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Re: Seeking a Timewave PK232MBX w/ firmware 7.1 or higher
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Hi Michael, I didn't think they make "new" AEA/Timewaves anymore, but I did see a listing on Ham Radio Outlet for one that was "out of stock." What is truth these days? From my two discussions with Randy at Timewave he said folks shouldn't pay too much. (What does that mean?) In reality that's tough to do because there really aren't many out there to begin with. I figured if someone on this forum is willing to sell one that has been substantially upgraded its probably a safer bet than ebay, or QRZ, EHam classifieds, etc. where you have to do dental surgery asking questions and ask them to send more pictures of the guts of the machine to determine condition, age and upgrades.? I just bought one from KY4JW that he substantially upgraded. It was more than what Randy at Timewave said I should pay, but I figure with everything being upside down these days that I wasn't going to do much better anytime soon and I really cannot afford to delay my project any longer looking for a "perfect" solution. Jim (KY4JW) did a lot of upgrades so its probably a very good deal all things considered. Plan B for me is Kantronics if the AEA turns into a nosebleed. I think Hank (can't recall call sign) is your best source of supply. He said in a previous Group thread he has several he is willing to sell that have been upgraded. I think he should be your point of focus in order to get a machine that has been upgraded substantially or fully if you want an upgraded AEA. Not sure I can be much more help to you, but I'll be happy to try. Tim AE7OG
On Thursday, March 21, 2024 at 05:35:14 PM PDT, Michael DeNicola <michael.denicola@...> wrote:
Not trying to hijack your thread Tim, but since you and Hank have had recent discussions with Timewave, would yall mind telling me the price of a new unit (assuming there was one available)? And Hank, do you have an idea of what the special order military model runs? Just curious. I started my packet journey about a year and a half ago with a single board AEA in immaculate shape and totally unmolested / unmodified. I have since bought numerous TNCs (mostly Paccom). And I am finally able to make two of them converse with one another clear across the bench! Anyways, my AEA is a versatile unit, but is plagued with the well known lockup issue when left unattended too long. I appreciate the info already provided in this thread gentlemen. Mike K5MZM On Thu, Mar 21, 2024 at 4:13?PM W4JDY <W4JDY1953@...> wrote:
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