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High Voltage and Old Radios – Recapping The National SW-54

by JimPosted onSeptember 25, 2017Ham Radio7 Comments on High Voltage and Old Radios – Recapping The National SW-54
photo of The National SW-54 at Bussey's Flea Market

Marilyn and I enjoy the odd flea market ramble, and a trip to Bussey’s in Schertz, Texas was fun. It was our first time to this meet, and we didn’t really know what to expect. I wasn’t looking for anything in particular, but old tools, radios or cast iron always get my attention.

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Warehouse Bootcamp and Shortwave Radio Treasures

by JimPosted onAugust 11, 2017March 19, 2019Ham Radio1 Comment on Warehouse Bootcamp and Shortwave Radio Treasures

About 40 years ago, Bob (a high-school buddy) and I started a surplus electronics business. We were hoping to make a little extra money and feed our Amateur Radio habit. We started with a purchase of 18,000 pounds of stuff.

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