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  1. Raccoon

    Tube Radio Question

    Hey Everyone , Me and a friend were talking about old tube CB radios the other day , and a question came up . Does anyone here know what CB radio was the last one to be made with tubes in it ?
  2. Raccoon

    Vintage Tube Type Radios

    Hey Everyone , I just wanted to say hi . I've been a member on the forum for about 15 years. I don't post much but I like to read everyone else's posts . With that said , I just thought I'd make a post and ask to see if anyone else likes to use those old 23 channel CB radios like I do ...
  3. Raccoon

    WTB : Old 23 Channel SSB Radios

    w9cll ... I've bought plenty of "New Old Stock" items over the years . So I know it happens , I've just always wondered how things get bought , and manage to go years without being opened or used .
  4. Raccoon

    WTB : Old 23 Channel SSB Radios

    Retro , I replied to your message . w9cll ... I've always been amazed at how something could sit that many years , and never get used . I'm not saying you're wrong ... I just can't help but wonder why people buy something like that , and then never use it ... not to mention anyone else that...
  5. Raccoon

    WTB : Old 23 Channel SSB Radios

    As someone has pointed out to me . I said 23 channel , but I don't mind 40 channel either . I just want the radios to be from the 70s and early 80s era with SSB .
  6. Raccoon

    WTB : Old 23 Channel SSB Radios

    I like base and mobile , so that doesn't matter . There are a few brands I like , like Browning for example . But for the most part it doesn't matter . I just like older SSB radios .
  7. Raccoon

    WTB : Old 23 Channel SSB Radios

    Hi everyone , I'm not new to the group , but it has been awhile since I've posted ... I read more than I post . I like the old 23 channel Single Sideband Radios , and I've been looking to add some to the few that I have . I've been looking on ebay , but I think some of those...
  8. Raccoon

    Tube Radios

    I was actually looking into something like a Tram D201A and the Browning Golden Eagle's ... if I bought one of the newer radios , I'd be paying just as much ... but I prefer the beauty , and the ease of operation of the older tube equipment ... so I'd rather spend that cash on something like...
  9. Raccoon

    Tube Radios

    I love vintage radios , especially the old tube type radios . So I was wondering , are the tube type radios worth messing with to use as a daily driver ? And if so , what classic tube radio is the best CB for the money right now ? I know it's not always easy , but it is possible to find a 40...
  10. Raccoon

    Yaesu FT-60r problem

    I've had my Yaesu FT-60r for a few years now , and it's been a great HT ... but recently I noticed that my battery was draining rapidly ... so I bought an alkaline pack to use in it's place . In which every time I put new batteries in it , they would be drained a few days later (without using...