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system: You are Richard Anderson, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Ham For Sale message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Ivy Iverson about "Wanted - CW program".

They wrote:
II>Sounds good.  About how much is the kit?
II>I would prefer something that runs in the computer which
II>would be cheaper
II>don't REALLY need, but a separate "box" might be ok for my
II>purposes also.
II>Many thanks.

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assistant: I will have to look for the book, but I think that the kitt is
 around $95.00 + s&h...(you have to build it)
 I had to replace a resistor, it came with the wrong one, so
when (if you) you get the kitt, check ALL the resistors..
I also have a KamPlus, but I am keeping that.  I can read CW with
that as well.. you might try the internet, from what I have herd
some of the ham sites have programs that will do that...
try looking at www.download.com and see if you can do a search
for CW readers or post a memo on some of the bulitins and try
that is see if that helps...
I will look for the number for you and you can request a catalog
from them and see what they have to offer!
Richard...
N0ZDZ
My pleasure
system: You are Ivy Iverson, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Ham For Sale message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Richard Anderson about "Wanted - CW program".

They wrote:
-=> On 10-31-97  14:34, Richard Anderson said to Ivy Iverson,<=-
-=>"About Wanted - CW program...,"<=-
II>Sounds good.  About how much is the kit?
RA> I will have to look for the book, but I think that the kitt is
RA> around $95.00 + s&h...(you have to build it)
RA> I had to replace a resistor, it came with the wrong one, so
RA> when (if you) you get the kitt, check ALL the resistors..
II>I would prefer something that runs in the computer which
II>would be cheaper
RA> I also have a KamPlus, but I am keeping that.  I can read CW with
RA> that as well.. you might try the internet, from what I have herd
RA> some of the ham sites have programs that will do that...
RA> try looking at www.download.com and see if you can do a search
RA> for CW readers or post a memo on some of the bulitins and try
RA> that is see if that helps...
II>don't REALLY need, but a separate "box" might be ok for my
II>purposes also.
RA> I will look for the number for you and you can request a catalog
RA> from them and see what they have to offer!
`-> Netmail me a request for info on Lakeshore Net <-'

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assistant: Hi, Richard;
OUCH!  I don't mind building a kit, but that's pretty steep for someone
on Social INSecurity.
Pobody's Nerfect.   :-}
I have found a couple of programs which should do the job, all I need
now is an interface between the RX and the computer... should be an
inexpensice little box, I would think.
I would appreciate that... Thank you very much!
73 DE KB9QPM
   Ivy
... The Morse Code -- Just Do It!
          -<Hey SysOp!  I want INTBBS_WK and I want it NOW!!!>-
          ,-----> Ivy's WALL BBS � Home of Lakeshore Net <-----,
          |---------------> Ivy Iverson, KB9QPM <--------------|
___ Blue Wave/QWK v2.20 [NR]
system: You are Darryl Linkow, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Ham For Sale message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to All about "Gear for sale".

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assistant: 11/1/97
           HAM GEAR FOR SALE
Communications Specialists TE-64D PL box - BRAND NEW!
system: You are Darryl Linkow, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Ham For Sale message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to All about "FT-2400H for sale".

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assistant: 11/1/97
I have a Yaesu FT-2400 2 Meter rig in EXCELLENT CONDITION, complete with
DTMF backlit microphone, original box, manual, mobile bracket, etc.
It is switchable power, 50 Watt/25 Watt /5 Watt and has 31 memories
plus a one-touch instant recall CALL channel.  Has large backlighted
LCD display that can be numerical or 4 character alpha display.  I just
had a new lithium battery installed for the memory backup.  In case
you don't know it, the FT-2400 is full Mil-Spec for shock and vibration.
It is a very rugged unit.  I'll sell it for $230.00, which includes
shipping inside lower 48 states.  To purchase, leave Email and send
check or money order to me: Darryl Linkow - KE6IHA
                            4958 Marmol Drive
                            Woodland Hills, CA 91364
New Email address: Soundmixer@prodigy.net
system: You are Richard Anderson, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Ham For Sale message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Ivy Iverson about "Wanted - CW program".

