I can't believe all the TS-520, 530, 820 and 830's around on ebay, as well 
as other sites and still on the air. I know a lot of people still using them 
as their every day radios and have for a very long time. If you treat them 
right, you can't kill them. I know people literally who use them every 
single day.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Richard Fiorello" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Sunday, February 17, 2008 4:11 PM
Subject: valve radios


> Hi;
> Haven't heard any specific references to "valve radios" but if you are
> considering a radio with tube finals there are lots floating around at
> reasonable prices.  There are circuits that will give you a variable tone 
> as
> the rf output increases.
> Lots of tube radios have lots of life left in them and they are becoming
> more reasonable unless you want collins.
> Now if money were no object a old collins station would be fun.
> Richard
>