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echo: electronics
to: PETER MAY
from: JAY EMRIE
date: 2004-10-02 20:54:00
subject: STILL AROUND

PM> JE> I haven't the foggiest idea what "boat anchor" parts for a
PM> JE> Hallicrafter are but assuming you meant somewhat heavy check this
PM> JE> out:

PM> JE> Surface postage (4 to 6 weeks):
PM> JE> 5 lbs or less --- $21.50
PM> JE> 10 lbs or less -- $28.10
PM> JE> 15 lbs or less -- $34.60

PM> JE> That is with no insurance.
PM> JE> I haven't any idea what any other fees may be.

PM>The "Hallicrafter's" is a popular American brand of radio
or wireless, both
PM>available in receivers and transmitters. As far as I can determine the company
PM>operated from the early 1930s until about 1974.

I'm well aware of the Hallicrafter Radios. We extensively used them in
WWII.

PM>This old type of large metal radio which often has valves/tubes in them are
PM>generically known these days as "Boat Anchors". Try
searching for radios and

Having never even thought of them after I got out after WWII (1954) I
didn't tie Hallicrafter and "boat anchor" together. Hmmm? That was 50
years ago!!!

PM>boatanchors on the net, you will get the general picture.

PM>The parts can be heavy.

No doubt.

Jay
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