They wrote:
II>OUCH!  I don't mind building a kit, but that's pretty steep
II>for someone on Social INSecurity.
II>I would appreciate that... Thank you very much!
II>all I need
II>now is an interface between the RX and the computer...

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assistant: I know how that goes...
  The number is 1-800-877-0072
  Tech America
Request a catalog from them!!!
Their used to be a program for the apple to do it..
their has to be a program for the PC somewhere...
Good luck...
system: You are Dan Castro, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Ham For Sale message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Ivy Iverson about "Wanted - CW program".

They wrote:
II>I am looking for a program that reads CW from a
II>receiver/tranciever

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assistant: I found a Morse decoder on the Internet:
http://home.t-online.de/home/polar.electric/morse03.htm
Which you can try free for 30 days.  Once you get it, install
it, and run it for the first time... it displays some numbers, which
you must email to the creator (Norbert Pieper).  He will send you a
code that will unlock the program for 30 days.  I believe it works on
computers with Sound Blaster compatible sound cards.  I am using a Pro Audio
Spectrum 16 and it works just fine.  You just plug a mic into the sound card
and put the mic near you speaker and adjust the controls (configure the
program) and it will decode the CW.  It works better on computer generated
cw, as most of the cw operators I've decoded (including myself) are a
little sloppy;  eg; it may decode my "6" as "TH" and "M" as "TT"... and
other stuff like that.
        : Polar Elecric Morse-Decoder-Coder MRP372
        : Norbert Pieper
        : Polar.Electric@cww.de
        : FAX:   +49 2592 9517
        : PHONE: +49 2592 9516
 --
DAN, KE6YKS
system: You are Dan Castro, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Ham For Sale message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Ivy Iverson about "Wanted - CW program".

They wrote:
RA> I have a number of a company that has kitts that you can put
RA> together, and build.. its reads code at about any speed ie. 5 to 50.
II>
> Sounds good.  About how much is the kit?
> I would prefer something that runs in the computer which would be cheaper
> to build and have the ability to save the text if you want, (for
> capturing bulletins from W1AW, for instance), so an interface is all I
> REALLY need, but a separate "box" might be ok for my purposes also.

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assistant: MRP372 is $69 if you have it mailed to you on a 3.5" floppy.  I'm
not sure, but I think it is $49, if you get it over the Internet.
MRP does this, in fact I connect an MFJ-557 Morse Practice
Ossillator directly to my sound card and can practice sending.
So when I want to send email, or write something up, I can
practice sending and the text goes into a file.  It's great!
Dan, KE6YKS
system: You are Ivy Iverson, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Ham For Sale message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Richard Anderson about "Wanted - CW program".

They wrote:
-=> On 11-05-97  15:08, Richard Anderson said to Ivy Iverson,<=-
-=>"About Wanted - CW program...,"<=-
II>OUCH!  I don't mind building a kit, but that's pretty steep
II>for someone on Social INSecurity.
RA> I know how that goes...
II>I would appreciate that... Thank you very much!
RA> The number is 1-800-877-0072
RA> Tech America
RA> Request a catalog from them!!!
II>all I need
II>now is an interface between the RX and the computer...
RA> Their used to be a program for the apple to do it..
RA> their has to be a program for the PC somewhere...
`-> Netmail me a request for info on Lakeshore Net <-'

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assistant: Hi, Richard;
An all-too-common malady, I think.   :-<
Will do!  Thank you very much!
I have received a couple that may do the job.  We shall see what happens.
Many thanks for your time and trouble.
73 DE KB9QPM
   Ivy
... When all else fails:  .... ._ __   ._. ._ _.. .. ___
   -<If you care about saving BBSing as a hobby, INTBBS_WK NEEDS YOU!>-
          ,-----> Ivy's WALL BBS � Home of Lakeshore Net <-----,
          |---------------> Ivy Iverson, KB9QPM <--------------|
___ Blue Wave/QWK v2.20 [NR]
system: You are Ivy Iverson, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Ham For Sale message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Richard Anderson about "Wanted - CW program".

