From: "Ken, WA2LBI" 
Subject: Re: [drakelist] Have A Laff


Ed,

Great collection! Add this one to your list: "Unit powers up but blows fuse
instantly."

Ken, WA2LBI
wa2lbi{at}arrl.net


Quoting "Goss, Ed" :

>
> Hello,
>      It can be quite entertaining reading the description of electronic
> items on Ebay.  Over the years I've cut and pasted some of my favorites.  If
> you happen to see one you've written here, there's no malicious intent -
> your wording has just given me a chuckle, and I thought I'd pass that along.
> Here my list, with caps, fonts, and spelling preserved as in the original:
>
>
> I HAVE PLUGGED IT IN AND IT WORKS FINE,THIS UNIT HAS NOT BEEN TRIED AND SO
> IS SOLD AS-IS
>
> Item image is sharp, photo image may be out of focus or have reflection of
> flash.
>
> There are a few minor scratches in the paint, which give it charachter.
>
> YOU ARE TAKING ENORMOUS RISKS. BE SURE THAT THE SELLER DOESN'T HAVE THE
> KNOWLEDGES ABOUT THESE AT ALL AND CAN NOT TAKE ANY RESPOSIBILITES AT ALL.
>
> the guy i got it from says it works fine he's a good friend and he would not
> lie to me.
>
> This was grandpa's. It worked when he died.
>
> This amp has no outside cabinet. So it should run all the cooler.
>
> I have been a amateur radio operator for over 10 years. My electronic skills
> are limited.
>
> Some light scuff marks, nothing to have a hissy fit over.
>
> WE HAVE NOT TRIED IT SO NO GUARANTEES HOWEVER IF WE WERE TO BET IT SURE
> LOOKS LIKE IT WORKS.
>
> THERE IS ALSO THE RESIDUE OF TAPE FROM A STICK ON THERMOMETER..WE DO NOT
> WANT TO CLEAN THIS AS THE PAINT IS PERFECT
>
> WE NEVER SAW IT WORK THERE IS NO POWER SUPPLY OR BOOK BUT IT IS SUPPOSED TO
> WORK AND IF THERE EVER WAS A CANDIDATE FOR BEING OK THIS IS IT.
>
> WE TOOK THE COVERS OFF TO HAVE A LOOK AROUND INSIDE AND IT IS BEAUTIFUL...WE
> ALSO CANT GET THE COVERS BACK ON RITE
>
> This transmitter doesnt have a mark on it. It is so shiney that i cant get
> the camera to do right.
>
> I KNOW NOTHING ABOUT THIS EQUIPMENT WAS FOUND IN A BASEMENT AND ATTIC !!
>
> Both of these Heathkit thingamabobs have a Red light that lights up when
> plugged in. No idea what they do. Feel free to ask questions.
>
> There are many scratches in the paint due to my own stupidity.
>
> last it was used it worked well...that was a long time ago and I don't know
> how to test it now
>
> I am not sure if it works as I dont know how it works. That is about all I
> know.
>
> It also comes with several cables that may or may not be for it.
>
> I do not like to be gouged with high packing and high shipping charges and I
> do not do it to others. I do need $10.00 packing to make it as UPS proof as
> possible.
>
> Please ask questions, but remember I am stupid when it comes to this
> equipment.
>
> I will try to answer all questions but please don't wait until the last
> minute because i don't sit in fron of this thing 24/7.
>
> Picture Shows everything included in auction...item may be different then
> pictured.
>
> GUARANTEED to be in good-working condition. I personally do not know exactly
> how to use this thing.
>
> THIS IS A VERY NICE HEATHKIT SB-614 TRANSMITTER. WHEN I PLUGGED IT IN
> NOTHING HAPPENED.
>
> selling for a friend of mine who passed away, have no idea what they are,
> probably work,
>
> I recently took it all apart and cleaned everything. Unfortunately I did
> such a good job that some of the tube markings are no longer visible and I
> don't know which is which and where they go
>
> Exterior has light surface rust and I left it that way not to change
> originalty.
>
> How the paint got so abused is a mystery to me
>
> ....and am an individual not a business so I can not guarantee it.
>
> Seven (7) Heathkit Receivers and one PCS. They look like they all work.
>
> Receiver fires up with the usual hissing and tweeting.
>
> I will pack for free so its done right, but you pay for bubble wrap
>
> I know nothing about the function or working order! Please educate me with

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