Yep. Selling mine.
Have grown disappointed in the group of locals I purchased it to converse with. Too much talk of politics and one foul-mouthed hothead I've quickly grown tired of. But all of that is another story.
One would be hard-pressed to find a better-looking, better-working Mark III. This one is beautiful in appearance, hears great and I get unsolicited raves on its loud, clear audio. The radio is equipped with an amplified Golden Eagle D104.
On Ebay, Mark III's looking this good cost twice what I'm asking, AND you don't know what you're getting because they almost always say, "Powers up but no further testing performed. Being sold for Parts Only." With this one, you know exactly what you are getting because I'm going to tell you. Members who've purchased items from me in the past here will confirm I am a straight-shooter.
As good as it looks and as great as it works, this is still a 50-year-old radio. There are a few minor things. So there are NO surprises, I am listing them here:
1. There are two small scratches in the edge of the transmitter's cabinet. I used the unit three days before I even noticed them. Here is a pic:
2. The SWR knob is fairly had to turn. This too, is something I didn't notice for days because I use an external SWR meter. With the Mark III, one has to calibrate the meter, read the reflected power and then refer to a chart in the manual to determine SWR.
3. The squelch doesn't work as well as it should. This wasn't a problem with me as I rarely use the squelch. If the background noise is a little too loud, I adjust the RF Gain slightly.
An original manual in MINT condition is included. As well as this retro advertising sign:
The feet and all connecting cables are in great condition. I recently replaced all of the light bulbs as well as the large 3-stage can capacitor in the receiver as a hum was beginning to develop. That is gone. As mentioned before, the receiver is fantastic.
The radio is currently set at a 1 1/2 or 2 watt dead key (can't remember). It is easily adjusted on the rear of the transmitter and will do at least 4 watts output. This is what it was set at when I purchased it. By the way, I bought this from Associated Radio in Overland Park, KS. They had taken it on trade and were selling it in their Used Equipment section. Prior to offering for sale, their technicians had gone through it to insure it was working properly.
That's it. Am happy to answer any questions.
Now the important stuff. Price is $700. AND, I WILL NOT be shipping this. It is too large (each unit is 15"X10"X6" and weighs about 25 lbs.) and I do not want to risk damage due to poor handling. It will be available (a) for pickup in Wichita Falls, TX, or (b) if you live in Texas or a neighboring state, I am willing to meet you halfway.
That's it. PM me if interested.
Thanks,
Jim
Have grown disappointed in the group of locals I purchased it to converse with. Too much talk of politics and one foul-mouthed hothead I've quickly grown tired of. But all of that is another story.
One would be hard-pressed to find a better-looking, better-working Mark III. This one is beautiful in appearance, hears great and I get unsolicited raves on its loud, clear audio. The radio is equipped with an amplified Golden Eagle D104.
On Ebay, Mark III's looking this good cost twice what I'm asking, AND you don't know what you're getting because they almost always say, "Powers up but no further testing performed. Being sold for Parts Only." With this one, you know exactly what you are getting because I'm going to tell you. Members who've purchased items from me in the past here will confirm I am a straight-shooter.
As good as it looks and as great as it works, this is still a 50-year-old radio. There are a few minor things. So there are NO surprises, I am listing them here:
1. There are two small scratches in the edge of the transmitter's cabinet. I used the unit three days before I even noticed them. Here is a pic:
2. The SWR knob is fairly had to turn. This too, is something I didn't notice for days because I use an external SWR meter. With the Mark III, one has to calibrate the meter, read the reflected power and then refer to a chart in the manual to determine SWR.
3. The squelch doesn't work as well as it should. This wasn't a problem with me as I rarely use the squelch. If the background noise is a little too loud, I adjust the RF Gain slightly.
An original manual in MINT condition is included. As well as this retro advertising sign:
The feet and all connecting cables are in great condition. I recently replaced all of the light bulbs as well as the large 3-stage can capacitor in the receiver as a hum was beginning to develop. That is gone. As mentioned before, the receiver is fantastic.
The radio is currently set at a 1 1/2 or 2 watt dead key (can't remember). It is easily adjusted on the rear of the transmitter and will do at least 4 watts output. This is what it was set at when I purchased it. By the way, I bought this from Associated Radio in Overland Park, KS. They had taken it on trade and were selling it in their Used Equipment section. Prior to offering for sale, their technicians had gone through it to insure it was working properly.
That's it. Am happy to answer any questions.
Now the important stuff. Price is $700. AND, I WILL NOT be shipping this. It is too large (each unit is 15"X10"X6" and weighs about 25 lbs.) and I do not want to risk damage due to poor handling. It will be available (a) for pickup in Wichita Falls, TX, or (b) if you live in Texas or a neighboring state, I am willing to meet you halfway.
That's it. PM me if interested.
Thanks,
Jim