They wrote:
-=> On 11-05-97  15:08, Richard Anderson said to Ivy Iverson,<=-
-=>"About Wanted - CW program...,"<=-
II>OUCH!  I don't mind building a kit, but that's pretty steep
II>for someone on Social INSecurity.
RA> I know how that goes...
II>I would appreciate that... Thank you very much!
RA> The number is 1-800-877-0072
RA> Tech America
RA> Request a catalog from them!!!
II>all I need
II>now is an interface between the RX and the computer...
RA> Their used to be a program for the apple to do it..
RA> their has to be a program for the PC somewhere...
`-> Netmail me a request for info on Lakeshore Net <-'

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assistant: Hi, Richard;
Seems like a common confition!   :-<
Got it!  Tnx!
I have obtained a couple of programs that SHOULD work, so the hardware
should be the only problem now.
TNX ES 73 DE KB9QPM
   Ivy
... "Old Hams never die, they just beep away..."
    -<Internetitus can be FATAL!  QUICK!  Call the doctor at INTBBS_WK!>-
          ,-----> Ivy's WALL BBS � Home of Lakeshore Net <-----,
          |---------------> Ivy Iverson, KB9QPM <--------------|
___ Blue Wave/QWK v2.20 [NR]
system: You are Dave Story, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Ham For Sale message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Ivy Iverson about "FT2400H for sale!!!".

They wrote:
II>  -=> On 10-27-97  17:17, Darryl Linkow said to All,<=- "About FT2400H
II>  -=> for sale!!!...,"<=-
II> Hi, Darryl;
II>   DL> 10/27/97
II>   DL> I have a Yaesu FT-2400 2 Meter rig in EXCELLENT CONDITION,
II>   DL> with DTMF backlit microphone, original box, manual, mobile
II>   DL> etc. It is switchable power, 50 Watt/25 Watt /5 Watt and has 31
II>   DL> memories plus a one-touch instant recall CALL channel.  Has large
II>   DL> backlighted LCD display that can be numerical or 4 character alpha
II>   DL> display.  I just had a new lithium battery installed for the
II>   DL> backup.  In case you don't know it, the FT-2400 is full Mil-Spec
II>   DL> shock and vibration. It is a very rugged unit.  I'll sell it for
II>   DL> $230.00, which includes shipping inside lower 48 states.  To
II> purchase,
II>   DL> leave Email and send check or money order to me: Darryl Linkow -
II> KE6IHA
II>   DL> 4958 Marmol Drive Woodland Hills, CA 91364 New Email address:
II>   DL> Soundmixer@prodigy.net
II> OOOOOOOHHHHHHHHHHhhhhhhhhhhhhh  If I had $230 I'd WIRE you the money
II> tomorrow... but I cant.  I'm temporarily off of 2M at the moment since
II> the TX in my HT just went SK. <DRAT!!!>
II> OH well... I'm sure it will go to a good home.   :-<
II> 73 DE KB9QPM Ivy
II> ... Real HAMS do it till their Mega Hertz!
II> -<Got the INTBBS_WK echo?  If not, get it and help save BBSing!>-
II> ,-----> Ivy's WALL BBS � Home of Lakeshore Net <-----,
II> |---------------> Ivy Iverson, KB9QPM <--------------| `-> Netmail
II> me a request for info on Lakeshore Net <-'
II> ___ Blue Wave/QWK v2.20 [NR]
II> --- TriToss (tm) 1.03 - (Unregistered) * Origin: Ivy's WALL BBS -
II> Sheboygan, WI 920-457-9255 (1:154/170)

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assistant: How much for your blown 2M Rig? Shipped to CO.
On <28 Oct, 18:31>, Ivy Iverson wrote to Darryl Linkow :
omplete
racket,
emory
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system: You are Gordon Keeton, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Ham For Sale message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to All about "HAM test".

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assistant: I have been downloading test from the W5AC Texas A&M University. Until
the time change last month. Now I can see the test and take the test
online. But I can no longer just print it like I did before. Can anyone
tell me where there is a other sight that offers HAM test that I can
print for later use.  73s
KE6WLW
... Catch the Blue Wave!
___ Blue Wave/QWK v2.12
system: You are Chris Paukert, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Ham For Sale message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to All about "fs or trade".

