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Offline ChrisSmolinski

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Heathkit is back - TRF AM radio receiver kit
« on: October 08, 2015, 2323 UTC »
$149.95 is rather steep for a radio like this. But look at that giant tuning knob, Al!



https://shop.heathkit.com/shop/product/explorer-jr-trf-am-radio-receiver-kit-black-case-gr-150-bk-16
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Re: Heathkit is back - TRF AM radio receiver kit
« Reply #1 on: October 08, 2015, 2351 UTC »
Holy Retro Chrisman! With those prices they won't be back for long.  But of course, the front panel floats... like magic!
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Re: Heathkit is back - TRF AM radio receiver kit
« Reply #2 on: October 09, 2015, 0041 UTC »
Cool! A great door prize for The 2016 SWL Winterfest!  
Does it receive C-QUAM AM Stereo?
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Re: Heathkit is back - TRF AM radio receiver kit
« Reply #3 on: October 10, 2015, 1847 UTC »
Quote from: ff on October 08, 2015, 2351 UTC
But of course, the front panel floats... like magic!

That's to keep 'em from becoming boatanchors like your Grandad's Heathkits, Fred.

"Caught in a flood? No problem. Paddle your Explorer Jr. into town for supplies while listening for weather updates. Oar kits sold separately."
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