I've got a box of Kenwood TM25xx and 35xx rigs. All work, except for that well-known, %^$%#% obsolete Alps volume pot/on-off switch bit. They would make ideal packet rigs if the power connection was hard-wired and one of the several replacement pots I have on hand (minus switches, of course) was installed in place of the defective OEM control.
They're in various stages of disassembly but all there for the most part. I think I have service manuals for them too.
Here's what I'm going to do:
All the rigs, a mobile mount and manuals plus pots will be carefully boxed for shipment, at which time the box will be weighed and a shipping figure to the furthest point CONUS (probably Carl's doorstep) will be calculated. Then, the box of goodies will be listed in our For Sale section as a silent auction for one month with a starting price of the shipping amount.
Non-members can bid on it as well; contact info will be given in the listing.
Everything over the shipping figure goes towards Island upkeep. I don't care if it's $5.00 or $500.
Pics of the stuff will be taken prior to packing, and prior to sealing the box.


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Great idea, Fred. One day, I'll clean out my garage, and do something similar. No telling what's out there...