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assistant: LAPTOP :  Packard Bell 486sl/25Mhz, 4MB ram (expandalbe to 24MB)
    200MB Hard Drive , external 3.5" floppy disk drive (the connector is
    broken, and untill its replaced or fixed the disk drive dosent work)
    `Gray Scale' monitor ,2 pcmcia slots, serial port, battery still good.
    ps2 mouse, and its SMALL, lite, and compact (runs winAPRS full screen)
                  ***** works great , MAKE OFFER *****
1. ethernet Card: IBM Etherjet 10base-t ISA card , never been used, nib
2. Sound Cards: Packard bell SoundBlaster type sound card With built in
    fullduplex data/voice/fax modem. --$50.00
Radio Shack type 'Sound Blaster' sound card --$35.00
3. Ram: 8 - 1MB (total of 8MB) 30pin simms.  -first $35 takes it!
         2 - 4MB (total of 8MB) 72pin simms.  -first $35 takes it!
4. TV Elite Pro:  VGA to NTSC scan conterver (use your tv as a monitor)
    With Remote Mouse Plus (tv type controler for your computer)
system: You are Tom Cullen, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Ham For Sale message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to All about "Dual Band Mobile 4 Sale".

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assistant: I have a MINT CONDX Alinco DT600 Dual Band Mobile for sale, completely opened
by the dealer and also is the last version with 800 RX! Complete with
Duplexer for use on a Dual Band antenna 144/440 of any make, seperate
connector for 800 Mhz. With Box and Dox and a MFJ Cable for it and a
Kantronics KPC-3 that was never opened. Asking $500 plus Priority Mail of
$20.75 which is 3 day delivery and insurance!
Msg here, netmail at origin line, e-mail to tom.cullen@snet.net
Tnx es 73
Tom KA1YL
system: You are Bruce Legrande, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Ham For Sale message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to All about "Drake TR-4/TR-6 Prices ?".

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assistant: Hello All!
   I'm just curious.  I just read an article about 6m, and it
mentioned the Drake TR-6 and I'm wondering - if these units can
be found for sale and what is the going price.  The question re:
the TR-4 was simply because I have a set of Series-4 seps (T-4,
T-4X, R-4, AC-3) and I'm wondering what it would cost to get an
'all in one' tranceiver of the same vintage - if one can be found.
   I like my Drake seps and some day may get around to repairing
the 'slug box' in the R-4, replacing the tubes/alignment and putting
it back on the air.  It sounded great when it was in operation,
and got MANY compliments from listeners.
Sincerely,
           Bruce - kb6lwn - ck1@pacbell.net
system: You are Dave Story, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Ham For Sale message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Ivy Iverson about "2M HT - No Xmit".

They wrote:
II>  -=> On 11-05-97  17:50, Dave Story said to Ivy Iverson,<=-
II>  -=> "About FT2400H for sale!!!...,"<=- On <28 Oct, 18:31>, Ivy Iverson
II>  -=> wrote to Darryl Linkow : On 10-27-97 17:17, Darryl Linkow said to
II>  -=> All,<=- "About FT2400H for sale!!!...,"<=-
II> Hi, Dave;
II>   DS> How much for your blown 2M Rig? Shipped to CO.
II> Actually, I owuld much prefer to hang on to it with the hope of either
II> finding the manuals for it and fixing it myself or finding someone who
II> can fix it without charging an arm and a leg to do it.  It's marked as
II> an RT-15984/PRC-127, and I am told it is the same as a Bendix King,
II> which I believe is a commercial unit.  Do you know anyone who has any
II> service literature on this unit?
II> It co$t me $150 shipped (used, with NO books, literature or charger),
II> I got 6 months of use from it, and I think that's a bit expen$ive.  It
II> "only" took me most of 2 days to figure out how to program it, and it
II> still has features, (like scanning), which I STILL haven't figured out!
II> I'd like to get it back on the air again eventually.
II> Thanks for the inquiry, though.
II> 73 DE KB9QPM Ivy
II> ... If plugging it in doesn't help, turn it on.
II> -<Want to help save BBSing?  Join INTBBS_WK and share the many ideas!>-
II> ,-----> Ivy's WALL BBS � Home of Lakeshore Net <-----,
II> |---------------> Ivy Iverson, KB9QPM <--------------| `-> Netmail
II> me a request for info on Lakeshore Net <-'
II> ___ Blue Wave/QWK v2.20 [NR]
II> --- TriToss (tm) 1.03 - (Unregistered) * Origin: Ivy's WALL BBS -
II> Sheboygan, WI 920-457-9255 (1:154/170)

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assistant: The first thing that I'd check would be the finials. Have no idea where you'd
find any Service Info on the Unit.
Have a Grateful Day,
DAVE
nd
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system: You are William Vincent, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Ham For Sale message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to All about "FS Bird 43 wattmeter&slugs".

