > > > > Mike W2IY
> > > > >
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