HF radio purchase
Submitted: Saturday, Dec 18, 2004 at 17:52
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Member - Martin
Went to an auction the other weekend and picked up a Barrett SB250RC
hf radio for $475, it is an ex mining radio and we took the punt that it would be ok. My wife took it to Barrett in Bibra Lake and they were very helpfull, the guy who looked at it said it was one of there old models but for what we are going to be doing with it was perfect, he checked it over and changed a few things but said it was in good order and had all the extras that particular model came with, now all we need is to buy an ariel and fit it in the Patrol all up it is going to cost us about $1300 including the original purchase i think we did allright. Now we have to learn how to use it.
Reply By: GOB & denny vic member - Saturday, Dec 18, 2004 at 22:11
Saturday, Dec 18, 2004 at 22:11
visit vks 737 site if you are travelling they are tops also this site has books and instructions go to on the raod above or 1 of the headers covers hf
steve
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Reply By: Bob of KAOS - Saturday, Dec 18, 2004 at 22:25
Saturday, Dec 18, 2004 at 22:25
There is a VKS737 antenna on ebay at $155 at present
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Reply By: Member - Tim&Jan - Sunday, Dec 19, 2004 at 08:44
Sunday, Dec 19, 2004 at 08:44
Bushcomm in wa will sell you one for close to that price
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Reply By: AndrewX - Sunday, Dec 19, 2004 at 10:59
Sunday, Dec 19, 2004 at 10:59
Well done Martin on it all working out! You took a gamble for sure and good luck to you. As a matter of interest where is the additional $825 going given that the radio cost you $475? You say that all you need to buy is an aerial so beware of spending that much for an aerial on an old radio! Or have I missed something? I'm in the market for either an
HF radio or a sat phone. I guess $1300 is good going and of course you have no further running costs so I guess you gradually catch up and pass the the sat phone cost wise.
I'd be interested in opinions.
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Follow Up By: Member - Martin- Sunday, Dec 19, 2004 at 15:26
Sunday, Dec 19, 2004 at 15:26
Hi Andrew,
We spent an additional $150 at Barrett getting them to check it out and replace a few things they also supplied us with a power cable that was missing, the remaing dollars are for the aerial and fitting which i might attempt myself and save a few dollars.
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Reply By: Member - Luxoluk - Sunday, Dec 19, 2004 at 19:08
Sunday, Dec 19, 2004 at 19:08
I bought my whip and base from Bushcomm and was really happy with the service and advice. I suggest you look at their site and email them. They posted from
Perth to Melb and the goods were received quickly and in good condition. Cheers
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