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assistant: Hi  Meter is A1 condition with following item's
   1 dummy load #81b 80watt 51ohm
   2 250W 2-30mhz
   3 10W 100-250mhz
   4 500W 2-30mhz
   5 1000W 2-30mhz
   Asking $300.+shipping  N1lty@juno.com
system: You are Tom Daley, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Ham For Sale message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Bruce Legrande about "Drake TR-4/TR-6 Prices ?".

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assistant: hi bruce drake tr6 prices have been on the increase.
$300-450 depending condition and working etc plus
ac4/ms4/mics/manuals/spare tubes etc. they are sought
after. the rv6 vfo is very rare. they are nice but
generate alot of heat. i have been looking for one
at a reasonable price for quite awhile to match the
tr4 stuff. drake had transverter tc6 and rx converter
for use with the twins etc but they are even more
harder to find ! if you find a tr6 for $200 or so you
would be in great shape ! 73
system: You are Jill Wolf, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Ham For Sale message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to All about "ICOM VHF/UHF Dualband FM Traceiver".

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assistant: Complete with infra red.. This was part of my dad's estate and he was a
Ham fan.
Any takers.  This is a complete set.  Still in the box.
Model #IC-2700H
               Medicine Heart-- The Compassionate One
system: You are Mike Ward, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Ham For Sale message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to All about "Alinco DJ580-T: $225 plus shipping".

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assistant: DJ 580-T with 7.2v standard battery, charger, antenna and manual. Radio
has been modified to receive AM aircraft and full 800mhz/cell band. It is
in very good operating condition, but has seen a lot of use, so about
half of the keys have the characters worn off, the plastic cover over the
lcd has wear marks on it, and the original owner scratched his driver's
license number on the back cover.
None of these wear features affect the operation of the radio. It
transmits and receives very well, and all of the other functions such as
CTCSS, DCS, and memory dialing work properly.
Price is $225 plus shipping charges.
Thanks.
email wd4sgu@juno.com
system: You are Lynn Turley, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Ham For Sale message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Jill Wolf about "Re: ICOM VHF/UHF Dualband FM Traceiver".

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assistant: How much do you want for it? is it an ht or a mobile? do you have a manual
with it? what kind of wattage does it put out? Would appreciate any info. thx
73
system: You are Bruce Legrande, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Ham For Sale message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to All about "LF: Astatic 10-D Head".

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assistant: Hello All!
   Anyone have a used Astatic 10-D head in good condition
that they no longer use and/or would like to part with ?
Sincerely,
           Bruce - kb6lwn@juno.com
system: You are Jill Wolf, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Ham For Sale message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Lynn Turley about "Re: ICOM VHF/UHF Dualband FM Traceiver".

They wrote:
LT> How much do you want for it? is it an ht or a mobile? do you have a

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assistant: manual wit
     Yep, there is a manual with it and it is a mobile unit.  Wattage depends
on the freq. On high with 12amps of current, it can transmit 144mhz at 50
watts. And it transmits 11.5 amps of current it can transmit 430 (440) at 35
Watts.
     What would you think would be a fair price?  I got the receipt from the
sale at $756.55 in June/94.
               Medicine Heart-- The Compassionate One
system: You are George Henry, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Ham For Sale message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Jill Wolf about "ICOM VHF/UHF Dualband FM Traceiver".

They wrote:
-=> Quoting Jill Wolf to All <=-
JW> Complete with infra red.. This was part of my dad's estate and
JW> he was a Ham fan.
JW> Any takers.  This is a complete set.  Still in the box.
JW> Model #IC-2700H

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assistant: I might be interested.....   was it ever used?  Cosmetic condition?
Are the mounting bracket, manual, and all cables, etc. with it?
And where are you located?
73 de KA3HSW
... If at first you don't succeed, destroy all evidence that you tried.