Buyer beware..Codan on Ebay

ROFL, must be a lucky guy :-)

Andrew

Looks like a hasty removal ;-))
cut cables, no transceiver or remote head mounting brackets, no microphone or bracket and no power cable and fuse holder.

Radio's found in the boot of a car work better than the ones that fall off the back of a truck

With listings and photos even of serial numbers, the seller doesn't seem too worried about scrutiny from any authorities !

Even though it's obvious where they come from, the interesting part is to watch how many people won't give a stuff and bid on it anyway and end up buying it.

Cheers
Pezza

Looks like someone must have asked a question regarding the legallity and ownership of the radio. The answer posted was......'Well I just bought the car, and removed the whole lot basically myself. So I guess if the radios are stolen, then so is my new car!
- freelancer1007'

I reckon he's shonky, NOTE, there's NO Pay-Pal protection on this particular item!!! Make up your own mind. After all, it's only money !!

HOw obviously stolen gear!

Has anyone bothered to email VKS 737 with the serials in the ad? Dont they keep a list of stolen gear?

Also the cops wouldnt give a crap, but have PM'ed a cop I know on Olimits. see what he says.

oh having a look - from Old Toongabbie, Sydneys crime capital in the west...

I was looking very closley at that item as well. Seemed a bit dodgy even to a North Q'lander.

There is another one online at the moment item # 290216521426. It seems to be from a reputable source. NO it's not mine!!!

Have a look if you are looking for a cheap HF. Around the $500-600 on buy it now.

I purchased a Codan 8525 from trading post ad. Very nice bloke from Adeliade. Couldn't be more helpful. For anyone's info I have just done the install into a S2 Disco with the remote head in the roof console and the 'box' in the rear RHS storage compartment. managed to pull all the cable required between the roof lining and the roof. If anyone wants some piccies or advice on how to do it, feel free to e-mail me.

Also, a custom made rear wheel antenna bracket from Bunnings. Cost me about $12 in bits and took about 1/2 an hour to put together. To remove the spare wheel it takes about 2 minutes to remove 2 x 12mm bolts and the PL259 antenna plug and the wheel is immediately accessible. Pictures available if you want them. All you need is an angle grinder and a drill.

I have posted the Codan 8525 manual in the communications/files section as well if anyone wants it.

Cheers!

Craig Mc Donald
VKS 737 ~ Q1770

perhaps a quick click on " ask seller a question" and request serial number so you can check with the local Popo if they are hot or not --- lack of reply will answer this question :)

Boc