Shack pix thread

[kc4umo]

Nice shacks and antennas guys.

Well, been a while since I been on here. Too much work with little time to play. Thought I stop by and say howdy. Really having a blast in the repair shop. Work on lots of HF gear now. A lot of the stuff is hybrid units like the Yaesu 101’s, Kenwood 520’s and 830’s, plus 930 and 940’s. Also Henry and Drake amplifiers. And yes there is still the vintage cb stuff. Got so busy here in the shop I had to move all my RC planes out . Will build a new area for that this winter.
Here is a little tour through the junk yard:

Front room and customer waiting area

Little gamage for the folks

Main work area

This is the design bench where I do pic designs and tear downs. Also for PBC designs

A collection of old radios I restored and use

just a random shot

Sales counter


This is the junk room

[PA5COR]

Just enough space to move around i see ;)
Good one.

[NQ6U]

Your "junk room" looks a lot like my shack.

[kc4umo]

Just enough space to move around i see ;)
Good one.

Yep. And gets smaller every year.

Your "junk room" looks a lot like my shack.

LOL. I am getting ready to build a new store room behind the shop. Then I cam dismantle some of the junk and save the needed parts.
I noticed your tuner. Is that a Cubix? I have one that looks like it in the 5th picture down.

[NQ6U]

LOL. I am getting ready to build a new store room behind the shop. Then I cam dismantle some of the junk and save the needed parts.
I noticed your tuner. Is that a Cubix? I have one that looks like it in the 5th picture down.

A Cubic ST-3, yep. Cubic bought out Swan way back when; they are a local (San Diego County) company and still in business, although they don't make amateur radio equipment any more. If you should have one in your junk room with a clean front panel, let me know. Mine works great but the painting around the inductor switch is worn out.

BTW, a former Cubic engineer stopped by my ARC's Field Day operation this year and when he saw my tuner, he mentioned that he was on the ST-3 design team. I told him I really liked it and pointed out that another ham there also had one. If I'd thought about it, I would have had him autograph it or something.

[kc4umo]

A Cubic ST-3, yep. Cubic bought out Swan way back when; they are a local (San Diego County) company and still in business, although they don't make amateur radio equipment any more. If you should have one in your junk room with a clean front panel, let me know. Mine works great but the painting around the inductor switch is worn out.

BTW, a former Cubic engineer stopped by my ARC's Field Day operation this year and when he saw my tuner, he mentioned that he was on the ST-3 design team. I told him I really liked it and pointed out that another ham there also had one. If I'd thought about it, I would have had him autograph it or something.

I dont have another one but I know someone that does. I will see if he will part with it.
If memory serves me correct his does not work. I have not used mine in a while. Seem there were some problem with it. May need a good cleaning.

That is neat that you got to meet one of the designers. Would had been nice to get him to sign it and then clear cote over that.
I see mine is a bit darker in color than the one you have. I will check tonight and see if it is the same model number. Mine front panel is in decent shape. may can scan it and have a decal made.

[kc4umo]

ok, I just checked. mine is a Cubic ST-3b

[NQ6U]

The photograph makes mine look tan for some reason. It's actually been repainted (poorly, I might add) a medium gray color. Check with your friend, see if he's interested in unloading it. I don't care if it works as long as the front panel is in good shape.

ON EDIT: Mine is an ST-3B as well.

[WØTKX]

But, but, BUT! Are the knobs in good shape?

[K7SGJ]

But, but, BUT! Are the knobs in good shape?

Heh heh heh, he said knobs.