This is a good working receiver. We cleaned up some contacts and controls with electrical contact cleaner, but that’s about all we had to do. It receives a strong signal and sounds great. I don’t believe the Collins logo on the front is original, and ther serial number we documented (8173) is the number stamped on the back of the chassis. As you can see in the photos, the receiver includes to top and bottom covers, which is a nice bonus as these are usually missing. Also included in the sale is a modern production frequency chart for the drum, as well as a reproduction of the user manual! Please realize that this is a. Piece of equipment, and unless specifically noted above, it has not been fully restored with new components. It will inevitably need maintenance, however it’s impossible to know whether that will be next week or a few years down the road. Unless you are capable of doing this work yourself (or have access to someone who can), we suggest you revisit the idea of whether this is the right equipment for you. This item will be packaged using our new InstaPak foam-in-bag system, ensuring the utmost protection! Bags filled with a chemical mixture expand around your item, then harden to form a protective, yet forgiving, foam barrier. IMPORTANT: You will only receive what is photographed. If it is not shown in the photos, it is not included in the sale. This includes items such as original packaging, accessories, manuals, and so on. Speaking of manuals, it is. Recommended that you thoroughly read it before attempting to operate the equipment. If a manual is not included in this sale, you should be able to download one for free online. Lastly, if you have. We’re here to help! The item “Collins 51J-3 Vintage Tube Military Ham Radio Receiver with Manual SN 8173″ is in sale since Tuesday, April 30, 2019. This item is in the category “Consumer Electronics\Radio Communication\Ham, Amateur Radio\Ham Radio Receivers”. The seller is “hamandhifi” and is located in 89431. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Brand: Collins
- MPN: 51J-4
- UPC: DoesNotApply