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J.C.Reproductions

James Chalmers, G8VPO Newly manufactured accessories + spares for the Collins S-Line Range. 312B-3 Speakers, Cabinets, Pointer knobs, Emblems etc. For more information, visit our website at: www.advanced-optics.com/collins.htm Contact Email: james@advanced-optics.com

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Robert Crawford, K8VFV

S-Line crystals – $5 each, Original 4′ Switchcraft made for Collins audio patch cables – $10 each, Weighted knob installation hardware bolts & threaded inserts – $1/set of three, 30S-1 feet $1.50 each and spacers – $1 each. All above … Continue reading

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Morton Jones, W6KLG

Collins reproduction speakers and replacement grills. Reproduction of 270G-1, 270G-2 and 270G-3. Also available flocked grills for above. 925 3rd Street Ramona, California 92065 Phone: (760) 789-6794 Fax: (760) 789-2740 Contact Email: mortonjones@cox.net

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Charles Talbott, K3ICH

Specialize in 51S-1 repair and restoration. Can supply spun aluminum knob inlays for S-Line equipment. (Small- exciter/PA tuning, $1 ea.  30L-1 Inlay, $2 ea. Main tuning knob and 30S-1, $3 ea.) (specify plain or spinner).  Dial Drum dial overlays for … Continue reading

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Bob Struk, KX6K

Expert repair and alignment of KWM-380 and HF-380 radios and carry a full stock of original Collins Radio parts. Whether it is repairs, rebuilds, upgrades or modifications required, my objective is to make these fine pieces of equipment perform as … Continue reading

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Wayne Spring, W6IRD

Repair, modification and alignment of KWM-380 and HF-380. 1243 Fairway Drive Orange, California 92666 Phone:             (714) 639-3982 Fax:                  none Contact Email  wspring1@roadrunner.com

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Ulrich Graf, DK4SX

Speech Processor for the KWM-380. It is a direct but modern replacement for the original. Price is $225.00 plus shipping & handling including full documentation and installation guide. Contact me for more information. Here’s a nice photo of the Speech … Continue reading

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Columbia Electronics International Inc.

Paul Keys, W6QDK We have an inventory of mostly reproduction manuals for HF80 units. We also have 208U-3 RF Amplifiers parts only available. Call for availability. We have been dealing with military surplus radios since 1946. Visit our web site … Continue reading

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The Radio Works, Inc.

Antenna systems, parts and accessories, custom made cables. Free 96 page catalog. Jim Thompson, W4THU. VISA/MASTERCARD P. O. Box 6159 Portsmouth, Virginia 23703 Phone: (800) 280-8327 Fax: (757) 483-1873 Web Site: www.radioworks.com Contact Email: jim@radioworks.com

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Surplus Sales of Nebraska

SSoN can provide Collins spray paints and many original NOS Collins replacement parts. Also available are connectors, surplus parts and components. SSoN also has many original Collins artwork manuals obtained from Collins Radio and can provide very authentic copies of … Continue reading

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Pipo Communications

Joe , WB6BJM KWM-380 keypad and mounting frame. 1516 Cassil Place Hollywood, California 90028-7106 Phone: (323) 466-5444 Fax: (323) 466-1520 Contact Email: pc@pipo.net

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International Crystal Manufacturing Co.

Made-to-order crystals for Collins equipment. Give radio model number and/or Collins part number when calling as they are not listed in catalog. ICM will make band crystals as well as upper and lower sideband and calibrator crystals. VISA/MasterCard/AMEX P. O. … Continue reading

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Fair Radio Sales

Legendary dealer in surplus equipment and parts. Occasional Collins equipment. Many R-390 and R-390A parts and misc. test gear. Free annual catalog with semi-annual update. VISA/MASTERCARD P. O. Box 1105 Lima, Ohio 45802 Phone: (419) 223-2196 Fax: (419) 227-1313 Web … Continue reading

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Electric Radio Magazine

ER is a monthly magazine that is devoted to vintage radio. ER is a source for the “Collins Compendiums” which are 3-ring-bound reprints of all technical service bulletins for the S-Line, KWS-1 and 75A-4 (three volumes). ER also stocks several … Continue reading

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Bartlett Instrument Company

Original equipment supplier to Collins Radio Company for panel meters for S-Line equipment. Complete meters and parts available as well as rebuilding service. Free catalog specify Collins data sheets. 14th Street and Avenue M Fort Madison, Iowa 52627 Phone: (319) … Continue reading

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Antique Electronics Supply

Full line supplier of electronic components for vintage equipment, books, tubes, parts and US dealer for Hammond Transformers and Svetlana electron tubes. Free catalog,periodic flyers. VISA/MaserCard/AMEX/Discover P. O. Box 27468 Tempe, Arizona 85285-7468 Phone: (602) 820-5411 Fax: (800) 706-6789 Web … Continue reading

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HI-RES Communications, Inc.

Floyd Soo, W8RO Repair and maintenance videos and CDs for popular Collins radio equipment. Hi-Res also sells the PDC-1 peak reading wattmeter kit which converts ANY average reading wattmeter, including the 312B-X series, to a true PEP reading instrument for … Continue reading

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Nationwide Radio & Eq. Sales LLC

Mark Olson, KE9PQ Collins mechanical filters for the 75A-4. Available bandwidths: 6khz and 10 khz AM, 2.5 khz SSB and 500hz CW. $195.95 each plus $7.00 shipping. ($15.00 international). Pictures and more info is available on my web site. 1490 … Continue reading

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Chuck Rippel, WA4HHG

Repair and restoration of 75A-3, 75A-4, KWS-1 and 32-V series. Please call first to arrange to send your radio or cabinet. 2341 Herring Ditch Road Chesapeake, Virginia 23323 Phone: (757) 485-9660 Contact Email: wa4hhg@amsat.org 

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Howard Mills

Howard Mills, W3HM Repair and restoration of A-Line equipment including J-series and 32V series. 570 Acorn Circle Harpers Ferry, WV 25425 Phone: (304) 876-6483 Contact Email: w3hm@frontiernet.net

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