$6000 Johnson 500

[N8YX]

Are they really fetching this kind of money?

http://forums.qrz.com/showthread.php?t=245342

[N4VGB]

Are they really fetching this kind of money?




No, but when you start 'em this high and then let 'em haggle you down, the suckers think they got a bargain. :lol:

[N4VGB]

Just for comparison purposes, in this month's Electric Radio classifieds there is a complete and listed as very good/currently working condition Johnson Desk Kilowatt with the matching Ranger exciter and the classic HRO 50T rcvr with all coils sets and matching speaker for $7,000. Just me, but I'd put $1,000 more with the asking price of the 500 and score the complete classic Desk Kilowatt set. :yes:

[w2amr]

Are they really fetching this kind of money?

http://forums.qrz.com/showthread.php?t=245342
I bought mine with a KW matchbox for $600 15 years ago. :lol:

[KB3LAZ]

I bought mine with a KW matchbox for $600 15 years ago. :lol:

You have too many setups when you are ready to throw a full setup including hq-180 and ranger my way...:whistle:

Erm on second thought they are heavy dont throw them.;)

[w2amr]

You have too many setups when you are ready to throw a full setup including hq-180 and ranger my way...:whistle:


Not anytime soon. :neener:

[KB3LAZ]

Not anytime soon. :neener:

Bah fine then...who knows what kind of butchered gear Ill end up with. :lol: No, I have a line on a good receiver. Now to track down the rest. Still wanna go with the HQ-180 and ranger setup. Gotta find someone within driving distance so I can see it in action first.

[w2amr]

Gotta find someone within driving distance so I can see it in action first. Forget about the Ranger. 40 watts or so on 75/40 can be a real PITA. Unless you plan to use an amp with the Ranger, You need a transmitter that puts out at least 100 watts. Go for something with a pair of 6146's in the final. :yes: You'll be glad you did.

[KB3LAZ]

I dont play very often though. Trust me, I believe you but I want one. As you said I can always throw an amp into the mix. Or maybe go with a Valiant or 500?

[W1GUH]

Or a scratchy 'pache.

[N4VGB]

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=160429215007&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT

Latest Johnson 500 from eBay, no PS, fairly clean looking, $947.

[w2amr]

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=160429215007&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT

Latest Johnson 500 from eBay, no PS, fairly clean looking, $947.Which means no modulator either. $947 for an RF deck for parts. We need a sucker icon for this one. :lol:

[N4VGB]

Which means no modulator either. $947 for an RF deck for parts. We need a sucker icon for this one. :lol:

Well George, for every Johnson 500 that is missing it's PS/modulator, there's a PS/modulator looking for an RF deck.

I dunno how these old sets become separated from all components needed but they've certainly showed up at hamfests in incomplete states for my whole ham life.:ugh:

[WØTKX]

http://www.cbgazette.com/efj352-2.jpg

[N4VGB]

You got screwed.

[WØTKX]

:lol: